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Propeller and Southern Tier at the LCBO
Propeller and Southern Tier at the LCBO
In a post to his blog about the upcoming Spring release, Troy Burtch (aka "Pub Style" around here) also confirms the good news that Propeller ESB, Propeller Porter and Southern Tier IPA will soon be available at the LCBO.
Troy (or Roland + Russell) can correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that these will be new General List items and not part of a limited seasonal release.
Both of the Propeller beers are solid, and while it may not be DFH60, the ST is still a nice, hoppy US IPA. Kudos to the LCBO for this move, and to R+R for getting them hooked up with the good stuff.
Troy (or Roland + Russell) can correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that these will be new General List items and not part of a limited seasonal release.
Both of the Propeller beers are solid, and while it may not be DFH60, the ST is still a nice, hoppy US IPA. Kudos to the LCBO for this move, and to R+R for getting them hooked up with the good stuff.
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Yes great news. I buy many Trappist beers from Peter and cellar them but this does not work well for IPAs as they have limited shelf life.
Glad to see an American craft IPA on the list. The ST IPA is unremarkable next to the sublime ST Unearthly, but fantastic for a general LCBO list.
Peter I know you rep'd Victory at one point. If we could get Victory Hop Devil as a general listing that would be my #1 choice for a "standard" IPA.
Victory was turned off by the hassle and sporadic sales from the LCBO from what you said before but maybe if the ST IPA makes inroads we could see it? I can hope anyway.
Glad to see an American craft IPA on the list. The ST IPA is unremarkable next to the sublime ST Unearthly, but fantastic for a general LCBO list.
Peter I know you rep'd Victory at one point. If we could get Victory Hop Devil as a general listing that would be my #1 choice for a "standard" IPA.
Victory was turned off by the hassle and sporadic sales from the LCBO from what you said before but maybe if the ST IPA makes inroads we could see it? I can hope anyway.
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I wouldn't hold out too much hope. Victory were pretty pissed off that they had seasonals on three different occasions and not one of them got reordered let alone general listed. They also found the strip labelling, shipping, lab testing and payment scenarios problematic from what I understand (as have many excellent U.S. micros). If they have changed their tune I'd be a very happy man but...I doubt it.StevenThrasher wrote: Peter I know you rep'd Victory at one point. If we could get Victory Hop Devil as a general listing that would be my #1 choice for a "standard" IPA.
Victory was turned off by the hassle and sporadic sales from the LCBO from what you said before but maybe if the ST IPA makes inroads we could see it? I can hope anyway.
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We can't comment on Propeller yet, but will keep you all posted.
As for Southern Tier's IPA we are pleased to say that it will be released in the latter half of April.
At the risk of sounding like Oscar winners on the podium...we would sincerely like to thank Alan, Cass, Greg and all of you who supported Southern Tier through your private orders and positive postings on Bar Towel.
It is through all of our collective efforts that the IPA is coming here.
You may not always realize it, but your opinions and actions do hold some weight.
Cheers,
As for Southern Tier's IPA we are pleased to say that it will be released in the latter half of April.
At the risk of sounding like Oscar winners on the podium...we would sincerely like to thank Alan, Cass, Greg and all of you who supported Southern Tier through your private orders and positive postings on Bar Towel.
It is through all of our collective efforts that the IPA is coming here.
You may not always realize it, but your opinions and actions do hold some weight.
Cheers,
We don't realize it sometimes, it can feel like were fighting a Goliath that doesn't notice or heed us - so that's really encouraging - best to you all who made this happen.Roland + Russell wrote:
You may not always realize it, but your opinions and actions do hold some weight.
Cheers,
I'm still rubbing my eyes in disbelief!
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The Propeller Beers have yet to be accepted into the LCBO. I may have been a little premature in posting that they will be in soon.
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Glad to hear.esprit wrote:We are talking to Victory again
Choice #1: Hop Devil
Choice #2: Storm King (semi-seasonal)
They are both outstanding and not too over the top for the LCBO to accept. I think you would have the best luck on both sides with the Hop Devil. That beer is all over the place in Philly, including all the airport bars. I don't think you'd have any issue with supply. The Storm King would be a little more difficult at 9% and seasonal batches but it would top the list for me for a winter LCBO release. It is my favourite $2 beer. It is criminally cheap for how good it is.
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Steve,StevenThrasher wrote:Glad to hear.esprit wrote:We are talking to Victory again
Choice #1: Hop Devil
Choice #2: Storm King (semi-seasonal)
They are both outstanding and not too over the top for the LCBO to accept. I think you would have the best luck on both sides with the Hop Devil. That beer is all over the place in Philly, including all the airport bars. I don't think you'd have any issue with supply. The Storm King would be a little more difficult at 9% and seasonal batches but it would top the list for me for a winter LCBO release. It is my favourite $2 beer. It is criminally cheap for how good it is.
I think you might not be aware of Peter's efforts in this regard during the past five or six years. I'm pretty sure the issue was never supply nor demand. Peter's brought in both beers in the past and we've collectively bought them all up. This issue, IMO, remains whether the brewery want to once again endure the hassle of dealing with the unbelieveably bureaucratic LCBO without some commitment to more than a one off seasonal offering.
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Fair enough. I got excited by the prospect of not having to go to Buffalo for Victory Hop Devil and got way ahead of myself.Jon Walker wrote:I think you might not be aware of Peter's efforts in this regard during the past five or six years. I'm pretty sure the issue was never supply nor demand.
I was not in on the craft beer scene 5 or 6 years ago (hadn't had my epiphany yet) although I did read about the Victory LCBO history on this site from Peter before that is why I knew he rep'd them.
I know Peter doesn't really need advice on this but I thought I'd add my 2 cents on what would be the best choice brews from a "fan". I'm glad to see there is a glimmer of hope for Victory anyway.
For Roland and Russel to get a general listing of an American Craft Beer that (as far as I know) the LCBO has never even had before is simply outstanding and is a precedent that could pave the way for others to go right to general listing. This could truly be the turning point we are all hoping for. (Well perhaps I'm way too optimistic again).
I'd be happy to have eithier or both of Victory Hop Devil and Storm King available at the LCBO.
I bought two six packs of Victory's winter seasonal, Hop Wallop at Consumer's Beverages in Williamsville NY last weekend. Each was $10.99. While I don't expect the LCBO to match that price if they do come in I hope they are are around the $13 amount
I bought two six packs of Victory's winter seasonal, Hop Wallop at Consumer's Beverages in Williamsville NY last weekend. Each was $10.99. While I don't expect the LCBO to match that price if they do come in I hope they are are around the $13 amount