LCBO 2012 Winter Craft Seasonal Release

cyrenaica · Post by **cyrenaica** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:12 pm

There were a handful of bottles of both the Canny Man and Jewbelation at the RBC Plaza LCBO at 4pm this afternoon if anybody is still looking.

Andrenaline · Post by **Andrenaline** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:24 am

Pretty pumped to find Jewbelation in Thunder Bay... Will definitely be taking down a few of these while they're available!

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:54 pm

Andrenaline wrote:Pretty pumped to find Jewbelation in Thunder Bay... Will definitely be taking down a few of these while they're available!

You know I thought this beer would be a chore, but I really liked this. It would age like a Methuselah, and an open bottle of a beer this strong (stoppered in the fridge) keeps well for a few days of casual sipping - in my opinion the exposure to air makes the flavors open up and improve!

Yes, I can knock back an equivalent bottle of 14% wine (thank you Mr. Sid & the Session Police) but with Jewb. Sweet 16 it would be overkill and a waste to drink all at once, since it has some intense, deep and, of course Schmalz-sweet flavors. You might not drink a 750 of good Sauternes or Porto all at once, either, out of respect.

Jump in and buy a few? Why not. L'Chaim!

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:12 pm

Great review! I think you've convinced me to pull mine out of the cellar and crack it now. Or buy a couple more for cellaring ....

Andrenaline · Post by **Andrenaline** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:51 pm

Belgian wrote:
Andrenaline wrote:Pretty pumped to find Jewbelation in Thunder Bay... Will definitely be taking down a few of these while they're available!
You know I thought this beer would be a chore, but I really liked this. It would age like a Methuselah, and an open bottle of a beer this strong (stoppered in the fridge) keeps well for a few days of casual sipping - in my opinion the exposure to air makes the flavors open up and improve!

Yes, I can knock back an equivalent bottle of 14% wine (thank you Mr. Sid & the Session Police) but with Jewb. Sweet 16 it would be overkill and a waste to drink all at once, since it has some intense, deep and, of course Schmalz-sweet flavors. You might not drink a 750 of good Sauternes or Porto all at once, either, out of respect.

Jump in and buy a few? Why not. L'Chaim!

I drank the 15 in a single sitting, though it was the only brew I drank all night... I picked up a few extra of the 16 and will take your suggestion to consume a bottle over a couple nights! I'm inclined to agree that a bit of air helps to bring out a unique flavour profile. Thanks for the suggestion!

spinrsx · Post by **spinrsx** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:51 am

wonder if the hebrew will ever make it to Ottawa..

Ceecee · Post by **Ceecee** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:26 am

spinrsx wrote:wonder if the hebrew will ever make it to Ottawa..

Stock showing at Bank/Walkley and Kanata-Market Square.

spinrsx · Post by **spinrsx** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:07 pm

thanks, saw that too. Stores aren't getting much though.. one case of 12 per store?

Ceecee wrote:
spinrsx wrote:wonder if the hebrew will ever make it to Ottawa..
Stock showing at Bank/Walkley and Kanata-Market Square.

cfrancis · Post by **cfrancis** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:42 pm

It will probably be like some of the other releases. It starts trickling, we all elbow and push to get the few bottles and then the spigot opens and 100 bottles roll into Ottawa.

Ceecee · Post by **Ceecee** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:46 pm

It appears that Samichlaus has been un-discontinued. It's showing new stock in one store in Ottawa so far.