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Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:16 pm
by anthony9
Volo on College is much better for non-Volo stuff. I have been going more often because that location has discounted pricing on all Ontario beer on Tuesday versus only Volo beers at their main location.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:10 pm
by El Pinguino
Ya the Tuesday deal is pretty solid at Volo on College.
Perhaps I've just been unlucky a bit and stopped by or looked them up when there were only 3-4 non Volo brand options.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:08 am
by Cass
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:26 pm
by anthony9
I suppose this year the city of Toronto workers didn't want to make the news.
Hopefully the Zwanze information comes out soon.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:45 pm
by BigBob
anthony9 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:26 pm
I suppose this year the city of Toronto workers didn't want to make the news.
Hopefully the Zwanze information comes out soon.
In addition, I am waiting to see if/when Peche Day happens this year.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:14 pm
by Cass
anthony9 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:26 pm
Hopefully the Zwanze information comes out soon.
They're on the list. I highly expect it will be like previous years which is a no-ticket drop in.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:54 pm
by anthony9
Cass wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:14 pm
anthony9 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:26 pm
Hopefully the Zwanze information comes out soon.
They're on the list. I highly expect it will be like previous years which is a no-ticket drop in.
That's good. I've looked at a few others around the world and they have some pretty steep tickets.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:28 pm
by Cass
I give a lot of credit to Volo for breaking the mold on tickets for the releases. I think they came to the conclusion (which is something I've felt about local drinkers) that there isn't a huge market for advance ticket sales for this kind of thing. They probably do better and it's overall less of a headache to manage when the doors are just open and the real hardcore can go early if they want.
I've been to Zwanze's in recent years and just wander in at night and it feels like a regular night and mostly everything (if not everything) is still available.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:43 pm
by anthony9
Cass wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:28 pm
I give a lot of credit to Volo for breaking the mold on tickets for the releases. I think they came to the conclusion (which is something I've felt about local drinkers) that there isn't a huge market for advance ticket sales for this kind of thing. They probably do better and it's overall less of a headache to manage when the doors are just open and the real hardcore can go early if they want.
I've been to Zwanze's in recent years and just wander in at night and it feels like a regular night and mostly everything (if not everything) is still available.
I just watched Bottle Conditioned, and I think this is what the Cantillons (or maybe just Jean-Paul) would prefer. Something nice and relaxing, but not a hypefest. Though by making it every other year, hype may build.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:32 pm
by distr0
finally got out to Volo on Friday, I hadn't been since the 'new' location opened. man they really pack people in there, you're basically shoulder to shoulder with everyone around you at all times. pretty cool spot though, and great food and drinks. hadn't had cask beer for a looong time, it was nice to have several options.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:13 am
by anthony9
I always recommend people their College location, if they can make it out to the less convenient location.
The Tuesday special is only Volo stuff now, but they have Cantillon's Vigneronne on tap.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:39 am
by anthony9
College Volo has a mini Tilquin feature starting February 1st. All kegged stuff, which, in my experience, sometimes lacks versus their bottles. I had the white peach in Aylmer and it was excellent.
Abricot (Lambic W. Apricots)
Clémentine (Lambic W. Clementines)
Gueuze (Lambic Gueuze)
Kriek De Scharbeek (Lambic W. Cherries)
Mûre (Lambic W. Blackberries)
Quetsche (Lambic W. Plums)
Gueuzerie Tilquin Abricot/rhubarbe (Lambic W. Apricot & Rhubarb)
Petit Zwanze, without the Zwanze, but pricing is Cantillion-like at $14/5 oz.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 4:21 pm
by El Pinguino
anthony9 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:39 am
College Volo has a mini Tilquin feature starting February 1st. All kegged stuff, which, in my experience, sometimes lacks versus their bottles. I had the white peach in Aylmer and it was excellent.
Abricot (Lambic W. Apricots)
Clémentine (Lambic W. Clementines)
Gueuze (Lambic Gueuze)
Kriek De Scharbeek (Lambic W. Cherries)
Mûre (Lambic W. Blackberries)
Quetsche (Lambic W. Plums)
Gueuzerie Tilquin Abricot/rhubarbe (Lambic W. Apricot & Rhubarb)
Petit Zwanze, without the Zwanze, but pricing is Cantillion-like at $14/5 oz.
Too rich for me! maybe they'll be cheap on Tuesday?
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 5:16 pm
by anthony9
I'd usually go to these types of things, but have a hard time paying >$12 per serving.
Tuesdays used to be all Ontario stuff, but now it's like their main location of only house beer.
Re: Bar Volo 2.0
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:02 pm
by Cass
From their latest newsletter...
4PM EVERY FRIDAY @ BAR VOLO
Fridays starting at 4 at Bar Volo were welcoming the weekend by pouring house lager the traditional German way: straight from the party FASS! 'Fass', German for 'Barrel', a Stainless steel beer serving device similar to our beloved casks serves beer aerated to enhance flavour, aroma, and provide a creamier texture (while still carbonated, unlike cask). This week were filling the fass with our Vienna Lager, a light beer to welcome warmer weathers with a toasty malt finish to keep us cosy while we wait out the last of the cold.