The pack I got included the upper four cans shown here.icemachine wrote: Is it these cans? Sure hope so
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beerstodiscover
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Blasphomet
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Anyone try the Heather Ales Fraoch 22 Auchentoshan yet? I freaking hated it. Reminded me of Radical Road's Canny Man, which I also hated. Too much scotch nose on Fraoch 22 took so much away from the beer for me. If I'm going to drink scotch, which I love, I want the warming burn of it... I will not try anymore beers that are aged in scotch barrels, I don't think. I don't think it translates well into beer. The 22 also had a very, very earthy taste that to me almost tasted like a dry, dusty dirt.
The reviews are mostly great for this beer though, so I guess it just isn't for me. I even returned my second bottle.
Cool re-sealing cap though! It's too bad they probably added 2 or three bucks to the price of a bottle just for that.
The reviews are mostly great for this beer though, so I guess it just isn't for me. I even returned my second bottle.
Cool re-sealing cap though! It's too bad they probably added 2 or three bucks to the price of a bottle just for that.
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Beer'n'gin
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I also bought two and returned one. Still haven't got around to opening because like you I hated Canny Man. Expecting more out of this because I have REALLY enjoyed the Ola Dubh line matured in Highland Park casks.Blasphomet wrote:Anyone try the Heather Ales Fraoch 22 Auchentoshan yet? I freaking hated it. Reminded me of Radical Road's Canny Man, which I also hated. Too much scotch nose on Fraoch 22 took so much away from the beer for me. If I'm going to drink scotch, which I love, I want the warming burn of it... I will not try anymore beers that are aged in scotch barrels, I don't think. I don't think it translates well into beer. The 22 also had a very, very earthy taste that to me almost tasted like a dry, dusty dirt.
The reviews are mostly great for this beer though, so I guess it just isn't for me. I even returned my second bottle.
Cool re-sealing cap though! It's too bad they probably added 2 or three bucks to the price of a bottle just for that.
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Blasphomet
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I wanted to like it... I really did... but honestly, the smell of scotch just turned me off too much being that it's a beer. It had a lot going on flavour-wise, but just wasn't for me at all... and I am a fan of the original Fraoch.Beer'n'gin wrote:I also bought two and returned one. Still haven't got around to opening because like you I hated Canny Man. Expecting more out of this because I have REALLY enjoyed the Ola Dubh line matured in Highland Park casks.Blasphomet wrote:Anyone try the Heather Ales Fraoch 22 Auchentoshan yet? I freaking hated it. Reminded me of Radical Road's Canny Man, which I also hated. Too much scotch nose on Fraoch 22 took so much away from the beer for me. If I'm going to drink scotch, which I love, I want the warming burn of it... I will not try anymore beers that are aged in scotch barrels, I don't think. I don't think it translates well into beer. The 22 also had a very, very earthy taste that to me almost tasted like a dry, dusty dirt.
The reviews are mostly great for this beer though, so I guess it just isn't for me. I even returned my second bottle.
Cool re-sealing cap though! It's too bad they probably added 2 or three bucks to the price of a bottle just for that.
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JeffPorter
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sofakingdrunk
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I have a bottle, but havn't opened it yet. I think i will like it, asI really enjoyed the Canny Man....although I'll admit i found it a bit tough to finish alone. I really like all different styles of Scotch, and i also enjoy each beer i've had aged in Scotch barrels so far. I'll report back once i open it. I do agree with you about the extra $ for the resealable lid.......not sure it's worth it.
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sianspheric
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Well you must not have very good taste! (kidding.)sianspheric wrote:Am I the only person who thought the Jolly Pumpkin Wit was terrible?
I'm a big Wheat/Wit fan and thought it tasted really meh.
Honestly I think this one leans slightly towards a farmhouse ale with barrel treatment, at least in the appeal, it's less 'clean' because of the oak barrel. So that's more the audience for it. I too like good classic Witbier and this is just a different thing AFAIAC.
In Beerum Veritas
back in new format:
FULLER'S LONDON PORTER
United Kingdom | Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C.
LCBO 369181 | 4x500 mL | $ 11.80
FULLER'S LONDON PRIDE
United Kingdom | Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C.
