LCBO Winter Warmers 2007 release

lister · Post by **lister** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:11 pm

As someone who likes sweet lambics, I find the St Louis Gueuze to be awful compared to Mort Subite's.

I like the Innis & Gunn beers. They're something different to try. I'd say though that of the three that have been brought in, I can't really tell the difference between them.

Andicus · Post by **Andicus** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:50 pm

lister wrote:As someone who likes sweet lambics, I find the St Louis Gueuze to be awful compared to Mort Subite's.

I'm not fond of sweet lambics, but I completely agree.

JesseM · Post by **JesseM** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:36 pm

More on Innis & Gunn:

Sorry, it tastes not so much like butter, but more like "I can't believe it's not butter!", or margarine. It's been described as tasting like that to me on more than one occasion. Personally, I feel that the whiskey and barrel flavours get pretty nauseating after about 2 seconds in the mouth. To me it seems like whiskey with a hint of beer, and some vanilla butterscotch thrown in for fun, and to add that much more sweetness.

But if you liked it and thought it was interesting well then great. There's an LCBO in uptown Waterloo that has enough Innis & Gunn to last for years. To each his own.

grub · Post by **grub** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:43 pm

JesseM wrote:More on Innis & Gunn:

Sorry, it tastes not so much like butter, but more like "I can't believe it's not butter!", or margarine. It's been described as tasting like that to me on more than one occasion. Personally, I feel that the whiskey and barrel flavours get pretty nauseating after about 2 seconds in the mouth. To me it seems like whiskey with a hint of beer, and some vanilla butterscotch thrown in for fun, and to add that much more sweetness.

i really don't enjoy the regular innis and gunn. i don't really recall butter, but there's way too much vanilla for my taste. i find the vanilla and barrel really overpowers and it's hard to find much else in there.

however, i rather enjoyed the limited edition IPA. this one has a much more balanced barrel character to me, with more whiskey than vanilla. i didn't really find it to be much of an IPA but still liked it anyway. i'd happily drink more of this one.

guess it's one of those 'to each his own' kind of things.

The_Jester · Post by **The_Jester** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:36 pm

JesseM wrote:I'm pretty sure the Old Engine Oil and the Gueze don't exist outside of the GTA. Which really sucks. We're still dealing with Yankee Jim "Ice Bock" and Innis & Gunn's butter flavoured "IPA" Special Edition (which I've heard pairs well with popcorn).

The Engine Oil is in Peterborough now, but not many - there were maybe 6 left after I bought my 6. (Probably a couple of cases more in back - there wasn't much space). No gueuze, though. Many of the Winter Warmers are still available there, as well.

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:31 pm

Bobsy wrote:Does anyone know why the gueuze is turning up? Is it part of a long-delayed release or a new addition to the regular lineup? I couldn't see anything else in the forums.

It appears to be an early arrival from the upcoming Spring release.

I should have the full confirmed list for that release soon, and will start a new thread for it then.

Bobsy · Post by **Bobsy** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:32 pm

GregClow wrote:
Bobsy wrote:Does anyone know why the gueuze is turning up? Is it part of a long-delayed release or a new addition to the regular lineup? I couldn't see anything else in the forums.
It appears to be an early arrival from the upcoming Spring release.

I should have the full confirmed list for that release soon, and will start a new thread for it then.

Greg, your a fount of information! Thanks for keeping us all informed.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:06 pm

Andicus wrote:
lister wrote:As someone who likes sweet lambics, I find the St Louis Gueuze to be awful compared to Mort Subite's.
I'm not fond of sweet lambics, but I completely agree.

I remember liking Belle vue Gueuze some years back... it was nothing real esoteric but it seemed to be a well-made, highly drinkable Gueuze with a little character.

I can't say that about most other three-dollar lambics to be quite honest.

Bytowner · Post by **Bytowner** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:52 pm

My God this Old Engine Oil is good. Can't blinking believe it. My new favourite beer, hands down. Creamy goodness.

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:14 pm

This may be old news already but I was at Cooper St. today and the Old Engine was there (maybe 15 bottles on display), as well as the whole Neustadt lineup, and nicely chilled too. I depleted the Scottish Pale Ale supply.

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:58 pm

JesseM: couldn't agree more. I find both those Innis & Gunn beers nauseating.

lagerale · Post by **lagerale** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:55 pm

midlife crisis wrote:JesseM: couldn't agree more. I find both those Innis & Gunn beers nauseating.

I'll third that....

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:27 pm

lagerale wrote:
midlife crisis wrote:JesseM: couldn't agree more. I find both those Innis & Gunn beers nauseating.
I'll third that....

Actually - you are FOURTHing it. Do try to READ the thread before posting, please Lagerale.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:21 pm

Bytowner wrote:My God this Old Engine Oil is good. Can't blinking believe it. My new favourite beer, hands down. Creamy goodness.

Another great brew that blurs the style guidelines... I was expecting a brown ale leaning towards an old ale, but I thought it tasted more like an historical oatmeal stout.

Great stuff.

djskip · Post by **djskip** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:19 am

wow! I can't wait to drink my bottle of Engine Oil now that i've read these reviews. There was lots of 'em at the LCBO on Laird in Toronto this past Thursday.

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LCBO Winter Warmers 2007 release

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