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mixedup wrote:Given how long the (limited) Chimay Speciale Cent Cinquante was around (and the price), I wouldn't be too worried. The average/curious beer buyer isn't likely to drop $23 on a bottle of something they know nothing about.

And also not being Christmas you're not likely to get the buy it for my father or buy it to resell on ebay, craigslist or whatever crowd.

mixedup wrote:Given how long the (limited) Chimay Speciale Cent Cinquante was around (and the price), I wouldn't be too worried. The average/curious beer buyer isn't likely to drop $23 on a bottle of something they know nothing about.

This sold out in Alberta almost instantaneously. Same number (630) of bottles and a much smaller population. Don't blink and don't underestimate the beer IQ of your neighbour.

I can see the article in Toronto Life going to press right now....Let the frenzy begin!!!!

sprague11 wrote:

squeaky wrote:Thanks guys.

So 630 bottles. Of which probably like 2/3 end up in the GTA. That's not many, hopefully the sticker shock will deter most people.

In my experiences, quite the opposite: "Hey this beer is selling for 22 bucks? It MUST be good!!!"

Lot of interesting reading on the U.S. experience on the BA site:

http://beeradvocate.com/community/threa ... end.92188/

Different range of prices, availability and whether to buy or not to buy.

I guess if you go to your local store and its there, why not? However would you drive half way across town for 1 bottle?

Or just get your local store to bring in a case for you, 6 x $22.80 is $136.80?

Looks like the linked thread is regarding the Golden Blend, which is not what the LCBO is getting in.

mixedup wrote:I can see the article in Toronto Life going to press right now....Let the frenzy begin!!!!

Nah, I still need to write it. Next week, hopefully

The 3F should be on shelves in the next 24-36 hours and should be gone soon after, it is defintley the Armand & Tommy that is coming also.

Any idea how it's being divided up between cities?

Kekumba wrote:Any idea how it's being divided up between cities?

The majority is in the GTA with 10-15 cases each going to Ottawa and London.....if you don't live in Toronto my best advice is to start chasing delivery trucks

Thanks.

Guess I'll check out the few obvious bigger stores in Ottawa.

Remind me, what's the deal with London again? Why do they always get prime releases? Is it a western warehouse thing?

I'm pretty realistic and even minded about the LCBO. I know it's not going anywhere and I live with it, but limited releases only going to the same 3 cities bugs me. I lnow why it happens, but it still rubs me the wrong way.

boney wrote:Remind me, what's the deal with London again? Why do they always get prime releases? Is it a western warehouse thing?

I'm pretty realistic and even minded about the LCBO. I know it's not going anywhere and I live with it, but limited releases only going to the same 3 cities bugs me. I lnow why it happens, but it still rubs me the wrong way.

Durham (GTA), Ottawa and London are the 3 retail warehouses in Ontario

Crap I'm out of town. Anyone want to pick me up three bottles? I'll pay you with cash money, or cellar selection, or I'll wash your car all summer. PM me!!!!

http://www.cellarhq.com/cellar/Nickelass

PeenSteen wrote:

boney wrote:Remind me, what's the deal with London again? Why do they always get prime releases? Is it a western warehouse thing?

I'm pretty realistic and even minded about the LCBO. I know it's not going anywhere and I live with it, but limited releases only going to the same 3 cities bugs me. I lnow why it happens, but it still rubs me the wrong way.

Durham (GTA), Ottawa and London are the 3 retail warehouses in Ontario

Makes sense. I can't argue with logistics.

3 Fonteinen showing stock now.