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fall release?
Picked up 6 bottles of Bishops Finger yesterday at the Front Street LCBO. After arriving in Toronto I went to the Queens Quay
location to see if they had any of the new releases, they didn't but they did have a sign that said they'd get them on the 23rd. Why does one store a few blocks away have stock but Queens Quay dosen't.
location to see if they had any of the new releases, they didn't but they did have a sign that said they'd get them on the 23rd. Why does one store a few blocks away have stock but Queens Quay dosen't.
Not to mention that the Queens Quay & Cooper store is located right across the street from the LCBO warehouse!On 2003-09-22 18:50, Publican wrote:
Why does one store a few blocks away have stock but Queens Quay dosen't.
Just one more example of the completely screwed up nature of the LCBO distribution system...
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Colin @ Canada
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How do we know what the seasonal releases are if Peter or Cass don't tell us? The LCBO puts out Food & Drink, and I was flipping through it today, and didn't see anything about new releases, except for a little square dedicated to Black Wych. Anything mentioning beer only touches on beers that are already regular stock. Am I missing something? Why doesn't the LCBO push the new stock?
(I seem to have a bone to pick with the LCBO lately... ah well)
(I seem to have a bone to pick with the LCBO lately... ah well)
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There is, generally, no centralized posting or announcement of ANYTHING new (i.e. beers, wines, spirits, etc) at the LCBO as a rule. That burden - and cost - typically falls on the agent. The exception being Vintages with its Vintages Circular every 4 weeks which lists ALL products being made available that 4-week period by Vintages BUT ... Vintages no longer does BEER !!
What you see in Food and Drink is either an ad hoc "editorial" mention of something "interesting" or "unique", etc. or ... expensive ads.
What you see in-store are almost always agent or supplier initiatives ... at a cost. A new "regularly" listed product (although there really isn't such a thing any more) gets a "NEW PRODUCT" shelf talker. A drab little banner that hangs down from the shelf beneath the product with a brief description of the product.
These "thematic" releases (autumn ales, winter warmers, etc.)are, however, almost always "one-off" purchases which are by definition usually "new" to the market but since they are not going to be continually listed (i.e. they are a one-shot purchase by the LCBO) they don't get the advantage of a "NEW PRODUCT" shelf talker but they do get those colourful longer shelf banners entitled "AUTUMN ALES" and so on. SOME beers, incidentally, are re-purchased again for a following year's corresponding thematic release - but most aren't.
There are, obviously, a few other things at play here - including the occasional crossover from a "one-off" to a "continual listing" and so on but ... in a nutshell - a simple nutshell - there you have it.
Cheers, Paul
What you see in Food and Drink is either an ad hoc "editorial" mention of something "interesting" or "unique", etc. or ... expensive ads.
What you see in-store are almost always agent or supplier initiatives ... at a cost. A new "regularly" listed product (although there really isn't such a thing any more) gets a "NEW PRODUCT" shelf talker. A drab little banner that hangs down from the shelf beneath the product with a brief description of the product.
These "thematic" releases (autumn ales, winter warmers, etc.)are, however, almost always "one-off" purchases which are by definition usually "new" to the market but since they are not going to be continually listed (i.e. they are a one-shot purchase by the LCBO) they don't get the advantage of a "NEW PRODUCT" shelf talker but they do get those colourful longer shelf banners entitled "AUTUMN ALES" and so on. SOME beers, incidentally, are re-purchased again for a following year's corresponding thematic release - but most aren't.
There are, obviously, a few other things at play here - including the occasional crossover from a "one-off" to a "continual listing" and so on but ... in a nutshell - a simple nutshell - there you have it.
Cheers, Paul
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Enjoyed the flavour of a Rogue's Dead Guy today.
As usual, the cloudy, chunky look really was a disappointment and affected head retention. I don't get why they (Americans) don't get it. If it's a cloudy ale at a pub, you should send it back! It looks like s**t! What twisted bit of individualism decided that doing half a job at putting out a decent beer makes it special???!!! I'm sure it would have a wonderful colour if only the morons would spend the $1.95 on some DE and brighten it up. Rating: Flavour - solid...almost balanced with the alcohol
Appearence: blows!
As usual, the cloudy, chunky look really was a disappointment and affected head retention. I don't get why they (Americans) don't get it. If it's a cloudy ale at a pub, you should send it back! It looks like s**t! What twisted bit of individualism decided that doing half a job at putting out a decent beer makes it special???!!! I'm sure it would have a wonderful colour if only the morons would spend the $1.95 on some DE and brighten it up. Rating: Flavour - solid...almost balanced with the alcohol
Appearence: blows!
Not to bitch but...
Ottawa's Flagship store ONLY recieved ONE case of each Wells Bombardier, Holy Grail and Spitfire.
After one day they only have 5 Bombadier's left.
Are they bad at estimating sales or purely lazy in this area of the province?
Either way I feel compelled to say the LCBO is a JOKE!
CapFlu
Ottawa's Flagship store ONLY recieved ONE case of each Wells Bombardier, Holy Grail and Spitfire.
After one day they only have 5 Bombadier's left.
Are they bad at estimating sales or purely lazy in this area of the province?
Either way I feel compelled to say the LCBO is a JOKE!
CapFlu
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Rob Creighton
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The last week has seen me having problems with Bell, friends having problems with condos, and another friend having problems with cell phones. Bartowellers having problems with the LCBO.
Solution: Put it in writing. There are (despite appearances to the contrary) people at the LCBO who do care about these things. Write a letter/email. I believe Peter had posted some names of people already.
It doesn't take that long, and trust me, its a very stress relieving activity.
Solution: Put it in writing. There are (despite appearances to the contrary) people at the LCBO who do care about these things. Write a letter/email. I believe Peter had posted some names of people already.
It doesn't take that long, and trust me, its a very stress relieving activity.