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Post by Ukie »

ECBS wrote:
ECBS wrote:Listed, no stock yet:

OLA DUBH SPECIAL RESERVE 30 YEARS OLD
LCBO 107698 | 330 mL bottle
Price $ 11.80
Now showing stock.

For those of you who have tried this one, is it worth the money? I quite enjoyed the 12 year, and while I couldn't justify picking up several bottles, I was happy enough to pay $6.15 for a single.
OLA DUBH SPECIAL RESERVE 12 YEARS OLD
LCBO 107672 | 330 mL bottle

Price $ 6.15


I wouldn't say the 30, for the price, was twice as good as the 12.

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spinrsx
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Post by spinrsx »

new:

CAMERON'S RYE BOCK
LCBO 374736 | 650 mL bottle
Price $ 5.95

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Post by Blasphomet »

I almost shit myself when I saw the price of that. I want it so bad, but could just not bring myself to purchase it myself. If it was a gift, I'd be stoked, but I will not spend that amount on a single 330ml bottle just because it was aged in old barrels. :D

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Post by Belgian »

Blasphomet wrote:... I will not spend 11.80 on a single 330ml bottle just because it was aged in 30 yr old barrels. :D
The 40 yr sold for nearly 70% more... I only imagine rarity increases exponentially the older booze gets, because there's a tendency to consume when ready.
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Post by ECBS »

Listed, no stock yet:

BEAU'S ASHANAN WHEAT WINE
LCBO 378786 | 600 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.85

BEAU'S GILGAMESH OLD ALE
LCBO 378778 | 600 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.85

BEAU'S SARGON
LCBO 378802 | 600 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.85

BEAU'S SIDURI WHITE PEPPER SAISON
LCBO 378794 | 600 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.85

LIEFMANS CUVEE BRUT
LCBO 362665 | 375 mL bottle
Price: $ 5.95

One of these things,
is not like the others...

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Post by FEUO »

Wheat wines and old ales always intrigue me.

Not going to hustle for them, but if they land down here I will grab.

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Post by Ceecee »

FEUO wrote:Wheat wines and old ales always intrigue me.
I'll wait for the reviews. I feel that with Beau's beers, if a style is mentioned, it should be in quotes or have an asterisk or something.

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Post by Ceecee »

...and now I have an image in my head of Dr. Evil saying "saison".

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Post by FEUO »

Ceecee wrote:
FEUO wrote:Wheat wines and old ales always intrigue me.
I'll wait for the reviews. I feel that with Beau's beers, if a style is mentioned, it should be in quotes or have an asterisk or something.
Or you could try them out and form your own opinion. Just a thought.
I am not giving up on Beau's but I am cautiously approaching each beer of theirs that I buy now.

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Post by MatttthewGeorge »

FEUO wrote:
Ceecee wrote:
FEUO wrote:Wheat wines and old ales always intrigue me.
I'll wait for the reviews. I feel that with Beau's beers, if a style is mentioned, it should be in quotes or have an asterisk or something.
Or you could try them out and form your own opinion. Just a thought.
I am not giving up on Beau's but I am cautiously approaching each beer of theirs that I buy now.
There's nothing cautious about $10 a bottle.
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Post by Belgian »

MatttthewGeorge wrote:
FEUO wrote:I am not giving up on Beau's but I am cautiously approaching each beer of theirs that I buy now.
There's nothing cautious about $10 a bottle.
:D Return it if you don't like it. Very few people will so Beau's won't care.

Imagine some guy spending $39.40, opening the four, and trying to like them but in the end returning them...
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Post by Ceecee »

MatttthewGeorge wrote:
FEUO wrote:
Ceecee wrote: I'll wait for the reviews. I feel that with Beau's beers, if a style is mentioned, it should be in quotes or have an asterisk or something.
Or you could try them out and form your own opinion. Just a thought.
I am not giving up on Beau's but I am cautiously approaching each beer of theirs that I buy now.
There's nothing cautious about $10 a bottle.
Bingo.

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Post by groulxsome »

Belgian wrote:
MatttthewGeorge wrote:
FEUO wrote:I am not giving up on Beau's but I am cautiously approaching each beer of theirs that I buy now.
There's nothing cautious about $10 a bottle.
:D Return it if you don't like it. Very few people will so Beau's won't care.

Imagine some guy spending $39.40, opening the four, and trying to like them but in the end returning them...
So can you write a scathing review on rate beer and return them for a refund? Talk about a good bottle deposit! :lol:

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Post by spinrsx »

it's amazing, I'm in the states right now and Firestone Abacus is 12.99.. Russian River Consecration is 9.99.. It' really setting in - who does Beau's think they are?

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Ceecee wrote:
MatttthewGeorge wrote:
FEUO wrote: Or you could try them out and form your own opinion. Just a thought.
I am not giving up on Beau's but I am cautiously approaching each beer of theirs that I buy now.
There's nothing cautious about $10 a bottle.
Bingo.
Don't get it. :roll:
Bottle is $10. So what. They have made some solid beers in the past and I want to continue to support Ontario craft provided its a good product.
Maybe I could have phrased it better.
I am going to be cautiously optimistic when buying as 1) I like the style, 2) I like Beau's stuff, just been disappointed recently.

I've wasted a lot more money on a lot worse beers.

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