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by nickw
Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo
Replies: 76
Views: 58892

Re: Bar Volo

The space looks like it'll offer the Volo folks plenty of flexibility with how they serve. If it's fully two-floors, I could potentially see it like a Victory Cafe setup, with a couple of bars, and a choice of ambiance.

I'm excited.
by nickw
Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo
Replies: 76
Views: 58892

Re: Bar Volo

The space looks like it'll offer the Volo folks plenty of flexibility with how they serve. If it's fully two-floors, I could potentially see it like a Victory Cafe setup, with a couple of bars, and a choice of ambiance.

I'm excited.
by nickw
Thu Jun 02, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Halo Brewery
Replies: 22
Views: 11752

Re: Halo Brewery

no discussion on them yet. they've been open for a few weeks. they're releasing a IIPA on Friday. haven't tried it, but would not be shocked if it wasn't a VERY good IIPA. If I've read what you wrote below correctly, I think you might have an extra negative in there? :wink: I've quite enjoyed the f...
by nickw
Thu May 05, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo
Replies: 76
Views: 58892

Re: Bar Volo - new(ish) food menu

Could this be the end of Volo? http://thebulletin.ca/downtown-groups-wanted-more-say-on-yonge-tower/ I think they've known for years that if/when the tower goes up, Volo goes away. Yes, they've known for a few years...the "second location" as far as I've heard was always going to be a rep...
by nickw
Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:20 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer Craft Beer Release 2016
Replies: 93
Views: 44079

Re: LCBO Summer Craft Beer Release 2016

I know I keep saying this, and I figure I will continue saying it anyway: The LCBO is not designed for Beer Sales and never was. It's like criticizing a subway for not reaching 30,000 ft. I think what is most frustrating, then, is that every now and then we get teased and tantalized by great produc...
by nickw
Thu Apr 28, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer Craft Beer Release 2016
Replies: 93
Views: 44079

Re: LCBO Summer Craft Beer Release 2016

I know I keep saying this, and I figure I will continue saying it anyway: The LCBO is not designed for Beer Sales and never was. It's like criticizing a subway for not reaching 30,000 ft. I think what is most frustrating, then, is that every now and then we get teased and tantalized by great produc...
by nickw
Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1197771

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Well that's a pretty uninspiring list...
by nickw
Tue Apr 05, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Her Father’s Cider Bar + Kitchen
Replies: 18
Views: 9573

Re: Her Father’s Cider Bar + Kitchen

At Her Father’s, he’ll showcase experimental one-offs on 12 rotating Ontario-dedicated taps. “There aren’t many traditional cider apples that are native to Ontario,” he says, “and that’s forced our cider producers to get creative with things like cherry or orange infusions, barrel aging, and adding...
by nickw
Fri Mar 25, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring Craft Beer Release 2016
Replies: 65
Views: 31690

Re: LCBO Spring Craft Beer Release 2016

No brew date, but there is an expiry of 21 Jan 2017 on the neck of the bottle. Tastes pretty damned solid, but I'm definitely sure this is at least 1 month old if not two (I'm assuming 12 month date?). I asked Lagunitas about their date codes via Twitter this week, and got the response: "For o...
by nickw
Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Folly Brewpub
Replies: 43
Views: 21324

Re: Folly Brewpub

+1 on the Ulla, too.
by nickw
Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Winnipeg?
Replies: 21
Views: 13626

Re: Winnipeg?

Winnipeg as a destination for beer drinkers currently leaves a lot to be desired. I think your best bet will be PEG Beer Co in the Exchange District, if it's open when you're there (they're aiming for an end of Feb soft opening, from what I last heard). They might not have any/many of their own beer...
by nickw
Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:35 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 323041

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

About Bellwoods pricing, I think their special releases such as 3M2M, Skeleton Key etc are a steal. Something of that quality from the States would be so much more. But their everyday beer such as Jutsu and Wizard Wolf are too expensive to buy in large quantity (which is what I would want). Imagine...
by nickw
Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 323041

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

Either opinion is totally fine. I personally enjoy bar service at Volo (and anywhere else that offers it, really). I like interacting with the space and the people in it, and feeling more in control of my overall tab -- I pay for what I put on my bill, and nothing else. No awkward buzz-killing split...
by nickw
Mon Feb 01, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Latest LCBO releases
Replies: 4
Views: 3979

Re: Latest LCBO releases

Whoa, was just scrolling through my Twitter feed and came across a block of @LCBOWatch tweets all at once -- 62 tweets in a row!
by nickw
Sat Jan 30, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822311

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Mine say 1011, and I would suggest followed by 2015 (not 2016), followed by 2 - so 10112015 2. That 5 can also be a 6 but looking at it closely I think it's a 5. Given LCBO and their seemingly standard introduction of many IPAs to shelves that are already 3 months old, I am going to guess that this...