Beer, Wine, Liquor Deals In Ontario Only.

[bluekona]

I figured it might be a good idea to have a continued thread for beer, wine and liquor deals. I know when I need beer I go to a walk-in beer store so I can check out what is on special. I also like to try different wines and liquor and will often buy what is on special at the time. I thought it might be good to know what's on special ahead of time, and maybe have a review of some products.

So, I'll start off with:

Beer
1) $26 inc. deposit for 20-pack of Rickard's White/Red. IMO good price for great beers. Guy at the beer store said the special should be on until the summer.
2) I'm pretty sure 2-4's of Sleeman are still on special for $33.95 inc. deposit.

Wine
XOXO wines are $1 off. Pretty basic and still no-too-bad wine for $8.95 at LCBO.

Liquor
Panama Jack's is $3 off at the LCBO. I bought a bottle because it was way cheaper than Baileys and I actually prefer the taste.

That's all I've got for now. Remember to drink...responsibly ;)

[guessguy]

sign of the times?

[midget_man]

I really like the idea of this thread - may want to change title to Ontario only though, as this could quickly stray from the uniform prices found in Ontario. Other provinces have such vast pricing if sold at an independant retailer, so it would be very YMMV, wheras LCBO and Beer Store prices are the same accross the board.

I'll contribute if I find anything for sure.

[EvolutionIV]

I've been doing some wine shopping on the Bin Ends sections of Vintages Online. I found some great deals by sorting by price then ascending.

I get it shipped to my local LCBO (free shipping) and it arrives well packaged in a box. Everytime I've got prompt delivery (1-2 weeks) and multiple phone calls to remind me to pick up my order.

A nice thing is that if you go pick up your order during a busy time, you don't have to line up, as they process your order at customer service counter. Just goto the desk and tell them that you received a phone call to pick up your booze :)

https://www.vintagesshoponline.com/vintages/BinEnd.aspx

P.S. I've only been able to get the site to complete the checkout process using IE. Chrome didn't work for me.

[CFRTim]

I like the idea of this thread

[fruchick]

Like midget_man said, please change the topic to Ontario-only.

[midget_man]

I've been doing some wine shopping on the Bin Ends sections of Vintages Online. I found some great deals by sorting by price then ascending.

I get it shipped to my local LCBO (free shipping) and it arrives well packaged in a box. Everytime I've got prompt delivery (1-2 weeks) and multiple phone calls to remind me to pick up my order.

A nice thing is that if you go pick up your order during a busy time, you don't have to line up, as they process your order at customer service counter. Just goto the desk and tell them that you received a phone call to pick up your booze :)

https://www.vintagesshoponline.com/vintages/BinEnd.aspx

P.S. I've only been able to get the site to complete the checkout process using IE. Chrome didn't work for me.


Still too rich for my blood.

[slaman]

I like this thread, but it should definitely have Ontario in the title...

[MS MSP]

Amsterdam Brewery (Bathurst and Front) has great deals on good beer.

25 packs were under $30 last Summer.

http://www.amsterdambeer.com/

[game_fanatic]

Red Baron is on sale for $27.35, I'd recommend it, a Brick Brewery offering!

[midget_man]

A quick check of the Beerstore website shows the Blue at 31.35 for a 24 (bottles) .. all the other mainstream macrobrews (Canadian/Coors Light etc.) are 37.50, so quite a savings.

[bluekona]

I changed the title. Thanks, makes sense, I didn't think of that!

I'm pretty sure the Beer Store website only shows specials on sponsored brands.

EvolutionIV Thanks, I never knew that existed.

[Kenny Blankenship]

A quick check of the Beerstore website shows the Blue at 31.35 for a 24 (bottles) .. all the other mainstream macrobrews (Canadian/Coors Light etc.) are 37.50, so quite a savings.

For those close to the Quebec border, come on over and get these for $25-29 per case or visit Costco and get the 55 pack of Coors Light for around $55 (They've had it at that price for a while but I haven't been there for a few weeks).

[Ottomaddox]

Yes, excellent thread. I'd like to see the 'deeply' discounted products at the LCBO listed, if someone sees something good.

For example, Woodys 'Lychee&Raspberry' and Pomtini Green Tea coolers were both $4 off a 4 pack, making 'em around $6 a couple of weeks ago. I think I bought up most of what they had.
(Uhh.. those weren't for me. Well, yes they were. The doctor said I had.. umm... scurvy and needed more fruit in my diet... yeah, that's the ticket..)

[zoro69]

There were an unusual amount of discontinued markdowns at the LCBO Saturday.

the coolers were probably the best deal, 10.95 for 5.95. There were a couple woody's and a seagrams kind here. I bought the lychee & raspberry mentioned above. Granted, 10.95 for 4 regular is kinda high.

A lot of the stuff wasn't exactly mainstream, eg hemp infused vodka $35 for $25, which just makes it the same price as reg vodka...bit if you want green tinted you can get this. Saint Patricks day beer sets with mugs or hats were marked down a lot but still not cheap beer

Cant remember the other stuff, it was a lot more $ off then the usual sales...but this is stuff that didn't sell and is discontinued.

[majesus]

hemp infused vodka
How does it taste?

[_RFDealt_]

Wait a second, Rickard's is $26 for 20?!?!?! When did this happen? I was in the Beer Store and saw nothing of that sort on the weekend?

[EvolutionIV]

I changed the title. Thanks, makes sense, I didn't think of that!

I'm pretty sure the Beer Store website only shows specials on sponsored brands.

EvolutionIV Thanks, I never knew that existed.

Np! Yea, some good deals are there. I got a 1993 bottle of french wine for under $20.

[mc_guru]

How does it taste?

There's a micro brewery in Montreal that has hemp flavoured beer. Tried it once and was not too thrilled. I'll stick to the raspberry. Cheers.

[Jucius Maximus]

Czechvar is currently 2.25 incl. deposit for a 500 mL at the LCBO until Apr 26.

(Normal price is 2.65.)

[speedway84]

Czechvar is currently 2.25 incl. deposit for a 500 mL at the LCBO until Apr 26.

(Normal price is 2.65.)

Ahh the original Budweiser, will definitely pick some up. The sad thing is that if you buy this stuff in the Czech Republic its like 30 cents a bottle. I fit as many as I could in my bag on my last trip.

[5abSingh]

Surprised this hasn't been mentioned already, but another good site where you can see what's on special at the Beer Store is http://www.beerdeals.ca/

[Ottomaddox]

Surprised this hasn't been mentioned already, but another good site where you can see what's on special at the Beer Store is http://www.beerdeals.ca/

Only Labatt's stuff, no? (Copyright 2009 Labatt Brewing Company)

[majesus]

There's a micro brewery in Montreal that has hemp flavoured beer. Tried it once and was not too thrilled. I'll stick to the raspberry. Cheers.

YUP... .I didn't think it would taste good.

I've also tried raspberry beer, it's good on a few sips, but then I just found it over whelming after that. Honestly, I just like beer tasting beer. Just the basics.

[shawn99]

Beer is bad, wine is good. Beer is estrogenic and coupled with the fact that most people are zinc deficient which means increased aromatase activitiy, you start to see big guts and man boobs. Look at men in UK versus France, very different in body composition.

[corrupt123]

well.... I guess I'll reveal my secret.

I did the math a while ago, and the amount of money you can save by buying tallcans/king cans is pretty huge. You need to buy the right ones though, the big 750's and the 1L's usually don't save you as much.

For example:
Heineken Tall Can: $2.50/500mL
24 bottles Heineken: $45.95/7.92L

16 Tallcans = 8L @ $40

So you save 6 bucks and get slightly more beer. This isn't a huge deal or huge amount (I guess they've caught on to me :() but the tallcans for Heineken (and other premium beers) used to only be like $2.35 a peice, sometime they were $2.25. If you did the math you could get Heineken/Stella in tall cans for the price of blue/canadian/etc in bottles.

[Jucius Maximus]

All expire Apr 26, 2009

KITTLING RIDGE VIDAL ICEWINE (V)
Canada | Kittling Ridge Ltd.
VINTAGES 563247 | 375 mL | WAS: $ 39.95 | NOW: $ 34.95 | SAVE: $ 5.00

REMY MARTIN VSOP
France | Remy Martin
LCBO 4101 | 750 mL | WAS: $ 84.95 | NOW: $ 76.95 | SAVE: $ 8.00

SOGRAPE GAZELA VINHO VERDE
Portugal | Sogrape
LCBO 141432 | 750 mL | WAS: $ 8.95 | NOW: $ 7.95 | SAVE: $ 1.00
(some pretty cheap wine...)

SOGRAPE MATEUS ROSE
Portugal | Sogrape
LCBO 166 | 750 mL | WAS: $ 8.95 | NOW: $ 7.95 | SAVE: $ 1.00
(some pretty cheap wine...)

STREWN GEWURZTRAMINER VQA
Canada | Strewn Inc.
LCBO 65359 | 750 mL | WAS: $ 12.95 | NOW: $ 11.95 | SAVE: $ 1.00
(some very nice and relatively inexpensive stuff, IMO)

THE MACALLAN FINE OAK 17 YEARS OLD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT
United Kingdom | Highland Distillers Ltd.
VINTAGES 1966 | 750 mL | WAS: $ 199.95 | NOW: $ 179.95 | SAVE: $ 20.00
(rare to see something 20.00 off at the LCBO)

[bylo]

Red Baron is on sale for $27.35, I'd recommend it, a Brick Brewery offering!
Better still is Brick Bock, assuming they still have supplies at the brewery. It's probably more than $27.35 but well worth it.

[par1000]

OMG I am in love with this tread...... I am going to go buy all the beers that are on sale and once I am finished I am voluntaraly check into AA

[Iggynatz]

OMG I am in love with this tread...... I am going to go buy all the beers that are on sale and once I am finished I am voluntaraly check into AA

Since everybody on this site likes to save money, any of us who like to drink are alcoholics? I actually tend to buy the more expensive beers that only sell by the bottle, but if a good one is on sale I might be more likely to grab it, and if it is a favorite like Aventinus, I might stock up. So this thread is quite useful if it is maintained.

[rshamji]

All this info is readily available on line, its no secret:

LCBO Limited Time Offers:
http://www.lcbo.com/products/limitedtimeoffers.shtml

The Beer Store
www.thebeerstore.ca

you can search by brand and see the current price.

With regard to the Amsterdam, they are now selling the brewery special 25's for $32.45 plus deposit = $34.95.

Better to buy that sleeman, which happens to be $34.50 incl deposit, not $33.95.

Happy drinking and saving.

[bylo]

a favorite like Aventinus
Check your local LCBOs to see if they have any Eisbock left. Beware this stuff is 12% alcohol and 500ml per bottle so one bottle packs the punch of more than 3 bottles of domestic brew. But even at $3.99 a bottle it's a steal of a deal.

http://www.bottledbeer.co.uk/photos/aventinuseisbock.jpg

[bluekona]

Ya, I went two weekends ago and they had a display in the main area. I went back this past weekend to grab another one before the special was over and the guy said it would be on for a while longer, but he didn't know for sure how long (probably until the summer). You may have to ask if they don't have the display set up.

Check out in your area for a walk-in type beer store. That way you can walk around and look for those little red stickers! Then of course post your findings in this thread. :cheesygri


Wait a second, Rickard's is $26 for 20?!?!?! When did this happen? I was in the Beer Store and saw nothing of that sort on the weekend?

[El-Cheapo88]

every time I come to montreal, I pass by a maxi on the way back and get a case of 24 for ~$24 + $2.4 bottle deposit

[badkaraoke]

I'm not much on booze these days but I have found that Mclays, a pale ale by the same people who make Sleaman, is a decent brew at $28 for a 24.

[infared_vision]

how much cheaper is beer prices in montreal ?

[MS MSP]

how much cheaper is beer prices in montreal ?

much cheaper, especailly at Costco! :lol:

Heineken, Stella etc are $25 for a 2-4, + deposit.

[infared_vision]

are these regular prices..and would an ontario costco card work in montreal ?


also do they limit the amount of cases one can buy ?

[chrza]

Amsterdam Brewery (Bathurst and Front) has great deals on good beer.

25 packs were under $30 last Summer.

http://www.amsterdambeer.com/

+1 Was there a couple weeks ago. $31 for a 25 pack. Great deal for good beer.

Ain't no better time to start drinkin' than durin' a recession!

[MS MSP]

are these regular prices..and would an ontario costco card work in montreal ?


also do they limit the amount of cases one can buy ?

regular prices, and yes an Ontario card will work in Quebec (and vice versa), I use mine all the time.

Not sure if there's a limit, but I have bought 4-6 cases at once without a problem. There may be a problem if you tried to buy an entire skid.

[par1000]

much cheaper, especailly at Costco! :lol:

Heineken, Stella etc are $25 for a 2-4, + deposit.

Costco Sells beer? When? How? Where?

My excitement levels are through the roof!!!!!! I am starting to get Giddy!!!!

Please tell me the locations that carry beer.... i am about to start my car and take off from work for the rest of the day....... who cares about meetings when Costco is selling beer.

[par1000]

+1 Was there a couple weeks ago. $31 for a 25 pack. Great deal for good beer.

Ain't no better time to start drinkin' than durin' a recession!

Totally agree and then begin to discuss the recession at the same time.... makes for a very interesting conversation......

[Dash]

regular prices, and yes an Ontario card will work in Quebec (and vice versa), I use mine all the time.

Not sure if there's a limit, but I have bought 4-6 cases at once without a problem. There may be a problem if you tried to buy an entire skid.

there definitely would be a problem...but not anything Costco related....;)

[game_fanatic]

well.... I guess I'll reveal my secret.

I did the math a while ago, and the amount of money you can save by buying tallcans/king cans is pretty huge. You need to buy the right ones though, the big 750's and the 1L's usually don't save you as much.

For example:
Heineken Tall Can: $2.50/500mL
24 bottles Heineken: $45.95/7.92L

16 Tallcans = 8L @ $40

So you save 6 bucks and get slightly more beer. This isn't a huge deal or huge amount (I guess they've caught on to me :() but the tallcans for Heineken (and other premium beers) used to only be like $2.35 a peice, sometime they were $2.25. If you did the math you could get Heineken/Stella in tall cans for the price of blue/canadian/etc in bottles.

I used to have the same mentality throughout my first year of university, but realized that on the cheaper beers (Lakeport and such) you actually spend more.

For example:
Lakeport Tall Can: $1.80/473mL
24 bottles Lakeport: $28.00/8.18L

16 Tallcans = $28.80, but only 7.57L.

As you can see, I'm quite bored.

and badkaroake, my roommate and I are great admirers of MaClay and his brew!

[badkaraoke]

Beer in cans gets cooler faster but doesn't taste as good. You often taste the can.

[rename]

Beer in cans gets cooler faster but doesn't taste as good. You often taste the can.

I second that, I hate to feel the taste of can.
even if I pour it in a glass I still taste the can, and hate that.


thanks OP for the good thread.

[badkaraoke]

Old Milwakee in a can...bleachhhhh....

I remember the cheap stuff in the early nineties when I was jamming with my buds all the time. The heart burn from the crap in a bottle was bad enough but when it was from a can it seemed even worse.

[Kenny Blankenship]

Costco Sells beer? When? How? Where?

My excitement levels are through the roof!!!!!! I am starting to get Giddy!!!!

Please tell me the locations that carry beer.... i am about to start my car and take off from work for the rest of the day....... who cares about meetings when Costco is selling beer.

You'd have a bit of a drive since it's Costco's in Quebec

[bylo]

There's no need to go all the way to Montreal. If you're on the 401 get off as soon as you enter QC and stop at any dépanneur (convenience store.) You can buy as much as you want as long as they have it in stock. Costco may be cheaper but then you have to pay for the extra gasoline.

And of course in Ottawa you only need to cross the river.

[_RFDealt_]

I purchased a 55 pack of Coors Light cans for 50 dollars last time I was in Montreal from Costco. Lasted me a good month, lol. Solid price.

[Fobulous]

Noticed Beer Store has Get2Gether 24 bottles on sale for $4 off.

When i looked at the sticker, Get2Gether cans were also on sale for $2.50 off.

