LCBO 2013 Summer Craft Beer Release

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Tue May 14, 2013 9:55 am

The following beers have been confirmed to be part of the LCBO 2013 Summer Craft Beer Release:

Item# / Product Name / Size (mL) / Alc / Price
320697 Mikkeller Canadian Dream 330 4.6% $3.45
322529 Hofbrau Hefe Weizen 500 5.1% $2.95
318907 Abbaye des Rocs Blanche Des Honnelles Strong Belgian Wheat Ale 330 6.0% $2.80
272369 Thornbridge Kipling South Pacific Ale 500 5.2% $5.00
333138 Howe Sound King Heffy Imperial Hefeweizen 1000 7.7% $11.20
359117 Ommegang Hennepin 4 x 355 7.7% $12.95
333146 Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Saison 750 6.0% $9.90
322578 Nøgne Ø Saison 500 6.5% $6.00
322552 Le Trou du Diable Shawinigan Handshake 500 6.5% $4.95
325738 Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel 330 9.0% $3.75
327601 Scaldis Blonde Triple 750 10.5% $8.10
333468 Les Trois Mousquetaires Hopfenweisse 750 6.0% $6.75
318758 Cuvée des Jacobins Belgian Lambic Ale 330 5.5% $3.30

These beers are expected to be released starting the week of May 26th (depending on whether or not LCBO workers go on strike, of course...).

Some previous speculation about this release took place in this thread: http://www.bartowel.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=122315

UPDATE: Brooklyn Brewery Sorachi Ace was previously planned to be part of this release, but has been dropped due to "packaging issues".

Ukie · Post by **Ukie** » Tue May 14, 2013 10:57 am

Looks like too early for pricing but:

Mikkeller $3.45

Hofbrau $2.95

Thornbridge $5.00

Les Trois Mousquetaires $6.75

JeffPorter · Post by **JeffPorter** » Tue May 14, 2013 11:01 am

As some have noted summer isn't always the best release of the year, but this isn't too bad. Looking forward to having the Kipling back, and looks like some strong "Saison" representation.

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Tue May 14, 2013 11:01 am

I normally don't like the summer releases as much as the others, mostly due to the styles they typically contain, but there are a few this year I'm interested in.

Mekkeler, Kipling, Scaldis and especially Cuvee des Jacobins all look like things I'll have to pick up.

boney · Post by **boney** » Tue May 14, 2013 12:04 pm

Solid release. I've had most of these beers but will gladly drink most of them again. Really excited aboit the Cuvee des Jacobins.

No doubt some with bitch about the fact that ther's no Heady Topper or whatever, but the LCBO has been pretty well covered in terms of IPA's and other hoppy beers lately, both in terms of general and one time offerings, so other summery styles are welcome.

sprague11 · Post by **sprague11** » Tue May 14, 2013 12:09 pm

Pretty good release. Will be picking up most of these.

jrenihan · Post by **jrenihan** » Tue May 14, 2013 12:13 pm

Sorry if I have missed it, but do we have confirmation as to what exactly the Jacobins is? Hopefully the Cuvee des Jacobins Rouge (not a lambic), but it appears Bockor does brew a couple of lambic as well, so it's not clear to me.

I picked up a bottle of the Cuvee des Jacobins Rouge on my last trip in the US and thought it was really terriffic.
Ren

nickelass · Post by **nickelass** » Tue May 14, 2013 12:26 pm

Great release! I'll drink the Kipling until I fall over.

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Tue May 14, 2013 12:59 pm

jrenihan wrote:Sorry if I have missed it, but do we have confirmation as to what exactly the Jacobins is? Hopefully the Cuvee des Jacobins Rouge (not a lambic), but it appears Bockor does brew a couple of lambic as well, so it's not clear to me.

The commercial description for the Rogue on RateBeer says "The beer Cuvée des Jacobins is unblended old lambic, aged for 18 months or more." But it's listed under the "Sour Red/Brown" style.

