Winter Release ???

[Ukie]

I don't know possible winter release?

I apologize if this appears in a post somewhere else!


LCBO# Description Size (mL)

7844 Windswept Bear Russian Imperial Stout 330
16693 Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter 355
27007 Allsopps IPA 500
34457 Platinum Blend geuze 375
34459 Duvel Cherry Chouffe 330
34463 Macaroon Machine - Coconut Pastry Stout 440
35474 Andechser Dopplebock Dunkel 500
35475 Bad Shepherd Double Choc Hazlenut Brown 440
35656 MALHEUR 12 330
97469 Samichlaus 330
125435 Weihenstephan Hefeweissbier Dunkel 500
311860 Erdinger Pikantus 500
32776 St. Ambroise Imperial Porter Barrel Collection 500

[sofakingdrunk]

Interested in the Windswept, they’ve tended to be quite good for the low price point.
Always happy to have more Gonzo, and glad to see the Allsops back.
The Bad Shepard appears to be Australian….don’t see many of those around here.

[Cass]

I'll try that Cherry Chouffe for sure! One of the first Belgians I had way back in the day so a soft spot for that for sure.

[Craig]

I'm excited to try Malheur 12. Never had the chance that I can recall.

I really liked the Allsopp last go around, so I'm excited to see that back too.

[Lunardr0ne]

At least some of these are already in stores, or in some cases have been for a while already.
The Windswept Bear stout for example is already out. I don't think it ever got any online stock, looks like it went to stores only.
Feels like in general LCBO has had much less beer stock allocated to onlines sales lately.
I've used the online home delivery order option a lot in the past, but lately very little of the interesting beer has been available for online orders at all.

Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.

[S. St. Jeb]

Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.

Oh, that's not good to hear. It is on my list, but I haven't picked any up yet.

[seangm]

Thanks for the heads up- perhaps I'll hold off until I hear more. Over-carbed beer drives me crazy, especially in styles like this. Unless it's a Belgian where high carb is appropriate, I'm not a fan.

[portwood]

Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.

I didn't find my bottle to be overly carbonated. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality/price ratio and will likely pick up a couple more bottles.
picture here for reference: https://untappd.com/user/portwood/checkin/1329640974

[Lunardr0ne]

Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.

I didn't find my bottle to be overly carbonated. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality/price ratio and will likely pick up a couple more bottles.
picture here for reference: https://untappd.com/user/portwood/checkin/1329640974

Good to hear. I normally enjoy their darker beers, so that's exactly what I was hoping for these.
Maybe I'll try out my second bottle this weekend

[S. St. Jeb]

Over-carbed beer drives me crazy

You and me both.

[sofakingdrunk]

Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.

I didn't find my bottle to be overly carbonated. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality/price ratio and will likely pick up a couple more bottles.
picture here for reference: https://untappd.com/user/portwood/checkin/1329640974

I’d agree with this assessment, mine wasn’t over carbed and I thought it very good quality for the price.

[sofakingdrunk]

At least some of these are already in stores, or in some cases have been for a while already.
The Windswept Bear stout for example is already out. I don't think it ever got any online stock, looks like it went to stores only.
Feels like in general LCBO has had much less beer stock allocated to onlines sales lately.
I've used the online home delivery order option a lot in the past, but lately very little of the interesting beer has been available for online orders at all.

Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.

I used to use the online purchasing a lot also in the past, due to online exclusives and interesting stuff. I’d agree that it’s really gone down hill, to the point that I rarely, if ever check anymore.

[Cass]

Feels like in general LCBO has had much less beer stock allocated to onlines sales lately.
I've used the online home delivery order option a lot in the past, but lately very little of the interesting beer has been available for online orders at all.

I used to use the online purchasing a lot also in the past, due to online exclusives and interesting stuff. I’d agree that it’s really gone down hill, to the point that I rarely, if ever check anymore.

I've thought recently if the reported new beer retail framework will include removing some of the shackles that hinders importation, but it seems unlikely as it's pretty niche and doesn't really do anything for local breweries.

It's wild to think about how the importing landscape in Ontario has slid over the years.

[seangm]

On the topic of imports, anyone have some insider knowledge as to whether or not they'll be bringing in another shipment of Orval? I was getting excited that it'd be somewhat regular with new stock 3 years in a row from 2020-22. If we go on another hiatus I'm going to have to start rationing again lol

[Craig]

I don't know about bringing in another, but it's available in stores right now.