LCBO Winter Warmers 2011 Release

Stroonze · Post by **Stroonze** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:33 pm

Just spotted this on the LCBO site.

LCBO 187005 LAVA, Smoked Imperial Stout - 500 ml - Iceland
LCBO 171413 St Ambroise Russian Imperial Stout - 341 ml - Quebec
LCBO 264341 Nogne 0 Imperial Stout - 500 ml - Norway
LCBO 188870 Box Steam Dark & Handsome (Old Ale) - England
LCBO 090845 Great Lakes Winter Ale - 750 ml - Ontario
LCBO 186999 Traquair Jacobite Ale - 330 ml - Scotland
LCBO 135194 Southern Tier Creme Brulee Stout - 650 ml - New York
LCBO 250944 Brooklyn Monster Ale - 355 ml - New York
LCBO 264358 Dominus Vobiscum Double - 500 ml - Quebec
LCBO 250472 Affligem Tripel - 330 ml - Belgium
LCBO 270405 Solstice D'Hiver - 4 x 341 - Quebec
LCBO 222236 Lake of Bays Mocha Porter - 750 ml - Ontario
LCBO 054106 Trafalgar Smoked Oatmeal Stout - 650 ml - Ontario

TheSevenDuffs · Post by **TheSevenDuffs** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:45 pm

Not bad. The St. Ambroise RIS is the star of the release IMO. Others I will pick up include Monster & Nogne O.

Kinda getting tired of Creme Brulee...

Wray77 · Post by **Wray77** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:07 pm

TheSevenDuffs wrote:Not bad. The St. Ambroise RIS is the star of the release IMO. Others I will pick up include Monster & Nogne O.

Kinda getting tired of Creme Brulee...

You know the LCBO is really dropping the ball when St. Ambroise is the star of the release.

robinvboyer · Post by **robinvboyer** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:09 pm

Lake of bays mocha porter? There is a boat load already in the system. Enough with the smoked oatmeal stout! Its brual and my locals cant give the stuff away. Does Trafalgar have incriminating photos of someone high up with the lcbo?!

TheSevenDuffs · Post by **TheSevenDuffs** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:29 pm

Wray77 wrote:
TheSevenDuffs wrote:Not bad. The St. Ambroise RIS is the star of the release IMO. Others I will pick up include Monster & Nogne O.

Kinda getting tired of Creme Brulee...
You know the LCBO is really dropping the ball when St. Ambroise is the star of the release.

Normally I would agree, but the RIS is the exception. It is a fantastic beer and I am going to grab a lot of it...

tyler90 · Post by **tyler90** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:45 pm

Disappointed in this release. Nogne O and Monster ale are obviously exciting, but the number of repeats is dismaying. Can probably get a better deal on the Quebec beers in Quebec, so I'll stick to that.

Stroonze · Post by **Stroonze** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:47 pm

It seems to look very similar to last years release. Im sure a few will be added such as the double chocolate cranberry stout.

cratez · Post by **cratez** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:55 pm

Stroonze wrote: St. Ambroise Russian Imperial Stout - 341 ml - Quebec
Nøgne Ø Imperial Stout - 500 ml - Norway
Brooklyn Monster Ale - 355 ml - New York
Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Double - 500 ml - Quebec
Dieu du Ciel! Solstice D'Hiver - 4 x 341ml - Quebec

Those are the only ones that I'll be actively seeking out. A majorly underwhelming release; but then again, disappointment is what the LCBO specializes in. And we were quite spoiled with the Fall/Halloween/Oktoberfest releases (by Ontario standards at least).

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:52 pm

This is funny, some of these are already at my store.

Anyway, not spectacular in terms of the # of products when compared to some of the last few releases. But in terms of quality and cellerable stuff, I'm not terribly disappointed and will pick up a few of those for future drinking.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:12 pm

Now I'm even more excited about being back for the holidays!

MUST GET MORE LAVA:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/17 ... /?ba=Derek

sprague11 · Post by **sprague11** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:19 pm

No Samuel Smith Imperial Stout or St Peter's Cream Stout?

Having said that, I like the Solstice d'Hiver, the Charlevoix, the Jacobit and the Lava and will gladly pick up the Brooklyn and Nogne O bottles as well. Nothing to get blown away by but there is a handful of quality releases.

The_Jester · Post by **The_Jester** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:53 pm

I predict that the Dominus Vobiscum Double will be the surprise star of the show. It's a great beer fresh, and even better if you leave it for a year.

TheSevenDuffs · Post by **TheSevenDuffs** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:04 pm

Derek wrote:Now I'm even more excited about being back for the holidays!

MUST GET MORE LAVA:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/17 ... /?ba=Derek

I am willing to set up a trade with you...

El Pinguino · Post by **El Pinguino** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:26 pm

Not a bad list, but echo the sentiments of some that there are many repeats. I'm excited that these are showing up....next to show up will be the Xmas Gift Packs...hope something new and exciting comes in for those this year.

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:42 pm

Stroonze wrote:Just spotted this on the LCBO site.

Got a link?

Good to see that they're starting to get this info out via the website - hope it continues with future releases.

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