Either way, Sour Red/Brown is one of my favourite styles, so if it's indeed that beer, I'll be very happy to try it.

spinrsx · Post by **spinrsx** » Tue May 14, 2013 1:39 pm

wonder how much the Brooklyn Brewery Sorachi Ace will be. I love this stuff!

JK · Post by JK » Tue May 14, 2013 2:05 pm

nickelass wrote:Great release! I'll drink the Kipling until I fall over.

You and me both, truly great stuff. This will be a mainstay in my cooler this summer, wicked bullshitting around the fire/BBQ drink.

sprague11 · Post by **sprague11** » Tue May 14, 2013 3:00 pm

Some previous summer releases (shamelessly stolen from Greg)

2005:
Erdinger Weissbier
Saison Dupont
Schofferhofer Hefeweizen
Floris Honey
Chapeau Exotic Lambic
Rogue Half-e-Weizen
Belgian Peches
Christoffel Blond
Edelweiss Hefetrueb Weissbier
Fruli Strawberry

2006:
Christoffel Blond
Fuller’s Organic Honey Dew
Belhaven Blueberry Beer
Shepherd Neame Goldings Summer Hop Ale
Liefmans Frambozenbier
Floris Ninkeberry
St. Louis Premium Kriek

2007:
Edelweiss Hefetrüb Weissbier
Fuller’s Organic Honey Dew
Christoffel Blond
Chapeau Banana
St. Ambroise Framboise
Pump House Blueberry
Brakspear Organic
Liefmans Kriek
Liefmans Goudenband

2008:
Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen-Mix (2.5% – $1.95/330 ml – LCBO 63511)
Great Lakes Orange Peel (5.3% – $4.95/650 ml – LCBO 615633)
Wells Bombardier Burning Gold (4.7% – $TBA/568 ml – LCBO 74484)
Christoffel Bier (6.0% – $2.80/330 ml – LCBO 696955)
Chapeau Lemon (3.5% – $2.40/250 ml – LCBO 76034)
Chapeau Kriek (3.5% – $2.10/250 ml – LCBO 76117)
Brussels White (4.8% – $TBA/TBA ml – LCBO 411157)
St Peter’s Golden Ale (4.7% – $TBA/500 ml – LCBO #TBA)
Grolsch Weizen (5.5% – $2.75/473 ml – LCBO 73734)
Unibroue Ephemere Apple (5.5% – $5.25/750 ml – LCBO 692574)
Edelweiss Snowfresh Weissbier (5.0% – $2.05/330 ml – LCBO 73718)
Brakspear Bitter (3.4% – $TBA/500 ml – LCBO 909531)
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier (5.4% – $2.85/500 ml – LCBO 75291)

2009:
Edelweiss Snowfresh Weissbier (5.0% – $2.05/330 ml – LCBO 73718)
Unibroue Ephemere Apple (5.5% – $5.50/750 ml – LCBO 74500)
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier (5.4% – $3.05/500 ml – LCBO 75291)
Great Lakes Orange Peel (5.3% – $4.95/650 ml – LCBO 615633)
Christoffel Bier (6.0% – $2.80/330 ml – LCBO 696955)
Samuel Adams Summer Ale (5.3% – $13.45/6×355 ml – LCBO 76497)
Chapeau Exotic Lambic (3.5% – $2.40/250 ml – LCBO 676346)
Deuchars IPA (4.4% – $3.40/500 ml – LCBO 697649)
Margriet (Anker Blond) (6.5% – $2.70/330 ml – LCBO 119982)
Southern Tier Raspberry Wheat (4.5% – $2.10/355 ml – LCBO 119362)
Thwaites Lancaster Bomber (4.4% – $3.35/500 ml – LCBO 118091)
Wittekerke Rosé (4.3% – $2.40/250 ml – LCBO 119990)
Hop Back Summer Lightning (5.0% – $3.45/500 ml – LCBO 698522)
Floris Ninkeberry (3.6% – $2.95/330 ml – LCBO 479154)

