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by JeffPorter
Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:06 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1846547

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

you guys are aware that we're getting 14000 bottles in Ontario, right? It's actually just north of 15,000 from what I have seen and been told :) the bottom line: zero reason to freak out unless some d-bags are buying huge amounts to resell. so the lcbo should put a 12 bottle limit and that reduces ...
by JeffPorter
Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1846547

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

So...they’ve blitzed it and will not sell it until the 14th. After the Summerhill pancake party!
by JeffPorter
Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1846547

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Talked to a friend who a product consultant and it sounded like there’s going to be lots on trucks tonight, but we’ll see.
by JeffPorter
Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1846547

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Don’t bother going to Summerhill. They put it all back for next week.
by JeffPorter
Wed Dec 06, 2017 4:09 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Release 2017
Replies: 77
Views: 45174

Re: Infinity Mirror

I suspect the attractive (9.95) price may be a one-off for the Halcyon's first release. Gravity Well is $16.95, though it is barrel age d. Infinity Mirror is also barrel-aged, evident in the complex flavor profile & which as you say makes it unlikely to be offered again for such a deal. Gravity...
by JeffPorter
Mon Nov 27, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 18
Replies: 19
Views: 22706

Re: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 25

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. I was surprised last year when they didn’t raise the price. Though I’m gonna go out on another limb and say that the GLB 30th anniversary BARIS is even be...
by JeffPorter
Sat Nov 25, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 18
Replies: 19
Views: 22706

Re: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 25

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this years is the best double Tempest. It’s damn near perfect.
by JeffPorter
Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208037

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

My email from NB says it’s going to be at the LC.
by JeffPorter
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:27 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208037

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Wow. Guess my Contact was right! And if he’s right about the 800 cases, and if they’re in packs of 24... :o

That’s more than enough to go around for the Summerhill neighbourhood!
by JeffPorter
Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:16 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208037

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

spinrsx wrote:$8.50? 12oz?
Hm. Good point. Have there ever been 12 oz before?

That can’t be right. Maybe he meant 18.50? Which is still real cheap...
by JeffPorter
Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:13 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208037

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Here’s one more thing I’ll just leave...

There’s going to be a good amount of CBS, 800 cases or so...

And it’s going to be cheap. 8.50. Shh! I should delete this post in a day or so...
by JeffPorter
Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Xmas Release 2017
Replies: 73
Views: 40137

Re: LCBO Xmas Release 2017

You’d think I’d know how to post pics after like 6 years on this site but here I am.

Anyway...found a Cuvée Van de Keizer from 2012 in my whisky cabinet. I could wait to to vertical, but that’s be quite the night.
by JeffPorter
Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Cask Days 2017
Replies: 67
Views: 53499

Re: Cask Days 2017

Hey Everyone, I know it's late times, but it's looking like I might not be able to Session 3 tomorrow afternoon. I have one ticket + Ralph's tour + admission to the Sunday beer garden + the festival beer. Not looking to make money, just selling at cost...which is about 175 all in...PM me if interest...
by JeffPorter
Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Big Pint
Replies: 9
Views: 5012

Re: Big Pint

I love it when chain restaurants branch out into craft beer. Why? I'm currently sitting in my local Jack Astors in Brampton (props to Barry!) drinking a La Fin Du Monde. When they asked if I'd like a "large" size, they poured it into a big 22oz glass..love it! The last time I ordered a be...
by JeffPorter
Tue Oct 17, 2017 11:06 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Big Pint
Replies: 9
Views: 5012

Big Pint

I love it when chain restaurants branch out into craft beer.

Why?

I'm currently sitting in my local Jack Astors in Brampton (props to Barry!) drinking a La Fin Du Monde.

When they asked if I'd like a "large" size, they poured it into a big 22oz glass..love it!