Sam Adams in Ontario 2010/2011

[tuqueboy]

When did Peche Mortel become a general list beer?

C'mon - You've seen well stocked grocery stores in New York state with craft beer selections that dwarf the worlds largest purchaser of beverage alcohol. You really think one choice for each style of stout, with only two of those styles of stout available year round, is doing pretty well?

You know right - those awful grocery stores that the public sector unions would have you believe only carry a limited selection of beers, all of them piss yellow with the word "light" in their branding?

I'm sorry. You must have stumbled across the wrong website. This is the beer party, not the tea party.

[mintjellie]

When did Peche Mortel become a general list beer?

C'mon - You've seen well stocked grocery stores in New York state with craft beer selections that dwarf the worlds largest purchaser of beverage alcohol. You really think one choice for each style of stout, with only two of those styles of stout available year round, is doing pretty well?

You know right - those awful grocery stores that the public sector unions would have you believe only carry a limited selection of beers, all of them piss yellow with the word "light" in their branding?

I'm sorry. You must have stumbled across the wrong website. This is the beer party, not the tea party.

What does my comment have to do with the tea party? The government could just as easily collect massive tax revenue on booze sold in supermarkets as they could on booze sold in their monopoly stores, right?

[Philip1]

It is, of course, good news we're now getting more SA brews but I'm a bit disappointed SA Cream Stout isn't included. I'm a bit tired of only having two stouts (Guinness and Saint Ambroise Oatmeal) to choose from.

Brooklyn Black Chocolate
Dark Star Esspresso
Youngs Double Chocolate Stout
Sinha Stout
Southern Tier Choklat
DDC Peche Mortal
DDC Aphro
Dragon Stout

Plus you can add hockley Stout to that list.

In recent years I've only seen Sinha and Dragon. An LCBO search indicates Hockley stout is also available near by. That's the first I've heard of it despite living quite close to the brewery. I'll pick some up next time.

[Philip1]

When did Peche Mortel become a general list beer?

C'mon - You've seen well stocked grocery stores in New York state with craft beer selections that dwarf the worlds largest purchaser of beverage alcohol. You really think one choice for each style of stout, with only two of those styles of stout available year round, is doing pretty well?

You know right - those awful grocery stores that the public sector unions would have you believe only carry a limited selection of beers, all of them piss yellow with the word "light" in their branding?

I'm sorry. You must have stumbled across the wrong website. This is the beer party, not the tea party.

What does my comment have to do with the tea party? The government could just as easily collect massive tax revenue on booze sold in supermarkets as they could on booze sold in their monopoly stores, right?

Some people will say anything to defend those government monopoly stores. They'll even bring up the US private healthcare bogeyman. First they came for the LCBO, then they came for our universal healthcare!

[mintjellie]

I'm sorry. You must have stumbled across the wrong website. This is the beer party, not the tea party.

What does my comment have to do with the tea party? The government could just as easily collect massive tax revenue on booze sold in supermarkets as they could on booze sold in their monopoly stores, right?

Some people will say anything to defend those government monopoly stores. They'll even bring up the US private healthcare bogeyman. First they came for the LCBO, then they came for our universal healthcare!

[SteelbackGuy]

I'm sorry. You must have stumbled across the wrong website. This is the beer party, not the tea party.

What does my comment have to do with the tea party? The government could just as easily collect massive tax revenue on booze sold in supermarkets as they could on booze sold in their monopoly stores, right?

Some people will say anything to defend those government monopoly stores. They'll even bring up the US private healthcare bogeyman. First they came for the LCBO, then they came for our universal healthcare!

Glad we agree.

[nickelass]

Yay! More Sam Adams in Ontario!

[Cass]

Got an update from the LCBO regarding Utopias - the allotment is in the province right now. It will not go to the shelves but instead be sold through a lottery system like what's done with Vintages. Does anyone have experience with this?

[Torontoblue]

Got an update from the LCBO regarding Utopias - the allotment is in the province right now. It will not go to the shelves but instead be sold through a lottery system like what's done with Vintages. Does anyone have experience with this?

It sounds like they are making the process the same as ordering Classics from Vintages; orders can be faxed in or ordered online before a certain date, then telephone orders are accepted a few days later. Priority is given to fax & online orders first. This is the first time I've known of a beer being sold this way. And it is a real crap shoot if there is low stock.

[Cass]

Yeah, I can't remember a beer being sold this way. Frankly I don't have a problem with it. Personally I wouldn't have the time to camp out to try to get a bottle so a random draw suits me fine.

Anyway, I've had Utopias twice before so not a great loss if I don't get it. But I would love the bottle as a mantlepiece

[notdan]

So... can anyone help/provide a link on how to enter this online draw? I did some googling but didn't have any luck.

[Torontoblue]

So... can anyone help/provide a link on how to enter this online draw? I did some googling but didn't have any luck.

Here's the link to the regular ordering page for Classics, but there is nothing regards Sam Adams yet.

http://www.vintages.com/classics/1/_order_201010.shtml

They could even have a whole new page for this release.

[Cass]

The LCBO will release info on how to do it when it's going to happen.

[Ukie]

The SA Winter Lager should be available in a week or two and was also told they were doing the value added 16 oz glass again on the SA Boston Lager.

[Cass]

Here's the latest on Utopias. Luck of the draw!

The LCBO has purchased 70 bottles (710 mL) of Utopias for customers. It will retail for $114.95 per 710 mL bottle. Due to the extremely limited availability of this product, and to ensure all customers have an equal opportunity to purchase it, the LCBO will be offering Utopias via online and telephone orders only – not in LCBO stores.

Orders received by the assigned deadline will be randomly selected. This is the same process that the LCBO uses to offer rare, limited-edition wines through its Vintages fine wine and premium spirits business unit.

The LCBO will accept orders starting January 6, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. up until 6:00 p.m. on January 13, 2011. Given the very limited availability of this product, only one order per customer will be accepted and allocation will be limited to one bottle per customer. We regret that we cannot guarantee that all orders will be filled. Orders randomly selected will be confirmed by either telephone or email on or after January 17, 2011. Orders will be shipped to the LCBO store of the customer’s choice at no extra charge.

Order by Online Form

Submit your order before the deadline using Vintages new Direct Sales Online form. Sign up today for your Online Direct Sales account at www.vintagesshoponline.com.

Order by Telephone

Submit your order before the deadline by calling Vintages Sales Centre at 416 365-5767, or toll free 1-800-266-4764, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.