:D:D:D:DRickard's at 20 for $26 :D:D:D

[jericho129]

Costco Sells beer? When? How? Where?

My excitement levels are through the roof!!!!!! I am starting to get Giddy!!!!

Please tell me the locations that carry beer.... i am about to start my car and take off from work for the rest of the day....... who cares about meetings when Costco is selling beer.

I'm guessing you're not much of a fan of any alcoholic beverages?

[jericho129]

Check your local LCBOs to see if they have any Eisbock left. Beware this stuff is 12% alcohol and 500ml per bottle so one bottle packs the punch of more than 3 bottles of domestic brew. But even at $3.99 a bottle it's a steal of a deal.

http://www.bottledbeer.co.uk/photos/aventinuseisbock.jpg

Thanks for the recommendation... I've been trying a number of different imports over the last year... definitely some good stuff out there. Some of the really heavier stuff seems to have a lot less carbonation though, I'm not used to that...

[slowtyper]

All this info is readily available on line, its no secret:

LCBO Limited Time Offers:
http://www.lcbo.com/products/limitedtimeoffers.shtml

The Beer Store
www.thebeerstore.ca

you can search by brand and see the current price.

With regard to the Amsterdam, they are now selling the brewery special 25's for $32.45 plus deposit = $34.95.

Better to buy that sleeman, which happens to be $34.50 incl deposit, not $33.95.

Happy drinking and saving.

Which of their beers would you recommend? Do they have a sampler case?

[rshamji]

Which of their beers would you recommend? Do they have a sampler case?

Are u asking about Amsterdam? The brewery special is hit and miss in that they don't always have the same beers on special. I believe it may be a situation of what is produced that day? If any one know, please let me know. No samplers from what i have seen.

They generally have 2 or 3 different beer's at the special price, they carry other beer's that they produce at regular prices included bottles, keg's and growlers.

With regard to what i like i am preferential to the Dutch Amber. I don't care for their lager to much, it doesn't have much taste. My regular's are Creemore, Becks, Sleeman Cream Ale and anything Mill Street.

Thanks for asking.

[txenglan]

Np! Yea, some good deals are there. I got a 1993 bottle of french wine for under $20.

There is nothing stated that makes that a good deal. The implication here seems to be that "age = good" and that is far from an accurate, fail safe, guiding principle wrt wines. The fact is, most wines actually do not age well, at least not in the range which you are talking about. Only certain ones do. Furthermore, out of those that age well, only some do well with further aging in bottles and even then, the bottles have to be properly stored (which has an impressive associated set of conditions).

[mugs_64]

I second that, I hate to feel the taste of can.
even if I pour it in a glass I still taste the can, and hate that.


thanks OP for the good thread.

taste the can, i'd rather a new can than a bottle that has been used 8 times already

[gofishsean]

taste the can, i'd rather a new can than a bottle that has been used 8 times already

You are aware of how beer is made right? A bottle that's been used a few times and washed isn't much of a concern when you consider the stages it goes through, and the tanks it sits in that are used and washed thousands of times. Go see what's leftover after brewing, or better yet, go smell it.

That being said, lighter beers, lagers IPA's etc.. really take on an aluminum flavour that's quite upleasant.

NOTE: I super dig beer, not bashing it, but it ain't the most appetizing process..

[infared_vision]

There's no need to go all the way to Montreal. If you're on the 401 get off as soon as you enter QC and stop at any dépanneur (convenience store.) You can buy as much as you want as long as they have it in stock. Costco may be cheaper but then you have to pay for the extra gasoline.

And of course in Ottawa you only need to cross the river.

so from toronto what would be the closest location to get beer @ a good price ?

Does Ottawa have beer cheaper than Montreal ???

[galantgtz99]

some people once shipped us some quebec beer named "three castles (in french)" or something.... it has like 9% alcohol or something... taste awsome... anyone knows anything about it?

[zoro69]

You've got to get out of ON where the minimum 24 price is $25.60. So the discount brands go at 25.60+dep and the rest go up from there.

[matdwyer]

Rickards at that price is amazing - Red is a fantastic drink to sip, and white on a patio with orange is a perfect summer afternoon. I'm estatic at that price, I can drink GOOD beer, not get hung over (Cheaper beer with lower quality ingredients gets me more hung over), and not look like a cheapo at the same time!

I'm usually a tall cans guy... Canadian is 2.05 for tall cans, usually pick them up, or do a sampler and try different 6-8 tall cans of beer to see which I like best.

Another beer that hasn't been mentioned here is the AWESOMENESS that is PC Genuine Lager! Presidents Choice baby!

Also everytime you go across a border you should be bringing beer! I bought 30 packs of blue in cans for $25 each in buffalo... three of those had be good for a month, with giving to friends!

[game_fanatic]

Rickards at that price is amazing - Red is a fantastic drink to sip, and white on a patio with orange is a perfect summer afternoon. I'm estatic at that price, I can drink GOOD beer, not get hung over (Cheaper beer with lower quality ingredients gets me more hung over), and not look like a cheapo at the same time!

I'm usually a tall cans guy... Canadian is 2.05 for tall cans, usually pick them up, or do a sampler and try different 6-8 tall cans of beer to see which I like best.

Another beer that hasn't been mentioned here is the AWESOMENESS that is PC Genuine Lager! Presidents Choice baby!

Also everytime you go across a border you should be bringing beer! I bought 30 packs of blue in cans for $25 each in buffalo... three of those had be good for a month, with giving to friends!

Ahh PC Genuine Lager, another fine brew. Being in university, I've tried quite a variety of beers; if you're looking for an acquired beer, Grasshopper isn't too shabby; it hails from Alberta!

[matdwyer]

Ahh PC Genuine Lager, another fine brew. Being in university, I've tried quite a variety of beers; if you're looking for an acquired beer, Grasshopper isn't too shabby; it hails from Alberta!

Grasshopper is GREAT beer, made from wheat, but gets a bit pricy buying it from bars (for some reason its usually a super premium/premium)

[jericho129]

some people once shipped us some quebec beer named "three castles (in french)" or something.... it has like 9% alcohol or something... taste awsome... anyone knows anything about it?

There is a beer called "Trois Pistoles" (or, "three guns"?) from a brewery called Unibroue that's worth checking out. Can be gotten at the beer store.

[LuckyOne]

+ 1 for Trois Pistoles.

Actually, you can't go wrong with any of the Unibroue offerings. Maudite, Blanche de Chambly, and Raftman are all quite yummy. They rate quite highly worldwide at the Beeradvocate. My favourite is La Fin Du Monde, 'the end of the world!". It has a picture of Quebec on fire on the label - awesome stuff at 9% alcohol!

To contribute to the deals I'll offer my current faves - Maclay's at $28.00 a case, James Ready Ale, also $28.00 a case. IMHO the best 2 of the discount beers.

[ADay]

Beer, Wine, Liquor Deals In Ontario Only.

Sounds like an April Fools Joke to me.......

[ricoboxing]

hey no one here likes lakeport honey? i think the taste is pretty good, especially for the price!

[ADay]

I think the lakeport ale is good beer

[metro]

Try Raftman. Brewed in Quebec.

[canadian250]

Laker lager is my choice when I buy the cheapies :D

[game_fanatic]

Grasshopper is GREAT beer, made from wheat, but gets a bit pricy buying it from bars (for some reason its usually a super premium/premium)

I've never even seen Grasshopper available at bars! Of course I doubt Waterloo bars would be carrying anything other than premium Brick Brewery offerings; speaking of which, if you're a fan of dark beers, Waterloo Dark is fantastic. Great with steak dinners!

[hankjr]

I've never even seen Grasshopper available at bars! Of course I doubt Waterloo bars would be carrying anything other than premium Brick Brewery offerings; speaking of which, if you're a fan of dark beers, Waterloo Dark is fantastic. Great with steak dinners!

+ 1 for for Waterloo Dark. My 'premium' beer of choice.

[fugazi11]

I've switched to Upper Canada as my cheap always on hand beer. Keeps me under $30 and I always seem to pick some up when it's on sale.

[Hallandale]

James Ready 5.5 is a stellar beer. 28 bucks for 24 cans (And if getting hammered is you thing, the extra 0.5% helps).

At university, we started playing flipcup with Canadian, when half a 24 was gone, someone came with a 24 of James Ready, and that stuff was gone before the rest of the Canadian was.

[Raddo]

I've never even seen Grasshopper available at bars! Of course I doubt Waterloo bars would be carrying anything other than premium Brick Brewery offerings; speaking of which, if you're a fan of dark beers, Waterloo Dark is fantastic. Great with steak dinners!

+ 1 for for Waterloo Dark. My 'premium' beer of choice.

FYI, they now have Waterloo Wheat at the Beer Store. :D

[game_fanatic]

FYI, they now have Waterloo Wheat at the Beer Store. :D

Hmm I tried Waterloo Wheat at the Brick Brewery Tour, it was alright, I much prefer the Dark brew, though. To each his own! I think this is now my favourite thread on RFD hehe...I'm always on the lookout for new beers!

[Raddo]

Carlsberg tall boy cans are on sale $2.10 (down from $2.35, I think) :D

[Raddo]

Hmm I tried Waterloo Wheat at the Brick Brewery Tour, it was alright, I much prefer the Dark brew, though. To each his own! I think this is now my favourite thread on RFD hehe...I'm always on the lookout for new beers!

Have you tried the new Alexander Keiths white? I haven't tried it myself but I think it's similar to Rickards White. :D

[game_fanatic]

Have you tried the new Alexander Keiths white? I haven't tried it myself but I think it's similar to Rickards White. :D

Haha I laughed pretty hard when I saw the commercial for it; I doubt I'll buy a 2-4 of it, maybe a 6 pack on a hot summer day :D

[PainAndDelight]

Guys... think about it for a minute. All beer in Canada, Ontario, even Quebec is a massive rippoff! Think about it. The costs to make a bottle of beer is probably around 20 or 25 cents - and we're talking about getting a good deal when you pay 6x that amount!
If you really love beer (everyone should), and hate taxes, you should be making your own beer at home. Homebrewing has come a long way in the past decade. You can make any style of beer in the world at home. And you can serve it on draught. Imagine a beer tap in your own home :) It doesn't get better than that.
When you make beer at home, using the same ingredients a good quality brewery uses (Grains, hops and yeast), you can make amazing beer for around 15$ for 20 liters of beer - thats equivalent to 2.5 cases of 24.
Best of all, the beer you make will be amazing, since you can make the beer _you_ like.
Google it - there are plenty of resources on the net for "All grain brewing" or read "How to brew" A good canadian resource is barleyment.wort.ca (sign up for the email list to get help from others and get in on bulk purchases).
The best hobby on the planet :)

[matdwyer]

I've never even seen Grasshopper available at bars! Of course I doubt Waterloo bars would be carrying anything other than premium Brick Brewery offerings; speaking of which, if you're a fan of dark beers, Waterloo Dark is fantastic. Great with steak dinners!

Check out c'est what next time you are in Toronto... Its at Church & front in the basement, very classy nice place with Grasshopper on tap! I've come across a couple other places with it on tap, but that one is the best atmosphere by far.

Guys... think about it for a minute. All beer in Canada, Ontario, even Quebec is a massive rippoff! Think about it. The costs to make a bottle of beer is probably around 20 or 25 cents - and we're talking about getting a good deal when you pay 6x that amount!
If you really love beer (everyone should), and hate taxes, you should be making your own beer at home. Homebrewing has come a long way in the past decade. You can make any style of beer in the world at home. And you can serve it on draught. Imagine a beer tap in your own home :) It doesn't get better than that.
When you make beer at home, using the same ingredients a good quality brewery uses (Grains, hops and yeast), you can make amazing beer for around 15$ for 20 liters of beer - thats equivalent to 2.5 cases of 24.
Best of all, the beer you make will be amazing, since you can make the beer _you_ like.
Google it - there are plenty of resources on the net for "All grain brewing" or read "How to brew" A good canadian resource is barleyment.wort.ca (sign up for the email list to get help from others and get in on bulk purchases).
The best hobby on the planet :)

My fiancee bought me a 2L brew your own for my birthday, it wasn't bad at all. 2L for like 7 bucks, so about half the price of canadian, and all you do is drop a little packet in the beer, leave the beer in the cupboard for two weeks, and enjoy!

I've always wanted to do a full on home brewery, but I hear if you slack a LITTLE with the cleanliness then you will get massive problems with mold and such. I know people who brew wine and they love it... Its actually pretty good!

[PainAndDelight]

I've always wanted to do a full on home brewery, but I hear if you slack a LITTLE with the cleanliness then you will get massive problems with mold and such. I know people who brew wine and they love it... Its actually pretty good!

Well you do have to keep stuff clean - but with modern sanitizers, like Starsan, it's easy to sanitize (you don't even have to rinse Starsan). Not like using bleach or iodine, which is what people used to use and was a huge pain.

[buyways]

Beer is bad, wine is good. Beer is estrogenic and coupled with the fact that most people are zinc deficient which means increased aromatase activitiy, you start to see big guts and man boobs. Look at men in UK versus France, very different in body composition.

almost not worth responding, but... that's nonsense.

the idea came from this early study in test tubes that suggested the possiblity:
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119327035/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

but it has since been shown this does not happen in the body:
e.g. http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf000988g

and if anything, certain beers may slightly decrease aromatase activity (i.e. may decrease the rate of one step in the biochemical conversion of existing pre-estrogen to estrogen in test tube):
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf053162t

bottom line, me say beer good.

[bluekona]

Interesting idea regarding home brewing beer. I will probably never get around to trying it out, but worth a read.

I was in the LCBO today and noticed Heineken 6-packs were $1 off, so $12.50.

I also picked up a tall can of Holsten Premium Pilsner for $0.20 off, so it was $1.80. I haven't tried it yet, but seemed like a good deal.

[ptejvw]

Guys... think about it for a minute. All beer in Canada, Ontario, even Quebec is a massive rippoff! Think about it. The costs to make a bottle of beer is probably around 20 or 25 cents - and we're talking about getting a good deal when you pay 6x that amount!
If you really love beer (everyone should), and hate taxes, you should be making your own beer at home. Homebrewing has come a long way in the past decade. You can make any style of beer in the world at home. And you can serve it on draught. Imagine a beer tap in your own home :) It doesn't get better than that.
When you make beer at home, using the same ingredients a good quality brewery uses (Grains, hops and yeast), you can make amazing beer for around 15$ for 20 liters of beer - thats equivalent to 2.5 cases of 24.
Best of all, the beer you make will be amazing, since you can make the beer _you_ like.
Google it - there are plenty of resources on the net for "All grain brewing" or read "How to brew" A good canadian resource is barleyment.wort.ca (sign up for the email list to get help from others and get in on bulk purchases).
The best hobby on the planet :)

Good for you:) I read beer in the title, and got interested- I've been all-grain home brewing for the past 6 years. (I'm 26) I have beer on tap in my kitchen (My husband and I built a kegerator, holds 4 corny kegs). That's beats going to the liquor store! I am currently living in Northern Alberta, and I have to say, so far, it has been the most difficult place to buy ingredients. I have actually had to have grain and hops shipped to me here. Huge pain! However, Ontario was a GREAT place to live to be a home brewer- can't wait to get back... someday! (NS was handy too, lots of home brew stores around)

Anyways, reading this, the price of beer really shocks me! (I just moved from Quebec, and the price of Unibroue products HERE are UNREAL...!)

[slowtyper]

This thread certainly died quickly...lets try to keep it alive.

I picked up a 25-pack at the Amsterdam brewery downtown as suggested in this thread. Got the Blonde, the beer is pretty good. Also got a single bottle of the Raspberry Wheat beer to try. Its really fruity so I may enjoy sometimes but wouldn't drink it all the time. The GF liked it.

[game_fanatic]

I picked up a 6-pack of Millstone Lager for $11.45, obviously not the cheapest beer, but it's from an Ontario Craft Brewery in Niagara Falls, so you'll pay a bit more. I highly suggest you guys try them out (The Craft Brewers in general). At the LCBO they have sampler packs that let you try out 6 different varieties. Gotta support Ontario Brewers!

[starR]

CZECHVAR PREMIUM LAGER
LCBO 591230
500 mL bottle

Limited Time Offer Price: $ 2.25
Was: $ 2.55
Save: $ 0.30 Until Apr 26, 2009

excellent price for large size bottle.

[slowtyper]

Forgot to mention...I think the store hours for the amsterdam brewery are better than the Beer Store's hours.

[Jaytee]

Save your money. I love Keiths. I like Rickards White. Keiths white is disgusting, I had to choke it down. My friends thought the same thing. I believe it is honestly the worst been I have tasted aside from some crap 8% or 9% crap I had at the Toronto beer festival.

If you like whites, next time you are in the US, try Blue Moon. Best white ever.

Have you tried the new Alexander Keiths white? I haven't tried it myself but I think it's similar to Rickards White. :D

[4flava]

You guys tried Tuborg Green??.. I just had a tall can and it was pretty darn good I must say... it went down sooo smooth.

[Iggynatz]

I picked up a 6-pack of Millstone Lager for $11.45, obviously not the cheapest beer, but it's from an Ontario Craft Brewery in Niagara Falls, so you'll pay a bit more. I highly suggest you guys try them out (The Craft Brewers in general). At the LCBO they have sampler packs that let you try out 6 different varieties. Gotta support Ontario Brewers!

It's been a while, but I think the Gritstone is even better than the Millstone...

[rename]

You guys tried Tuborg Green??.. I just had a tall can and it was pretty darn good I must say... it went down sooo smooth.

I love Tuborg Green tall can.
I used to drink it when I was back home, and now its here too.
I recently started to see it actually, like the last 6-8 months or so.

I love it but not a good idea to have it while i'm at work.
(hold-on i shouldnt be on RFD while i'm at work either. but what the hack. lol)

[Corinthein]

Save your money. I love Keiths. I like Rickards White. Keiths white is disgusting, I had to choke it down. My friends thought the same thing. I believe it is honestly the worst been I have tasted aside from some crap 8% or 9% crap I had at the Toronto beer festival.

If you like whites, next time you are in the US, try Blue Moon. Best white ever.


I second that! Blue Moon is an excellent white beer

[4flava]

I love Tuborg Green tall can.
I used to drink it when I was back home, and now its here too.
I recently started to see it actually, like the last 6-8 months or so.

I love it but not a good idea to have it while i'm at work.
(hold-on i shouldnt be on RFD while i'm at work either. but what the hack. lol)

Yeah, I was there to pick up some Czechvar and saw that Turborg Green was onsale so I decided to try one and to my surprise it's one of the best beers I've tried in a long time.

500ML tall can for $2.00 (onsale) is a good price.

I recommend it to anyone that hasn't tried i yet, it's a VERY good beer!!.

[nikkels69]

This thread about LCBO deals in Ontario is about as pointless as a thread about new car "deals" in Singapore.
Both products are so heavily taxed in their respective locations that the term "deal" can only be used relatively. It's like posting gas price deals @ 85 cents a litre when Venezuelans are paying that much to fill up their whole tank.

Being a consumer of many products from the LCBO, I can tell you that the best "values" in their stores are the higher priced beers as well as spirits in the $30 - $40 range. Buying a 6 pack of Coors Light for $12 is just a waste of money when you can drink a beer with taste for $1-$2 more. Also, saving $2 on a bottle of Vodka when buying Banff Springs or whatever is also a waste of money when you can buy Stolichnaya for a little more. Same goes with the rums, etc...

You can shop smart at the LCBO and Beer Store, but just know that "deals" are pretty hard to come by in a monopolistic environment!

[shannn]

Gonna pick up 60 Rickard's Red/White's this weekend...stock up for the UFC fight this Saturday and for BBQ's for the rest of hte summer

Thanks!

[slowtyper]

This thread about LCBO deals in Ontario is about as pointless as a thread about new car "deals" in Singapore.
Both products are so heavily taxed in their respective locations that the term "deal" can only be used relatively. It's like posting gas price deals @ 85 cents a litre when Venezuelans are paying that much to fill up their whole tank.

Being a consumer of many products from the LCBO, I can tell you that the best "values" in their stores are the higher priced beers as well as spirits in the $30 - $40 range. Buying a 6 pack of Coors Light for $12 is just a waste of money when you can drink a beer with taste for $1-$2 more. Also, saving $2 on a bottle of Vodka when buying Banff Springs or whatever is also a waste of money when you can buy Stolichnaya for a little more. Same goes with the rums, etc...

You can shop smart at the LCBO and Beer Store, but just know that "deals" are pretty hard to come by in a monopolistic environment!


I understand your point but even a "relative" deal is a deal if you have no other choice and the thread is just as valid.

[EvolutionIV]

I second that second :) There is a blue label and a green label which has a hint of citrus in it. Both are great!


I second that! Blue Moon is an excellent white beer

[bluekona]

Check your local LCBOs to see if they have any Eisbock left. Beware this stuff is 12% alcohol and 500ml per bottle so one bottle packs the punch of more than 3 bottles of domestic brew. But even at $3.99 a bottle it's a steal of a deal.

http://www.bottledbeer.co.uk/photos/aventinuseisbock.jpg

I bought a bottle of this beer on the weekend. Thanks for the recommendation, it was very tasty and I will definitely buy some more.

[bluekona]

This thread certainly died quickly...lets try to keep it alive.

I picked up a 25-pack at the Amsterdam brewery downtown as suggested in this thread. Got the Blonde, the beer is pretty good. Also got a single bottle of the Raspberry Wheat beer to try. Its really fruity so I may enjoy sometimes but wouldn't drink it all the time. The GF liked it.

Sounds like a good deal. I had a pitcher of the Blonde the other night at a local bar, $11.50..woohoo. Good beer too!

[ipse]

This thread about LCBO deals in Ontario is about as pointless as a thread about new car "deals" in Singapore.
Both products are so heavily taxed in their respective locations that the term "deal" can only be used relatively. It's like posting gas price deals @ 85 cents a litre when Venezuelans are paying that much to fill up their whole tank.
You can shop smart at the LCBO and Beer Store, but just know that "deals" are pretty hard to come by in a monopolistic environment!

HEAR HEAR!!!


:mad:

[LuckyOne]

Gonna pick up 60 Rickard's Red/White's this weekend...stock up for the UFC fight this Saturday and for BBQ's for the rest of hte summer

Thanks!

Great plan my friend. These $26.00 20-packs are going up to $29.95 on Monday, April 20th! You just saved yourself $11.85, in true RFD fashion on some pretty decent beer. I like the Mill Street Wheat better, but the Rickards is better than the PC Blanche IMHO.

For everyone else, the Beer Store is prolly open in your neighbourhood from 12 to 5 on Sunday. Your last day to score - see you at the Beer Store. :cheesygri

And Shann... go Chuck !

[GSD]

+1 Was there a couple weeks ago. $31 for a 25 pack. Great deal for good beer.

Ain't no better time to start drinkin' than durin' a recession!

Wbsite shows $29.95 plus deposit? http://www.amsterdambeer.com/

[GSD]

James Ready 5.5 is a stellar beer. 28 bucks for 24 cans (And if getting hammered is you thing, the extra 0.5% helps).

At university, we started playing flipcup with Canadian, when half a 24 was gone, someone came with a 24 of James Ready, and that stuff was gone before the rest of the Canadian was.

James Ready is great! Brewed by Moosehead in N/Falls with free jokes for $28.60:D

[Jucius Maximus]

This thread about LCBO deals in Ontario is about as pointless as a thread about new car "deals" in Singapore.
Both products are so heavily taxed in their respective locations that the term "deal" can only be used relatively. It's like posting gas price deals @ 85 cents a litre when Venezuelans are paying that much to fill up their whole tank.

So what are we supposed to do? This forum has a lot of people who live in Ontario who are not close enough to Quebec to get some of their deals. Savings money is saving money, even if it's expensive compared to other markets inaccessible to us.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to open a bottle of my home made wine...

[Raddo]

This thread about LCBO deals in Ontario is about as pointless as a thread about new car "deals" in Singapore.
Both products are so heavily taxed in their respective locations that the term "deal" can only be used relatively. It's like posting gas price deals @ 85 cents a litre when Venezuelans are paying that much to fill up their whole tank.

Being a consumer of many products from the LCBO, I can tell you that the best "values" in their stores are the higher priced beers as well as spirits in the $30 - $40 range. Buying a 6 pack of Coors Light for $12 is just a waste of money when you can drink a beer with taste for $1-$2 more. Also, saving $2 on a bottle of Vodka when buying Banff Springs or whatever is also a waste of money when you can buy Stolichnaya for a little more. Same goes with the rums, etc...

You can shop smart at the LCBO and Beer Store, but just know that "deals" are pretty hard to come by in a monopolistic environment!

Hey, if you don't like the thread - DON'T read it! Why don't you just click on a different thread to crap in! :lol::D

[bluekona]

Ah, your right! I just checked the beer stores website and it lists the price now being $29.95. I totally by chance went yesterday at like 4pm (even though I still have 3/4 of a case at home) and grabbed one more case...shoulda grabbed the last three.

Just out of curiosity, how did you know ahead of time?


Great plan my friend. These $26.00 20-packs are going up to $29.95 on Monday, April 20th! You just saved yourself $11.85, in true RFD fashion on some pretty decent beer. I like the Mill Street Wheat better, but the Rickards is better than the PC Blanche IMHO.

For everyone else, the Beer Store is prolly open in your neighbourhood from 12 to 5 on Sunday. Your last day to score - see you at the Beer Store. :cheesygri

And Shann... go Chuck !

[Raddo]

Ah, your right! I just checked the beer stores website and it lists the price now being $29.95. I totally by chance went yesterday at like 4pm (even though I still have 3/4 of a case at home) and grabbed one more case...shoulda grabbed the last three.

Just out of curiosity, how did you know ahead of time?

he probably works there or something along those lines! :D

[Tyger]

Current Promos that i took advantage of today:

Labatts Blue 24 Pack $31.35

Coors Light 28 Pack for price of 24 $37.50. Also noticed 20 Pack for $26 but my location (St.Clair in Chatham) did not offer these even though website claimed they did. Price per bottle is slightly cheaper than the current 28 for 24 price.

Budweiser 28 Pack for price of 24 $37.50

[bythehour]

This thread about LCBO deals in Ontario is about as pointless as a thread about new car "deals" in Singapore.
Both products are so heavily taxed in their respective locations that the term "deal" can only be used relatively. It's like posting gas price deals @ 85 cents a litre when Venezuelans are paying that much to fill up their whole tank.


You can make that argument for pretty much anything. A house costs a LOT cheaper in Timmins than in Toronto; a bowl of pho is a lot cheaper in Viet Nam. But I'm not about to buy a house in Timmins or fly to HCM city for a bowl of noodles.

We're looking for the best local deals.

[AlexK]

Best Beer in CANADA is LASKO. Smooth kick and no sweet taste.

All high content alcohol beers are tasty or too much fatty.

I need high alcohol content but taste like budwiser.

[RodReynolds]

James Ready is great! Brewed by Moosehead in N/Falls with free jokes for $28.60:D

James Ready Ale rox :D

[bluekona]

Also, as I picked up yesterday, $4 off 24 Moosehead. So its $34.95. Definitely one of my top beers! Should taste pretty good up at the cottage this weekend...


Current Promos that i took advantage of today:

Labatts Blue 24 Pack $31.35

Coors Light 28 Pack for price of 24 $37.50. Also noticed 20 Pack for $26 but my location (St.Clair in Chatham) did not offer these even though website claimed they did. Price per bottle is slightly cheaper than the current 28 for 24 price.

Budweiser 28 Pack for price of 24 $37.50

[game_fanatic]

Bought a bottle of "Chimay" beer at the LCBO, $6 or so for a 750mL bottle, 7%...it was decent, although I won't be buying it again. You can get higher-percentage beers that taste similar, and are cheaper as well. I'm in this phase where every time I go to the fancier LCBOs, I have to buy some random beer...I had a double chocolate stout the other week...tasted a lot like Guinness!

[voodoo401]

Best Beer in CANADA is LASKO. Smooth kick and no sweet taste.

All high content alcohol beers are tasty or too much fatty.

I need high alcohol content but taste like budwiser.

+1
Lasko is really nice.

[AlexK]

LASKO is best!. I drank all beers in LCBO. No beer is fresh and smooth like LASKO.

Either some beer is tasy but water and no kick. Or too much alchol and too much sweet.

LASKO with 5% packs punch and taste like mild heniekan.

[bluekona]

I'll have to try it out.

I also have been buying 1 random beer every time I go to an LCBO. I bought one that had Eisenback (sp?) in the name of it. It was $4 a bottle and was very very tasty. It was a dark bitter beer with something like 12% alcohol...mmmmm.....


+1
Lasko is really nice.

[CanadianMike]

zlatorog is the beer, lasko is the brewery.......although to be fair i think the newer green bottles do try to highlight the lasko part more.
You can shop smart at the LCBO and Beer Store, but just know that "deals" are pretty hard to come by in a monopolistic environment!
+1

price gouging done under the guise of 'social responsibility' :rolleyes:

[UrbanPoet]

I figured it might be a good idea to have a continued thread for beer, wine and liquor deals. I know when I need beer I go to a walk-in beer store so I can check out what is on special. I also like to try different wines and liquor and will often buy what is on special at the time. I thought it might be good to know what's on special ahead of time, and maybe have a review of some products.

So, I'll start off with:

Beer
1) $26 inc. deposit for 20-pack of Rickard's White/Red. IMO good price for great beers. Guy at the beer store said the special should be on until the summer.
2) I'm pretty sure 2-4's of Sleeman are still on special for $33.95 inc. deposit.

Wine
XOXO wines are $1 off. Pretty basic and still no-too-bad wine for $8.95 at LCBO.

Liquor
Panama Jack's is $3 off at the LCBO. I bought a bottle because it was way cheaper than Baileys and I actually prefer the taste.

That's all I've got for now. Remember to drink...responsibly ;)

20 pack of rickards white where?
@ the beer store or LCBO?
I couldn't find 20 packs on the LCBO or Beer Store website.

[4flava]

20 pack of rickards white where?
@ the beer store or LCBO?
I couldn't find 20 packs on the LCBO or Beer Store website.

Was at the beer store but the deal has expired.

[CanadianMike]

for those in toronto, amsterdam brewery offers some deals at their retail outlet.

www.amsterdambeer.com for info.....its on bathurst near lakeshore.

25 packs are $31.95 i believe, it says $29.95 on the website but they have since raised it AFAIK. its a good price, especially considering what their beers cost if purchased at the beer store/LCBO.

occasionally if you are in there they will be offering discounted pricing on other beers, sometimes because they are supposedly 'expiring soon' or what not......ive had them throw in 2 extra beers with the 25 pack, YMMV i suppose.

[LuckyOne]

20 pack of rickards white where?
@ the beer store or LCBO?
I couldn't find 20 packs on the LCBO or Beer Store website.


Its actually a Red AND White pack - 10 bottles of each. And good news... back on sale for $26.00 all-in, starting May 11th. No idea for how long, so I'll be stocking up - again! ;)

[Rocha70]

Its actually a Red AND White pack - 10 bottles of each. And good news... back on sale for $26.00 all-in, starting May 11th. No idea for how long, so I'll be stocking up - again! ;)

at the beer store or lcbo?

[Kenny Blankenship]

at the beer store or lcbo?

Beer Store

[game_fanatic]

Its actually a Red AND White pack - 10 bottles of each. And good news... back on sale for $26.00 all-in, starting May 11th. No idea for how long, so I'll be stocking up - again! ;)

Awesome, thanks for the heads up! Definitely picking up a couple packs! Fantastic deal on fantastic brew.

[MS MSP]

for those in toronto, amsterdam brewery offers some deals at their retail outlet.



That's already been covered on the first page

[voodoo401]

That's already been covered on the first page

Yea but that sale has ended and this is a new one they are starting up.

[tor_forsale]

Don't forget duty free shops while coming back from states, box of 24 bottle beer cost around $20-25 depands what you buy, For ex. Corona cost 25$ usd,

if you pay cash Canadian you will save a lot on coversion rate , Credit card payment charges much more than that.

Best price for alcohol products and Tobacco products -- Duty free shop


Port Huron duty free shop (http://www.dutyfreeexpress.com/index.cfm?browseStoreID=3)

Exemptions for Canadian residents returning from their stay in the United States (http://www.dutytaxfree.com/exemptions.html)

[Tomatolita]

Don't forget duty free shops while coming back from states, box of 24 bottle beer cost around $20-25 depands what you buy, For ex. Corona cost 25$ usd,

if you pay cash Canadian you will save a lot on coversion rate , Credit card payment charges much more than that.

Best price for alcohol products and Tobacco products -- Duty free shop


Port Huron duty free shop (http://www.dutyfreeexpress.com/index.cfm?browseStoreID=3)

Exemptions for Canadian residents returning from their stay in the United States (http://www.dutytaxfree.com/exemptions.html)


48hr Stay required to bring any liquor/beer back without duty. Unless you already have a reason to be over there for two days it isn't worth it.

24 Stella is 28$ CDN at the Tunnel here, but I'm not going to deal with DHS and CCRA douches for a case of beer.

[UrbanPoet]

Its actually a Red AND White pack - 10 bottles of each. And good news... back on sale for $26.00 all-in, starting May 11th. No idea for how long, so I'll be stocking up - again! ;)

thanks for the heads up! I prefer the novelty of the Rickards White w\ an orange slice.
I'll pick one up...
I'll drink it after my fitness competition. :D

[Jai_Ho]

have you guys heard of KING OF BEERS in aylmer ?

Marche Gravelle. thats where we pick up from whenever we have parties ir at a friends in that area.

worth the drive from central ottawa and a bit of the west if u are picking up alot of beer.

they have different beers on special always.

heres an article on them

http://www2.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/business/story.html?id=b3034fde-69bd-42e0-943a-cb456892cc55


ive been going there for years.. maybe u guys know..just thought id share.

[Fobulous]

Rickards Red and White 20 packs are back to $26 for 20 bottles!

SWEEEEET! perfect for the long weekend!

[kdotc]

my orders are still processing however i got a email from GCR about my rebates. THey only charge my credit card when they ship it right? hopefully it's coming

[midget_man]

my orders are still processing however i got a email from GCR about my rebates. THey only charge my credit card when they ship it right? hopefully it's coming

Huh??

[Raddo]

Huh??

+1! I like deluxe pizza with pineapples too, but I'm waiting for my rebate! :razz::lol::D

[voodoo401]

Picked up the Rickards Red and White 20 pack at the beer store for $26.

[canabiz]

Picked up the Rickards Red and White 20 pack at the beer store for $26.

Ditto.

[alfietopshelfie]

have you guys heard of KING OF BEERS in aylmer ?

Marche Gravelle. thats where we pick up from whenever we have parties ir at a friends in that area.

worth the drive from central ottawa and a bit of the west if u are picking up alot of beer.

they have different beers on special always.

heres an article on them

http://www2.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/business/story.html?id=b3034fde-69bd-42e0-943a-cb456892cc55


Beer King is the spot for anyone, always good deals and ridiculously cheap prices on Domestic beers.

[Raddo]

hey guys, just got back from the Beer Store, here are some beers on sale: Molson Dry 750ml cans on sale for $3 down from $3.45, 12 Budweiser cans (355ml) on sale for $20.95, down from $22.95 and Moosehead 16 bottles on sale for $23.95 down from $25.95 (the 16 bottles of Moosehead is only $1.45 more than 12 bottles Moosehead!) Enjoy! :D

[Raddo]

Hey guys, just got back from my friendly neighbourhood Beer Store and they got some new deals on beers! 12 Tall cans of Canadian (473ml) going for $21.95 down from $24.95!! 8 pack Molson Coldshots (200ml) going for $10 down form $11.85, and Labatt Extra Dry cans (710ml) going for $2.95 down from $3.45 (or something like that!) :D Cheers!

[LuckyOne]

Heads up! The Rickard's Red & White 20-pack is back up to $29.00 @ the Beer Store on Monday, May 25th... time to stock up this weekend, yet again! Hopefully they'll keep knocking it back down to $26 every couple weeks all summer.

[Raddo]

Again! Just got back from TBS and they got Coronas on sale 6-pack bottles (330ml) $11.25 (down from 12.25) and 24 pack bottles $38.95 (down from $41.95) Cheers! :D

[midget_man]

Again! Just got back from TBS and they got Coronas on sale 6-pack bottles (330ml) $11.25 (down from 12.25) and 24 pack bottles $38.95 (down from $41.95) Cheers! :D

Man, looks like you REALLY like beer. If I go the Beer Store every two weeks I consider that a heavy month, but every two days!! All good though, your updates are great. Thanks.

[Raddo]

Man, looks like you REALLY like beer. If I go the Beer Store every two weeks I consider that a heavy month, but every two days!! All good though, your updates are great. Thanks.

yeah, I know. I really should cut back on my drinking a bit! It's just that I live really close to one so it's very convenient for me and man, with the weather warming up I get really thirsty! :D

[quentin0]

Again! Just got back from TBS and they got Coronas on sale 6-pack bottles (330ml) $11.25 (down from 12.25) and 24 pack bottles $38.95 (down from $41.95) Cheers! :D

this may be due to the fact that Bud Light Lime is now available in canada and priced similarly to Corona. a little competition is NEVER a bad thing!

[Raddo]

Hey guys, it's me again! I popped in TBS on my way to get my free iced coffee from Tim's and saw that Alexander Keiths 24-pack bottles (341ml) are on sale for $34.95 (down from $38.95)! Cheers! :D

[Raddo]

Hey, hey, hey, it's me again! So I just got back from my local TBS and they got some new deals going on! 12 tall cans coors light (473ml) on sale like the Canadians for $21.95! Grolsh tall boys (500ml) on sale $2.05 down from $2.35. TBS also has 15 pack cans of Bud on sale for $22.95 - I THINK!!! I can't remember the exact price but I know for sure it's not higher than $22.95, it could be as low as $20.95. I will check tomorrow morning first thing and edit this post as necessary. Not sure how many of you guys will want this next deal but I usually see the gals buy it when I'm at TBS. They're called Poppers - very similar to a Hard Mikes knock-off. It comes in many different flavours. They're 7% alcohol, single bottles (341ml) are ususally $2.10 now they are on sale for $1.95. Cheers! :D

[Raddo]

side note: Creemore 12-pack bottles (341ml) $22.95 now come with a free bottle of their Pilsner (12+1) and Steam Whistle 12-pack bottles (341ml) $23.45 now come with a Steam Whistle bottle opener.
Also for those of you who like light beers, Moosehead brewery just came out with their new Cracked Canoe beer, haven't tried it myself but it's supposed to be really light (in alcohol content) and yes Bud Lite Lime IS coming! I've tried it and it's not too bad, very light, easy drinking and with a hint of lime! Cheers! :D

[canabiz]

Is there any deal on vintage wines guys ?

[MrDisco]

^ do you know if the Rickards red/white pack is still on sale?

[zoro69]

Dirt cheap spanish wine in a box!!

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=11783

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=11767

Dont remember what the reg price was they had showing but it was a big discount. Some guy took every bottle of the one kind, lots of the other left so Im kind worried what it will taste like

Im sure the many queen students here will note the very good alcohol to price ratio ;)

[Hallandale]

Dirt cheap spanish wine in a box!!

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=11783

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=11767

Dont remember what the reg price was they had showing but it was a big discount. Some guy took every bottle of the one kind, lots of the other left so Im kind worried what it will taste like

Im sure the many queen students here will note the very good alcohol to price ratio ;)


How's this for alcohol to price ratio? 16L of wine for 80 bucks.

http://www.magnotta.com/ProductList.aspx?SectionID=1&CategoryID=19

[kevthewiz]

^ do you know if the Rickards red/white pack is still on sale?

As of Tuesday the 18th it was still going on at the Beer Store.

[adobedream]

^ do you know if the Rickards red/white pack is still on sale?

yep! picked up a 20 tonight

[game_fanatic]

How's this for alcohol to price ratio? 16L of wine for 80 bucks.

http://www.magnotta.com/ProductList.aspx?SectionID=1&CategoryID=19

My parents get Magnotta wine all the time. It's not the greatest wine, but it's a fantastic value. Is it worth it? Only YOU can decide! There are some great tasting wines under $10, better tasting than the Magnotta, IMHO!

edit: I also grabbed a 24 of Amsterdam Blonde Lager for $35.xx at the Beer Store, not a bad brew!

[bluekona]

Picked up a 12 pack of Canadian Tall Cans, good deal!


Hey, hey, hey, it's me again! So I just got back from my local TBS and they got some new deals going on! 12 tall cans coors light (473ml) on sale like the Canadians for $21.95! Grolsh tall boys (500ml) on sale $2.05 down from $2.35. TBS also has 15 pack cans of Bud on sale for $22.95 - I THINK!!! I can't remember the exact price but I know for sure it's not higher than $22.95, it could be as low as $20.95. I will check tomorrow morning first thing and edit this post as necessary. Not sure how many of you guys will want this next deal but I usually see the gals buy it when I'm at TBS. They're called Poppers - very similar to a Hard Mikes knock-off. It comes in many different flavours. They're 7% alcohol, single bottles (341ml) are ususally $2.10 now they are on sale for $1.95. Cheers! :D

[Raddo]

Hey guys, sorry I forgot to report back after my visit to TBS! Yes the 12-pack tall cans of Canadian (473ml) are on sale for $21.95!!! That's HOT!! And the 15-pack cans of Bud (355ml) are on sale for $20.95!!! That's even hotter!! Usually 12 cans of Bud (355ml) run you $22.95, so you are getting $2 off AND 3 free cans! Cheers! :D
side note: Corona 6-pack bottles (330ml) are OFF sale back to reg. price of $12.25, but the 24-pack of bottles is still on sale for $38.95.

[Raddo]

Not really a deal, but a way to save $0.60 when buying a 12-pack bottles of Bud, Blue, Canadian and Coors light I believe - If you are going to buy a 12-pack of bottles (341ml) then just ask the guy/gal working if you can have 2 6-packs instead of a 12-pack. 2 6-packs will be $19.90 whereas a 12-pack of bottles is $20.50. I know it's not a HOT deal, but if you were going to buy a 12-pack anyway, then you can save something better than nothing! Cheers! :D

[TheHemming]

I was just talking with my local brewery (Better Bitters/NickelBrook), if you give them 2 weeks notice they will brew you their regular draft beer. This is 24L of Draft @ $55, and you get it in a keg and give them 2. You also have the option to bottle it yourself.

I just paid for a 20L keg of the same stuff @ $60 on the Victoria day weekend, and it was rather good.

20L @ $60 = 60 bottles of 334ml = $1.00 per bottle equivalent
24L @ $55 ~= 71 bottles of 334ml ~= $0.78 per bottle equivalent

It was pretty darn good beer for being cheap, and many of the people at the party liked it.

Downside, you have to be in the Burlington area.

http://www.nickelbrook.com/

They also have loaner taps and tubs, and all you pay is deposit only.

$50 deposit on Tap
$20 deposit on a 20L keg
$50 deposit on a 30L or 58L keg

[slowtyper]

If I am driving from Toronto, which is the closest Costco location in Quebec? If not costco, where is the closest quebec place to buy a large amount of beer for a party?

[Hallandale]

If I am driving from Toronto, which is the closest Costco location in Quebec? If not costco, where is the closest quebec place to buy a large amount of beer for a party?

Wow, a true RFDer, spending gas money to save more on beer. Love it!

[slowtyper]

Wow, a true RFDer, spending gas money to save more on beer. Love it!

Haha, only if I can work out the logistics. It reminds me of Kramer's bottle deposit scheme on Seinfeld!

[MikeGWRX]

If I am driving from Toronto, which is the closest Costco location in Quebec? If not costco, where is the closest quebec place to buy a large amount of beer for a party?

Costco in Gatineau (Quebec side of Ottawa).

[wronguy]

I was just talking with my local brewery (Better Bitters/NickelBrook), if you give them 2 weeks notice they will brew you their regular draft beer. This is 24L of Draft @ $55, and you get it in a keg and give them 2. You also have the option to bottle it yourself.

I just paid for a 20L keg of the same stuff @ $60 on the Victoria day weekend, and it was rather good.

20L @ $60 = 60 bottles of 334ml = $1.00 per bottle equivalent
24L @ $55 ~= 71 bottles of 334ml ~= $0.78 per bottle equivalent

It was pretty darn good beer for being cheap, and many of the people at the party liked it.

Downside, you have to be in the Burlington area.

http://www.nickelbrook.com/

They also have loaner taps and tubs, and all you pay is deposit only.

$50 deposit on Tap
$20 deposit on a 20L keg
$50 deposit on a 30L or 58L keg


So its cheaper to get 24l than it is 20?

[midget_man]

I was just talking with my local brewery (Better Bitters/NickelBrook), if you give them 2 weeks notice they will brew you their regular draft beer. This is 24L of Draft @ $55, and you get it in a keg and give them 2. You also have the option to bottle it yourself.

I just paid for a 20L keg of the same stuff @ $60 on the Victoria day weekend, and it was rather good.

20L @ $60 = 60 bottles of 334ml = $1.00 per bottle equivalent
24L @ $55 ~= 71 bottles of 334ml ~= $0.78 per bottle equivalent

It was pretty darn good beer for being cheap, and many of the people at the party liked it.

Downside, you have to be in the Burlington area.

http://www.nickelbrook.com/

They also have loaner taps and tubs, and all you pay is deposit only.

$50 deposit on Tap
$20 deposit on a 20L keg
$50 deposit on a 30L or 58L keg

Can you please give a bit more info as I am interested in this - I have never heard of this place before. I don't undertstand what you mean by "you get it in a keg and give them 2". And what is their regular draft beer? Seems they have a lot of different beers on that site. Is this an advertised rate or how exactly does it work. I don't usually buy from micro's, so any advice would be helpful. Thanks.

[mself084]

If I am driving from Toronto, which is the closest Costco location in Quebec? If not costco, where is the closest quebec place to buy a large amount of beer for a party?

You'd have to buy alot of beer to make it worth it. I mean, it's pretty much a whole day (im guessing a saturday) you will spend driving: is $X amount of savings worth a whole saturday, 10 hours of driving, and gas/wear and tear on your car?

Now if you have a mail truck.... :D

[sLAsh]

Better Bitters started as a BYO place and then added a seperate store front for the beers they sell through the beer store. You can't sell retail from a BYO place so he had to have a seperate entrance.
I think the reason the OP had a lower price for the 24litres is that if you give them two weeks it would go through the BYO side so it is cheaper.
If you need to just buy a keg from them without notice they have to sell it for more because the alcohol taxes are more for retail versus what is payed on Brew Your Own.

They are here
http://ca.maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=43.342744&lon=-79.804098&zoom=16&q1=864%2520Drury%2520Lane%2520Burlington%2520

[midget_man]

You'd have to buy alot of beer to make it worth it. I mean, it's pretty much a whole day (im guessing a saturday) you will spend driving: is $X amount of savings worth a whole saturday, 10 hours of driving, and gas/wear and tear on your car?

Now if you have a mail truck.... :D

Nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine bottles and cans in the truck, nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine bottles and cans.
At ten cents a bottle and ten cents a can, we're pulling in five hundred dollars a man.

[bluekona]

Nice, 2-4's of Corona are still $38.95. I'm grabbing a case tonight. That is the same price as a 2-4 of Moosehead right now, as Moosehead's $4 deal is not on right now.

Rickard's White/Red deal is no longer on as of now either, boo-urns!

Keith's Pale Ale is $34.94 for a 2-4 now.

[cn008]

any deal this week?

[SLX4]

24 of moosehead for $34.95, budweiser can deal still going on, there was some 20 bonus pack for molson canadian or something but i didn't ask about it.

[midget_man]

RADDO!!

It has been far to long since your hourly updates on Beer Store deals.

For the sake of the community here, please start drinking again and report back with the latest deals.

Fine print: Please drink responsibly :)

[techwiz]

I bought a case of Rickard's today, but it was $29.95.

[Cjohnson202]

24 of moosehead for $34.95, budweiser can deal still going on, there was some 20 bonus pack for molson canadian or something but i didn't ask about it.

