I'm just taking a look at some pricing updates that will happen this coming Monday. there are a few of interest here, so I will list the couple that will interest our members.
Southern Tier IPA- Old price $13.40
New price $13.20
-.20 cents
Aventinus- Old price $2.95
New price $3.00
+.05 cents
Leffe brune and blonde- Old price $14.45
new price $ 14.95
+.50 cents
Rogue Dead Guy Ale- old price $14.50
new price $16.35
+$1.85
the price increase on the Rogue Dead guy will probably kill the brand in the 6 pack format IMO.
And as an aside to this, Czechvar will no longer be available in bottles. it is now coming in cans.
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Some LCBO pricing updates
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Some LCBO pricing updates
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I really like that ST is trying to keep it reasonable. I will keep buying the Southern Tier IPA and the occasional Porter in sixes.
Also very happy about the Propellor ESB, and the Prima Pils. both rockin' in six-packs. These 'staples' make my fridge very happy.
Yeah too bad for Rogue but they are known as an expensive brewer.
Also very happy about the Propellor ESB, and the Prima Pils. both rockin' in six-packs. These 'staples' make my fridge very happy.
Yeah too bad for Rogue but they are known as an expensive brewer.
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I saw some in the King/Spadina LCBO yesterday, although it was on the "restocking cart (?)" and didn't have shelf space or price. Didn't recall seeing it in this format before, but wasn't sure if I just missed the switch or what...Good to know!matt7215 wrote:hey len,
when can we expect the Czechvar in cans? do you know the price?
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matt7215 wrote:hey len,
when can we expect the Czechvar in cans? do you know the price?
Hi Matt. As Velo says, they are already available. My store got them today. The price is the same. $2.45 I think.
I'm drinking one now.
As someone who drinks Czechvar on a very regular basis, I can say with certainty that there is a flavour difference with the cans. This seems more well rounded, perhaps a bit maltier, fresher. I don't think the green bottles were a good idea, but was used to them. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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Ralphus wrote:*insert sound of man being stabbed in the heart*Rogue Dead Guy Ale- old price $14.50
new price $16.35
+$1.85
What is the most expensive six pack? Is this now it?
Yes it is. At least in terms of beer that comes in a 6 pack format.
This price increase WILL lead to a slump in sales and eventual de-list of this product. I have no doubts. This is the nail in the coffin for the dead guy.
Even craft beer lovers have a breaking point. This 6 pack is now approaching $20.00 and for what you get, it simply isn't worth it. Especially when you can get ST IPA, Anchor Steam, DFH 60, and whatever else for less money. Not that they are the same style of course, but this is an increase that the buying public will not agree with.
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Yeah it's too bad for famously expensive Rogue.
But let's be honest. A lot of these beers we really like, there are maybe 60-200 six-packs floating around in the system at any time. That's SMALL. The fact that they are available at all in Ontario is good, I guess. These just aren't important numbers in business terms.
Which is to say I will buy Dead Guy if I want that beer, regardless if it's 15% more expensive. It's here, and I think just the variety is cool.
But let's be honest. A lot of these beers we really like, there are maybe 60-200 six-packs floating around in the system at any time. That's SMALL. The fact that they are available at all in Ontario is good, I guess. These just aren't important numbers in business terms.
Which is to say I will buy Dead Guy if I want that beer, regardless if it's 15% more expensive. It's here, and I think just the variety is cool.
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Glad to hear a positive review of the canned version. I really enjoy the Czech and was a little surprised to read your original post about the swich to cans.SteelbackGuy wrote:
Hi Matt. As Velo says, they are already available. My store got them today. The price is the same. $2.45 I think.
I'm drinking one now.
As someone who drinks Czechvar on a very regular basis, I can say with certainty that there is a flavour difference with the cans. This seems more well rounded, perhaps a bit maltier, fresher. I don't think the green bottles were a good idea, but was used to them. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
I'm less than surprised:jaymack wrote:
Glad to hear a positive review of the canned version. I really enjoy the Czech and was a little surprised to read your original post about the swich to cans.
Protects the product better than green glass, eco-friendly packaging & competes with canned Urquell.
The energy savings alone (much lighter transport than bottles, efficient recycling) could make a lot of brewers go to aluminum in the next five or ten years.
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