LCBO Winter Warmers 2011 Release

JeffPorter · Post by **JeffPorter** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:58 am

also - bogwater seems to be in now...

Lukie · Post by **Lukie** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:40 am

JeffPorter wrote:
Soods wrote:Nice to see the Lava Smoked Imperial Stout showing up!
Man - I drank so much of this stuff last year! Can't wait to get some!

Lava is nice but only occasionally for me. I often find that I`m not in the mood for so much smoke in my stout.

JeffPorter · Post by **JeffPorter** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:43 am

Lukie wrote:
JeffPorter wrote:
Soods wrote:Nice to see the Lava Smoked Imperial Stout showing up!
Man - I drank so much of this stuff last year! Can't wait to get some!
Lava is nice but only occasionally for me. I often find that I`m not in the mood for so much smoke in my stout.

I was thinking about this yesterday while having a St. Ambroise RIS - I actually like the 341ml size for that beer and wouldn't mind it if the Lava also came in that.

Lukie · Post by **Lukie** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:54 am

Does anyone know whether KONINGS HOEVEN QUAD is coming back this winter? I`m seeing it listed in the database, and I thought it was unlisted some time ago. Wouldn`t mind sipping on a few of these babies, while we wait for St. Bernies and Chimay Blue to come in. What`s the LCBO up to this time?

BTW, I must say Chimay White (which at first I rather disliked as a tripel) just keeps getting better and better with age. I`m glad the BO hung on to these for a while. Should have done the same with Westmalle. It`s amazing what a little shelf life can do to a well made beer.

The_Jester · Post by **The_Jester** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:58 am

Lava Stout and Jacobite in Peterborough now.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:14 am

Olvisholt Lava was erroneously marked at 8.95 at Queen's Quay (nice big sign on the stack of cartons) but actual price should still be 5.80.

Unless there's a free Icelandic massage included. By a Bjork clone. Near a cozy steaming volcano.

saints_gambit · Post by **saints_gambit** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:16 pm

I went to the tasting at the LCBO for this lineup, and I have to say that the LAVA is the only one that made me giggle. Usually that's a good sign, when I'm in a room full of people I'm supposed to be professional around and I break down giggling because something tastes good.

Ceecee · Post by **Ceecee** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:35 am

Lukie wrote:Does anyone know whether KONINGS HOEVEN QUAD is coming back this winter? I`m seeing it listed in the database, and I thought it was unlisted some time ago.

It's showing stock!

phat matt · Post by **phat matt** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:16 am

I was in toronto at the queens qquay and lakeshore store. was very suprised to see chimay white cap on the shelves. I didnt know this was a general list item.

matt7215 · Post by **matt7215** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:34 am

phat matt wrote:I was in toronto at the queens qquay and lakeshore store. was very suprised to see chimay white cap on the shelves. I didnt know this was a general list item.

really? it has been for at least 5 years

phat matt · Post by **phat matt** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:12 am

matt7215 wrote:
phat matt wrote:I was in toronto at the queens qquay and lakeshore store. was very suprised to see chimay white cap on the shelves. I didnt know this was a general list item.
really? it has been for at least 5 years

Oh wow. Guess I just haven't seen it around. Good to know though. thanks.

zaireeka · Post by **zaireeka** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:11 pm

I picked up some Aventinus today thinking it was their ice bock. Turns out they are just stocking the normal version. I'm a bit disappointed, where else can you get a 12% beer for under 3 bucks. Any word on if it will be back again?

Lukie · Post by **Lukie** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:29 am

zaireeka wrote:I picked up some Aventinus today thinking it was their ice bock. Turns out they are just stocking the normal version. I'm a bit disappointed, where else can you get a 12% beer for under 3 bucks. Any word on if it will be back again?

If I remember correctly, Eisboch went for $4.25. But yeah it was still a bargain, compared to other boozy beers. No plans to resurrect as far as I know.

The_Jester · Post by **The_Jester** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:02 pm

Eisbock! I knew something was missing this year! I wonder why? They sold tonnes of it in Peterborough. And it's been around for four years? I'll really miss this one. I may have to dig out a couple from the cellar. Anyone seen it in Buffalo? Or is it not being made this year?

zane9 · Post by **zane9** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:39 pm

The_Jester wrote:Eisbock! I knew something was missing this year! I wonder why?...

I was looking for it this year. Last year at this time I had it for the first time. At the Christmas dinner I noticed I was feeling good but kinda tipsy. I then looked at the bottle closely and saw the ABV!