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New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Anybody know if Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw is coming back this year?
I didn't see it on any Christmas/Winter release list, but I'm holding out hope it will just show up unannounced like the Unibroue 17
I didn't see it on any Christmas/Winter release list, but I'm holding out hope it will just show up unannounced like the Unibroue 17
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I sure hope so...walz22 wrote:Anybody know if Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw is coming back this year?
I didn't see it on any Christmas/Winter release list, but I'm holding out hope it will just show up unannounced like the Unibroue 17
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Also bought a bottle of Old Tomorrow's Monty’s Golden Ryed Ale.
I was okay, not a big fan of oak favour though.
I was okay, not a big fan of oak favour though.
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Can't find exact source (think it was Twitter) but LCBO confirmed CVDKB is not coming back this season. But as we all know we should take that with a grain of salt.Masterplan wrote:I sure hope so...walz22 wrote:Anybody know if Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw is coming back this year?
I didn't see it on any Christmas/Winter release list, but I'm holding out hope it will just show up unannounced like the Unibroue 17
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Hmmm... That is not good news. I guess I'll have to look south of the border.Beer'n'gin wrote:Can't find exact source (think it was Twitter) but LCBO confirmed CVDKB is not coming back this season. But as we all know we should take that with a grain of salt.Masterplan wrote:I sure hope so...walz22 wrote:Anybody know if Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw is coming back this year?
I didn't see it on any Christmas/Winter release list, but I'm holding out hope it will just show up unannounced like the Unibroue 17
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Thanks - finally got around to picking up a few cans yesterday. They still haven't resolved the scanning issue so checking out was a bit of an ordeal.Napalm Frog wrote:Confirmed it at least has the same name, it's in stock at a few places now (picked it up from Dundas/Bloor). Heads-up, it's not scanning, and manual entry doesn't work. If they text search BIG RIG, it's under COPPERBOCK.Provost Drunk wrote:Does anyone know if this is this the same beer as Big Rig's Bock Me Gently that appeared at Cask Days?S. St. Jeb wrote:BIG RIG WINTER COPPERBOCK
LCBO 443408 | 473 mL can
Price: $ 2.75
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It really is a shame that Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw isn't returning. It has been one of the highlights of recent Christmas releases. I was looking to do a vertical with some friends one of these years after adding a few more vintages. Oh well.
Slightly off topic but has anyone ever tried the Cuvee Van De Keizer Rood? I can't say that I have but given how much I enjoy the Blauw and Gouden Carolus' standard tripel I'd really like to try it one day.
Slightly off topic but has anyone ever tried the Cuvee Van De Keizer Rood? I can't say that I have but given how much I enjoy the Blauw and Gouden Carolus' standard tripel I'd really like to try it one day.
I have, its good but not as good as the Blue IMO, here is my RB reviewProvost Drunk wrote:It really is a shame that Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw isn't returning. It has been one of the highlights of recent Christmas releases. I was looking to do a vertical with some friends one of these years after adding a few more vintages. Oh well.
Slightly off topic but has anyone ever tried the Cuvee Van De Keizer Rood? I can't say that I have but given how much I enjoy the Blauw and Gouden Carolus' standard tripel I'd really like to try it one day.
"750 ml bottle from a local KW group order. pours clear yellow with a small white head. minimal carbonation. aroma of orange zest, tropical fruit, peppery yeast, alcohol. the flavour is the same but is huge and mouth filling. off dry super long finish. really quite nice, im glad i have more"
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Anyone try the 2013 Rodenbach Vintage? I'm enjoying it much more than 2012. Great stuff.
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agreed, this blend is very drinkable.BakaGaijin wrote:Anyone try the 2013 Rodenbach Vintage? I'm enjoying it much more than 2012. Great stuff.
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Though technically not a "blend" as its all from the same foeder.northyorksammy wrote:agreed, this blend is very drinkable.BakaGaijin wrote:Anyone try the 2013 Rodenbach Vintage? I'm enjoying it much more than 2012. Great stuff.
Interesting that Rodenbach put "ripens with age" on the bottle and there were discussions here last year and the general thought was that it does not 'ripen'.
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From my experience with Vintage 2010, the sweetness fades leaving the subtle flavours more noticeable.BakaGaijin wrote:Though technically not a "blend" as its all from the same foeder.northyorksammy wrote:agreed, this blend is very drinkable.BakaGaijin wrote:Anyone try the 2013 Rodenbach Vintage? I'm enjoying it much more than 2012. Great stuff.
Interesting that Rodenbach put "ripens with age" on the bottle and there were discussions here last year and the general thought was that it does not 'ripen'.
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Midlands Butter Tart Ale
LCBO#: 448886 | 473 mL can
$3.25
Midlands Butter Tart Ale
LCBO#: 448886 | 473 mL can
$3.25
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Glad to hear that as sweetness is the only complaint I have with 2013.AugustusRex wrote:
From my experience with Vintage 2010, the sweetness fades leaving the subtle flavours more noticeable.
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So is the Lake Effect in LCBO stores? Drinkvine doesn't seem to be working well these days.