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by Mike-KBCo
Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Kensington Brewery, Collective Arts, and *barf* another Duggan project
Replies: 4
Views: 2443

Re: Kensington Brewery, Collective arts and *barf* another Duggan project

Just to clarify, we're not working with Duggan's in any capacity. The use of quotes is a little confusing.
by Mike-KBCo
Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Kensington Market - Toronto's new beer destination?
Replies: 4
Views: 2604

Re: Kensington Market - Toronto's new beer destination?

Now that Kensington Brewery about to open their new building, Collective Arts announcing they're taking over the Sas-mart space, and evidently another brewpub opening in the old burger bar space. And to add various articles talking about people wanting to open bars/brewpubs in the market as it's ab...
by Mike-KBCo
Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Kensington Market - Toronto's new beer destination?
Replies: 4
Views: 2604

Re: Kensington Market - Toronto's new beer destination?

The neighbourhood has certainly changed, most of it positive. But you're right, I think the opportunity to get a bargain on a nice Victorian has expired. :lol:
by Mike-KBCo
Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:08 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Who Wants Low ABV Craft Beers in Ontario?
Replies: 12
Views: 4558

100% down with this. When the bar opens we're going to make sure that we've got one low/very low ABV offering at all times.
by Mike-KBCo
Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Canadian Brewing Awards 2014
Replies: 11
Views: 4884

The interesting thing is that it's the brewery that selects which category their beer will be judged in. How would you suggest they do it differently Mike? I actually think the current system works pretty well. My point was just that sometimes beer drinkers are surprised to see what categories the ...
by Mike-KBCo
Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Canadian Brewing Awards 2014
Replies: 11
Views: 4884

The interesting thing is that it's the brewery that selects which category their beer will be judged in.
by Mike-KBCo
Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: No beer in No-Yo
Replies: 14
Views: 6885

We'd gladly sell more beer North of Eglinton if anyone would have us. Tough market for sure. Much simpler to focus on D/T and east/west Toronto. Curious - what are generally the reasons? Lack of knowledge of craft? Cost? Bought taps? Bought taps are every where, North or South of Bloor, so I don't ...
by Mike-KBCo
Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: No beer in No-Yo
Replies: 14
Views: 6885

We'd gladly sell more beer North of Eglinton if anyone would have us. Tough market for sure. Much simpler to focus on D/T and east/west Toronto.
by Mike-KBCo
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer Tax Increse?
Replies: 8
Views: 4510

There has been a very small increase, but AFAIK it's on the manufacturing side only. From our perspective it is not enough to raise our prices (draught) but we've had to move our packaged up slightly. To be honest, this decision was made to accommodate more than just the tax increase. If your pint ...
by Mike-KBCo
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Craft Brewers Conference 2014 - Roll Call & Discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 8036

Unfortunately I'm out this year (heading off on a two week vacation to S.American in a month) Not to derail the topic of CBC... Whereabouts in SA? I'm in Ecuador until early May, then back to Peru. Have uncovered more than 20 new breweries/brewpubs here since last visiting at the end of 2012, thing...
by Mike-KBCo
Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer Tax Increse?
Replies: 8
Views: 4510

There has been a very small increase, but AFAIK it's on the manufacturing side only. From our perspective it is not enough to raise our prices (draught) but we've had to move our packaged up slightly. To be honest, this decision was made to accommodate more than just the tax increase. If your pint w...
by Mike-KBCo
Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Craft Brewers Conference 2014 - Roll Call & Discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 8036

Unfortunately I'm out this year (heading off on a two week vacation to S.American in a month) but Brock, Dave and Kyle will be attending. I'm extremely jealous.

Have fun everyone!
by Mike-KBCo
Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: It's a revolution!
Replies: 1
Views: 1595

This is fantastic! Love it.
by Mike-KBCo
Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Gold Medal 7am Bars?
Replies: 14
Views: 9777

Dock Ellis is going to be open bright and early. And yes, the taps will be open.
by Mike-KBCo
Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mediocre Beer
Replies: 163
Views: 32995

Just reading through the latest comments and realizing that there hasn't been this much healthy, substantive debate on here in a while. It's always good to take stock of where our beer scene is at and try to envision what could be done better. Hopefully some of our brewers read these comments and t...