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by Cass
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Nickel Brook Brewing
Replies: 233
Views: 94596

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: 14452

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: 74
Views: 12094

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: 380

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: 4295

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: 81434

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: 1147

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...
by Cass
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Jasper, AB and Revelstoke, BC
Replies: 7
Views: 1147

Jasper, AB and Revelstoke, BC

I know these are two totally different places but there wasn't a thread on either of them and no point in setting up two. Heading for the annual ski trip which will include a loop from Jasper to Revelstoke and then out through Banff/Canmore. Any personal recommendations from Jasper or Revelstoke? Ha...
by Cass
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: London, Ontario and Area
Replies: 75
Views: 81434

Re: London, Ontario and Area

Final episode from London with visits to Anderson, Powerhouse, Toboggan, London Brew, Holy Diver, Bungalow and Chaucer's. A fun visit for sure.

by Cass
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
Replies: 74
Views: 12094

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

BlogTO reporting that Louis Cifer is closing in the spring, although does not cite a source.

https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2024/0 ... o-closing/

I don't think they will be missed by serious beer fans.
by Cass
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Lot 41 - Delta Marriott Pearson Airport
Replies: 5
Views: 1510

Re: Lot 41 - Delta Marriott Pearson Airport

It doesn’t take much, does it. Even having those three choices is so nice compared to only having the standard Molbatt options. Yeah, that's exactly it. It's kind of amazing (but maybe it isn't) that even through the craft beer 'revolution' there are still so many places staunchly about corporate d...
by Cass
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Lot 41 - Delta Marriott Pearson Airport
Replies: 5
Views: 1510

Lot 41 - Delta Marriott Pearson Airport

Pretty random one here, but I found myself at a work event staying at the Delta Marriott nearby to Pearson. I usually don't expect much from airport area hotel bars, but their lobby bar (called "Lot 41") had Rainhard, Beau's Juicy & Mill St Tankhouse on tap, amongst some others. Pleasa...
by Cass
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel
Replies: 54
Views: 14990

Re: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel

I know it doesn't seem like much, but the activity on the forum thus far in 2024 puts us on pace for the most activity since 2018. Woo!

Keep it up!
by Cass
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Spring Release ???
Replies: 3
Views: 743

Re: Spring Release ???

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing!