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by irishkyle21
Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mill St Brew Pub Theme Dinners, mandatory tipping...
Replies: 90
Views: 14150

Kel Varnsen wrote: Why would they need to seek better education? If someone is working at a bar or pub and not making any tips for whatever reason according to Ontario Minimum wage they are still making $8.90 an hour. If they wanted to quit and go get a job at McDonalds or Walmart they can get an in...
by irishkyle21
Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mill St Brew Pub Theme Dinners, mandatory tipping...
Replies: 90
Views: 14150

Just want to cover my ass here, I understand the point of tipping for good service. Thats how it should be, I've also seen people have great service and even fill out customer satisfaction cards with nothing but praise but end up leaving nothing for the server (more times then you would think). Also...
by irishkyle21
Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Corked Beer Bottles
Replies: 14
Views: 2322

A rubber dish glove will give you a good grip. Also good on stubborn jars.
by irishkyle21
Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mill St Brew Pub Theme Dinners, mandatory tipping...
Replies: 90
Views: 14150

Most people who under tip don't do it cause the service was bad. They do it cause they are cheap, plain and simple. I make good money and enjoy what I do. Sure I can get a better paying job or continue with my education but for me it is a personal choice and as long as I am happy that is all that ma...
by irishkyle21
Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mill St Brew Pub Theme Dinners, mandatory tipping...
Replies: 90
Views: 14150

Sorry, came off a little dickish. The reason why Mill St is doing this (I'm assuming) is due to the fact the the servers would basically be working for their wages with an event like this cause a lot of people don't think of tipping after a pre paid event. I do agree that the service should be refle...
by irishkyle21
Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mill St Brew Pub Theme Dinners, mandatory tipping...
Replies: 90
Views: 14150

Every bar in Ontario should add a 20% tip to every bill. It's simple, they get paid very low wages, have to deal with cheap and annoying people all the time. If you don't like tipping then stay home. I'm lucky enough to work at a great bar with good regulars. If you don't tip here someone will end u...
by irishkyle21
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3101866

Sierra Nevada 2007 Celebration. I can't get over how well this held up. Really, really happy with this.
by irishkyle21
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Beer Reporter YouTube Channel
Replies: 10
Views: 3552

Did I spell mold incorrectly? I am not sure if it is mould or mold. I think both are used but I could be wrong. Oh well. Funny picture though.
by irishkyle21
Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Beer Reporter YouTube Channel
Replies: 10
Views: 3552

We all started somewhere. Hopefully your channel molds into something more craft beer orientated. Keep at it, just don't expect to much support from this crowd until you can name over 500 triple IPA's in under 4.03 seconds. :)
by irishkyle21
Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:08 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: A little help
Replies: 44
Views: 8413

If something bad happens with the baby you can always throw it out and make a new one (for those who don't understand, that's a joke). It's a small amount of beer if she wants to that's her choice. It's not like she is hitting ye old crack pipe.
by irishkyle21
Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:59 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Hardrock 42 Gastropub
Replies: 22
Views: 10396

This place just keeps getting better. They've added a few more taps and picked up some more bottles. Best place for beer in Sudbury especially draft. I'll post the new taps next time I'm in. Can't remember them all, mostly Mill St (Coblestone, Tankhouse).
by irishkyle21
Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Smashbomb bottles vs Draft
Replies: 27
Views: 8913

There was some talk about the August 30th bottles. I couldn't remember what thread it was in, but this seemed appropriate. I find this batch is more like Hoptical but with more hop bitterness. I just had a Smashbomb on tap and an August 30th bottle and the bottled version is way different and way di...
by irishkyle21
Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:57 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: FT: Amber Brewing Co. Lager
Replies: 5
Views: 2796

Would an old early 70's stubby of Northern Ale land me this whale?
by irishkyle21
Sat Sep 03, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Bottles you are hesitant to return / get busted for?
Replies: 16
Views: 5899

The rare times they do ask I just use the old "LCBO private order line".