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by Roland + Russell
Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2012 Winter Craft Seasonal Release
Replies: 144
Views: 55666

Samichlaus & Jewbelation

These beers have arrived to warehouse, but do not expect them on the shelves till January. The LCBO does not deliver to stores after a certain date in December.

Cheers and best wishes to all!
Roland + Russell
by Roland + Russell
Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Scotch whiskey recommendation?
Replies: 33
Views: 10089

Penderyn is certainly a lovely choice! Flavour profile preference is certainly paramount and there is so much variety in the marketplace. Whisky lover's might consider an offering from well known bottlers at the LCBO as well or International whiskies like Amrut Fusion or Mackmyra First Edition (tast...
by Roland + Russell
Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:48 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Nøgne ø Brewery Feature - December 2012
Replies: 51
Views: 17266

Brewery Feature

Happy to say that all the beers are in the warehouse and should be in stores by mid-December.

Enjoy these fantastic beers!

Cheers,
R+R
by Roland + Russell
Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2012 Winter Craft Seasonal Release
Replies: 144
Views: 55666

HeBrew Jewbelation

It is actually HeBrew Jewbelation 16 that will be at the LCBO next month.
Enjoy!
R+R
by Roland + Russell
Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Fall 2012 Release and Shipyard Feature
Replies: 120
Views: 40409

Meantime London Porter

This beer is finally showing up in stores! It shipped late, but better late than never especially at this price:

MEANTIME LONDON PORTER
LCBO 296939 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 6.85

Enjoy!

R+R
by Roland + Russell
Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1221564

HeBrew Jewbelation

The version of HeBrew Jewbelation will be 16 which is the latest version.
Regards,
R+R
by Roland + Russell
Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1221564

spinrsx wrote:wonder what this will cost
JerCraigs wrote:
Nice.
Just north of eight bucks per bottle.
by Roland + Russell
Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: BierMarkt latest new offering through Roland + Russell
Replies: 1
Views: 1549

BierMarkt latest new offering through Roland + Russell

Just to let you all know that the BierMarkt (King West, Esplanade and Don Mills locations) have just received a fresh shipment of Poperings Hommel and He'Brew Genesis.

Cheers,
by Roland + Russell
Thu May 31, 2012 8:09 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Upcoming LCBO brewery features
Replies: 95
Views: 24045

PeenSteen wrote:Looks like these will be part of the brewery features

Nøgne
Two Captains Double IPA
Porter
#100 Barleywine
Underlig Jul
Also coming will be Nøgne Ø Junmai-Shu sake.
by Roland + Russell
Wed May 23, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation
Replies: 1159
Views: 381103

Please join us for a May 29th Mackmyra tasting event led by the distillery's Jonathan Luks and Angela D'Orazio.

For more details, follow this link:

http://www.rolandandrussell.com/Home_fi ... 0Ray_1.pdf


See you there!
by Roland + Russell
Thu May 17, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation
Replies: 1159
Views: 381103

Just a quick note about some exciting spirits now available at the LCBO. Casa Dragones Tequila is being offered through Vintages Classics Collction (#276246). This sipping tequila is a cult favourite in the USA. It's 100% Blue Agave Joven Tequila, handcrafted in small batches by gently balancing pla...
by Roland + Russell
Tue May 15, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Toronto Life: "Why the LCBO has to go"
Replies: 32
Views: 9448

Re: Toronto Life: "Why the LCBO has to go"

yes! now you need Josh Rubin at the Star to do another story and hopefully there will be a push to open the market up. http://www.torontolife.com/daily/informer/from-print-edition-informer/2012/05/14/jan-wong-control-freaks/ too much goodness to quote. There is hardly any doubt that pretty much eve...
by Roland + Russell
Mon May 14, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: De Struise
Replies: 5
Views: 4293

Hello everyone and thanks so much for your interest in De Struise. We are in the process of organizing an order of De Struise beers (list yet to be finalized due to constantly changing availability) that was supposed to be opened to establishments only. This is for the reason of expediting the paper...
by Roland + Russell
Tue May 08, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Tree Brewing Spotlight - May 2012
Replies: 20
Views: 12081

Despite the cross country shipping, Tree really keeps their prices down on these. Compare with Southern Tier from two hours away. I understand part of that is the size of the orders, but still. Transportation is just one of many elements that affect retail price. Just to mention a few others: ABV, ...
by Roland + Russell
Fri May 04, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation
Replies: 1159
Views: 381103

ROLAND + RUSSELL PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH AMRUT SINGLE MALT WHERE: The Emmet Ray Bar 9 2 4 C o l l e g e S t r e e t Toronto, Ont a r io M6H 1A4 WHEN: Wednesday, May 9 1 8 : 3 0 - 2 0 : 3 0 A tutored tasting wi th Amrut ’s Ashok Chokalingam Brand Ambassador and International Sales Manager for Amrut ...