Yeah, I was talking with Peter from Esprit a few months ago, and he told me that the LCBO rejected it this year for the first time in ages, with the usual no reason given. Quite a shock to me (and him, obviously), as it's become a bit of a tradition.Derek wrote:No Winter Welcome from Samuel Smith? It's not stellar (I prefer their IS), but I always look forward to it.
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LCBO Winter Warmers 2008 Release
It cellars well for two years, so I've been doing verticals of the consecutive three years in a row. The 06/07 was great, so I'm still looking forward to seeing how it has aged. If anyone gets their hands on an 08/09 bottle, I'd be happy to do a tasting with mine from the last two years!GregClow wrote:Yeah, I was talking with Peter from Esprit a few months ago, and he told me that the LCBO rejected it this year for the first time in ages, with the usual no reason given. Quite a shock to me (and him, obviously), as it's become a bit of a tradition.Derek wrote:No Winter Welcome from Samuel Smith? It's not stellar (I prefer their IS), but I always look forward to it.
I'll keep my eye out for it on my Boston travels. Although I have no idea if it gets distributed round those parts.Derek wrote: It cellars well for two years, so I've been doing verticals of the consecutive three years in a row. The 06/07 was great, so I'm still looking forward to seeing how it has aged. If anyone gets their hands on an 08/09 bottle, I'd be happy to do a tasting with mine from the last two years!
Great list!GregClow wrote:Riggwelter Strong Yorkshire Ale[/url] (3.7% - $3.25/500 ml - LCBO 890871)
And a great posting with all the links, as always Greg. Always appreciated. Though 3.7% wouldn't make it a very Strong ale, would it?
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It's more like a 6% beer. I guess the monkeys at the Board were giving Greg the info about the new releases!!!sstackho wrote:Great list!GregClow wrote:Riggwelter Strong Yorkshire Ale[/url] (3.7% - $3.25/500 ml - LCBO 890871)
And a great posting with all the links, as always Greg. Always appreciated. Though 3.7% wouldn't make it a very Strong ale, would it?
Actually, that was a typo on my part. The info I got from the LCBO rep I deal with didn't include alc %, I grabbed it from RateBeer.Torontoblue wrote:It's more like a 6% beer. I guess the monkeys at the Board were giving Greg the info about the new releases!!!sstackho wrote:Great list!GregClow wrote:Riggwelter Strong Yorkshire Ale[/url] (3.7% - $3.25/500 ml - LCBO 890871)
And a great posting with all the links, as always Greg. Always appreciated. Though 3.7% wouldn't make it a very Strong ale, would it?
Derek
I'm told that It will not being included in the seasonal beer program this year as already stated. However, it will be available as part of the Samuel Smith’s Holiday gift pack. The idea was to give another specialty beer exposure in the seasonal program but still make the Winter Welcome available via the gift pack program.
GregNo Winter Welcome from Samuel Smith? It's not stellar (I prefer their IS), but I always look forward to it.
Just to confirm RE: Samuel Smith Winter Welcome.Yeah, I was talking with Peter from Esprit a few months ago, and he told me that the LCBO rejected it this year for the first time in ages, with the usual no reason given. Quite a shock to me (and him, obviously), as it's become a bit of a tradition.
I'm told that It will not being included in the seasonal beer program this year as already stated. However, it will be available as part of the Samuel Smith’s Holiday gift pack. The idea was to give another specialty beer exposure in the seasonal program but still make the Winter Welcome available via the gift pack program.
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Winter Welcome is not part of the gift pack...it is, once again, Nut Brown, Pale Ale and Oatmeal Stout. The decision to not buy WW is very perplexing to us as it has been a perennial best seller for 15 years...oh well, their call asks for beers with a good history of sales in this and other markets...apparently selling well in Ontario for 15 years means nothing now.