[TRDood]

I was going to do a worthy bump to an old thread, http://www.revscene.net/forums/537932-asahi-black-where-buy.html

The thread is closed already, where can I buy Asahi Blacks now? I am not a fan of dark beer, but Asahi Blacks are just :fullofwin:

[Tim Budong]

Liquor Depot at landsdowne has them

[G]

I had an asahi black at ebisu once...:sweetjesus: do bcliquor stores carry them?
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[True.True]

I had an asahi black at ebisu once...:sweetjesus: do bcliquor stores carry them?
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u have to order them by the case of 24. costs around $60-65, cant remember

[bcrdukes]

You can do a special order through BC Liquor. There will be a minimum quantity to purchase. You can check their details on their website on how to order. I've done this before.

[Expresso]

Liquor Depot at landsdowne has them

They are about ~$3 a bottle, but only place I know that carries them.

[TRDood]

I went to the Landsdowne Liquor Depot and they didn't have any. Apperantly they get shipments in every Wednesday. I will check it out then.
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[pretzel_kid]

Try

Burrard Liquor Store
2401 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J3
Phone: 604-566-9244

Was there last month for their grand opening.

Bought some Asahi Black at 10% off

[TRDood]

I went to Creekside, Liquor Barn on Cambie, and ended up placing an order at the BC Liquor store on Cambie and 39th. The CSR can't even give me a ETA. On her computer, 264 bottles are coming for various restaurants only. I guess I just missed the boat.

$2.55 per bottle is what she told me.
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[bcrdukes]

I went to Creekside, Liquor Barn on Cambie, and ended up placing an order at the BC Liquor store on Cambie and 39th. The CSR can't even give me a ETA. On her computer, 264 bottles are coming for various restaurants only. I guess I just missed the boat.

$2.55 per bottle is what she told me.
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The wait time isn't all that bad. For such a popular beer, it should come pretty quickly. I ordered an odd-ball German dark beer last time with HachiSix and a few others. It took them close to 1 month to source the beer and to deliver. Mind you, this beer was never in their database so for them to show you availability is a good sign.

[unit]

Liquor Depot at landsdowne has them

yeah but then you gotta deal with that grumpy old man who checks your id at the door then checks it again when you pay with your credit card... even if its a chipped card!

[TRDood]

yeah but then you gotta deal with that grumpy old man who checks your id at the door then checks it again when you pay with your credit card... even if its a chipped card!

The grumpy old man looked the other way as I approached him to ask a question. Then this boy-girl looking person just said "no".
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[Wormiez]

No BC Liquor store has them in stock for the next 2 weeks. If you need help in reserving a box PM me.. My dad manages a liquor store..

[Expresso]

yeah but then you gotta deal with that grumpy old man who checks your id at the door then checks it again when you pay with your credit card... even if its a chipped card!

HAHA yea they are so anal with ID. They check even if you are not buying. Which is weird cause I don't see them ID'ing children that families will bring into the store.

[RiceFarmer]

HAHA yea they are so anal with ID. They check even if you are not buying. Which is weird cause I don't see them ID'ing children that families will bring into the store.


It's because you have to be older than 19 to be in the establishment. So even if your not buying anything they have to ID you for being there. It's the same as going into a bar or a club.
Also when you say it's weird you see them not ID'ing children with their family, that's because they are children.

[unit]

^we understand why they can do it, but ive never been in another liquor store that enforces it so strictly. never been ID'd at the door at a BCL... and more than 75% of the time im not ID'd at the cashier either.

[RiceFarmer]

Yeah, all the Liquor Depots/Liquor Barns and most other private liquor stores are more anal about ID'ing because the government sends out their own secret shoppers to audit if the private stores are actually following the ID procedures. Most of the time if the store fails an ID audit, the cashier will be terminated and the store can face a hefty fine or be shut down for a couple of days.. bad for business. The government will be a lot more lenient on sending secret shoppers to their own stores, therefore most of the times at the BC liquor stores you only get ID'd for the person making the purchase.

[sonick]

yeah but then you gotta deal with that grumpy old man who checks your id at the door then checks it again when you pay with your credit card... even if its a chipped card!

The grumpy old man looked the other way as I approached him to ask a question. Then this boy-girl looking person just said "no".
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Hahhah I know exactly who you guys are talking about.

[Expresso]

It's because you have to be older than 19 to be in the establishment. So even if your not buying anything they have to ID you for being there. It's the same as going into a bar or a club.
Also when you say it's weird you see them not ID'ing children with their family, that's because they are children.

You're missing the point. You just said it yourself you have to be 19 to be in the store. Wouldn't that also mean that children should not be allowed in the store as well?

I'm guessing you work at one of these places. Its not a big deal, cause I'm pretty used to it now. I was just saying...

