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Old 03-15-2009, 06:06 AM   #1
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TJ's Aged Ale 2008

Picked up 2 bottles of Trader Joe's 2008 Aged Ale. Its a Unibroue product from Canada, Belgian Boble style. For 4.99 a bottle there is no beating it. Very fine bubbles, fantastic head, flavors are complex, ranging from molasses and brown sugar to citrus. Well hopped. Yum.
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Old 03-15-2009, 08:03 AM   #2
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Unibroue is headquartered just a stone's throw away from me in Lachine, Quebec. And although I haven't tasted a wide range of its products, it IS known for the quality of its beers.

The company was first taken over by Sleeman Breweries (a large Ontario-based concern) and then bought by Sapporo.
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Old 03-15-2009, 01:26 PM   #3
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I like the way Trader Joe's sets up their beer rack in the one I went to in MN- instead of racking you for a premium price for buying a single beer to try, they actually split the price of a six equally and charge you for only one beer. I went in there and bought 6 different beers I never tried before because I didn't feel like I was getting raked over the coals for trying something new. Usually I buy a whole six - if I don't like it I have to wait and serve it at the next construction project at my house....
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Well TJ's selection is limited, but they have good value on what they do have.
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Old 03-18-2009, 07:39 AM   #5
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We have a new Trader Joe's so I may have to try this out. I really like the Unibroue beers I have tried.
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Old 03-18-2009, 10:26 AM   #6
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Worth seeking. I know that TJ's very from region to region. I hope they have it. At 5 bucks a bottle, it is an exceptional value.
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