LCBO Holiday Beers/Gift Packs 2008 Release

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:12 pm

Volo has a friendly atmosphere.

What weeknight works for most people?

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:58 pm

Guys, this thread has already gone off on a couple of tangents, and I'd prefer if it didn't spin off on another one. If you want to arrange a pub night of some sort, please start another thread to do so. Thanks.

sprague11 · Post by **sprague11** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:43 pm

GregClow wrote:
Hobgoblin Gift Pack ($6.95 - LCBO 3566)
500 ml bottle of Wychwood Hobgoblin and a branded glass.

Samuel Smith's Selection Box ($12.95 - LCBO 696658)
One 550mL bottle each of Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout, Samuel Smith's Pale Ale and Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale, a branded glass, and two coasters.

Chimay Gift Pack ($13.95 - LCBO 560383)
One 330mL bottle each of Chimay Blue, Chimay White and Chimay Red, and a branded glass.

these 3 should take care of about 80% of my christmas list.

whitecap · Post by **whitecap** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:55 am

Picked up a couple Chimay Gift packs yesterday from the Queens Quay LCBO. I went in looking for the Koningshoeven Triple only to be told their shipment didn't come in, but then after a second check they discovered the 12 cases amongst the Chimay christmas gift packs

. So I grabbed a case of Koningshoeven and a couple gift packs.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:19 pm

http://www.bartowel.com/board/viewtopic ... 00&start=0

You mean Quadrupel yes?

whitecap · Post by **whitecap** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:26 pm

No the Tripel from the autumn release has finally hit the shelves.
http://www.bartowel.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=3724

JesseMcG · Post by **JesseMcG** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:30 pm

I went to Yonge/Dundas to try and get a few Chimay gift packs, but was told by the manager that they have to hold them until November 15th.

El Pinguino · Post by **El Pinguino** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 2:19 pm

Ya, the stock at the LC I went to was being held as well (Chimay giftpack). Not surprising really, since it seems to be the only one 'out' in the system.

They usually start to hit shelves a bit early though, around end of October if I recall. There are usually a TON of the Chimay giftpacks so I'm not worried about missing them as soon as they come out as much as the new ones like Westmalle!

esprit · Post by **esprit** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:29 pm

The LCBO did a very small buy of the Chimay's...in fact, we made a point of contacting them when we got the order as it was out of line with what they have previously sold...nonetheless, no increase and it is what it is. We expect most store to be out well before Xmas.

xocoatl · Post by **xocoatl** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:44 pm

At the northfield store in Waterloo I saw out today:

Bitburger Gift Pack
Hobgoblin Gift Pack
Westmalle Gift Pack with Glass
Samuel Smith's Selection Box
Chimay Gift Pack
Maredsous Gift Box
Exclusive Belgian Ales

The_Jester · Post by **The_Jester** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:08 pm

xocoatl wrote:At the northfield store in Waterloo I saw out today:

Bitburger Gift Pack
Hobgoblin Gift Pack
Westmalle Gift Pack with Glass
Samuel Smith's Selection Box
Chimay Gift Pack
Maredsous Gift Box
Exclusive Belgian Ales

'Bout the same in Peterborough, with the addition of the Christoffel Bock, Bah Humbug, the weird (but tasty) Scottish Ales, the St Peter's gift set (the Ruby Red is quite hoppy!), the Biere du Boucanier box set, and the two Erdingers. I didn't see the Exclusive Belgian Ales.

Bobsy · Post by **Bobsy** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:10 pm

Popped into the Royal York at lunch, and by jove they had the Post Road Pumpkin! I thought the whole pumpkin beer promo was a dream where Sue Ellen placed the order before shooting JR, but then I woke up in the shower with Bobby Ewing to find out we were left with the same east european lager selection as before.

Anyway, while I was in there I noticed that they had almost all of the gift packs for sale, so I'm presuming that its probably being rolled out in most places right now. I'll definitely be all over the Maredsous and the Sam Smith's. I also saw the Christoffel Winterse Bock, which looks like a nice way to spend an evening.

The_Jester · Post by **The_Jester** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:11 pm

Bobsy wrote: . . . I also saw the Christoffel Winterse Bock, which looks like a nice way to spend an evening.

I'm waiting to hear that it's not the Blonde in there before I shell out thirty bucks for that one.

JesseM · Post by **JesseM** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:21 pm

xocoatl wrote:At the northfield store in Waterloo I saw out today:

Bitburger Gift Pack
Hobgoblin Gift Pack
Westmalle Gift Pack with Glass
Samuel Smith's Selection Box
Chimay Gift Pack
Maredsous Gift Box
Exclusive Belgian Ales

If you hadn't posted this I wouldn't have busted my balls to get there today early to pick up a couple packs. So thanks for the notice!

I got the Westmalle and Samuel Smith packs. Enjoying the Old Brewery Pale Ale right now (pretty damn tasty! I've never had it before).

The Sam Smith's pack also includes this little booklet listing all the beers supplied by Merchant du Vin, the 'sole US agents of authentic beers'. I have no idea why they'd be included in packages for the LCBO, it's such a tease. They list things I'd kill for like Lindeman's Gueze and Ayinger Dopplebock

. The booklet also includes a neat little style guide for all their listed beers plus a historical tidbit for each.

JesseM · Post by **JesseM** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:23 pm

The_Jester wrote:
Bobsy wrote: . . . I also saw the Christoffel Winterse Bock, which looks like a nice way to spend an evening.
I'm waiting to hear that it's not the Blonde in there before I shell out thirty bucks for that one.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/christoffe ... ock/79220/

I'm assuming this is what's in the bottle. One can only hope.

The Bar Towel

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