20 cdn or coors for the price of 15

[Tijuana]

Current Special's

20 Cans/Bottles Canadian/Coors for the price of 15(Cans = 28.95, Bottles = 26.50)
24 Ketihs/Mooshead = 34.95
24 Corona = 38.95
28 Budweiser/Bud Lt = 37.50
15 Cans Bud/Bud Lt = 20.95

And then some more on some random stuff like sleeman, I think mill house, not sure

Also the LCBO WILL most likely be going on strike, so stock up if you drink that much

[shannn]

Current Special's

20 Cans/Bottles Canadian/Coors for the price of 15(Cans = 28.95, Bottles = 26.50)
24 Ketihs/Mooshead = 34.95
24 Corona = 38.95
28 Budweiser/Bud Lt = 37.50
15 Cans Bud/Bud Lt = 20.95

And then some more on some random stuff like sleeman, I think mill house, not sure

Also the LCBO WILL most likely be going on strike, so stock up if you drink that much

Thanks for the update
May have to buy a 24 of Corona, my Rickard's from the last sale is almost over

[h2o-]

... Also the LCBO WILL most likely be going on strike, so stock up if you drink that much

Hi Tijuana, where did you get the source of this? City of Toronto is possibly going on strike Monday but haven't heard LCBO.

[Captain Snazzypants]

hope it wasn't mentioned, but ucan2 is a very good brew-your-own operation. I had one at a golf course the other day and it was like mana from heaven (ice cold, hot day). A little over a buck a beer, and all natural ingredients.

I downed one in about 20 seconds after 9 holes, then took 21 strokes off my score for the front 9 (it was a rough first outing of the year) :twisted:

[bLuPhYrE]

Bottle of Jospeh Phelps cab sav
save 3 dollars 69 bucks LOL :D

AWESOME wine.

[Tijuana]

Hi Tijuana, where did you get the source of this? City of Toronto is possibly going on strike Monday but haven't heard LCBO.

From LCBO employees, they said most likely they will be going on strike, they said only for a few days probably. They also said around 1 out of 10 stores will STAY OPEN. Also they will only know which stores will be open the day of. From what I read, haven't asked the actual date but it looks like its the 24th, which is next Wednesday.

[Raddo]

RADDO!!

It has been far to long since your hourly updates on Beer Store deals.

For the sake of the community here, please start drinking again and report back with the latest deals.

Fine print: Please drink responsibly :)

sorry M-man, been busy with school so have been drinking a bit less lately! But I'm done now so I will definately head out tonight and grab some beer so I will be able to post some more deals! :D

[maebach]

I was just talking with my local brewery (Better Bitters/NickelBrook), if you give them 2 weeks notice they will brew you their regular draft beer. This is 24L of Draft @ $55, and you get it in a keg and give them 2. You also have the option to bottle it yourself.

I just paid for a 20L keg of the same stuff @ $60 on the Victoria day weekend, and it was rather good.

20L @ $60 = 60 bottles of 334ml = $1.00 per bottle equivalent
24L @ $55 ~= 71 bottles of 334ml ~= $0.78 per bottle equivalent

It was pretty darn good beer for being cheap, and many of the people at the party liked it.

Downside, you have to be in the Burlington area.

http://www.nickelbrook.com/

They also have loaner taps and tubs, and all you pay is deposit only.

$50 deposit on Tap
$20 deposit on a 20L keg
$50 deposit on a 30L or 58L keg

Thanks alot, Ive heard of these brewers but Ive never tried them before.

[Raddo]

Hey, hey, hey! We got some beer deals going on here!
- 24-pack bottles (341ml) Labatt Blue on sale $29.95 down from $31.35
- Calsberg tall boy cans (500ml) on sale for $2.10 down from $2.35/45?
- Cold Filtered light 24-pack bottles (341ml) on sale $27 even down from $28?
- Corona 6-pack bottles (330ml) on sale $10.95 down from $12.25
- Molson Getogether (12 Canadian & 12 Coors Light) 24-pack bottles (341ml)on sale $33.50 and the 24-pack cans (355ml) are also on sale for $36.50
- Moosehead Lager 24-pack cans (355ml) on sale $37.95
- Pilsner Urquell tall boy cans (500ml) on sale $2.25
- Waterloo Dark 6-pack cans (473ml) on sale $13.50; 12-pack cans (473ml) $27.00; and 24-pack cans (473ml) on sale for $54.00.
I think this is it for this week. I'll get some more beer tomorrow and will ask my buddy there if there's more. Cheers guys! :D

[midget_man]

Thanks Raddo. I'm going to go grab something off your list, not sure what yet. With this heat wave and no LCBO to lean on, the Beer Store is looking pretty good right now.

Thanks again.

[richardvoyageur]

I saw 20 packs of Canadian & Coors for the price of 15 on the weekend.

[game_fanatic]

With Canada Day approaching there's bound to be some great beer deals on the horizon!

[Raddo]

I saw 20 packs of Canadian & Coors for the price of 15 on the weekend.

yup 20-packs bottles (341ml) are on sale for $26.50 the cans are on sale too but forget how much! :o:D

[hockeyfan453]

yup 20-packs bottles (341ml) are on sale for $26.50 the cans are on sale too but forget how much! :o:D
20 Cans/Bottles Canadian/Coors for the price of 15(Cans = 28.95, Bottles = 26.50)
mmm beer.

[Raddo]

hey guys just a 'new' beer alert! So PC has a new line of beer called CERVEZA' it's their version of Corona! :lol: But seriously, 12 pack bottles (341ml) $15.95 and it comes with a coupon for a box of PC Quesadillas (250 g box of 2, frozen) I think the retail value of the quesadillas is around $2.99? You can choose between Chipotle Chicken, Gaujillo vegetable bean and Smokin' Stampede pulled pork. And redeemable at Loblaws, RCSS, Fortinos, Zehrs, Valu-mart.
TIP: If you're going to buy a case of this, ask that it comes in 2 12-packs so you can get 2 coupons! The price for a case is $29.99. The beer itself isn't that bad, just like most of the PC brands. This one is kinda more similar to a Brava maybe? Cheers and enjoy! :D

[midget_man]

hey guys just a 'new' beer alert! So PC has a new line of beer called CERVEZA' it's their version of Corona! :lol: But seriously, 12 pack bottles (341ml) $15.95 and it comes with a coupon for a box of PC Quesadillas (250 g box of 2, frozen) I think the retail value of the quesadillas is around $2.99? You can choose between Chipotle Chicken, Gaujillo vegetable bean and Smokin' Stampede pulled pork. And redeemable at Loblaws, RCSS, Fortinos, Zehrs, Valu-mart.
TIP: If you're going to buy a case of this, ask that it comes in 2 12-packs so you can get 2 coupons! The price for a case is $29.99. The beer itself isn't that bad, just like most of the PC brands. This one is kinda more similar to a Brava maybe? Cheers and enjoy! :D

I would bite on this, never heard of this before, I like some of the PC brews. But not if it tastes like Brava. Brava is vile stuff. Nowhere even on the radar of a Corona clone. Just more bad Hamilton Harbour sluge from Lakeport.

[midget_man]

Found some info on the new PC beer. It is not yet listed on the PC website.

http://image.presidentschoice.ca/presidentschoice/PI202076038382822B.jpg?wid=400&hei=400&cvt=jpeg

We asked our Canadian brewer to help us create an authentic-tasting cerveza! Our PC Cerveza Mexican Inspired Beer is easy-drinking, smooth and light-bodied – pair it with spicy foods to help cool your palate or enjoy as the ultimate thirstquencher on a hot day. For some extra refreshment, serve with a wedge of lime in the neck of the bottle. Sold only at The Beer Store.

And the food:

http://image.presidentschoice.ca/presidentschoice/PI202316038399534B.jpg?wid=400&hei=400&cvt=jpeg

http://image.presidentschoice.ca/presidentschoice/PI201916038399768B.jpg?wid=400&hei=400&cvt=jpeg

http://image.presidentschoice.ca/presidentschoice/PI202326038399769B.jpg?wid=400&hei=400&cvt=jpeg

[CanadaSweetheart]

In case anyone is thinking of heading to the LCBO today (Tuesday), maybe it's time to get on the wagon, so to speak! Unless you find getting repeatedly elbowed in the boob or sideswiped by people with overflowing carts of booze a sizzling hot deal, then avoid it at all costs!

I wanted to stock up for Canada Day in the event of a strike, but seriously, the shelves were pretty bare at two downtown locations I checked out! :mad:

[bkushner]

you guys have to privatize that crap, what is this china?

[G77]

I wanted to stock up for Canada Day in the event of a strike, but seriously, the shelves were pretty bare at two downtown locations I checked out! :mad:

I've heard this from friends in Ottawa and Windsor too - crazy! Perhaps it's a secret economic stimulus plan - clean out every LCBO store in ON and then magically no strike after all ;)

[kwijibo]

I believe some stores will be staying open with the managers covering the duties.

[Tijuana]

hey guys just a 'new' beer alert! So PC has a new line of beer called CERVEZA' it's their version of Corona! :lol: But seriously, 12 pack bottles (341ml) $15.95 and it comes with a coupon for a box of PC Quesadillas (250 g box of 2, frozen) I think the retail value of the quesadillas is around $2.99? You can choose between Chipotle Chicken, Gaujillo vegetable bean and Smokin' Stampede pulled pork. And redeemable at Loblaws, RCSS, Fortinos, Zehrs, Valu-mart.
TIP: If you're going to buy a case of this, ask that it comes in 2 12-packs so you can get 2 coupons! The price for a case is $29.99. The beer itself isn't that bad, just like most of the PC brands. This one is kinda more similar to a Brava maybe? Cheers and enjoy! :D

I think its 29.95 for 24 and also PC products only come in 12's

[G77]

I think its 29.95 for 24 and also PC products only come in 12's

Has this hit The Beer Store yet? I quite fancy trying it....

LCBO may well be staying open with managers running them - but they won't have anything left to sell :D

[Jucius Maximus]

I was at the Mississauga Square One LCBO today (to redeem the 10 Free AirMiles coupon) and it was really busy, but they still had good stock of most things. Most Smirnoff and Iceberg Vodka was sold out. But it was kind of a good thing because that made me notice that Slava vodka was $3.00 off.

They were still pretty well stocked at around 5:30 this evening, possibly because they're a new LCBO and most people are not in the habit of going there, so it may be an option for those looking for last minute supplies.

[Happykillmore]

Run you Alcoholics Run

[midget_man]

Managers will run select stores. Lets say there are 5 stores in an X mile radius, all the management will run one store for maybe 5 hours a day, with some of that time dedicated to licensees (restaurant/bar owners). They may alternate the stores, again, based on stock levels and based on the situation in any particular area. So don't fret, If you want to get drunk, you can still get drunk. But you may have to travel further to get your firewater, at less convenient times, and you choice may be limited to something you don't like, but at least you won't need to resort to brewing your own prison sink hooch.

[Jucius Maximus]

Managers will run select stores. Lets say there are 5 stores in an X mile radius, all the management will run one store for maybe 5 hours a day, with some of that time dedicated to licensees (restaurant/bar owners). They may alternate the stores, again, based on stock levels and based on the situation in any particular area. So don't fret, If you want to get drunk, you can still get drunk. But you may have to travel further to get your firewater, at less convenient times, and you choice may be limited to something you don't like, but at least you won't need to resort to brewing your own prison sink hooch.
And not only that:

- The Beer Store will still be open
- The Wine Rack will still be open
- The "brew your own beer" and "make your own wine" stores will be ready and waiting, I am drinking my own wine right now
- The winery company stores and beer brewery company stores themselves will still be open

[mabba18]

And not only that:

- The Beer Store will still be open
- The Wine Rack will still be open
- The "brew your own beer" and "make your own wine" stores will be ready and waiting, I am drinking my own wine right now
- The winery company stores and beer brewery company stores themselves will still be open

And for those of us who live close enough:

-The SAQ will still be open. :cheesygri

[bluekona]

I would bite on this, never heard of this before, I like some of the PC brews. But not if it tastes like Brava. Brava is vile stuff. Nowhere even on the radar of a Corona clone. Just more bad Hamilton Harbour sluge from Lakeport.

I actually like Brava, and I'm a "picky" beer drinker. It tastes pretty good to me cold, out of the bottle and with a lime. And for $29 a 2-4...

[Raddo]

I actually like Brava, and I'm a "picky" beer drinker. It tastes pretty good to me cold, out of the bottle and with a lime. And for $29 a 2-4...

it's actually only $28.00 for a 2-4 :D

[LuckyOne]

I actually like Brava, and I'm a "picky" beer drinker. It tastes pretty good to me cold, out of the bottle and with a lime. And for $29 a 2-4...

I wouldn't call you picky. No fruit in the beer.... ever.

Its even a Man Law - No, fruit is completely off limits in beer. If one were to put fruit in a beer, they might as well put a little umbrella in it and call it a "beera colada". Man Law: "Don't Fruit the Beer."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Laws

[mkjr]

Managers will run select stores. Lets say there are 5 stores in an X mile radius, all the management will run one store for maybe 5 hours a day, with some of that time dedicated to licensees (restaurant/bar owners). They may alternate the stores, again, based on stock levels and based on the situation in any particular area. So don't fret, If you want to get drunk, you can still get drunk. But you may have to travel further to get your firewater, at less convenient times, and you choice may be limited to something you don't like, but at least you won't need to resort to brewing your own prison sink hooch. well said....and cross a picket line or two...i can deal with that....

[mkjr]

they reached a deal...http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/655746

if you think people are hostile with the garbage strike...man o man would they loose it with booze supply running out...

[bluekona]

There are a bunch of Niagara Region wines on special at the LCBO. As far as I could see the special is $1 off until July 19th.

I grabbed a few bottles of Jackson and Triggs Cabernet Sauvignon because it is a great wine...and for $9.95!

[LuckyOne]

Just ordered 24 PC Blanche Wheat Beer at The Beer Store. Or as I call it..."the poor man's Hoegaarden". $29.00 all-in for 24, and in each 12-pack, a coupon for a free pack of PC Quesadilla's. They retail for $2.99, so 6 bux worth of quesa's!!! Enjoy ! (unitl Rickard's Red & White goes back on sale!)

[exploreanu]

Just ordered 24 PC Blanche Wheat Beer at The Beer Store. Or as I call it..."the poor man's Hoegaarden". $29.00 all-in for 24, and in each 12-pack, a coupon for a free pack of PC Quesadilla's. They retail for $2.99, so 6 bux worth of quesa's!!! Enjoy ! (unitl Rickard's Red & White goes back on sale!)


PC Blanche is pretty decent!!! Plus you cant go wrong with the Quesadilla coupon :D

[bluekona]

You can ORDER beer at The Beer Store?


Just ordered 24 PC Blanche Wheat Beer at The Beer Store. Or as I call it..."the poor man's Hoegaarden". $29.00 all-in for 24, and in each 12-pack, a coupon for a free pack of PC Quesadilla's. They retail for $2.99, so 6 bux worth of quesa's!!! Enjoy ! (unitl Rickard's Red & White goes back on sale!)

[Raddo]

You can ORDER beer at The Beer Store?

I think he just meant he bought it at the Beer Store. :D

[big_willy]

There are a bunch of Niagara Region wines on special at the LCBO. As far as I could see the special is $1 off until July 19th.

I grabbed a few bottles of Jackson and Triggs Cabernet Sauvignon because it is a great wine...and for $9.95!

I'm sorry bluekona - but the Jackson Triggs CS has got to be one of the worst CS's every. Horrible bouquet, no body, unsatisfying finish - it's just flat out BAD. If you're a wine drinker I don't know how anyone can stand this stuff.

I had half a bottle and had to dump the rest out cause it was so unbearable. It was like grapejuice with a kick.

[Jucius Maximus]

You can ORDER beer at The Beer Store?
Many years ago, you could order beer for DELIVERY from The Beer Store.

No, this is not a joke.

[Jucius Maximus]

If you are interested in making your own wine, the independent "make your own" store Kamil Juices (http://www.kamiljuices.com/) in Guelph, Ontario is offering 20% off all juices for July and August.

I have been going there for years and the product is downright fantastic, extremely high quality. No fillers, no concentrates. Their own staff supervise the harvest from origin-controlled wine growing areas in Europe.

