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by Cass
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo 2.0
Replies: 24
Views: 23253

Re: Bar Volo 2.0

I give a lot of credit to Volo for breaking the mold on tickets for the releases. I think they came to the conclusion (which is something I've felt about local drinkers) that there isn't a huge market for advance ticket sales for this kind of thing. They probably do better and it's overall less of a...
by Cass
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program
Replies: 8
Views: 2687

Re: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program

Of what should be a surprise to no one, the booze in the parks was not a problem.

https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/202 ... 244246.pdf
by Cass
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo 2.0
Replies: 24
Views: 23253

Re: Bar Volo 2.0

anthony9 wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:26 pm Hopefully the Zwanze information comes out soon.
They're on the list. I highly expect it will be like previous years which is a no-ticket drop in.
by Cass
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo 2.0
Replies: 24
Views: 23253

Re: Bar Volo 2.0

Looks like Volo got their patio for the year.

https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agend ... 24.MM16.32
by Cass
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Down to my last bottle of Boon Gueuze
Replies: 19
Views: 6519

Re: Down to my last bottle of Boon Gueuze

Damn, how did you find this thread?? :P
by Cass
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Gem on Davenport Closed
Replies: 2
Views: 158

Re: The Gem on Dupont Closed

Tapsucker wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:19 pm Minor correction: Davenport.
Thank you - fixed!
by Cass
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Gem on Davenport Closed
Replies: 2
Views: 158

The Gem on Davenport Closed

Haven't been in a while before it closed due to the fire but sad news to see a long-standing pub close. A fond memory of mine at the Gem was it was where I went immediately after I received my first-ever Bar Towel branded merch - some simply designed blue coasters. I stuck one under the glass at a t...
by Cass
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Nickel Brook Brewing
Replies: 234
Views: 95529

Re: Nickel Brook Brewing

hopdevil wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:23 pm They have a very nice taproom in Burlington ( Mainway, west of Walkers )
I have been once and it is a nice & lively spot. I wish it was more transit accessible!
by Cass
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Kalamazoo
Replies: 22
Views: 14605

Re: Kalamazoo

So I did a fairly epic Kalamazoo weekend just past, where I went from Thurs-Sat (including a night hanging with Stephen Rich and London beer guy Cory). Although it may not be the most beautiful or cosmopolitan city, KZOO does have quite a nice beer scene with a wide range of interesting beers. I kno...
by Cass
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
Replies: 76
Views: 12599

Re: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out

Cassel Brewery closing: https://casselbrewery.ca Twelve years ago today, alongside Benjamin Bercier and Michel Racine, I embarked on a journey aboard the craft beer train, becoming the 8th brewery in eastern Ontario. Throughout the years, we forged countless friendships and were fortunate to have ex...
by Cass
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Toronto West Beer and Bourbon Fest
Replies: 2
Views: 488

Re: Toronto West Beer and Bourbon Fest

Reminds me of my old Toronto Bourbon Week events. Nice to see Henderson keeping the fire burning on that theme!
by Cass
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Alcohol regulation changes
Replies: 24
Views: 4403

Re: Alcohol regulation changes

That's a weird one for sure. I have never heard that was a requirement. Hope all's good with Dan now.
by Cass
Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: London, Ontario and Area
Replies: 75
Views: 81817

Re: London, Ontario and Area

If anyone didn't feel like watching all the episodes of my Quick Beer in London, I edited them all together into one, director's cut style!

by Cass
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Jasper, AB and Revelstoke, BC
Replies: 7
Views: 1344

Re: Jasper, AB and Revelstoke, BC

Thanks everyone for the tips and suggestions. Spent 3 nights each at Jasper and Revelstoke last week and was a great time. Some notes for posterity: Jasper Is pretty quaint which is as expected as it's within the national park. Jasper Brewing is perpetually busy and has a decent lineup of house beer...