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LCBO Holiday Beers/Gift Packs 2008 Release
- cannondale
- Bar Fly
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Slightly disappointed that the Maredsous has a faux metal rim. Of course I still intend to pick one up.
Tho very nice to look at, the faux metal rims are not really ideal for regular use. The Westmalle on the other hand is perfect for routine use, unpainted rim and nice weight to it.
Not sure if anyone has one of the Koningshoeven chalices from a few years ago, but that thing seems like it'll shatter if you look at it the wrong way.
Either way, depends what you want to do with them..drink out of 'em or, I suppose, just sort of look at 'em..
Tho very nice to look at, the faux metal rims are not really ideal for regular use. The Westmalle on the other hand is perfect for routine use, unpainted rim and nice weight to it.
Not sure if anyone has one of the Koningshoeven chalices from a few years ago, but that thing seems like it'll shatter if you look at it the wrong way.
Either way, depends what you want to do with them..drink out of 'em or, I suppose, just sort of look at 'em..
- El Pinguino
- Seasoned Drinker
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The Westmalle glass is truly heavy duty and solid...I picked up two thus far. I noticed the De Koninck package has a "winter" beer included in it. Is this a different gift pack then we've had before? I don't recall ever trying that beer.
The packs seem to be popping up at a number of spots now.....wonder if this means the halloween beers will go on sale soon???
The packs seem to be popping up at a number of spots now.....wonder if this means the halloween beers will go on sale soon???
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- Beer Superstar
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Is it just me or is the price of MS Barley Wine and Steamwhistle Gift Pack seem out of line with the increases of the other returning items for Christmas. I'm not saying they aren't worth it, but a $2 increase in the Mill Street will likely mean laying down a few less of them for me.
"Everything ... is happening" - Bob Cole
so far ive bought: Samuel Smith's Selection Box, De Koninck Gift Pack, and the Maredsous Gift Box. I havnt had any of the De Koninck yet, the Sam Smith was stellar as always, and the 2 Maredsous Ive had was mediocure at best. Does anyone know when the Triple Threat is coming in? I think Im gonna take down that set all in one sitting.
- HogTownHarry
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[quote="HogTownHarry"]There was an Ommegang gift box that was pretty sweet - 3 corked & caged 750s and a nice branded glass. I think it was last year.[/quote]
I picked that up in Premier last year, if I remember correctly the pack included the Chocolate Indulgence stout, Three Philosphers, and the Hennepin, along with a beautiful glass.
I picked that up in Premier last year, if I remember correctly the pack included the Chocolate Indulgence stout, Three Philosphers, and the Hennepin, along with a beautiful glass.
- cannondale
- Bar Fly
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