[RiceFarmer]

^ yah dude its fucking gay id'ing everyone. Its worse doing the id'ing than being id'd.

[tool001]

fuck bc liq tax & liq law.

[jaemc]

Just something random. I love Asahi and I was just reading the label the other day and it said in the back in small print that they're brewed in China now. I thought it was "Japan's #1 imported beer?!

[racerman88]

Just something random. I love Asahi and I was just reading the label the other day and it said in the back in small print that they're brewed in China now. I thought it was "Japan's #1 imported beer?!

Isn't anything sacred anymore?

[TRDood]

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt328/shortkid_555/IMG_2308.jpg

:sweetjesus:

[unit]

^special order? how much for a case

[asahai69]

liquor depot is stupid as shit unless you need cold beer. a bc liquor store isnt too far away

[TRDood]

^special order? how much for a case

Just got lucky with Brewery Creek's shipment (Main & 14th). They placed 8 bottles in the fridge and I asked how many they have in stock. Turns out they received a case, so I bought all 24 for almost $100.

Expensive though, it's works out to be about $4.20 a bottle. :okay:

In Hawaii, they had stacks and stacks of them at Don Quijote supermarket for about $2.30 a bottle, but I couldn't bring back any without checking in baggage.

[Expresso]

Jeez, $2 only!

[sonick]

Holy shit $100 for 24!

[unit]

cant they be found for less than 3.99 elsewhere?

[TRDood]

cant they be found for less than 3.99 elsewhere?

I have been trying to find them for the past 3 months. $4 a pop at home > $7.50 at restaurants.
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[Tim Budong]

some restaurants in richmond stopped serving it. one place told me its been tough to get asahi black

[Peturbo]

Got a few today at Beer&wine store on burrard and w 8th ave.
It was $3.10 each.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296453_10150857894965510_555370509_21435780_192340 064_n.jpg

Not sure if I like them more then the dark kirin beer I had while in Japan.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/155162_10150334473685510_555370509_16125723_407495 2_n.jpg

[CLDub]

so is this a dark Asahi like Rickards red or something??

[CLDub]

...or is it more dark like Guiness??

[dat_steve]

^ its like regular Asahi decided to man the f*k up and hit the gym over the summer break ,and come september all the girls were like "eww" but deep down they really wanted a piece.

[dave123]

you can order a case of 24 from bc liquor stores for about $65

[HonestTea]

Anyone see any Asahi Blacks around?
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[cctw]

^Lansdowne Liquor store has them from time to time...

also found some at garden city/blundell intersection mall a month ago

[TRDood]

Anyone see any Asahi Blacks around?
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I have 2 cases that's not opened yet.

$80 for a case of 24s :fuckyea:

Brewery Creek on Main Street sometimes have them for $4.25 each.

[sonick]

BC Liquor Store on Ackyroyd and 3 (Pricesmart mall) has had cases in stock on a fairly regular basis the past few months.

[HonestTea]

BC Liquor Store on Ackyroyd and 3 (Pricesmart mall) has had cases in stock on a fairly regular basis the past few months.

How much are they usually there??
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[sonick]

How much are they usually there??
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$60-something IIRC. $65? $69?

[JKam]

$60-something IIRC. $65? $69?

I'm probably put an order in today. I'll post back with the update this evening.

[RabidRat]

Just got lucky with Brewery Creek's shipment (Main & 14th). They placed 8 bottles in the fridge and I asked how many they have in stock. Turns out they received a case, so I bought all 24 for almost $100.

Expensive though, it's works out to be about $4.20 a bottle. :okay:

In Hawaii, they had stacks and stacks of them at Don Quijote supermarket for about $2.30 a bottle, but I couldn't bring back any without checking in baggage.

Wtf $4.20 a bottle? Is this stuff that good?

[RabidRat]

You can do a special order through BC Liquor. There will be a minimum quantity to purchase. You can check their details on their website on how to order. I've done this before.

How good are they at getting in some pretty small time obscure stuff?

There's this local beer I had in San Diego called Alesmith Nautical Nut Brown that completely blew me away, I need to get my hands on more haha.

[Expresso]

How good are they at getting in some pretty small time obscure stuff?

There's this local beer I had in San Diego called Alesmith Nautical Nut Brown that completely blew me away, I need to get my hands on more haha.

Doesn't hurt to ask, if they can get it they will.

[bcrdukes]

How good are they at getting in some pretty small time obscure stuff?

There's this local beer I had in San Diego called Alesmith Nautical Nut Brown that completely blew me away, I need to get my hands on more haha.

If you're patient enough, they'll source it out to the best of their abilities. They search across the country through distributors and other provincial liquor branches to see if the product is available.

