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LCBO 2013 Fall Craft Beer Release

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Not that I'm not excited about the porters and stouts, but I'm wondering what the "focus" of the winter release is going to be? Big Belgians?

(Rye porter is nice, btw, but pretty intense in flavour - you can almost see the rye when you pour it.)
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what do we know about the winter release so far? Rochefort 10, Achel Bruin, Goose Island BCBS.. is Deus part of this release too?
JeffPorter wrote:Not that I'm not excited about the porters and stouts, but I'm wondering what the "focus" of the winter release is going to be? Big Belgians?

(Rye porter is nice, btw, but pretty intense in flavour - you can almost see the rye when you pour it.)
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atomeyes wrote:when's the Deschutes being rolled out? grrrr
Asked about it and they said it hasnt been received yet, still has to go for testing. Said perhaps November, which could mean next week or not.....
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Got the three Danish ones on Danforth today. Nothing rotten! ;)

Actually I mean
Amager Rye Porter & Midtfyns X-Porter from Denmark, and 8 Wired iStout from NEW ZEALAND.

Xbeeriment Black Force 1 Imperial Stout still not here.
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Belgian wrote:Got the three Danish ones on Danforth today. Nothing rotten! ;)

Actually I mean
Amager Rye Porter & Midtfyns X-Porter from Denmark, and 8 Wired iStout from NEW ZEALAND.

Xbeeriment Black Force 1 Imperial Stout still not here.
Picked up the same three at Weston Rd. / 401.
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Belgian wrote:Got the three Danish ones on Danforth today
Which Danforth store, Belgian? Showing no stock online - should I presume Broadview?
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MaltyTasker wrote:
Belgian wrote:Got the xx Danish ones on Danforth today
Which Danforth store, Belgian? Showing no stock online - should I presume Broadview?
Near Broadview but they rudely moved it closer to Chester. That's a new store that doesn't suck.
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JeffPorter wrote:
(Rye porter is nice, btw, but pretty intense in flavour - you can almost see the rye when you pour it.)
Also, my only gripe is quite a bit of sediment at the bottom, so pour carefully.
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JeffPorter wrote:
JeffPorter wrote: (Rye porter is nice, btw, but pretty intense in flavour - you can almost see the rye when you pour it.)
Also, my only gripe is quite a bit of sediment at the bottom, so pour carefully.
What could possibly be wrong with the sediment, what I presume are just suspended solids from the substantial grain content? These can fall out of suspension over time creating 'stout muck' in the base of the bottle.

I always check upside-down near a bright light whether I need to swirl in the sediment. Great texture.
* - edit - *
OK there was some swirling, and it's all good - aromatic and explosive tasting beer with big mouthfeel and dark-bready grains & dry, dry bitter hops. Wine-like intensity and length of flavors.
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I tried the three that were out over the weekend. Midtfyns was my favourite.

Funnel Blower shows stock now, but so far only at King & Spadina.
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would any of these 3 beers be a good candidate for cellaring?

330381 / Amager Rye Porter / 500 / $6.25 / AMAGER BRYGHUS / DENMARK
331421 / Midtfyns X-Porter / 500 / $5.95 / MIDTFYNS BRYGHUS A/S / DENMARK
328039 / 8 Wired iStout / 500 / $7.20 / 8 WIRED BREWING LIMITED / NEW ZEALAND
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After trying both the 8-wired and the x-porter, I would say both could do with a bit of time in the cellar.
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Does anybody have any insight on when Deschutes or the Founders selection might hit shelves?
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MaltyTasker wrote:Does anybody have any insight on when Deschutes or the Founders selection might hit shelves?
Deschutes will be any day

Founders in Nov
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matt7215 wrote:
MaltyTasker wrote:Does anybody have any insight on when Deschutes or the Founders selection might hit shelves?
Deschutes will be any day
You must have better insider info than me, was told last Sat. that it wasnt even in the warehouse yet so was more like weeks than days.
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