Christmas gift packs

This used to be a big source of glassware for me, as holiday gift packs with glasses were abundant in Ontario. However, this year it seems the trend is generally away from including a glass with the pack. One I really enjoyed getting for myself and giving as gifts was the Chimay pack, which included one small bottle of Red, White and Blue with that wonderful Chimay glass.

 

I always remembered the glassware typically being free in the christmas packs. At least for hard alcohol.

 

If memory serves, about 7 or 8 years ago the LCBO said they were cutting back on the gift pack boxes with glassware for environmental reasons (excessive packaging I guess?). It is a shame, as we used to see better beer in some of those boxes. I guess those stupidly large bottles of Stella Artois sell better.

 

A bunch of years ago I bought a bunch of Ommegang 3x750 plus a glass pack for about $10 each. Loved the glass, only have one left. I also have one three Philosophers left from the packs. The Chocolate beer and Hennepin were great too.

I like these type of packs but dont buy too often.

Enjoy

 

Saw these the other day...

Threw it in my cart without even checking the price (and can't find the receipt). I think this 2012/2013 box has been around for a few years. The US importer listed on the box, Belukus, seems to be defunct (w/ import rights for some of their breweries moved to St. Killians).

 

I hope you threw it in gently. That's some fine drinking right there.

 

I always am very appreciative when folks are thoughtful this time of year but end up with glasses I don’t need and extra beer (that is often something I would never drink) when I am going into dry Jan. I thank them—it is the thought that counts.

That being said, the best “gift pack” is the one where someone goes into my favorite place and asks the owner what I would that might be surprise. A winner every time.

 

Christmas gift packs never showed up en masse in town but I have not seen a single one this year. Buggers.

 

I never see any gift packs with anything I'm willing to drink. Maybe I need to get out more.

 

Saw an Ommegang gift pack. As I recall, it was a 4 beer assortment with a glass for $36. Not sure it was worth it.

 

Saw and scooped this from Costco.. regular 3 Phil’s and 3 BA variants with a glass... it was $20 there though

 

Really? Going Monday. Probably won't be in mine but what the hell.

 

A pretty cool reserve if you want to impress somebody like a girlfriend's dad. It worked with my in-law uncles. I didn't get a drop but they were hugging the f^ck out of me after last weekend .. yay?

 

Maybe. But if my father in-law hugs me I'll cut him.

 

I picked this one up:


Nice chalice and 1 each of small bottles of Pater 6, Prior 8, Tripel, and Abt 12. About $23.

 

I bought my wife a Lindemanns gift pack, she loves the Framboise plus a great glass as well. The Wicked Weed 4 pk is interesting if your into sweet stouts, French Toast, Oreo, Milk and Cookies , etc. $14.

 

Picked this up, glass ***** and I wanted to try the Nice