The Bar Towel

I used to get nailed all the time at the rainbow bridge. Rarely at Lewiston-Queenston. My daughter dates a border guard and we had that discussion. its not the bridge, its not the time of day, its not the amount of beer or wine. its the result of the conversation with the border guard and his though...

This event is happening in a couple of weeks. Check out www.ixbeerfest.com I was at the Fab food Show there this past weekend and they had a pretty good preview area with a lot of interesting beers.
appears to be some great producers showcaseing.

I would proudly pour any of these beers for assemblies of beer geeks anywhere in the world, showcasing the talent, creativity and innovation taking place in our great state. Without further ado, the New York Cork Report 2010 Beers of the Year Finalists: Southern Tier Brewing Company Double IPA (Lake...

For an Ontario distilled vodka the best IMHO is "Tag #5" available at most LCBO's for 25$. I have also discovered another new product called VICE. It's considered a single pour Icewine Martini. Blended from Ontario Icewine and Ontario Vodka. its a pretty interesting concept. Also at the LC...

Blue Monk Belgian Pub Opens in Buffalo -- With Local Beer By Julia Burke, Beer Editor To the delight of a very thirsty crowd of Buffalo beer lovers, Blue Monk finally opened its doors this week after months of agonizing delays. The newly renovated bar on Elmwood Avenue was bursting with patrons almo...

Vineland Estates does not have an offsite retail store on the Queens Quay.
In fact Vineland Estates is not allowed to own any offsite stores, pity.

Check out the link for this weekends event.


http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/20 ... illy-beer-

"Quote from above" but there is so much great quality product that sadly you can only buy winery direct if you live out there or occasionally through vintages here in Ontario. In addition to buying direct in BC from the winery, BC has 20 private VQA wine stores that sell only BC wines in s...

The NAFTA and GATT is nothing more than a goverment excuse. Private VQA stores exist in BC selling all BC wines. They came into effect after NAFTA. The US is subject to the same rules under NAFTA as we are. There are private stores in NY State selling only NYS wines. There is one in Buffalo. There a...

I always give a dollar amount, never a bottle count. When they ask , any alcohol? I always will say for example $ 50.00 worth of beer. Sometimes I have been asked for dollar value of goods and they don't ask for alcohol or tobacco.
Of course if they don't ask I dont tell.

Check out the website and check the list of beer for sale. Has anyone been to this beer retailer?

http://www.consumersbeverages.com/brew/beerlist.html

To receive a VQA designation, the wine MUST BE !00% Ontario, grown in a designated viticulture area, and must be an approved vinifera or hybrid variety. In addition the wine must be labratory and tasting panel approved.

Excellent Letter-a couple of points. The winery stores you spoke of are grandfathered as a result of the FTA agreement of the late '80s. It is interesting that over 300 of those licences exist, however any new Winery after 1989 was not allowed to have a single off-site retail licence. Check out last...