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by The Mick
Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: The Brewery Market
Replies: 350
Views: 167720

Re: The Brewery Market

Was at the Saturday event on Ottawa, and while the area and weather was beautiful, the process of actually drinking beer was somewhat confusing. If you purchased the small tasting glass you only got to drink certain IPA's from each brewery. If you wanted to try the other beers you had to purchase a ...
by The Mick
Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:01 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: How can craft bars differentiate themselves
Replies: 24
Views: 7291

Re: How can craft bars differentiate themselves

The first sample I tried wasn't that great, but that was before they opened and were still experimenting w the system. I've had it a few times since they opened now and I had a can a couple nights ago and was blown away. Great beer
by The Mick
Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: How can craft bars differentiate themselves
Replies: 24
Views: 7291

Re: How can craft bars differentiate themselves

Most of the breweries from GTA area all come to Ottawa on the same two trucks, currently. RG Transfer and Cold hauls Direct are two companies that do distribution and many West Ont breweries are coming to Ottawa via these companies. Nickel brook, Muskoka, Flying Monkeys, GLB, Side Launch, Sawdust Ci...
by The Mick
Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The conundrum of opening a brewpub in Toronto
Replies: 20
Views: 9553

hmmmmm......that made more sense before the post preceeding it was removed which contained this link: http://m.torontosun.com/2015/04/10/toro ... -the-world
by The Mick
Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The conundrum of opening a brewpub in Toronto
Replies: 20
Views: 9553

The councillors’ motion also calls for a “Craft Brewery Culinary Trail” to be developed in Toronto and for city divisions to reduce barriers to establishing new craft brewery operations. “There is a craft beer renaissance going on right now in this city and also across North America — I think we sho...
by The Mick
Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Hop
Replies: 105
Views: 50056

Re: Perfect, just heard from them

Just received a call from someone 'representing' Bar Hop..after explaining what happened I got the customary 'I'm sorry' I then received an explanation..'I didn't change the voice mail as I always screw it up and takes me 30 minutes to do'. Perfect..take away the plight of a customer(s) who wants t...
by The Mick
Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: ?? Food & beer prices should include tax / tip?
Replies: 44
Views: 9555

Tipping should not be included in the price. I want it left up to the guest how much they choose to leave, be it 10, 15, 20, or nothing at all if they feel that's fair. I'm a bartender and I live off my tips. Sure my 8.95 wage is slightly higher than a US counter part, but you try living off $360/we...
by The Mick
Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:40 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bellwoods Beers In Ottawa
Replies: 8
Views: 4206

Hey team, quick update to let everyone know that this is selling out quite fast. We only have 8 spots left, all at 930, so if youre looking to come, dont wait too long or we might be sold out. I will post on here when we are so everyone knows. The fifth beer will be Farmageddon. We have bottles of i...
by The Mick
Sat Jan 10, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bellwoods Beers In Ottawa
Replies: 8
Views: 4206

Sorry boys and girls, quick edit to the original post: tickets can't be reserved for this until Monday 12th @ 2pm.
by The Mick
Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bellwoods Beers In Ottawa
Replies: 8
Views: 4206

Bellwoods Beers In Ottawa

Hey Ottawa Towellers, Ever want to try those Bellwoods beers you read so much about on here, but never have the chance to make it to Toronto? Well here's your chance! Sunday, January 18 @ Brothers Beer Bistro 5 different Bellwood beers will be available! 2 on draught, 3 in bottle. This will be the k...
by The Mick
Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: WSJ: Bud Crowded Out by Craft Beer Craze
Replies: 6
Views: 3332

Mr. Perkins said the brand, which sponsors sports such as Major League Baseball and Nascar, plans to sponsor food festivals because 50% of 21- to 27-year-olds identify themselves as “foodies.” I seriously doubt that anyone who even half seriously considers him or herself a foodie would drink more t...
by The Mick
Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:34 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Ottawa and area help
Replies: 165
Views: 86550

Tried out central Bier Haus the other day and was not impressed. They have some very attractive, young servers running around a very open space with a large TV. I mention it to have something positive to say about the place. Had some ok beers on tap and what appeared to be an ok bottle list, but man...
by The Mick
Sat Jul 12, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2014 Craft Beer Release
Replies: 167
Views: 54871

How to Beat the System - buy hundreds of dollars worth of bottles of Chiron at the corrected price, lose the receipt, and then return them all for thousands of dollars in store credit at the Chiron 'ring in' price. Drink very cheaply for a year or two! YVW. Just the other day I witnessed a CSR have...
by The Mick
Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2014 Craft Beer Release
Replies: 167
Views: 54871

Was just at the Richmond Rd LC and they had the Omnipollo on the shelves. Scooped up 5 bottles for myself as it looked like they were going fast. Looking forward to trying this little ditty tonight. A little concerned about freshness as it's probably been in the warehouse for a while, but the best b...
by The Mick
Mon May 26, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company - Kingston
Replies: 13
Views: 6580

Sounds cool. No mention of the styles of beer they will be starting with... anyone heard anything? Great beer scene emerging in this little city.