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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2002 7:13 pm
by Cass
Very exciting news comes from Unibroue, who is releasing in Ontario a brand new 8-pack in self-serve Beer Stores to complement the current mix-pack. This new 8-pack, the Ephemere Collection, features 2 bottles of each Ephemere that has been released in Quebec: Apple, Peach, Cranberry and the Original Recipe. The bottles are currently undergoing lab testing and hopefully will be out by Christmas.
Also, the Esplanade Bier Markt will be hosting a Unibroue Tasting Seminar on December 4th, featuring Maudite, Blanche de Chambly, Trois Pistoles and Raftman. Tickets are available at the EBM.
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 12:19 am
by DougShoemaker
Cass,
That's great news! I hope Santa knows I've been a good boy?
Cheers, Doug
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 10:04 am
by Andicus
Can someone tell me what this style is like? The description on the Unibroue website really doesn't help.
Thanks.
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2002 10:08 am
by Cass
Hi Andicus,
Try this out:
http://www.ratebeer.com/ShowBeer.asp?BeerID=1934
http://www.ratebeer.com/ShowBeer.asp?BeerID=9869
http://www.ratebeer.com/ShowBeer.asp?BeerID=13558
I have only tried the original version and the cranberry-flavoured. I quite enjoyed them both, and am definitely looking forward to the new 8-pack.
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2002 7:12 pm
by Andicus
Hi Cass,
Thanks for the links. They sound like they'll be good. Can't wait to try them!
Andrew
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 11:55 am
by Cass
One correction to this news, which I am sad to report. This new 8-pack will <b>replace</b> the current one. So get 'em while you can - we'll be losing Eau Benite, 1837 and Don de Dieu.
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 12:26 pm
by Lyle
Anyone seen/heard anything about Unibroue "11"?
Also, have you guys tried the new Quelque Chose. I think it is really terrific, but unless my memory is completely warped, I think the recipe is different than it used to be. It seems a lot less rich and sweet, and maybe more similar in body to Liefmans Gluhkriek.
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 2:37 pm
by Cass
Not sure about 11. Heard about it, but not much so far. Perhaps a 11% tripel.
As for the Quelque Chose, I believe they did change the recipe last year. This year's version will be available at certain Toronto bars & restaurants this winter.
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 3:30 pm
by skaghevn
Insofar as I can recall from my conversation with a Unibroue rep at this summer's beer fest, the Unibroue 11 will be released in the same manner as the 10 -- i.e.: limited in number, and not available at the SAQ. I would imagine that it should be available soon, as the French version of
http://www.unibroue.com indicates that the 10 came out on November 20th of last year.
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2003 11:36 am
by DougShoemaker
I just spoke with Robin Maloney, Unibroue Rep for Toronto West. He says the Ephemere Collection should be in the self serve Beer Stores by the end of this month. (Fingers crossed)
Cheers, Good Hunting, Doug
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2003 4:56 am
by Josh Oakes
I've had the "new" Quelque Chose and it is a little different. I found the body lighter, the spicing more prevelant and complexity well, I don't want to say less without having it again, but definitely tuned differently. I've had problems finding it again but I might make one more stab at it before I head back to Toronto.
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