If you're a newb at this sort of thing, the initial cost (including the 20% discount) will be about $120 for 28 bottles worth of wine, including the on-premise winemaking fee and taxes. All you have to do is dump a small package of yeast into some juice and then they will phone you in 6 weeks when it's ready to bottle.

The bottles themselves are about 12.99 per dozen and are reuseable. Corks are like 30 cents each or something.

Overall, it comes out to around $4.50-$5.00 per 750 mL of your own wine, not including the glass bottles themselves.

I should also mention that red wines should be left to age for about 6 months before consuming.

[Nokio1]

I just saw some Mojito Muddlers on the 40.Oz Bcardi white rum display in the Ajax and Harwood LCBO. The Muddler shows you how to make fresh Mojito's

Enjoy

[Captain Snazzypants]

I'm sorry bluekona - but the Jackson Triggs CS has got to be one of the worst CS's every. Horrible bouquet, no body, unsatisfying finish - it's just flat out BAD. If you're a wine drinker I don't know how anyone can stand this stuff.

I had half a bottle and had to dump the rest out cause it was so unbearable. It was like grapejuice with a kick.

Have to agree - some of the worst wine I have ever had. And the kick you get is straight to the teeth, not the pleasant kind...

[yin5yan]

Just ordered 24 PC Blanche Wheat Beer at The Beer Store. Or as I call it..."the poor man's Hoegaarden". $29.00 all-in for 24, and in each 12-pack, a coupon for a free pack of PC Quesadilla's. They retail for $2.99, so 6 bux worth of quesa's!!! Enjoy ! (unitl Rickard's Red & White goes back on sale!)

Is the coupon insert mentioned on the 12-pack or is it random?

Price on the Beer Store web site is $29.95 all in for 24 bottles (ea. 341 ml)

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/pricelist.asp?str=&id=3077&brandname=PC+BLANCHE+WHEAT+BEER

[yin5yan]

I was at the Mississauga Square One LCBO today (to redeem the 10 Free AirMiles coupon) and it was really busy, but they still had good stock of most things. Most Smirnoff and Iceberg Vodka was sold out. But it was kind of a good thing because that made me notice that Slava vodka was $3.00 off.

They were still pretty well stocked at around 5:30 this evening, possibly because they're a new LCBO and most people are not in the habit of going there, so it may be an option for those looking for last minute supplies.

Have you got the bonus AirMiles? I used the coupon as well but have only seen the regular miles in my account.

[Raddo]

Is the coupon insert mentioned on the 12-pack or is it random?

Price on the Beer Store web site is $29.95 all in for 24 bottles (ea. 341 ml)

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/pricelist.asp?str=&id=3077&brandname=PC+BLANCHE+WHEAT+BEER

there is a bright green (almost neon green!) sticker on the box that says free Quesadillas. It should be on all 12-pack bottles of PC Cerveza and PC Blanche beer. If you buy a 24-pack bottles, it comes in 2 12-packs so you get 2 coupons. And the price for a 24-pack of Cerveza is $29.95. Not 100% of the price of the Blanche since the 12-pack is more expensive than the Cerveza ($15.95 for Cerveza vs. $16.95 for Blanche) Cheers!:D

[Jucius Maximus]

Have you got the bonus AirMiles? I used the coupon as well but have only seen the regular miles in my account.
I did not see the bonus on my account either. I contacted Air Miles support about this and here is the response:


I am happy to respond to your inquiry about your AIR MILES reward miles for your purchase at our Sponsor LCBO on June 23.

Our Sponsors have 60 days to post standard reward miles from the date of purchase. Bonus Offer reward miles can take up to 120 days from the purchase date.

We update your online statement as soon as we receive reward mile postings from our Sponsors. I wish to assure you that when sufficient time passes, they will be posted, and appear online in your Account Update.

If there is anything further that I can be of assistance with, please do not hesitate to let me know!

[yin5yan]

Quote from AIR MILES:
I am happy to respond to your inquiry about your AIR MILES reward miles for your purchase at our Sponsor LCBO on June 23.

Our Sponsors have 60 days to post standard reward miles from the date of purchase. Bonus Offer reward miles can take up to 120 days from the purchase date.

We update your online statement as soon as we receive reward mile postings from our Sponsors. I wish to assure you that when sufficient time passes, they will be posted, and appear online in your Account Update.

If there is anything further that I can be of assistance with, please do not hesitate to let me know!

The problem with such long delay of posting bonus points is that very few have the time to keep on checking the account updates. Sometimes bonus points become a hassle.

[Jucius Maximus]

The problem with such long delay of posting bonus points is that very few have the time to keep on checking the account updates. Sometimes bonus points become a hassle.

I believe that Air Miles at the LCBO are a questionable venture to begin with because the cost of the Air Miles plus administering the program is built into the cost of the goods sold.

So ultimately the Air Miles, on average, increase the cost for most people because of the administration costs of the program.

Average Pirce Increase of Goods Sold Due To Air Miles Program > Average Value of Airmiles Earned

The people paying cash are just subsidizing the rest of us, and this is also true with the cost of credit card merchant fees, rewards, etc.

I would not have a problem with this if the LCBO was not a monopoly, as I would just shop elsewhere.

[bluekona]

hhmmm...I didn't think it was bad at all. Maybe it needs to be aged? Do you have any recommendations then?



I'm sorry bluekona - but the Jackson Triggs CS has got to be one of the worst CS's every. Horrible bouquet, no body, unsatisfying finish - it's just flat out BAD. If you're a wine drinker I don't know how anyone can stand this stuff.

I had half a bottle and had to dump the rest out cause it was so unbearable. It was like grapejuice with a kick.

[Raddo]

Hey guys, Dos XX 6-pack bottles (330ml) on sale for $10.75 down from $12.95! Really nice summer beer, easy drinking lager! 5L Heineken Keg (Draught tap) on sale for $29.95 down from $34.95! Corona 24-pack bottles (330ml) still on sale for $38.95 down from $41.95. Cheers! :D

[_RFDealt_]

Hey guys, Dos XX 6-pack bottles (330ml) on sale for $10.75 down from $12.95! Really nice summer beer, easy drinking lager! 5L Heineken Keg (Draught tap) on sale for $29.95 down from $34.95! Corona 24-pack bottles (330ml) still on sale for $38.95 down from $41.95. Cheers! :D

Yup, bought Dos Equis at LCBO for $10.75. Good beer, plus you're a hit at all the parties because of the awesome ads.

[Raddo]

Heineken and Stella tall boys (500ml cans) on sale at TBS $2.30 each down from $2.50. Wersergrunner (sp?) tall boys (500ml can) on sale for $1.95 (don't really know the reg price!) it's a German pilsner, not too bad. Also, Laker lager is on sale 6-pack bottles (341ml) on sale for $7.95, down from $8.40 and the 6-pack cans (355ml) are on sale for the same price $7.95, reg. $8.50. Red stripe 6-pack bottles are on sale $10.95 I believe, reg. $11-12.xx Cheers guys n gals! :D

[cn008]

Heineken and Stella tall boys (500ml cans) on sale at TBS $2.30 each down from $2.50. :D

I was told $2.3 will be the standard price for Heineken 500ml can.

[mit006]

I was told $2.3 will be the standard price for Heineken 500ml can.
Isn't that even better than the 5L keg? Since 5L of tallboys (10) would be $23?

[Raddo]

Isn't that even better than the 5L keg? Since 5L of tallboys (10) would be $23?

that's correct! the 5L Keg is just for show purposes. :D

[Raddo]

I was told $2.3 will be the standard price for Heineken 500ml can.

hmm, interesting....who told you this? $2.30 is definately the sale price and the regular price of $2.50 should be back in a couple of weeks. :confused::D

[Kenny Blankenship]

4 day super sale at LCBO

http://lcbo.com/main/files/fsi/images/fsi_supersale_en.pdf

[OldSchoolBob]

I just got 48 Gosser 500mls. She rang them up at 1.75. Woot.

[Kenny Blankenship]

I just got 48 Gosser 500mls. She rang them up at 1.75. Woot.

Should be a good night!

[zxcvbnm26]

Raddo and Kenny, thanks a lot. Nice deals.

Maybe in the future they will do something whith this LCBO monopol. Very expensive beer here, in Canada. In Europe is better from this point-of-view.

[bonterra]

This Prosecco and Passion Fruit, or Black Currant blend is a fun summer drink and marked down from $3.95 to $2.35.

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=75242

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=75259

[sixer]

Nothing beats buying Beer at Walmart and Costco in the States :lol:

Up to 3 times cheaper then here in Canada where the greedy brewing companies all own shares in the Beer Store where they rip off hard working Canadians.

We'll never see real good prices on beer until this Monopoly ends here in ON!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beer_Store

[Jucius Maximus]

Up to 3 times cheaper then here in Canada where the greedy brewing companies all own shares in the Beer Store where they rip off hard working Canadians.

We'll never see real good prices on beer until this Monopoly ends here in ON!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beer_Store

Excuse me, but the minimum price of Beer in Ontario is set by the Provincial Government.

[Tomatolita]

Raddo and Kenny, thanks a lot. Nice deals.

Maybe in the future they will do something whith this LCBO monopol. Very expensive beer here, in Canada. In Europe is better from this point-of-view.

My god isn't that the truth. I haven't strolled around anywhere sans 75cl of Beer in Europe. For like a euro and a quarter.

[_RFDealt_]

My god isn't that the truth. I haven't strolled around anywhere sans 75cl of Beer in Europe. For like a euro and a quarter.

Yeah but at least we're not in Ireland, where they drink a hell of a lot and pay an arm and a leg. The cheapest decent beer was a 6 back of Bavaria for 8 euros. I'd say we're lucky.

[sixer]

Excuse me, but the minimum price of Beer in Ontario is set by the Provincial Government.

lol, no it's not, read my prior post. The Brewers own the Beer Store. You can even't get buck a beer anymore! They raised those prices as well.

[Raddo]

lol, no it's not, read my prior post. The Brewers own the Beer Store. You can even't get buck a beer anymore! They raised those prices as well.

hmm, not too sure about that one! the Brewers do own TBS, but I do believe the government sets the minimum price http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081221/081221_beer?hub=CP24Home :D

[Kenny Blankenship]

hmm, not too sure about that one! the Brewers do own TBS, but I do believe the government sets the minimum price http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081221/081221_beer?hub=CP24Home :D

Yes, the government sets the minimum prices. They do that in Quebec as well ($21ish for light beer and $23ish for others - does not include tax & deposit) but the retailer gets to decided how much over that price they want to charge.

[Jucius Maximus]

lol, no it's not, read my prior post. The Brewers own the Beer Store. You can even't get buck a beer anymore! They raised those prices as well.

Please read here (http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/557097).

[sixer]

Maximus, if you don't believe that it's the Breweries pushing and essentially blackmailing our govn't to make these increases then your sadly mistaken. Their bottom lines were hit last year, and hence needed these increases to maintain their insane profits.

[bluekona]

D'oh...missed it! Ah well, just got back from overseas vacation. Duty free 1.14L bottle of Bombay Gin for $16usd :-\ man, the gov't sin taxes...


4 day super sale at LCBO

http://lcbo.com/main/files/fsi/images/fsi_supersale_en.pdf

[LuckyOne]

Rickard's Red & White 20-pack back on sale at the BEER STORE. $26.00 all-in and confirmed. Don't know for how long, but its at least for 2 weeks from today. :D

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/images/brand/0605_l.jpg

[CanadianMike]

Maximus, if you don't believe that it's the Breweries pushing and essentially blackmailing our govn't to make these increases then your sadly mistaken. Their bottom lines were hit last year, and hence needed these increases to maintain their insane profits.
:confused:

whether that is true or not....it still doesnt change the point being made to you: minimum pricing is set by the provincial government.

that said, your point in this point is accurate....the price raise which effectively eliminated 'buck a beer' was controversial as the ministry of finance was seen to have its hand in it.

[mrtvgame]

Bud Light Lime 24 bottles for $21.95, er oh yeah that was down in the States. Sorry, $49.95 + deposit. WTF?

[midget_man]

Bud Light Lime 24 bottles for $21.95, er oh yeah that was down in the States. Sorry, $49.95 + deposit. WTF?

WHAT!!! Could not be.

If so, that is just gross. 50 bux for Bud Light with a squirt of lime cordial?

Edit: Just checked the Beer Store website, $41.95 incl deposit for 24 bottles.

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/Beers/pricelist.asp?str=&id=2201&brandname=BUD+LIGHT+LIME

Not sure where you got your info from.

[wronguy]

Bud Light Lime 24 bottles for $21.95, er oh yeah that was down in the States. Sorry, $49.95 + deposit. WTF?

Haha nice

[ericlewis91]

im not a wine drinker

i usually buy a 40 of long island iced tea for $31 bucks

what is a cheaper and better way to get drunk?

like more for your buck i guess?

[galantgtz99]

Ontario beer store & LCBO are the biggest rip off in the world. I refuse to buy from them.... i rather go to the states or other province...

[ATLien69]

Stop buying piss in a can/bottle from the "big" breweries and support your local micro brewery!!!

[midget_man]

stop buying piss in a can/bottle from the "big" breweries and support your local micro brewery!!!

Okey Dokey.

[Raddo]

I would love to just support the micro brweries but man, they just don't have the economies of scale working for them like the big names and thus their prices are a bit ridiculus! My wallet simply can't afford it! >:(:D

[Quant]

Is the Long Island Iced available bottled? Where did you get the 40 for $31?

im not a wine drinker

i usually buy a 40 of long island iced tea for $31 bucks

what is a cheaper and better way to get drunk?

like more for your buck i guess?

[Tacoma]

Maximus, if you don't believe that it's the Breweries pushing and essentially blackmailing our govn't to make these increases then your sadly mistaken. Their bottom lines were hit last year, and hence needed these increases to maintain their insane profits.

:confused:

whether that is true or not....it still doesnt change the point being made to you: minimum pricing is set by the provincial government...

Agree with Maximus and CanadianMike that this is a government thing and ranting against this government monopoly has been raised repeatedly on the Wine Spectator board. The LCBO has to authority as provided by the Liquor Control Act of Ontario to - and I quote Section 3(1)(i) - "to fix the prices at which the various classes, varieties and brands of liquor are to be sold..." That's ALL alcohol including beer and it's not only fixing floor prices, rather, it's pricing period.

However, if you believe that the Brewers are hiring government lobbyists and making tactical political donations to try and influence the politicians... well... that's a different story.

[ericlewis91]

is the long island iced available bottled? Where did you get the 40 for $31?

lcbo

[mat2312]

I just brew my own at the U-brew place. Awesome beer


168 bottles for $100 taxes in...can't go wrong.

[HoTnickZ]

im not a wine drinker

i usually buy a 40 of long island iced tea for $31 bucks

what is a cheaper and better way to get drunk?

like more for your buck i guess?

How does this taste? And do you drink it straight or mix? (any if so, any options other than coke)

[ericlewis91]

How does this taste? And do you drink it straight or mix? (any if so, any options other than coke)

for us teenagers

its just vodka, gin, tequila, and rum all mixed together in a solution

we usually do shots

its cheaper and faster to get you drunk

nothing special

[tet8suo]

Stop buying piss in a can/bottle from the "big" breweries and support your local micro brewery!!!
any examples of micro brew, I thought they're all bought out by the big one?

[RedFlagRobot]

any examples of micro brew, I thought they're all bought out by the big one?

http://www.ontariocraftbrewers.com/

Enjoy :D

[pashu]

Back to Quebec. Is it possible to buy whole kegs (30 l, 50 l) in the Montreal area? If so, any good beers around using A System or S System (http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/keg-taps-couplers-cid-801.html) - or any place where you can rent the pump as well? I am mainly interested in lager (non-ale) beer preferably from the local micro-breweries. Please save me from all the global horse piss brewed down south :razz:

Many thanks for any pointers!

[nihilist07]

DOwn at the Amsterdam Brewery ( Bathurst and Lakeshore ) They have 25 beers for 29+depo...not a bad price, on not a bad beer...