LCBO 369140 | 4x500 mL | $ 11.80
and these are finally listed from the BC release
PARALLEL 49 DARK LAGER
Canada | Parallel 49 Brewing Co.
LCBO 386219 | 650 mL | $ 5.25
PARALLEL 49 SNAP CRACKLE HOP IPA
Canada | Parallel 49 Brewing Co.
LCBO 386201 | 650 mL | $ 5.95
and new:
SCHNEIDER TAPX PORTER
Germany | Privatbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn
LCBO 378927 | 750 mL | $ 9.95
FULLER'S LONDON PORTER
United Kingdom | Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C.
LCBO 369181 | 4x500 mL | $ 11.80
FULLER'S LONDON PRIDE
United Kingdom | Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C.
LCBO 369140 | 4x500 mL | $ 11.80
and these are finally listed from the BC release
PARALLEL 49 DARK LAGER
Canada | Parallel 49 Brewing Co.
LCBO 386219 | 650 mL | $ 5.25
PARALLEL 49 SNAP CRACKLE HOP IPA
Canada | Parallel 49 Brewing Co.
LCBO 386201 | 650 mL | $ 5.95
and new:
SCHNEIDER TAPX PORTER
Germany | Privatbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn
LCBO 378927 | 750 mL | $ 9.95
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Kel Varnsen
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Are those 4x500ml cans or are they bottles? I often wonder why more Fuller's beers don't make it over here. I mean they seem to do pretty well. Back before the format change, most LCBO's always carried a good amount of Pride and ESB. Plus the fullers brewery feature seemed to do well and the Vintage Ale seems to mostly sell out every year. I really wonder why they don't expand the product line.spinrsx wrote:back in new format:
FULLER'S LONDON PORTER
United Kingdom | Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C.
LCBO 369181 | 4x500 mL | $ 11.80
FULLER'S LONDON PRIDE
United Kingdom | Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C.
LCBO 369140 | 4x500 mL | $ 11.80
That said I had a bottle of 2013 vintage ale last night. Man it was tasty.
I saw some fullers at the SAQ last week and it was in a new shape bottle, not sure if the lcbo is getting the same thing
Kel Varnsen wrote:Are those 4x500ml cans or are they bottles? I often wonder why more Fuller's beers don't make it over here. I mean they seem to do pretty well. Back before the format change, most LCBO's always carried a good amount of Pride and ESB. Plus the fullers brewery feature seemed to do well and the Vintage Ale seems to mostly sell out every year. I really wonder why they don't expand the product line.spinrsx wrote:back in new format:
FULLER'S LONDON PORTER
United Kingdom | Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C.
LCBO 369181 | 4x500 mL | $ 11.80
FULLER'S LONDON PRIDE
United Kingdom | Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C.
LCBO 369140 | 4x500 mL | $ 11.80
That said I had a bottle of 2013 vintage ale last night. Man it was tasty.
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Kel Varnsen
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SAQ has had Fuller's in cans for awhile. At this point I really wonder why an established brewery would make the switch from cans to bottles. Especially one that has to worry about shipping their beer across on ocean (both from a quality control and a shipping cost(weight) issue).lister wrote:That bottle and the London Pride are available at the Beer Store in the singles area.spinrsx wrote:I saw some fullers at the SAQ last week and it was in a new shape bottle, not sure if the lcbo is getting the same thing
Just on a side note I emailed Shepherd Neame a few weeks ago to let them know that the bottle of spitfire I had from the LCBO was not nearly as good as a pint I had from a local pub. They informed me that Spitfire in 500ml cans is being launched in the LCBO in the fall.
Yeah I'd prefer cans. No light issues and they're a more convenient fit for my fridge.Kel Varnsen wrote:SAQ has had Fuller's in cans for awhile. At this point I really wonder why an established brewery would make the switch from cans to bottles. Especially one that has to worry about shipping their beer across on ocean (both from a quality control and a shipping cost(weight) issue).
Yay! I don't buy Spitfire nearly enough due to the clear glass bottles.Just on a side note I emailed Shepherd Neame a few weeks ago to let them know that the bottle of spitfire I had from the LCBO was not nearly as good as a pint I had from a local pub. They informed me that Spitfire in 500ml cans is being launched in the LCBO in the fall.
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