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by MasterChiefP
Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: GLB Tap Takeover @ Milos' Craft Beer Emporium - Nov 17
Replies: 17
Views: 9461

Saturday is going to be awesome. Thank you Milos for continuing to bring these awesome events to London!!
by MasterChiefP
Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: One Duke, Hamilton
Replies: 9
Views: 5243

This thread makes me glad I don't live in Hamilton, and have pubmilos.com here in London.

P.s. senators suck. Lenny, you coming to London again anytime soon?

Paul
by MasterChiefP
Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Milos' Craft Beer Emporium - London, ON
Replies: 16
Views: 7837

Great write up Mike! It is so awesome London has its premium craft beer location back. You should also mention that one of the chefs from Gambrinus is now working at Milos' Beer Emporium and the new menu is pretty great. I highly recommend the smoked tomato and red ale soup. I could eat the braised ...
by MasterChiefP
Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Privatization...
Replies: 62
Views: 12420

In my opinion privatization works well if you have good healthy competition. If only a couple of large companies control a market, it helps having the government involved to help the smaller players. At this point I would be concerned if the LCBO disappeared and it was left up to private companies t...
by MasterChiefP
Wed May 30, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Milos' Craft Beer Comeback @ Gigs - June 2nd, 4:30pm
Replies: 13
Views: 6657

Re: Milos' Craft Beer Comeback @ Gigs - June 2nd, 4:30pm

Come celebrate with Milos, Adil, and crew as they launch London's official craft beer emporium. The bar is retaining the "Gigs" banner for the time being, but will soon have a new name. Doors open at 4:30pm. Feel free to invite all of your friends. Cheers! https://www.facebook.com/events/...
by MasterChiefP
Tue May 29, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2012 Release
Replies: 108
Views: 37990

That Brew Dog Punk IPA should stay on the other side of the pond. It's hops and soapy bath water mixed with a terrible looking can. What were they thinking?! Has anyone else tried this? I was looking forward to trying some, and the reviews on RB seem to be mostly positive. Hopefully it's not an inf...
by MasterChiefP
Wed May 16, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Gambrinus Bistro & Cafe - London, Ontario
Replies: 48
Views: 21238

This made my day!!
by MasterChiefP
Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Brick rebranding Waterloo line-up
Replies: 29
Views: 8949

There's really nothing wrong with a well made, but uninteresting beer. That's a craft too and there are beer drinkers who like a basic beer. I'm not on board with misleading labels, but I wouldn't criticize a brewery for chasing that customer. Look at Steamwhistle or even some of Mill Street's port...
by MasterChiefP
Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Brick rebranding Waterloo line-up
Replies: 29
Views: 8949

Interesting to see what comes of this. Brick's current CEO (George Croft) was president of OSBC (Oland Specialty Beer Company), a division of Labatt back when they were trying to keep their so called premium brands like Keiths separate. Labatt killed this division after the Interbrew/Ambev merger to...
by MasterChiefP
Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:57 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Gambrinus Bistro & Cafe - London, Ontario
Replies: 48
Views: 21238

That is very sad to see the new owners didn't want Milos keeping in touch that way, it's not like the new people are using the Gambrinus name. It seems petty to me. Anyways, here's a piece from Metro I didn't see posted before (at least in this thread), it's mostly an interview with the new owner. ...
by MasterChiefP
Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:41 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2012 summer release speculation
Replies: 115
Views: 31001

Anyone know what is going on with the Punk IPA? I see the LCBO listing that was out there is discontinued. I'm more surprised to see one store is actually showing inventory!! Could that just be a private order? I'm really looking forward to this beer in the summer release.
by MasterChiefP
Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Gambrinus Bistro & Cafe - London, Ontario
Replies: 48
Views: 21238

A very sad day. This is bad for not only London but the entire Ontario craft beer scene. To Milos and the rest of the the amazing staff, you are all awesome and we are grateful for the years of amazing service and beer. Thank you! Cheers, Paul P.S. An "Asian Fusion" restaurant has as much ...
by MasterChiefP
Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Brew Sherpa's 5 Bars of Beerdom - Oct. 27th, 6:30p-11:30p
Replies: 10
Views: 3394

This sounds like fun. I'm in!
by MasterChiefP
Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: McAuslan Meet & Greet @ Gambrinus - Sept. 7th, 6p-9p
Replies: 1
Views: 1201

I'm at Gambrinus right now for an early start enjoying a McAuslian Cream Ale. Great beers!!