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by jp_jkl
Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:04 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1207794

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Does anyone know if the LCBO will list CBS on their website today? It'd be great to know if there's CBS in stock later today before going up to Summerhill.
by jp_jkl
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1207794

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Another screwup for the CBS At Summerhill today. The Founders website said that it would go on sale at 9:30 and to line up at 8:30. It has since been changed to 11:00 on their site. The good people at the LCBO were willing to sell to those silly few who got here before opening so that we wouldn’t h...
by jp_jkl
Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1845781

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

The CBS stock in Toronto disappeared before the store even opened. Somebody must have caught that mistake. This is exactly what happened earlier this year when Goose Island released Gillian. A bunch of bottles were sold at Summerhill at a fraction of the price days before it was supposed to be offic...
by jp_jkl
Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1845781

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Founders Breakfast Stout has moved to all year availability as per their 2018 Availability Calendar. Does anyone know if we'll be getting this one all year or is it seasonal here?
by jp_jkl
Mon Nov 27, 2017 2:34 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 18
Replies: 19
Views: 22669

Re: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 25

JeffPorter wrote:I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this years is the best double Tempest. It’s damn near perfect.
It better be. They raised the price $2/bottle.
by jp_jkl
Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Release 2017
Replies: 77
Views: 45149

Re: LCBO Winter Release 2017

Ten Fidy is showing stock. The LCBO's website still has it priced at $4.85. It's not in any stores near me yet. If you're planning on buying a few and want to save 30 cents, buy it sooner than later.
by jp_jkl
Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1207794

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

What price is bcbs selling for in the states? From what I've read, generally it goes for $9.99 at bottle shops/grocery stores and $8.99 at Costco. 1 or 2 bottle limits... sometimes no limits. Depending on where you live, you do need to put in some time chasing it down and/or waiting in line. Shops ...
by jp_jkl
Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1207794

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

I like the smaller format, but I'm guessing this comes with a cost per ml increase. My guess is this will be prices at $12.95 for a 500ml. The latest LCBO Food & Drink magazine featured KB and listed it at $14.95 for the 500ml version. Ouch! A dollar cheaper than last year's 750ml bottle, thoug...
by jp_jkl
Tue Nov 21, 2017 3:32 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1207794

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Glad to hear Kentucky Bastard is in 500ml bottles. Too bad it's not in the LCBO though. I found the below quote in their announcement to be a bit rich. It never sold out quickly. How will it get to more people by limited distribution? Oh well. New this year: this year’s batch will be released in 500...
by jp_jkl
Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Release 2017
Replies: 77
Views: 45149

Re: LCBO Winter Release 2017

I'm happy to see Ten Fidy is returning. It's an incredible stout and the 355ml can makes it easy to enjoy all to yourself. They also stack up well in a cellar if you want to tuck a few away for a rainy day.
by jp_jkl
Mon Oct 02, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Witchstock
Replies: 31
Views: 17691

Re: Witchstock

I was also at the first session and will echo all the other praise for Witchstock. I had a blast drinking beers I thought I'd never get to try. One thing worth noting is how often these type of events in Toronto turn into a total shitshow. Witchstock was very well organized, especially for a first t...
by jp_jkl
Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:54 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Godspeed Brewery
Replies: 152
Views: 118861

Re: Godspeed Brewery

Anyone have any intel on the styles of the three beers being released? Pretty long line, which is moving very slowly. The three beers are a Dortmunnder, a stout and an IPA. Doesn't sound like any of them are particularly adventurous, but I haven't tried them yet. Lol :p Looks like there's loads of ...
by jp_jkl
Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Godspeed Brewery
Replies: 152
Views: 118861

Re: Godspeed Brewery

Provost Drunk wrote:Anyone have any intel on the styles of the three beers being released?
IPA
Stout
Dortmunder Lager
by jp_jkl
Thu Jun 15, 2017 2:28 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 327395

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

Did anybody else pick up Mango Milkshark today? The line up was out the door and half a block up Ossington at 11am. Apparently Hafis was lined up out the door and the parking lot was a mess. They're expecting to be sold out around 2pm. I think this will be their fastest selling beer ever, which is ...
by jp_jkl
Thu Jun 15, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 327395

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

Did anybody else pick up Mango Milkshark today? The line up was out the door and half a block up Ossington at 11am. Apparently Hafis was lined up out the door and the parking lot was a mess. They're expecting to be sold out around 2pm. I think this will be their fastest selling beer ever, which is c...