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by Tapsucker
Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: State of US beer industry.
Replies: 2
Views: 1201

State of US beer industry.

Good article in Slate today (it looks like they're doing a series). I'm pretty sure much of this applies to Canada as well.

https://slate.com/business/2023/07/beer ... -beer.html
by Tapsucker
Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program
Replies: 8
Views: 2691

Re: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program

S. St. Jeb wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:15 pm Not starting until August 2?? LOL. Wouldn't want to evaluate the initiative on the whole summer now, would we?
Well, I guess we should be grateful that we don't have to get a note from our parents to participate.
by Tapsucker
Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Quayle's Brewery
Replies: 10
Views: 5018

Re: Canadian Brewing Awards & Conference 2023

37. American Style India Pale Ale Gold Big Chute Quayle's Brewery Ontario 2023 Never heard of these guys, are they any good? My wife was at Quayle's last week and was impressed. She brought me back some samples (she knows what she's supposed to do :wink: ). So far I have only tried the Big Chute. I...
by Tapsucker
Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Dominion Hotel
Replies: 4
Views: 7984

Re: Dominion Hotel

Word is they are closed or closing for good. Too bad. TBH, I haven't been since before the plague, but it was nice they were there. I wonder what will happen withe space?
by Tapsucker
Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo 2.0
Replies: 25
Views: 23293

Re: Bar Volo 2.0

Boy, Toronto really does go out of its way to squash not just fun, but legitimate business and culture builders. https://twitter.com/barvolo/status/1668676187021778944 I saw it explained in the mainstream media as an issue with taking away parking. That's a parking area? I bet the only vehicles tha...
by Tapsucker
Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Contract Breweries
Replies: 4
Views: 7816

Re: Contract Breweries

Jordan St. John maintains probably the most comprehensive list of contract breweries in Ontario. From the looks of the list though, it doesn't list where they actually brew - as it may be multiple locations. https://saintjohnswort.ca/ontario-brewery-map/ It seems like Jordan's output has gone quiet...
by Tapsucker
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Inventory
Replies: 0
Views: 5553

LCBO Inventory

Has anybody else noticed LCBO out of inventory on so many items recently? Is this another supply chain challenge? Is it in every part of town? On top of that they decided to renovate their Leaside store right at the beginning of the busy summer season. What a mess. I guess Dougie got some genius fro...
by Tapsucker
Mon May 29, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 323044

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

lister wrote: Mon May 29, 2023 11:28 am Anyone have any experience with Bellwoods renting out their Ossington space for a party?
No, but I hear you can book the Dovercourt space for a rave. :lol:
by Tapsucker
Wed May 24, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Donnelly Group - Creditor Protection
Replies: 1
Views: 8341

Donnelly Group - Creditor Protection

OT - your Blogto link also led me to a newer post today about the Donnelly group filing for creditor protection. I know they have locations in Toronto, but I don't think I have been to them. I have however been to a few in Vancouver. I'm conflicted by their model. I mean, they have been, for the mos...
by Tapsucker
Fri May 19, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: True History Brewing
Replies: 6
Views: 5261

Re: True History Brewing

Thanks for the report. I always thought St. Clair West would have benefitted (and could support) a small brewery - glad to see they're doing well. Lots at the end at Gunns Loop, but a long stretch from St. Clair West station on where there wasn't much good beer, save for the odd tap or two. Actuall...
by Tapsucker
Thu May 18, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: GLB AMA
Replies: 12
Views: 9086

Re: GLB AMA

Hah! Good timing. I just picked up the Karma 4 pack to sample. Having the Karma Sabro right now. Might need to place a home delivery order for more to enjoy on the weekend. :wink: I like Simcoe hops and often brew with them, but was underwhelmed by the Karma Simcoe. Seemed out of balance to me. The ...
by Tapsucker
Wed May 17, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel
Replies: 54
Views: 15185

Re: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel

How about that? It seems to be working!

Now we just need someone to step up with a crazy rant about something like pull tabs, or unreadable expiry dates, or skinny jeans, or something to get the crowd all fired up! :lol:
by Tapsucker
Mon May 15, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 323044

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

Moving to short cans for some brands too. I have to wonder if we'll see more short can offerings from breweries to keep price points down amidst increasing costs, definitely a way to reduce sticker shock since I imagine most people don't do a cost per ml calculation when they're staring at the pric...
by Tapsucker
Mon May 15, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Pedal Pubs in Toronto
Replies: 23
Views: 10791

Re: Pedal Pubs in Toronto

Looks like we're getting drinking in TO parks this summer afterall: https://www.blogto.com/city/2023/05/toronto-allow-drinking-parks-summer-theres-catch/ For the click adverse, the "catch" (wouldn't be BlogTO without a little clickbait) is that it will only be allowed in wards whose counc...
by Tapsucker
Fri May 12, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel
Replies: 54
Views: 15185

Re: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel

There's a Cask Social tomorrow at C'est What. If you have access to a Go train (or is it Via from where you are?), it might just scratch your itch. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNDqviu_Rn1zA0HhNd3vaOcRuJAAVof9wWJ6di6UU5BF-UtA/viewform Unfortunately I have another engagement and can't at...