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by MaltyTasker
Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221368

I can't stand Unibroue yeast either!
by MaltyTasker
Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221368

it was OK but far far from best beer in the world material. Are you an English master of understatement or did you honestly find it to simply be "OK"? I am a sceptic of the best beer in the world claim and the scarcity/monastic story/prestige jack it up, but it is pretty sweet drinking if...
by MaltyTasker
Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221368

Personally, ever since I heard about this release, I intended two bottles for a (currently 9) quad/strong dark blind tasting, having had a Westy before and wanting to see what degree of appreciation was name recognition. Anyone wanna kick in the missing one we desire as the price to join - an Achel ...
by MaltyTasker
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221368

midlife crisis wrote:On the where to get Westy front: Volo has all three and is doing flights on "Westy Wednesdays".
Any idea what they are charging (for a flight/for a bottle/especially for a bottle of the 8 I have yet to try!)?
by MaltyTasker
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221368

Here's what I'm wondering. If I've tried other trappist beers like the St. Bernie's ABT 12, Westmalle, Rochefort, Orval, whatever...is the Westy 12 SO GOOD that it would immediately stand head and shoulders above all of these? I know taste is subjective, I'm just wondering and hoping (since I didn'...
by MaltyTasker
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221368

So good job by the LCBO store staff on the ground but terrible job by the person in management who had overall responsibility for this and dropped the ball on coordinating it properly. My point exactly! Phenomenal organizational failure salvaged somewhat by MOST staff who were dealing with a situat...
by MaltyTasker
Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221368

I ended up calling quite a few and the most friendly phone staff award should go to Richmond Hill LCBO in my view. The lady was always super friendly and even wanted to chat about the beer. Laird and Oakville were both excellent as well by phone (though I never called Richmond Hill) and the person ...
by MaltyTasker
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221368

And... it's all, officially gone! http://hellolcbo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1399
by MaltyTasker
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221368

Hello bartowel, long-time lurker first-time poster after a long, long wait for activation. Been reading this thread to my entertainment (since my anxiety level diminished having procured my brick at Queens Quay on Wednesday). Despite the phenomenal errors in judgement regarding demand, distribution ...