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Winter Release ???
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:15 pm
by Ukie
I don't know possible winter release?
I apologize if this appears in a post somewhere else!
LCBO# Description Size (mL)
7844 Windswept Bear Russian Imperial Stout 330
16693 Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter 355
27007 Allsopps IPA 500
34457 Platinum Blend geuze 375
34459 Duvel Cherry Chouffe 330
34463 Macaroon Machine - Coconut Pastry Stout 440
35474 Andechser Dopplebock Dunkel 500
35475 Bad Shepherd Double Choc Hazlenut Brown 440
35656 MALHEUR 12 330
97469 Samichlaus 330
125435 Weihenstephan Hefeweissbier Dunkel 500
311860 Erdinger Pikantus 500
32776 St. Ambroise Imperial Porter Barrel Collection 500
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:07 pm
by sofakingdrunk
Interested in the Windswept, they’ve tended to be quite good for the low price point.
Always happy to have more Gonzo, and glad to see the Allsops back.
The Bad Shepard appears to be Australian….don’t see many of those around here.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 10:13 pm
by Cass
I'll try that Cherry Chouffe for sure! One of the first Belgians I had way back in the day so a soft spot for that for sure.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:53 am
by Craig
I'm excited to try Malheur 12. Never had the chance that I can recall.
I really liked the Allsopp last go around, so I'm excited to see that back too.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:28 am
by Lunardr0ne
At least some of these are already in stores, or in some cases have been for a while already.
The Windswept Bear stout for example is already out. I don't think it ever got any online stock, looks like it went to stores only.
Feels like in general LCBO has had much less beer stock allocated to onlines sales lately.
I've used the online home delivery order option a lot in the past, but lately very little of the interesting beer has been available for online orders at all.
Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:43 am
by S. St. Jeb
Lunardr0ne wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:28 am
Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.
Oh, that's not good to hear. It is on my list, but I haven't picked any up yet.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:51 am
by seangm
Thanks for the heads up- perhaps I'll hold off until I hear more. Over-carbed beer drives me crazy, especially in styles like this. Unless it's a Belgian where high carb is appropriate, I'm not a fan.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:20 pm
by portwood
Lunardr0ne wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:28 am
Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.
I didn't find my bottle to be overly carbonated. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality/price ratio and will likely pick up a couple more bottles.
picture here for reference:
https://untappd.com/user/portwood/checkin/1329640974
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:36 pm
by Lunardr0ne
portwood wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:20 pm
Lunardr0ne wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:28 am
Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.
I didn't find my bottle to be overly carbonated. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality/price ratio and will likely pick up a couple more bottles.
picture here for reference:
https://untappd.com/user/portwood/checkin/1329640974
Good to hear. I normally enjoy their darker beers, so that's exactly what I was hoping for these.
Maybe I'll try out my second bottle this weekend
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:37 pm
by S. St. Jeb
seangm wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:51 am
Over-carbed beer drives me crazy
You and me both.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:36 am
by sofakingdrunk
portwood wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:20 pm
Lunardr0ne wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:28 am
Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.
I didn't find my bottle to be overly carbonated. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality/price ratio and will likely pick up a couple more bottles.
picture here for reference:
https://untappd.com/user/portwood/checkin/1329640974
I’d agree with this assessment, mine wasn’t over carbed and I thought it very good quality for the price.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:37 am
by sofakingdrunk
Lunardr0ne wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:28 am
At least some of these are already in stores, or in some cases have been for a while already.
The Windswept Bear stout for example is already out. I don't think it ever got any online stock, looks like it went to stores only.
Feels like in general LCBO has had much less beer stock allocated to onlines sales lately.
I've used the online home delivery order option a lot in the past, but lately very little of the interesting beer has been available for online orders at all.
Also I got two of the St. Ambroise imperial barrel aged porter, opened the first one a couple weeks ago.
It had a super high carbonation, to the point that it was quite unpleasant to drink. Hopefully it was just off bottle and the second one will be better.
I used to use the online purchasing a lot also in the past, due to online exclusives and interesting stuff. I’d agree that it’s really gone down hill, to the point that I rarely, if ever check anymore.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:47 am
by Cass
sofakingdrunk wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:37 am
Lunardr0ne wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:28 am
Feels like in general LCBO has had much less beer stock allocated to onlines sales lately.
I've used the online home delivery order option a lot in the past, but lately very little of the interesting beer has been available for online orders at all.
I used to use the online purchasing a lot also in the past, due to online exclusives and interesting stuff. I’d agree that it’s really gone down hill, to the point that I rarely, if ever check anymore.
I've thought recently if the reported new beer retail framework will include removing some of the shackles that hinders importation, but it seems unlikely as it's pretty niche and doesn't really do anything for local breweries.
It's wild to think about how the importing landscape in Ontario has slid over the years.
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:23 pm
by seangm
On the topic of imports, anyone have some insider knowledge as to whether or not they'll be bringing in another shipment of Orval? I was getting excited that it'd be somewhat regular with new stock 3 years in a row from 2020-22. If we go on another hiatus I'm going to have to start rationing again lol
Re: Winter Release ???
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:15 pm
by Craig
I don't know about bringing in another, but it's available in stores right now.