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by JerCraigs
Wed Nov 19, 2003 5:07 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Weekend Winter GetaWays
Replies: 6
Views: 2524

I am in the planning stages of a weekend trip for January and have been trying to include some beer stuff with some fun activities for myself and my gf. The frontrunner so far is Kingston with a visit to the Kingston brewpub and probably a night at one of the local inns. I had been looking at possib...
by JerCraigs
Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:11 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Volo Ristorante
Replies: 25
Views: 14009

Stopped in for a drink this afternoon - Could not believe how cheap the beer is! I got a Delerium Tremens for $6.25, which is usually around $10 most places I have seen it. Very nice place. Will be back.
by JerCraigs
Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:19 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: beerbistro Grand Opening on November 10th
Replies: 108
Views: 63298

I forwarded the entree deal to my girlfriend.. now she's going tomorrow night without me!!!! :smile:
by JerCraigs
Wed Nov 12, 2003 9:07 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: beerbistro Grand Opening on November 10th
Replies: 108
Views: 63298

Walked by it last night. Looks like an interesting place. A bit smaller than I had invisioned it but nice. The menu is fairly reasonably priced as well.

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by JerCraigs
Tue Nov 11, 2003 8:56 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: beerbistro Grand Opening on November 10th
Replies: 108
Views: 63298

Cheers Greg for your response, I agree whole heartedly. I think that your stated reasons for questioning the meat industry are extremely valid. The Bow & Arrow for example makes a point of using local ingredients and noting this on their menu. PS - There was a great BBQ Rabbit in Blanche de Cham...
by JerCraigs
Mon Nov 10, 2003 7:26 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Short Pints
Replies: 13
Views: 4297

This seems a tad overblown. What it really comes down to is if you care that much, ask your server what you will be getting.
by JerCraigs
Sun Nov 09, 2003 4:28 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: C'est What Festival of Small Breweries
Replies: 23
Views: 8132

The event was announced as running from 5 PM to 10 PM. I think that's the case every year, actually.
Guess I'm just slow then :smile: hehe.
by JerCraigs
Sun Nov 09, 2003 10:43 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: C'est What Festival of Small Breweries
Replies: 23
Views: 8132

I thought it was odd that they stopped taking tickets at around 10. I don't think they really broadcast the fact that they were going to do that.
I was also disappointed by the non-appearance of the new room. It looks like it will be very cool, and will likely lead to me being there a bit more often.
by JerCraigs
Wed Nov 05, 2003 8:52 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: C'est What Festival of Small Breweries
Replies: 23
Views: 8132

On 2003-11-05 17:18, borderline_alcoholic wrote:
I think that you may be looking at the date when people joined the forum. The posting dates are all in 2003 from where I look.
yeah,... im a dumbass.. :smile:
by JerCraigs
Wed Nov 05, 2003 5:10 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: C'est What Festival of Small Breweries
Replies: 23
Views: 8132

what's up with the wierd dates showing up on these posts? 2001???
by JerCraigs
Wed Nov 05, 2003 9:04 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Hallowe'en Arrivals at Smokeless Joe
Replies: 17
Views: 6135

In general, I have found that ratebeer and beer advocate ratings present overall weak evaluations of light, delicate beers such as witbier, helles, dortmunder, vienna and a variety of pils. The ratings on those sites are more suitable predictors of big, or extravagant beers (high gravity, high alco...
by JerCraigs
Wed Nov 05, 2003 8:43 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: John Manley uses the F-word
Replies: 7
Views: 2624

I was reading Michael Moores book "Stupid White Men" a while back. In the states, damn near everyone in their cabinet (?) or a position of importance had a conflict of interest where they had strong ties in the industry, and in many cases still had stock in companies the were overseeing.
by JerCraigs
Tue Nov 04, 2003 4:11 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mill Street Advertising Agency
Replies: 20
Views: 7305

and be able to afford to pay more than Sleeman???
by JerCraigs
Mon Nov 03, 2003 4:04 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New on tap
Replies: 1
Views: 1221

Cheers Grant! Welcome to Bartowel.
by JerCraigs
Sun Nov 02, 2003 7:40 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Privatized LCBO?
Replies: 29
Views: 12060

Privatization would more than likely lead to crappier selection in most areas other than the GTA. Also, the fact that The Beer Store does a good job of storing beer (ie. cold storage) is often overlooked. That said, having at least *one* store in downtown Toronto that could sell whatever it felt lik...