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Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:26 pm**

spinrsx wrote:I called it.

spinrsx wrote:anytime we *really* want a beer that the lcbo is supposed to stock, there is some sort of random delay. Would assume founders will be the same

Why do you insist on using your powers for evil?!

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2013 5:13 pm**

4ster wrote:I've had Dirty Bastard before and didn't pick up any of those flavours... it just tasted much like a Scotch Ale.....strange.... perhaps it was just a combination of trying all the beers at once?

The characteristics I noted were more in the aroma than in the flavour. But it definitely tasted off as well. I've had it a couple of times before, and as you say, it's a pretty bang on Scotch Ale.

I doubt it had anything to do with the other beers we were trying, especially since it was the aroma that first indicated something was up. There just seemed to be something wrong with those bottles. Hopefully it doesn't affect the whole batch that is coming in.

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:20 am**

LCBO has a listing for 4 of the Founders (not Breakfast Stout) but no stock showing.

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:22 am**

All Founders beers (except Breakfast Stout) listed.

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:26 am**

a part of me is still surprised that this is actually happening. Can't wait to stock up!

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:32 am**

spinrsx wrote:a part of me is still surprised that this is actually happening. Can't wait to stock up!

I notice BA removed their suggested cellaring times.

What kind of BB dates can we expect?

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:36 am**

BA still has that info, you just have to click on the style of beer.

Backwoods Bastard for example:

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/77

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:49 am**

spinrsx wrote:BA still has that info, you just have to click on the style of beer.

Backwoods Bastard for example:

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/77

Ok thanks, I knew it had to be there someplace.

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:04 pm**

wonder if we will also get some fresh centennial as part of this release

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:36 pm**

spinrsx wrote:wonder if we will also get some fresh centennial as part of this release

centennial is general list afaik, and there seems to be a steady flow of fresh product coming in since it was introduced... i know i always check the dates on the bottles before buying and they're generally pretty good.

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:13 pm**

grub wrote:
spinrsx wrote:wonder if we will also get some fresh centennial as part of this release
centennial is general list afaik, and there seems to be a steady flow of fresh product coming in since it was introduced... i know i always check the dates on the bottles before buying and they're generally pretty good.

Anything that I've seen these days is BB November so I've avoided it

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:30 pm**

anyone with lcbo internal system access know when these will be on shelves? I'm assuming toronto sees them this week?

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:24 pm**

spinrsx wrote:anyone with lcbo internal system access know when these will be on shelves? I'm assuming toronto sees them this week?

I stopped into the King & Spadina LCBO on my lunch break today and no Founders were on the shelf yet. There was a lot of empty shelf space where their seasonal releases are usually kept though, so I suppose it's coming soon.

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:53 pm**

Droogy wrote: Anything that I've seen these days is BB November so I've avoided it

I've had the same experience as well for the last couple of months.

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:08 pm**

I keep seeing the 'Best By 12/06/2014' batch

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