[redkid]

beer store usually has better price on beer than lcbo
got 20 bottles for the price of 15 (canadian and coors avail)

@lcbo you can get air miles
but what i like the best is the free samples they have sometimes :)

however best deal, drive down to buffalo and load up
make sure you stay over night so you can bring something
i brought a bottle of rum that sells for like $25 bucks here for $10 there
bring friends, so you can get 1 bottle each
- depending how far you're from the border -

[tigger03]

I bought 20 cans for the price of 15 (Coors Light and Canadian) as well. It's an awesome deal.

[kookoo]

2/4 of Labatt Blue for 29.95 at select beer stores.

[midget_man]

2/4 of Labatt Blue for 29.95 at select beer stores.

Its been this price all summer. And I am not sure what the "select beer stores" are, as it is this price in all of them.

http://www.brandchannel.com/images/FeaturesProfile/197_profile_img1_labatts.jpg

[jigz2k3]

LCBO seems to have some good deals: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/lto/searchResults.do

[G77]

I bought 20 cans for the price of 15 (Coors Light and Canadian) as well. It's an awesome deal.

Is this the mixed pack - half of each or is it Coors Light OR Canadian?

[jmalias]

LCBO seems to have some good deals: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/lto/searchResults.do

U R Kidding right..

Like STELLA ARTOIS 500 mL WAS: $ 2.50 (sad) NOW: $ 2.30 (ohhh ya)

I now we are stuck in ontario (I said stuck not suck), i always look forward to friends and family coming back from the states, anything I want is less than a buck a beer

Last 2 cases of 24 of STELLA ARTOIS $23 US$ (includes deposit, which makes up for the slight difference in the CN$)

Just have to get a steady stream of friends that travel

[ATLien69]

My two favs right now are Creemore and Warerloo Dark (by Brick)...both found at LCBO and BEER STORE..or just be adventurous and pick up some strange looking labelled beer from the LCBO...most of it is better then the big brand stuff....or get some good 'ole Euro beer...Euro beer and local micro's are very similar as they (for the most part) use traditional processes and natural ingredients...unlike Molson, Labatts, Bud, Coors, etc...


any examples of micro brew, I thought they're all bought out by the big one?

[Rosico]

I think Creemore was bought out by Molson-Coors a bit ago (though had some agreement not to change the recipe)

[Raddo]

I think Creemore was bought out by Molson-Coors a bit ago (though had some agreement not to change the recipe)

correct! :D

[Raddo]

Is this the mixed pack - half of each or is it Coors Light OR Canadian?

no this is just either 20-pack cans (355ml) or 20-pack bottles (341ml) of one. i.e. All 20 will be either Coors or Canadian but not both!

You can always get the getogether pack from Molson which comes either 24-pack of cans (355ml) or bottles (341ml) half Canadian and half Coors. I think the getogethers are on sale not 100% sure tho! :o:D

[ATLien69]

As long as it tastes good I'll buy it. I'm not against big beer corporations, I'm just against bad tasting beers... and 95% of big corp beer is just piss awful. It's funny how nothing of that is mentioned on the website however...they are still called "Creemore Springs Brewery Limited"...

good article on the matter here: http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/stocks/article.jsp?content=20060605_78289_78289

I think Creemore was bought out by Molson-Coors a bit ago (though had some agreement not to change the recipe)

[h2o-]

I bought 20 cans for the price of 15 (Coors Light and Canadian) as well. It's an awesome deal.

Yeah.... picked up few boxes of Coors on the weekend for house BBQ! Good deal! Thx folks!

End up one complete box left over but too bad TBS DOES NOT accept return :(

[Raddo]

Yeah.... picked up few boxes of Coors on the weekend for house BBQ! Good deal! Thx folks!

End up one complete box left over but too bad TBS DOES NOT accept return :(

I think it has more to do with product tampering than anything else. Coors is twist-off which would make it a very easy target. In most cases TBS will allow an exchange with a receipt I believe. :D

[h2o-]

I think it has more to do with product tampering than anything else. Coors is twist-off which would make it a very easy target. In most cases TBS will allow an exchange with a receipt I believe. :D

Agreed! I was going to ask for some credit or something since I am not going to hold any house party in a near future and I don't drink Coors.

[midget_man]

Agreed! I was going to ask for some credit or something since I am not going to hold any house party in a near future and I don't drink Coors.

You can drop it off at my house if you want. I'll give it a good home.

[Raddo]

hey hey guys! Got the inside scoop! So my friendly neighbourhood Beer store and was told that 24-pack bottle cases of Canadian (341ml) are going $5 off so $37.50-$5= $32.50! Also, 28-pack bottles (341ml) of Coors is going on sale for the price of a 2-4 ($37.50).

also: Grolsh tall boys (500ml) on sale from $2.35 to $2.10.
Lowenbrau (sp?) tall boys (500ml) on sale from $2.35 to $2.15

Note: that they are going to stop making the 20-packs bottles of Canadian and Coors (not sure about the cans though) as soon as inventories are done they will not be replenished, so if you're into those - better stock up!

cheers guys, enjoy! :D

[Raddo]

Note: Also, there's a new beer on the market - Red Baron Lime! Yeah I know, Red Baron Lime! So far I have only seen bottles (341ml) 6-packs are going for $9.99! So not too bad as a Bud Light Lime substitute.

Note: I have also seen a new beer by Creemore, can't remember the name though, but I believe it's Creemore's attempt at gaining entry to the Wit/white/wheat beer market. I asked around, and reviews seem to be 50-50 split (50 say it's alright and 50 say it's bunk!) :D

[LuckyOne]

Rickards Red and White 20-pack still on sale @THE BEER STORE for $26.00 all in.

Red Baron's new Red Baron Lime is out this week @ $9.95 for a 'rowdy 6'.

The new Moosehead Lime comes out next Monday for $12.25 for a six.

I sure hope this new 'Lime Beer' fad ends fast. It's a man law - "There shall be no fruit in the beer".:lol:

[pete5000]

Rickards Red and White 20-pack still on sale @THE BEER STORE for $26.00 all in.

I sure hope this new 'Lime Beer' fad ends fast. It's a man law - "There shall be no fruit in the beer".:lol:

And yet you point out Rickard's White - which requires the orange slice when served in the bar!

[LuckyOne]

I always request 'no fruit' please, when I enjoy a whit! :-0

[jimsmith]

colio estates(they have stores inside grocery stores) have a sale on 16L box of red or white wine(both 12%) $79.90 tax & dep. inc i think they do this 4 times a year. this works out to roughly $3.75 per .75L bottle

http://www.coliowines.com/our-wines/coliobiancosecco/?current_select=0&search_active=true&brand_families=6&wine_types=0&food_types=0&grape_varieties=0&vintages=0&price_ranges=5&search.x=45&search.y=16&back_url=%2Four-wines%2F%3Fsearch_active%3Dtrue%26brand_families%3 D6%26wine_types%3D0%26food_types%3D0%26grape_varie ties%3D0%26vintages%3D0%26price_ranges%3D5%26searc h.x%3D45%26search.y%3D16(click on size and scroll to 16L)

Locations
http://www.coliowines.com/our-retail-boutiques/ ends sept 13 leave me some

[bonterra]

A nice Rose Sparkling wine with hints of strawberries and very fruity, Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rose, is reduced from $12.95 (maybe $13.95 can't recall) to $7.95.

It would be great with a vanilla butter cake and fruit on a sunny afternoon.

http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=92668

[junnemam]

hey hey guys! Got the inside scoop! So my friendly neighbourhood Beer store and was told that 24-pack bottle cases of Canadian (341ml) are going $5 off so $37.50-$5= $32.50! Also, 28-pack bottles (341ml) of Coors is going on sale for the price of a 2-4 ($37.50).

also: Grolsh tall boys (500ml) on sale from $2.35 to $2.10.
Lowenbrau (sp?) tall boys (500ml) on sale from $2.35 to $2.15

Note: that they are going to stop making the 20-packs bottles of Canadian and Coors (not sure about the cans though) as soon as inventories are done they will not be replenished, so if you're into those - better stock up!

cheers guys, enjoy! :D

bump. happens today! cheers! :cool:

[cn008]

I bought the "Rickards Red and White 20-pack" and found out I dont like the white ones....
What to do to them? Exchange for something else @ beer store?

[djjosee]

I bought the "Rickards Red and White 20-pack" and found out I dont like the white ones....
What to do to them? Exchange for something else @ beer store?

??? ... Invite some friends over!

[jimsmith]

I bought the "Rickards Red and White 20-pack" and found out I dont like the white ones....
What to do to them? go back to the beer store and show them the yeast floating around the bottom and say ahhhhh crap i drank that stuff. give me a stomach pump and my money back now!

[Kenny Blankenship]

I bought the "Rickards Red and White 20-pack" and found out I dont like the white ones....
What to do to them? Exchange for something else @ beer store?

Yes, bring them back to the Beer Store and exchange them. Please record the conversation and post on youtube.

[LuckyOne]

Looks likes the summer is over... :( The BEER STORE lists over 75+ price increases right across the board starting next Monday September 7th. Time to stock up. Those that like the Red & White pack, it too is back up to $29.95 next Monday as well.

Next week:
24 Blue Light bottles - $38.50 !!!!!
30 can Budweiser - $52.95 !!!
24 bottle Sterling - $40.95 !!!:cry:

[Raddo]

Looks likes the summer is over... :( The BEER STORE lists over 75+ price increases right across the board starting next Monday September 7th. Time to stock up. Those that like the Red & White pack, it too is back up to $29.95 next Monday as well.

Next week:
24 Blue Light bottles - $38.50 !!!!!
30 can Budweiser - $52.95 !!!
24 bottle Sterling - $40.95 !!!:cry:

but this thread is for the 'deals' not the increases! :D

[LuckyOne]

Thats why I said 'time to stock up' !!! :rolleyes:

[Raddo]

Also for this week guys:
- tall boys Heineken (500ml) on sale this week! On sale for $2.35 a can down from $2.50 and the 24-pack bottles (330ml) on sale $41.95 down from $45.95.
-and Trailhead 12-pack bottles (341ml) on sale $15.50 (sorry don't remember the reg price!) and the 24-pack bottles on sale for $28.
cheers guys! :D

[game_fanatic]

Man I haven't kept track of this thread at all lately! I'll definitely be trying that Red Baron Lime, since I like Bud Light Lime, and LOVE Red Baron; I'm a Brick Brewery Boy, given my close proximity to it's brewery in Waterloo. Also, if you guys haven't tried Mill Street Organic beer, it's top-notch! I had a pint the other day, amazing. Of course, a bottle may be a different story!

[sjps220]

I'm a Brick Brewery Boy, given my close proximity to it's brewery in Waterloo.
I was too, for the same reason. But Then I got a few bad batches, and now it's stuck in my brain that their beer is frequently bad. I had a mouthful of brown mold at one point which was gross. Also, I've noticed a few times since that their beers have odd head. It's often really thick and foamy.

I like their beer store and prices, and I hate going to "The Beer store", but I can't seem to shake the feeling of bad quality.

[bobcat99]

Kingfisher Indian beer (brewed in England) for $1.45 each at LCBO. Usually go for $1.80 each. If you want to try something new or have tried it before.

[SLX4]

Looks likes the summer is over... :( The BEER STORE lists over 75+ price increases right across the board starting next Monday September 7th. Time to stock up. Those that like the Red & White pack, it too is back up to $29.95 next Monday as well.

Next week:
24 Blue Light bottles - $38.50 !!!!!
30 can Budweiser - $52.95 !!!
24 bottle Sterling - $40.95 !!!:cry:

thanks for the heads up

[toronto_slim]

colio estates(they have stores inside grocery stores) have a sale on 16L box of red or white wine(both 12%) $79.90 tax & dep. inc i think they do this 4 times a year. this works out to roughly $3.75 per .75L bottle

http://www.coliowines.com/our-wines/coliobiancosecco/?current_select=0&search_active=true&brand_families=6&wine_types=0&food_types=0&grape_varieties=0&vintages=0&price_ranges=5&search.x=45&search.y=16&back_url=%2Four-wines%2F%3Fsearch_active%3Dtrue%26brand_families%3 D6%26wine_types%3D0%26food_types%3D0%26grape_varie ties%3D0%26vintages%3D0%26price_ranges%3D5%26searc h.x%3D45%26search.y%3D16(click on size and scroll to 16L)

Locations
http://www.coliowines.com/our-retail-boutiques/ ends sept 13 leave me some

My wife drinks the white - it's good as an everyday wine. Great discount and boxed wines actually stay fresh for quite a while once opened due to the airtight seal but a 16L box must be huge!

[Bullseye]

Loving the Rickard's red and White, been buying them all year. I like both, wife likes the white ones.

I'll keep buying at $30, just hoping they keep this case available! In the meantime, I'll stock up at $26.

[mightylobo]

I bought the "Rickards Red and White 20-pack" and found out I dont like the white ones....
What to do to them? Exchange for something else @ beer store?

I too am not too fond with the white.. my sister drinks them tho. I just drink the reds. :)

Not a big-alcoholic, but what tastes similar to Carlsberg or Heineken but is in the cheaper range?

[alesto]

I too am not too fond with the white.. my sister drinks them tho. I just drink the reds. :)

Not a big-alcoholic, but what tastes similar to Carlsberg or Heineken but is in the cheaper range?

Which one you are interested in? Those two beers are totally different...

[Eyeman]

Maximus, if you don't believe that it's the Breweries pushing and essentially blackmailing our govn't to make these increases then your sadly mistaken. Their bottom lines were hit last year, and hence needed these increases to maintain their insane profits.

For some reason, breweries, especially Molson's, has unbelievable political power. When cheap American beer in cans was eating up a big share of the market, Molson got the gov to raise the minimum price and put a deposit on beer cans. (Notice that there no deposit on pop cans.) When the brew-it-yourself places (you bought the ingredients and brewed it yourself so there no alcohol taxes) became very popular about 6-7 years ago and started eating into Molson sales, they got the government to slap a $10 tax on them, which killed the whole brew-it-yourself business within a year.

This is one of the many reasons that the beer & liquor sales should be privatized. The other is that the LCBO actually loses money every year as a restail operation. Sure they collect liquor taxes, but so would private retailers. But apart from the taxes, they are big money loser. It's really one of life's mysteries that a business having a liquor monopoly could lose money. Oh wait, it's not. When you have a employees doing minimum wage work for triple the money and when you have a store in every podunk town because of the politics involved, it's easy to screw up a liquor monopoly.

[mightylobo]

Which one you are interested in? Those two beers are totally different...

I like both strangely.. But Carlsberg a bit more.. :lol: Something cheaper than Carlsberg would be great..

[Ottomaddox]

This is one of the many reasons that the beer & liquor sales should be privatized. The other is that the LCBO actually loses money every year as a restail operation. Sure they collect liquor taxes, but so would private retailers. But apart from the taxes, they are big money loser. It's really one of life's mysteries that a business having a liquor monopoly could lose money. Oh wait, it's not. When you have a employees doing minimum wage work for triple the money and when you have a store in every podunk town because of the politics involved, it's easy to screw up a liquor monopoly.

http://www.lcbo.ca/aboutlcbo/media_centre/history.shtml

Net sales topped $4 billion ($4.27 billion) for the second consecutive year. LCBO also delivered a record $1.4 billion dividend, not including taxes, to the Ontario government.

[CanadaBoy]

bump

[sacabeans]

Anything cheap going on at the beer store now? I missed buying before the 7th and I am afriad to go in now.

[G77]

Anything cheap going on at the beer store now? I missed buying before the 7th and I am afriad to go in now.

I'd be interested to know too - been away for a week and a bit, down to my last few cans....

[Raphael__N]

This is entirely based on availability. In Peterborough, my friend picked up a 750ml of Starbucks Coffee Liqueur for $17.95 (down from $29.95). $12 is a very nice difference in price. Although it is overpriced to start with, Kahlua is also up there in price, so $17.95 is a refreshing discount.

[Raddo]

Anything cheap going on at the beer store now? I missed buying before the 7th and I am afriad to go in now.

I'd be interested to know too - been away for a week and a bit, down to my last few cans....

watch out then guys cuz when I went into my local TBS on Monday, they told me all (or at least most) of Labatt's products went up in price! :D

p.s. they also told me that next week all (or most of) Molson products will be going up!

