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walz22
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Post by walz22 »

Anybody know if Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw is coming back this year?

I didn't see it on any Christmas/Winter release list, but I'm holding out hope it will just show up unannounced like the Unibroue 17

Masterplan
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Post by Masterplan »

walz22 wrote:Anybody know if Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw is coming back this year?

I didn't see it on any Christmas/Winter release list, but I'm holding out hope it will just show up unannounced like the Unibroue 17
I sure hope so...

Masterplan
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Post by Masterplan »

Also bought a bottle of Old Tomorrow's Monty’s Golden Ryed Ale.

I was okay, not a big fan of oak favour though.

Beer'n'gin
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Post by Beer'n'gin »

Masterplan wrote:
walz22 wrote:Anybody know if Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw is coming back this year?

I didn't see it on any Christmas/Winter release list, but I'm holding out hope it will just show up unannounced like the Unibroue 17
I sure hope so...
Can't find exact source (think it was Twitter) but LCBO confirmed CVDKB is not coming back this season. But as we all know we should take that with a grain of salt.

Masterplan
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Post by Masterplan »

Beer'n'gin wrote:
Masterplan wrote:
walz22 wrote:Anybody know if Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw is coming back this year?

I didn't see it on any Christmas/Winter release list, but I'm holding out hope it will just show up unannounced like the Unibroue 17
I sure hope so...
Can't find exact source (think it was Twitter) but LCBO confirmed CVDKB is not coming back this season. But as we all know we should take that with a grain of salt.
Hmmm... That is not good news. I guess I'll have to look south of the border.

Provost Drunk
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Post by Provost Drunk »

Napalm Frog wrote:
Provost Drunk wrote:
S. St. Jeb wrote:BIG RIG WINTER COPPERBOCK
LCBO 443408 | 473 mL can

Price: $ 2.75
Does anyone know if this is this the same beer as Big Rig's Bock Me Gently that appeared at Cask Days?
Confirmed it at least has the same name, it's in stock at a few places now (picked it up from Dundas/Bloor). Heads-up, it's not scanning, and manual entry doesn't work. If they text search BIG RIG, it's under COPPERBOCK.
Thanks - finally got around to picking up a few cans yesterday. They still haven't resolved the scanning issue so checking out was a bit of an ordeal.

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Post by Provost Drunk »

It really is a shame that Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw isn't returning. It has been one of the highlights of recent Christmas releases. I was looking to do a vertical with some friends one of these years after adding a few more vintages. Oh well.

Slightly off topic but has anyone ever tried the Cuvee Van De Keizer Rood? I can't say that I have but given how much I enjoy the Blauw and Gouden Carolus' standard tripel I'd really like to try it one day.

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Post by matt7215 »

Provost Drunk wrote:It really is a shame that Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw isn't returning. It has been one of the highlights of recent Christmas releases. I was looking to do a vertical with some friends one of these years after adding a few more vintages. Oh well.

Slightly off topic but has anyone ever tried the Cuvee Van De Keizer Rood? I can't say that I have but given how much I enjoy the Blauw and Gouden Carolus' standard tripel I'd really like to try it one day.
I have, its good but not as good as the Blue IMO, here is my RB review

"750 ml bottle from a local KW group order. pours clear yellow with a small white head. minimal carbonation. aroma of orange zest, tropical fruit, peppery yeast, alcohol. the flavour is the same but is huge and mouth filling. off dry super long finish. really quite nice, im glad i have more"

BakaGaijin
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Post by BakaGaijin »

Anyone try the 2013 Rodenbach Vintage? I'm enjoying it much more than 2012. Great stuff.

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Post by northyorksammy »

BakaGaijin wrote:Anyone try the 2013 Rodenbach Vintage? I'm enjoying it much more than 2012. Great stuff.
agreed, this blend is very drinkable.
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BakaGaijin
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Post by BakaGaijin »

northyorksammy wrote:
BakaGaijin wrote:Anyone try the 2013 Rodenbach Vintage? I'm enjoying it much more than 2012. Great stuff.
agreed, this blend is very drinkable.
Though technically not a "blend" as its all from the same foeder. ;)

Interesting that Rodenbach put "ripens with age" on the bottle and there were discussions here last year and the general thought was that it does not 'ripen'.

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Post by AugustusRex »

BakaGaijin wrote:
northyorksammy wrote:
BakaGaijin wrote:Anyone try the 2013 Rodenbach Vintage? I'm enjoying it much more than 2012. Great stuff.
agreed, this blend is very drinkable.
Though technically not a "blend" as its all from the same foeder. ;)

Interesting that Rodenbach put "ripens with age" on the bottle and there were discussions here last year and the general thought was that it does not 'ripen'.
From my experience with Vintage 2010, the sweetness fades leaving the subtle flavours more noticeable.

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Post by spinrsx »

new

Midlands Butter Tart Ale
LCBO#: 448886 | 473 mL can
$3.25

BakaGaijin
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Post by BakaGaijin »

AugustusRex wrote:


From my experience with Vintage 2010, the sweetness fades leaving the subtle flavours more noticeable.
Glad to hear that as sweetness is the only complaint I have with 2013.

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Blasphomet
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Post by Blasphomet »

So is the Lake Effect in LCBO stores? Drinkvine doesn't seem to be working well these days.

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