Still haven't seen any O'Hara's hit shelves yet. Wife says it's constantly showing back order. My hope is fading that it's actually going to arrive.That is excellent news, you've just made my day.
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General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
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From what I can tell, yes.Craig wrote:Wow, I never thought I'd see the day. is the website doing the same thing?
That is less excellent news, but I'll keep my hopes up! At least the LCBO is finally carrying more sessionable/dry stouts lately. I was actually surprised by the Woodhouse Stout, it's not bad. Skinny Dipping is finally in the LC too so that'll tide me over. Overall the selection of darker beers seems to have really grown in the past year or so.CoolB wrote:Still haven't seen any O'Hara's hit shelves yet. Wife says it's constantly showing back order. My hope is fading that it's actually going to arrive.That is excellent news, you've just made my day.
[PRICE INCREASE] Nickel Brook Old Kentucky Bastard (750 mL bottle) is now $16.50 (↑ ¢55)
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Too bad, I really liked this years, but at these prices it's a one bottle a year treatspinrsx wrote:[PRICE INCREASE] Nickel Brook Old Kentucky Bastard (750 mL bottle) is now $16.50 (↑ ¢55)
spinrsx wrote:[PRICE INCREASE] Nickel Brook Old Kentucky Bastard (750 mL bottle) is now $16.50 (↑ ¢55)
Whoa, it's as if Nickel Brook is charging a buck per each ABV percentage point. I really respect NB and this beer is quite powerful, but just nowhere near complex enough to be a good sipper at this price point. I already bought one this year under the previous price but just too much molasses for me, to come back to it this season.
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Was looking on the lcbo site for camerons RPA. Not much to be found, so I tweeted to camerons "@CameronsBrewing any plans to get RPA back to the lcbo? Perhaps in cans?"
their reply: "Hi there thanks for your question. RPA is a delicious award winning beer. We are not brewing that style at the moment. If you like hoppy beers have you tried the smoked ale or the dark lager from our new 4 pack?"
odd hoppy beer suggestions..
their reply: "Hi there thanks for your question. RPA is a delicious award winning beer. We are not brewing that style at the moment. If you like hoppy beers have you tried the smoked ale or the dark lager from our new 4 pack?"
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Yeah I enjoy the hell out of most Nickel Brook beers, but as for respect... it's hard to hold that same respect after a price increase on a beer that is already on shelves. Fuck that bullshit. I didn't buy it at it's exorbitant previous price but was lucky enough to share a bottle. I certainly won't be purchasing it at that price. or any of their future big beer bottles (winey bastard) if it is coming in at similar pricing. Didn't buy the cuvee this year either. I'll just stick to their cans of quality beer. And looking forward to them opening their webshop.
But seriously fuck them for raising the price on a beer already on shelves. I don't even recall that happening before, but I could be wrong.
But seriously fuck them for raising the price on a beer already on shelves. I don't even recall that happening before, but I could be wrong.
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It happens all the time.
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On seasonal beers that have only been on shelves for two months max?Craig wrote:It happens all the time.
This just screams to me of "OUR ORIGINAL PRICE POINT ON KENTUCKY BASTARD WAS SO SHIT NO ONE IS BUYING IT SO WE NEED TO JACK THE PRICE TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE!!". Fuck off. Your beer is quality, but it ain't that special.
That's silly.
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Actually NB have fucked up a few times this past year imo. It's too bad, because I have always considered them one of the top tier breweries that is readily available in store. Not that I think their quality has dipped, but the price hike is not impressive.
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Or maybe we've reassessed our costs and realized the beer cost us more than we originally thought.
Also, many LCBOs at this time of year will put the beer on clearance. Guess who eats that clearance price? We do.
Happy to hear you drink our cans however I'm sad to hear you think we're purposely trying to rip our customers off. I get that it's expensive (out of my price range too, tbh) but ripping on us for false assumptions is uncalled for. Maybe next time just ask why?
Also, many LCBOs at this time of year will put the beer on clearance. Guess who eats that clearance price? We do.
Happy to hear you drink our cans however I'm sad to hear you think we're purposely trying to rip our customers off. I get that it's expensive (out of my price range too, tbh) but ripping on us for false assumptions is uncalled for. Maybe next time just ask why?
I used to sell beer. Now I don't.
It really just puts the beer in the same price range of other comparable beers. Calling you guys assholes for giving us incredible deals for years but not anymore is silly.