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by Shiner
Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:38 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Liefmans Goudenband
Replies: 8
Views: 4213

aging goudenband

The best before date from the brewery is 10 years on this brand. Although we were talking to a guy from Riva who told us that they have had Goudenband 25 years old that was absolutely superb. The beer itself will mature with age and take on more of the sour attributes and less sweetness it has when ...
by Shiner
Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:24 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Pronunciation of St. Ambroise?
Replies: 18
Views: 9191

LMAO

You guys really are a funny bunch....I like it. Always fun to come see what's going on. Just for a little clarification though...because after the Saint there is a vowel..the 'T' at the end of Saint is given sound. As if to push off of it into the Ambroise. Phonetically-----Sein - TAmbrwahz
by Shiner
Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:24 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Liefmans Frambozenbier
Replies: 46
Views: 17542

Liefmans

The discontinued sticker is just he LCBO's way of letting the store level that the product is no longer available. The product itself is not discontinued as there was nothing permanent to discontinue. It was a one time buy and may be so again in the future. As with any of the seasonal one time buys,...
by Shiner
Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Liefmans Frambozenbier
Replies: 46
Views: 17542

Goudenband

If you check the system, ther is still some Goudneband around. I was jsut at the LCBO at Mavis and Dundas and they had quite a bit of both.
by Shiner
Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:24 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Liefmans Frambozenbier
Replies: 46
Views: 17542

Frambozenbier

I would definitely cellar it. The sweetness will subside as the beer goes through the second fermentation in the bottle. I found this especially true with the Goudenband.
by Shiner
Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:28 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Liefmans Frambozenbier
Replies: 46
Views: 17542

Frambozenbier Shelf Life

The shelf life of the Liefmans Frambozenbier, Kriek as well as the Goudenband is 10 years. All of their beers will definately mature with age as the base of the beers is indeed the Goudenband which only gets better with time. Hope this helps.
by Shiner
Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Spring release
Replies: 228
Views: 101228

Goudenband

The price of the Liefmans has to do with Liefmans themselves. They have chosen to re-position themselves as the industry leader for the styles of beers they produce. As such have raised their prices GLOBALLY. We have kept the price lower here, than anywhere else in Canada, but I guess that is consid...
by Shiner
Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:49 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Goudenband
Replies: 1
Views: 1864

Goudenband

Fellow beer lovers....I just wanted to pass on the info that the Liefmans Goudenband is currently sitting in the LCBO warehouse set to be distributed to the stores the beginning of April. The LCBO has ordered 288 cases with a distribution list of approx. 90 stores. If you are able to sit on it for a...
by Shiner
Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:48 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: RAFTMAN ON SPECIAL AT THE BEER STORE
Replies: 18
Views: 10569

LTO's

note to everyone, when the Beer Store has a sale on anything other than the big brewery swill, that means you should check the freshness date. LTO's have noting to do with The Beer Store or the LCBO. Each brewery decides if and when they want to place a product on LTO for a special price. Product f...
by Shiner
Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:36 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Griffon Brown Ale
Replies: 11
Views: 5654

Griffon Red Ale

Gents, You are all correct in your remembrances of the Griffon Brown Ale. It is the same beer but has been re-branded as Griffon Red Ale in English Canada and still Rousse in French Canada. The tap handles and table tops still say Brown Ale but we are in the process of changing these over as well. T...
by Shiner
Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:19 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Boozepaper
Replies: 12
Views: 5066

Griffon Red Ale

Hey guys, the Griffon Red is and has been available on draft in Ontario for quite a long time now. The bottled version will be available at the Beer Stores within the next month or two.
by Shiner
Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:02 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: So long "Mental Bob"
Replies: 16
Views: 7856

So sorry Perry.

I am so sorry for you and your family's loss Perry.

Andrew
by Shiner
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Spring 2006
Replies: 16
Views: 7878

Thanks for the concern and heads up on this Peter. We will definately keep it in mind. As an add in on them, we have been representing Liefmans in Quebec for a number of years without any of these issues. In fact Liefman sales in Quebec is flourishing both on draft and at the retail level. Cheers! A...
by Shiner
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:31 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Fort York - which day?
Replies: 44
Views: 17201

Re: Beer Fest

Our volunteers are friends as well as a few of the kind folk who work at some of the local establishments around the city. We did not post any threads on here asking for help, but in future, when we need help, I will now knowing you may be interested in helping out. I even promise to fill you in on ...
by Shiner
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:17 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Craft/Micro Cider?
Replies: 18
Views: 10943

No, Mystique Cider will not be making an Ontario appearance as of yet.