[G77]

watch out then guys cuz when I went into my local TBS on Monday, they told me all (or at least most) of Labatt's products went up in price! :D

p.s. they also told me that next week all (or most of) Molson products will be going up!

In that case I'll go back to buying dollar beers (which aren't a dollar anymore :evil:) - only reason I switched was deals over the summer making the price difference between premium and budget not worth worrying about...

[lfg]

I like both strangely.. But Carlsberg a bit more.. :lol: Something cheaper than Carlsberg would be great..

Try Bavaria. It's a Dutch beer, sold at LCBO in 500ml can 6-packs. Usually priced at 11.50. They currently have the light version on sale, 60 cents off for the 6-pack.

The regular is somewhat similar to heinekin (at least to my taste buds, with a little less aftertaste)

I think this is the only european beer they currently have that is regularly priced at less than $2 for a tall boy can.

Not bad when you consider that it is a dollar or so cheaper than a Carlsberg/heinekin 6 -pack of 333ml bottles.

50% more beer for less money. :D

I think its gaining popularity, because I noticed that my local LCBO has now started to stack cases of it in the beer section, whereas before it was only stocked on the shelf as 6-packs

[4flava]

Try Bavaria. It's a Dutch beer, sold at LCBO in 500ml can 6-packs. Usually priced at 11.50. They currently have the light version on sale, 60 cents off for the 6-pack.

The regular is somewhat similar to heinekin (at least to my taste buds, with a little less aftertaste)

I think this is the only european beer they currently have that is regularly priced at less than $2 for a tall boy can.

Not bad when you consider that it is a dollar or so cheaper than a Carlsberg/heinekin 6 -pack of 333ml bottles.

50% more beer for less money. :D

I think its gaining popularity, because I noticed that my local LCBO has now started to stack cases of it in the beer section, whereas before it was only stocked on the shelf as 6-packs

Lol, what calculator did you use to get "50% more beer".... you've had a few huh ?? :D

btw, does anyone know when those limited edition Fuller's Vintage Ale come out???... I bought some last time around and it's simply amazing... I wanna stock up and age a few this time around.

[H2O Boy]

Lol, what calculator did you use to get "50% more beer".... you've had a few huh ?? :D

333 mL * 150% = 499.5 mL

I'm not sure how special my calculator is though... lol

[4flava]

333 mL * 150% = 499.5 mL

I'm not sure how special my calculator is though... lol

Apparantly I'm the one that's been a lil @_@ :D

[lfg]

333 mL * 150% = 499.5 mL

I'm not sure how special my calculator is though... lol

Wow its more than 50%, a whole .5ml more:razz:

[Raddo]

Try Bavaria. It's a Dutch beer, sold at LCBO in 500ml can 6-packs. Usually priced at 11.50. They currently have the light version on sale, 60 cents off for the 6-pack.

The regular is somewhat similar to heinekin (at least to my taste buds, with a little less aftertaste)

I think this is the only european beer they currently have that is regularly priced at less than $2 for a tall boy can.

Not bad when you consider that it is a dollar or so cheaper than a Carlsberg/heinekin 6 -pack of 333ml bottles.

50% more beer for less money. :D

I think its gaining popularity, because I noticed that my local LCBO has now started to stack cases of it in the beer section, whereas before it was only stocked on the shelf as 6-packs

- Faxe premium beer (Danish) is $2 a tallboy (500ml)
- Faxe Amber - same
- Wersesgrunner (sp!) German pilsner $1.95 a tall boy (500ml)

- Molson Dry king cans (750ml, 5.5%) - I know NOT Euro! only $3! works out to be $2/500ml as well.
cheers guys/gals! :D

[Raddo]

333 mL * 150% = 499.5 mL

I'm not sure how special my calculator is though... lol

Wow its more than 50%, a whole .5ml more:razz:

actually, it's really 330ml * 150% = 495ml. Cheers!:lol::razz::D

[slowtyper]

Not sure if its been mentioned but I just bought a case (12 pk) of PC Honey REd or honey something....

anyways it came with a coupon for a free box of PC quesadillas (frozen). Not sure how long the offer will last but it was a nice surprise when I reached into the box to grab the last beer!

[G77]

Not sure if its been mentioned but I just bought a case (12 pk) of PC Honey REd or honey something....

anyways it came with a coupon for a free box of PC quesadillas (frozen). Not sure how long the offer will last but it was a nice surprise when I reached into the box to grab the last beer!

Was mentioned a while back about the PC Corona rip off - whatever it's called, don't recall it being mentioned about Honey Red though...

[EngineNo9]

24 of keiths for $34

i love keiths so, had to get a 24 lol

[CanadaBoy]

bump

[Raddo]

24 of keiths for $34

i love keiths so, had to get a 24 lol

yes. $34.95 :D

[par1000]

For the ppl that like Coors Light, well its $22.XX for 12 Tall Boy Cans at the beer store. Due to recent weather change and my baseball tournaments that have been going on Saturdays its been a great pickup.

[cn008]

nobody cares about beer deals anymore? Or no more deals since Sep 20?

[LuckyOne]

Correct, not many good deals at the Beer Store lately...

This week:
SALE Keith's 473ml can; single $2.10
SALE Sleeman Clear 341ml bottle; 6pack $9.45
SALE Sleeman Cream Ale 341ml bottle; 6pack $9.95
SALE Sleeman Honey Brown Lager 341ml bottle; 12pack $20.75
SALE Sleeman Honey Brown Lager 473ml can; single $1.95

Next week... NOTHING is on sale!:cry:

[karlsberg]

i heard that Bud was on sale, a 28 for the price at a 24.

[LuckyOne]

i heard that Bud was on sale, a 28 for the price at a 24.

That is correct, but the price is an astounding $37.95, all-in !!!!

If you get the 24, you get an old skool NFL baseball hat. So, 4 more beechwood aged, or a hat, the choice is yours! There are no Detroit Lions hats however!

[CFRTim]

nobody cares about beer deals anymore? Or no more deals since Sep 20?
Impossible

I need to try some new good beer today, and not sure what to get. I've been on a Coors Light diet for months now, but I keep drinking more and more of it, since is only 4% alcohol. I need to try something around 5% and up, but still has to be low calories and low carbs in the $40/24 range. Any suggestions?

[djredhat]

Impossible

I need to try some new good beer today, and not sure what to get. I've been on a Coors Light diet for months now, but I keep drinking more and more of it, since is only 4% alcohol. I need to try something around 5% and up, but still has to be low calories and low carbs in the $40/24 range. Any suggestions?

Not sure if it sells in Canada, but I find Michelob Ultra to be superior to Coors light. It's a 4.2%, but they also have the Ultra Amber at 5%.

[Raddo]

Not sure if it sells in Canada, but I find Michelob Ultra to be superior to Coors light. It's a 4.2%, but they also have the Ultra Amber at 5%.

I don't think that's in Canada, as I've never seen it! :D

[Raddo]

Impossible

I need to try some new good beer today, and not sure what to get. I've been on a Coors Light diet for months now, but I keep drinking more and more of it, since is only 4% alcohol. I need to try something around 5% and up, but still has to be low calories and low carbs in the $40/24 range. Any suggestions?

that's a pretty tall order. you can get low carbs/calories but it's gonna be kinda hard to get it @ 5% alcohol.

- Canadian came out with their new '67', only 67 calories but 3%!!!
- Moosehead has their Cracked Canoe, don't know the cal/carb content but it's like 3 or 3.5%
- PC Low carb beer - 2.5 carbs, 4%
- And if you can find it Labatt has Sterling, it used to say low carb beer on it but doesn't anymore (I think it still is though), don't know the alcohol content either, sorry!
cheers! :D

[hinds]

panama jacks drop to 13.95 yet?

[CFRTim]

24 Sleeman Original Draught ~$32
24 Sleeman Light ~$33

[zoro69]

Product Details

KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR MARGARITA KEGTINI
http://www.lcbo.ca/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=86371 6.50

KEGTINI SEABREEZE COCKTAIL
LCBO 613653 | 4x355 mL bottle
Price: $ 6.55
http://www.lcbo.ca/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=613653

Never had this but it was the cheapest fruity cooler type with the clearance pricing

[bluekona]

Anyone see any good deals on gift sets at the LCBO?

I see a bunch of decent ~$10 bottles of wine for $1 off, but nothing specific right now.

Alexander Keith's Dark Ale is out at the LCBO in tall cans now, very good beer!

Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale is $35.95 for a 2-4, $4 off?

Cheers

[stevezed]

that's a pretty tall order. you can get low carbs/calories but it's gonna be kinda hard to get it @ 5% alcohol.

- Canadian came out with their new '67', only 67 calories but 3%!!!
- Moosehead has their Cracked Canoe, don't know the cal/carb content but it's like 3 or 3.5%
- PC Low carb beer - 2.5 carbs, 4%
- And if you can find it Labatt has Sterling, it used to say low carb beer on it but doesn't anymore (I think it still is though), don't know the alcohol content either, sorry!
cheers! :D

Sleeman Clear

[LuckyOne]

Finally, its back at the Beer Store, Rickard's Red & White 20-pack for $26.00. Its been a while....

[Fobulous]

Get2Gether 24 bottles and cans are $5 off (SWEET!)

Rickards Mixer 20 bottles for $26 (Red and White, LOVE the Rickards White!!!)

Canadian 28 bottles for 24

Coors Light 24 bottles come with a long sleeve RIDE shirt

Believe Corona also on sale for $38 for 24 bottles.

[Raddo]

Sleeman Clear

Like I said before, it's gonna be hard to get low carbs/calories @ 5%.
Sleemans Clear is only 4% ty! :D

[Raddo]

Get2Gether 24 bottles and cans are $5 off (SWEET!)

Rickards Mixer 20 bottles for $26 (Red and White, LOVE the Rickards White!!!)

Canadian 28 bottles for 24

Coors Light 24 bottles come with a long sleeve RIDE shirt

Believe Corona also on sale for $38 for 24 bottles.

20-pack bottles of Coors light are on sale too!
I think if you buy a 20-pack + a 6-pack (all bottles) of Coors light it will be cheaper than buying a 2-4 ($37.95) and you get 2 extra beers! I believe it works out to like $36.90 for the 2-6! cheers and enjoy guys! :D

[pushpm]

Last week, I had a party. I bought Upper Canada Red as well as Lager 12 bottles for $14.95. I was hesitant but it came out fantastic. Everybody in party liked it. I am going to buy 12 pack of Upper Red again tonight.

[G77]

Last week, I had a party. I bought Upper Canada Red as well as Lager 12 bottles for $14.95. I was hesitant but it came out fantastic. Everybody in party liked it. I am going to buy 12 pack of Upper Red again tonight.

Was that from the Beer Store or LCBO?

Is the Red like a red lager or is more of an ale?

[icevulture]

lol I laugh every time i see this thread. Our "deals" in ontario are still more expensive than the price of any alcohol sold in the US. Sucks for us :(

[LuckyOne]

Hey whats a "RIDE" shirt? Love the free beer ware (thanks Moosehead !!!!)

[lfg]

Last week, I had a party. I bought Upper Canada Red as well as Lager 12 bottles for $14.95. I was hesitant but it came out fantastic. Everybody in party liked it. I am going to buy 12 pack of Upper Red again tonight.

I agree with you that the $14.95 for 12 is a great deal for upper canada lager . But i assume that you are referring to upper canada Dark ale when you say Red. Which I think is a really nice dark ale. It seems that Sleemans has repositioned the Upper Canada brand as a discount beer because it always used to cost more than that a few year ago. I am not complaining

However, right now Waterloo dark is on sale for 18.95 for a 12 pack. A liitle more expensive but I think a little smoother.

For everyone else, see this handy link which gives you the current and next week price changes from the beer store. I always check it on Mondays

http://www.serviceontap.ca/retailpartners.asp

[midget_man]

Last week, I had a party. I bought Upper Canada Red as well as Lager 12 bottles for $14.95. I was hesitant but it came out fantastic. Everybody in party liked it. I am going to buy 12 pack of Upper Red again tonight.

I've been buying the lager for about a year now and have never been disappointed. Its a great beer at a decent price.

Reviewed well on Beer Advocate as well:

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/155/44

[ancodia]

lol I laugh every time i see this thread. Our "deals" in ontario are still more expensive than the price of any alcohol sold in the US. Sucks for us :(

Yeah but in Canada it won't cost you $20,000 at the local hospital to get a finger put back on because you did something stupid when you got drunk :)

[midget_man]

I agree with you that the $14.95 for 12 is a great deal for upper canada lager . But i assume that you are referring to upper canada Dark ale when you say Red. Which I think is a really nice dark ale. It seems that Sleemans has repositioned the Upper Canada brand as a discount beer because it always used to cost more than that a few year ago. I am not complaining

However, right now Waterloo dark is on sale for 18.95 for a 12 pack. A liitle more expensive but I think a little smoother.

For everyone else, see this handy link which gives you the current and next week price changes from the beer store. I always check it on Mondays

http://www.serviceontap.ca/retailpartners.asp

Nice link. Thanks for that.

[lfg]

lol I laugh every time i see this thread. Our "deals" in ontario are still more expensive than the price of any alcohol sold in the US. Sucks for us :(

In Canada
Alcohol costs more
Gas costs more
smokes cost more
Fast food cost more
Cable/satelite tv cost more
cell phone airtime cost more
consumer products generally cost more
Income taxes are higher
Sales taxes are higher

But healthcare costs alot less

Probably because we can't afford as much of the things above that hurt us.:lol:

[pushpm]

Was that from the Beer Store or LCBO?

Is the Red like a red lager or is more of an ale?

As RFG mentioned, it is a dark ale and it is really smooth. I loved it.

[Jucius Maximus]

Last week, I had a party. I bought Upper Canada Red as well as Lager 12 bottles for $14.95. I was hesitant but it came out fantastic. Everybody in party liked it. I am going to buy 12 pack of Upper Red again tonight.

I don't see an "Upper Canada Red" listed on the site of The Beer Store or the LCBO.

Are you sure it was not "Upper Canada Dark Ale", which has a red label?

[bluekona]

Awesome!!!


For everyone else, see this handy link which gives you the current and next week price changes from the beer store. I always check it on Mondays

http://www.serviceontap.ca/retailpartners.asp[/QUOTE]

[ToniCipriani]

Haha, nice... The Dan McTeague of Beer... :lol:

[pushpm]

I don't see an "Upper Canada Red" listed on the site of The Beer Store or the LCBO.

Are you sure it was not "Upper Canada Dark Ale", which has a red label?

Yes. It has red label.

[hinds]

panama jacks drop to 13.95 yet?

yes indeed:), until January 3rd

[warlandsboy]

$3 off Panama Jack are you serious!?!? If I was still drinking as much as I used to I'd buy a case of that stuff! It's incredibly DELICIOUS! :lol:

[Roke87]

Labbatt Blue is only $29 including deposit! (in London anyways)

[Raddo]

Labbatt Blue is only $29 including deposit! (in London anyways)

In Toronto it's $29.95. :D

[juno1st]

THIS link gets you to the actual commie RED Label



http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/155/42




Alberta: Wiser delux 1.75l = $42
Ontario: $54
New Jersey: $23.....yikes !

[Raddo]

Corona 6-pack bottles (330ml) on sale for $10.95 down from $12.25.
note, if you're going to buy 12 bottles of Corona, ask them to ring it in as 2 6-packs, 2 x $10.95 = $21.90 vs $22.95 for a 12-pack. cheers! :D

[Raddo]

Also, for those who like dark beer, Rickards has a new tasters 12-pack: 4 bottles of white, 4 botles of red and 4 bottles of their new dark beer. Haven't tried it yet so can't comment on the taste but the regular taster pack (4 white, 4 red and 4 honey) is pretty good IMO. cheers again guys and gals! :D

[_RFDealt_]

Corona 6-pack bottles (330ml) on sale for $10.95 down from $12.25.
note, if you're going to buy 12 bottles of Corona, ask them to ring it in as 2 6-packs, 2 x $10.95 = $21.90 vs $22.95 for a 12-pack. cheers! :D

RFD to the core.

[Raddo]

RFD to the core.

thanks and congrats on 1000! ;):D