You should try to contact the brewer first to see if there are any distributors in Canada before contacting BC Liquor.

[RabidRat]

I looked on their website, they only have distribution in California which doesn't even include SF Bay Area. Really small lol.

So BC Liquor Store will only go through Canadian distributors? I tried Firefly on Cambie yesterday and it seems they have that same limitation.

[bcrdukes]

I looked on their website, they only have distribution in California which doesn't even include SF Bay Area. Really small lol.

So BC Liquor Store will only go through Canadian distributors? I tried Firefly on Cambie yesterday and they also only go through Canadian distributors.

I'm not entirely sure. Only way is to try and find out. :D

[TRDood]

There are two versions of Asahi Black. The labels are different.

BC liquor stores (about $3 each) sells bottles with Japanese labels and the Brewery Creek ($4.20 each) sells bottles with English labels from USA. I am still drinking my last batch which is the English label ones so no comparisons yet.

So good so ??? Hot pot serves Blacks for $5. They serve the BC liquor store ones. Ebisu sells Blacks for $7.20 but I don't remember which label.
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[JKam]

Just got back from BC liquor store (no.3 & Ackroyd) and they had a stack of cases.

Cost is $63.60 + tax. I added in $1 to support Richmond Dry grad so my total after everything was $67.00.

Works out to be $2.80 per bottle.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nxtp4Ce75qU/T2jK-Pjc8_I/AAAAAAAAAec/qDsnKdntSlo/s640/IMG_0284.jpg

*I just realized that there's no tax on here... Does BC liquor charge taxes????? I never actually looked at a receipt from them haha


I'll post back whether its japanese label or english label when I crack open the box tomorrow.

[HonestTea]

Just got back from BC liquor store (no.3 & Ackroyd) and they had a stack of cases.

Cost is $63.60 + tax. I added in $1 to support Richmond Dry grad so my total after everything was $67.00.

Works out to be $2.80 per bottle.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nxtp4Ce75qU/T2jK-Pjc8_I/AAAAAAAAAec/qDsnKdntSlo/s640/IMG_0284.jpg

*I just realized that there's no tax on here... Does BC liquor charge taxes????? I never actually looked at a receipt from them haha


I'll post back whether its japanese label or english label when I crack open the box tomorrow.

Nice, can you get individual bottles or in 6 or 12 packs instead of the 24 case?

[JKam]

Nice, can you get individual bottles or in 6 or 12 packs instead of the 24 case?

No, they will only sell it as a case. I haven't opened up the box yet but I think they're single bottles, not packs which is why they only sell as a case.

[sonick]

If anybody in Richmond wants to split a 24 case, let me know :D

[JKam]

Opened it up late last night to put a couple in the fridge.. It's a loose case of 24 so that's why liquor store doesn't sell them in smaller increments. Forgot to look at the label though, I'll confirm it tonight for you guys.

*edit confirmed Japanese labels. Not sure if it makes a difference though...

[TRDood]

Opened it up late last night to put a couple in the fridge.. It's a loose case of 24 so that's why liquor store doesn't sell them in smaller increments. Forgot to look at the label though, I'll confirm it tonight for you guys.

That would be the Japanese labels. The $95 case I bought at Brewery Creek had US English labels and it came with 6-pack carrying boxes. The BC liquor store ones are loose like a fireworks cake.

I will take a comparison photo when I have time this weekend.
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[TRDood]

Left: Brewery Creek $4.25 a bottle
Right: BC Liquor store $2.66 a bottle

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt328/shortkid_555/asahiblack.jpg

[RicePanda]

*I just realized that there's no tax on here... Does BC liquor charge taxes????? I never actually looked at a receipt from them haha



BC Liquor prices are all tax included.

Edit: At least, that's what I'm told from my buddy that works there.

[NU350]

I bought some at the Brewery Creek with the Japanese labels last weekend.

[waddy41]

so why is the american asahi more expensive than the jdm ones?

[Expresso]

so why is the american asahi more expensive than the jdm ones?

Probably because BC Liquor store vs. Independent liquor stores.

Just bought a case yesterday, downside is the best before date is August 2012. So I gotta make sure I down this case before then lol! And they are the JDM labels.

[cho]

i love regular asahi, never had black before how does it compare?

[NU350]

Creamier than the regular Asahi, a bit similer to Heineken Dark
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k367/NU350/Tokyo%202011/DSC_8059.jpg
For me, I prefer Santory Melt's

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k367/NU350/Tokyo%202011/DSC_8009.jpg

[TRDood]

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt328/shortkid_555/IMG_2394.jpg

UK label at Guu. $7.30 ohly fuck.

[waddy41]

ooh where do you find the heineken dark?

[jing]

For relaxing times, make it Suntory time

[Ch28]

Does BC liquor sell Suntory?