Samuel Adams Utopias 2013

Ukie · Post by **Ukie** » Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:19 pm

Its that time again.......November 22.........speed dialers ready?

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/media_rele ... nt_id=2941

If this has been posted already I apologize.

TheSevenDuffs · Post by **TheSevenDuffs** » Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:59 pm

I wish they would revert to the lottery system they did a couple of years ago. I wasted 2 hours on re-dial last year to get my bottle.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 3:58 pm

TheSevenDuffs wrote:I wish they would revert to the lottery system they did a couple of years ago. I wasted 2 hours on re-dial last year to get my bottle.

I think it's easier this way, making people come to them instead so they don't have to collect everyone's info and put it all into a massive draw.

But at least they even do it at all. Console yourself with the greater cost and lesser convenience of buying a bottle stateside...

Having tried one vintage of Utopias, I'd say very worthwhile, but for the cost would get lots of of amazing fortified wines like the Lustau Amontillado Sherry. Whatever spins yer top.

Ukie · Post by **Ukie** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:37 pm

Totally agree with Belgian, limited quantity do the dial in ordering.

Don't mind the lottery but totally hate the Westvleteren 12, first come first served format of last year.

instantkamera · Post by **instantkamera** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:44 am

shhhhhhhhohhh i have no fucking chance...

Ukie · Post by **Ukie** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:09 pm

instantkamera wrote:shhhhhhhhohhh i have no fucking chance...

Sure you do, 200 extra bottles available.

Get a friend or family member to help out and "Bob's your uncle"!

Me I just use reverse psychology, I don't really want one but I'll phone anyways. Sure hope I don't get one...cant afford it.. wife will kill me ...please no!

Yes....bonus!

See?

MatttthewGeorge · Post by **MatttthewGeorge** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 7:03 pm

Ukie wrote:.cant afford it.. wife will kill me ...

Exactly why I won't even be calling!

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:03 pm

But if your wife kills you, there IS no Visa bill to pay hence you can afford it. Ahh the inescapable logic of buying shit you don't really need!

JeffPorter · Post by **JeffPorter** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:08 pm

Put me in the "my wife will kill" me camp...and, frankly, with just cause, too...

We're still paying for our Nova Scotia trip where she let me drop $100 on 250ml (yes, 250ml) of 17 year old Glen Breton whiskey that I got to pour straight from the cask!

It was like a growler fill, but for scotch and a whole lot of money for not much whiskey...it was awesome...

Anyways, No Utopias for me...

JProulx · Post by **JProulx** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:01 pm

I'll be trying to get one. I've justified it by saying that it's not for me, but a gift for a friend who has no real opportunity to get Utopias. A friend who will almost certainly drink it ONLY with me.

instantkamera · Post by **instantkamera** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:32 am

on hold now

cveerman · Post by **cveerman** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:38 am

are you phoning the 416 or 800 #? I get the busy signal

instantkamera · Post by **instantkamera** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:41 am

cveerman wrote:are you phoning the 416 or 800 #? I get the busy signal

I was on 416, wife was on 800. She got in, then I did as well but since she had already purchased I let them go - I don't need 2, spread the love and all that. Forgot to ask how many are left. Keep at it.

cveerman · Post by **cveerman** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:48 am

800 668 5226?

instantkamera · Post by **instantkamera** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:50 am

cveerman wrote:800 668 5226?

UTOPIAS - CALL 1-800-668-5226 or (416) 365-5900

sooo... yep

Right off the bat they said "pour le service en francais..." then "if you are calling about Utopias, press 1"