2010:
Schneider Hopfen Weisse / $3.25 / 500ml
Gaffel Kolsch / $3.25 / 500ml
Hacker-Pschorr Munich Gold Edelhell / $2.75 / 500ml
Great Lakes Green Tea Ale / $4.95 / 650ml
Ölvisholt Brugghús Skjalfti / $3.95 / 500ml
Pump House Blueberry Ale / $12.95 / 6 x 341ml
Dieu du Ciel Rosée d’Hibiscus / $3.10 / 341ml
Trafalgar Cherry Ale / $4.50 / 630ml
Christoffel Bier / $2.95 / 330ml
Hitachino Nest Real Ginger Brew / $3.95 / 330ml
Samuel Smiths Organic Raspberry Ale / $5.50 / 550ml
Edelweiss Weissbier Snowfresh / $1.95 / 330ml
Sam Adams Summer Ale / $13.65 / 6 x 355ml

2011:
Lindeman’s Kriek (355mL, $5.95)
Lindeman’s Cuvee Rene Gueuze (355mL, $6.45)
Great Lakes Green Tea Ale (650mL, $4.95)
Dieu du Ciel! Rosee d’Hibiscus (341mL, $3.10)
Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Blanche (500mL, $3.85)
Brasseurs de Montreal Coeur Brise Raspberry (341mL, $2.85)
Trafalgar Cherry Ale (650mL, $4.50)
Schneider Organic Wiesen Edel-Weisse (500mL, $3.25)
Schofferhofer Hefeweizen (500mL, $2.50)
Christoffel Bier (330mL, $2.85)
Wells and Young’s Banana Bread Beer (500mL, $3.50)
Dark Star Sunburst Golden Ale (500mL, $3.45)
Celt Golden Crafted Ale (500mL, $3.45)
Samuel Smith’s Organic Raspberry Ale (550mL, $5.50)
Badger Golden Champion Ale (500mL, $3.50)
Fuller’s Organic Honey Dew (500mL, $3.25)
Southern Tier 2XIPA (355mL, $2.95)

2012
224824 / Lindeman's Cuvee Rene / 5.5 / 355 / $6.45
288522 / Dieu du Ciel Rosée d'Hibiscus / 5.9 / 4 x 341 / $11.85
283945 / Phillips Ginger Beer / 5 / 650 / $5.15
280065 / Schneider Nelson Sauvin / 6.9 / 750 / $8.95
271783 / Weihenstephan Kristallweissbier / 5.4 / 500 / $3.10
273656 / Ayinger Brau-Weisse / 5 / 500 / $3.45
164046 / Schneider Hopfen Weisse / 8.2 / 500 / $3.25
273706 / Birrificio del Ducato Nuova Mattina (New Morning) Saison / 5.8 / 330 / $4.15
272369 / Thornbridge Kipling South Pacific Pale Ale / 5.2 / 500 / $4.75
224600 / Celt Golden Crafted Ale / 4.2 / 500 / $3.50
676858 / Fuller's Organic Honey Dew / 5 / 500 / $3.25
149773 / BrewDog Punk IPA / 6.2 / 330 / $2.60
271700 / Shipyard Smashed Blueberry / 9 / 625 / $7.95

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Tue May 14, 2013 3:44 pm

Ha, I was a little upset because I missed out on the Chapeau Exotic Lambic. Then I looked it up on Ratebeer and saw a rating of 7 (3 for it's style) and I got over it right quick.

northyorksammy · Post by **northyorksammy** » Tue May 14, 2013 4:00 pm

First time I will be picking up in Ontario from half a dozen releases at the same time
correction: eleven

spinrsx · Post by **spinrsx** » Tue May 21, 2013 8:52 am

King Heffy now listed:

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/d ... ber=333138

and Scaldis:

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/d ... ber=327601

And The Dominus:

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/s ... anguage=EN

And the Trois Mous:

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/i ... ber=333468

And the Kipling:

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/i ... ber=272369

And the Blanche:

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/i ... ber=318907

And the Jacobins:

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/s ... anguage=EN