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by Tapsucker
Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Skull Splitter gets complaints
Replies: 1
Views: 1381

I'm surprised nobody in the UK has tried to market "Bonehead Lager", or "Lout's Light" or "Soccer Sucker Cider" yet.
by Tapsucker
Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Assessment of the UK pub business by Roger Protz
Replies: 2
Views: 1681

I like the fact that this proves the good business sense in the following: 1. Offer good beer or great beer 2. Offer decent local food 3. Kill the music and the stupid TVs (I think there's room for live music in some venues, but just to have canned music drown out conversation sucks). I wonder why t...
by Tapsucker
Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:12 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What to do when the beer selection sucks?
Replies: 60
Views: 17994

Craft Beers of the World at Fionn MacCool’s Wow, good timing for this thread. I wonder if this is a first step for mainstream corporate bars? I might have to take back my 's comment. :oops: I don't think this means on tap though, which is sad. I prefer draft, and I bet it only means they negotiated...
by Tapsucker
Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: I Am A Winner!
Replies: 15
Views: 5687

If I didn't win, I hope it's somebody who likes me! :wink:
by Tapsucker
Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:27 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What to do when the beer selection sucks?
Replies: 60
Views: 17994

As a start, I try to never eat or drink in a place that ends in apostrophe s and avoid bands named after cities. There is still plenty more mediocrity out there, but that eliminates a big chunk. I also don't see how boycotting a lousy beer list by ordering something else does any good. If you really...
by Tapsucker
Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Brick to launch specialty import portfolio
Replies: 23
Views: 7575

In my few trips trolling lowland bars, Palm was passable, but basically the local version of Rickards. It's at least better than Heineken or Stella. I did like the fact that bars that offered it would go through the motions of the Belgian beer service with the right glass, and delivery etc. Even if ...
by Tapsucker
Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:22 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Brick to launch specialty import portfolio
Replies: 23
Views: 7575

did brick win its battle with TBS for the right to sell Red Cap in stubbies? I remember it was a long legal fight... Ask and ye shall receive: http://ottsun.canoe.ca/Money/2008/09/03/6647201.html Freaky... do the gods read bartowel? I'm one god that does, but I don't do TBS settelements. :lol:
by Tapsucker
Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Craft beer story in Air Canada's onboard magazine
Replies: 9
Views: 3091

Ironically you can't get a decent beer on any plane these days. For a little while Westjet had Big Rock. At least they supported a hometown brew, but now it's just coors crap. AirFrance was always famous for pushing French wines on their flights, a great way to market to visitors. Years ago, I was o...
by Tapsucker
Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:39 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Drink Tickets at events
Replies: 15
Views: 3598

[...] If the organisers, like the TBS at the TFOB [...] For the record, the Beer Store were never organisers of the Fort York Festival, they were just the primary sponsors for a number of years. And they had absolutely no involvement this year, reportedly because they were not happy with the number...
by Tapsucker
Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Dogfish Head 60
Replies: 135
Views: 52157

wow...that rabbit guy was a real a-hole...DFH60 has so much pent-up demand that I imagine the larger stores will stock up with large quantities up front and that there will be little back-up stock left. We are actively talking with both the LCBO and DFH about scheduling the next order but that cert...
by Tapsucker
Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:02 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Drink Tickets at events
Replies: 15
Views: 3598

The real distinction in any of these festivals, beer, wine, food or otherwise, is whether they are marketing opportunities for the brewers or revenue generation for the organisers. If it's a chance for brewers to introduce themselves, new products or just reward their customers, prices will be fair....
by Tapsucker
Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Los Angeles Recommendations?
Replies: 18
Views: 17877

I found an o.k. place called the Bonaventure Brewery in the Hotel Bonaventure downtown. The food was mid-pack pub fare and the staff was not very well educated on the beers they serve. However, they had a couple good house brews including a reasonable West Coast style IPA. Guest taps included Flat T...
by Tapsucker
Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075298

I just spent the week in L.A. enjoying the choices. The best was the North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout. You just don't find that kind of goodness around here :cry: Here's another interesting thing I noticed down there. A corner store had sixes of Sierra Nevada on sale at $4.60. The same wall h...
by Tapsucker
Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:31 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Los Angeles Recommendations?
Replies: 18
Views: 17877

I'm just head there too, but I'll be stuck downtown, which is mostly sad. There is one place up near the concert hall I found a few years back. I wish I could remember the name. It had a great selection and service. If I get over there this time I'll bring back the details.
by Tapsucker
Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Montreal Taverns In Bygone Days
Replies: 4
Views: 9323

Fantastic log! Thank You! My vintage is from the early 80's (at least legally). I used to travel to Montreal often to visit friends. I remember the most charming taverns being in the east end. I speak barely a word of French, but I always felt welcome with my friends and I suppose I would have been ...