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New Brewpub Rumour

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New Brewpub Rumour

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Just heard that somebody has rented 2876 Dundas St W (in the Junction) with the intention of opening a brewpub.

Given that this is two blocks from my house, I'm pretty interested.

Anybody heard anything?

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Both light AND dark beer, I heard.
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Ales are too heavy. Guinness is a meal in a glass.
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Post by Belgian »

SteelbackGuy wrote:Ales are too heavy.
Not counting the cream ale, and the lager ale.
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detritus wrote:Anybody heard anything?
I'll rephrase: Anybody heard anything worth sharing?

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I happened to meet one of the folks behind this venture on the weekend, and it's definitely a go, with plans to open in early 2011.

I don't want to blow too many details, as the chap I was talking to is a lurker here and will likely chime in with the full scoop when it's closer to opening. But I will say that the name, IIRC, will be the Indie Ale House, and he's planning to offer a wide range of brews, from a light golden ale for the mainstream lager drinkers, to uber-hopped IPAs, big stouts, etc. for the geeks.

Guy seems to know his stuff, so I'm expecting good things.
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A brewpub within the confines of the last dry area of Toronto - oh the horror! Won't anyone think of the children!
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sstackho wrote:A brewpub within the confines of the last dry area of Toronto - oh the horror! Won't anyone think of the children!
Certainly. Gimme 40 minutes and i'll get this place shut down and Duggans for good measure ;)
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Post by Malcolm »

That's great. Dundas St. (west of Bathurst) is really becoming beer central for us westies.
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GregClow wrote:I happened to meet one of the folks behind this venture on the weekend, and it's definitely a go, with plans to open in early 2011.

I don't want to blow too many details, as the chap I was talking to is a lurker here and will likely chime in with the full scoop when it's closer to opening. But I will say that the name, IIRC, will be the Indie Ale House, and he's planning to offer a wide range of brews, from a light golden ale for the mainstream lager drinkers, to uber-hopped IPAs, big stouts, etc. for the geeks.

Guy seems to know his stuff, so I'm expecting good things.
That is great news!
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GregClow wrote: ... he's planning to offer a wide range of brews, from a light golden ale for the mainstream lager drinkers, to uber-hopped IPAs, big stouts, etc. for the geeks.
Just as I said. I like the name Indie Ale House & hope the beers & circumstances grant the owner much success at this nifty Keel and Dundas location.
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If the guy who is opening this brewpub is reading this thread - two words: GROWLER FILLS! :P
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TheSevenDuffs wrote:If the guy who is opening this brewpub is reading this thread - two words: GROWLER FILLS! :P
They would need a separate retail entrance a la the Granite/Mill Street to do that I think.
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JerCraigs wrote:
TheSevenDuffs wrote:If the guy who is opening this brewpub is reading this thread - two words: GROWLER FILLS! :P
They would need a separate retail entrance a la the Granite/Mill Street to do that I think.
Damn Ontario liquor laws...
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Walking distance!
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