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Westy 12 release: mid December
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Being in Kingston definitely has it's perks, it's only an hours drive to pick those and other fine American brews... If you're ever in watertown, head to Bear World http://www.bearworldnny.com/StevenThrasher wrote:Like many have stated I hope this will get the LCBO to list other top beers more often.
SAQ has Chimay Blue and Rochefort 10 consistently, why can't we get these more often in Ontario?
Now if only I can manage 1 of the 60 Westy packs coming to kingston...
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Was at Cornwall & Trafalgar LCBO in Oakville today and since the Westy wasn't in, I asked about the Cameron's. I was told that they weren't carrying it, but could get it at the brewery just up the road. Didn't think that was the case because it was advertised as an LCBO-exclusive, but since it's only a few minutes away, what the hell, so I stopped in and was told they didn't have it, but it should be available, or would be in the next couple of days, at that LCBO.JeffPorter wrote:In other news, the BA Cameron's beers are showing stock. Wow! Did they ever pick a bad release day!
Screw it, I'm going to Black Oak for a case of Nutcracker.
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Funny how NOT getting a beer feels like a special occasion have the urge to crack a St Berny and a Rochefort tonight!kinguy wrote:
Screw it, I'm going to Black Oak for a case of Nutcracker.
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The Abbey did not view this as a something that our company had earned nor as a reward of any kind. Similarly, we have not viewed this special one-time project as a reward for any given distributor or retailer. There also isn’t much profit involved here, as most everybody working on this has agreed to either donate back or forgo profits to help maximize the money going to the Abbey. No store that gets this beer is cashing in on it; at least we hope they aren’t Our mission is simplicity and charity. It would do no good to divide the tiny number of packs we were to receive across every store selling our beer. Consumers would be sent on a scavenger hunt. Prices would vary wildly. Our hope is that these packs are selling for the same $85 in each location and that in as many places as possible sales begin on 12/12/12.
I call bs on this, no way LCBO would agree to sell this without profit.....
The Abbey did not view this as a something that our company had earned nor as a reward of any kind. Similarly, we have not viewed this special one-time project as a reward for any given distributor or retailer. There also isn’t much profit involved here, as most everybody working on this has agreed to either donate back or forgo profits to help maximize the money going to the Abbey. No store that gets this beer is cashing in on it; at least we hope they aren’t Our mission is simplicity and charity. It would do no good to divide the tiny number of packs we were to receive across every store selling our beer. Consumers would be sent on a scavenger hunt. Prices would vary wildly. Our hope is that these packs are selling for the same $85 in each location and that in as many places as possible sales begin on 12/12/12.
I call bs on this, no way LCBO would agree to sell this without profit.....
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ercousin wrote:From: http://121212xii.wordpress.com/
The Abbey did not view this as a something that our company had earned nor as a reward of any kind. Similarly, we have not viewed this special one-time project as a reward for any given distributor or retailer. There also isn’t much profit involved here, as most everybody working on this has agreed to either donate back or forgo profits to help maximize the money going to the Abbey. No store that gets this beer is cashing in on it; at least we hope they aren’t Our mission is simplicity and charity. It would do no good to divide the tiny number of packs we were to receive across every store selling our beer. Consumers would be sent on a scavenger hunt. Prices would vary wildly. Our hope is that these packs are selling for the same $85 in each location and that in as many places as possible sales begin on 12/12/12.
I call bs on this, no way LCBO would agree to sell this without profit.....
I don't think this is bs - at least, I have no reason to believe it.
The Abbey's always been consistent in terms of their sales and income.
I could actually see the LC selling this at loss, it's worth the publicity. There's a certain prestige in scoring this beer and then having it sell out in minutes.
I like the little part about the gift pack. I wanted to split mine with my Brother-in-Law for Christmas.
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Had a call from one of these stores, memo has been sent out, no lists are being honoured, first come first serve.JeffPorter wrote:There's no lists - they were taking lists before and had to scrap them.IPA_Lover wrote:Screw lists! It better be first come first serve!dwt wrote:9:40 am 12/12, I'm on a list at 3 stores, haven't got a call from any. Just called one of to ask if it's in and they said it was not in yet.
Just everyone be nice to everyone else out there, please. Whether you get one or not it's supposed to be a happy day....
(...as long as I get one...)
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No I know, they were worried about individual bottles.rejtable wrote:I don't think that's what they are frowning upon.JeffPorter wrote:t pack. I wanted to split mine with my Brother-in-Law for Christmas.
Actually, out of curiosity (and it's none of my business, so you can tell me where to go and you certainly won't get any judgement for me.) but I'm wondering for those of you who got them, do you plan to give any as gifts to family or friends?
I think the monks would approve!
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i think that has specifically been asked in interviews with them. they're generally fully in favour of you sharing their beer with others, just not in people profiteering of their work.JeffPorter wrote:No I know, they were worried about individual bottles.rejtable wrote:I don't think that's what they are frowning upon.JeffPorter wrote:t pack. I wanted to split mine with my Brother-in-Law for Christmas.
Actually, out of curiosity (and it's none of my business, so you can tell me where to go and you certainly won't get any judgement for me.) but I'm wondering for those of you who got them, do you plan to give any as gifts to family or friends?
I think the monks would approve!
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