The rumor and random babble thread

[benwedge]

At the time I also pointed out several typos and stupid errors in the draft legislation that they ignored and subsequently enacted into the regs. For example they were totally ignorant of screw caps for wine. The regs make a restaurant actually cork a screw capped bottle if you want to take the remainder home. This when you could simply screw the top back on.

I can't imagine that's an error, stupid or otherwise. If they put the screwcap back on a bottle, you can unscrew it any time you wish. If they cork it, you'd need to be carrying a corkscrew. As it is now, possessing a bottle of wine with an unsealed screw cap is sufficient to get you convicted of whatever law it is that prevents you having open liquor in a public place.

All I can think of is the old joke along the lines of "I have all the equipment to rape someone, but I'm smart enough not to use it."

[bluenose]

All I can think of is the old joke along the lines of "I have all the equipment to rape someone, but I'm smart enough not to use it."

reminds me of a movie where a guy is buying stuff like pantyhose and duct tape and the cashier calls it a rape kit... it was funny, you had to be there

[KMcK]

At the time I also pointed out several typos and stupid errors in the draft legislation that they ignored and subsequently enacted into the regs. For example they were totally ignorant of screw caps for wine. The regs make a restaurant actually cork a screw capped bottle if you want to take the remainder home. This when you could simply screw the top back on.

I can't imagine that's an error, stupid or otherwise. If they put the screwcap back on a bottle, you can unscrew it any time you wish. If they cork it, you'd need to be carrying a corkscrew. As it is now, possessing a bottle of wine with an unsealed screw cap is sufficient to get you convicted of whatever law it is that prevents you having open liquor in a public place.

Propeller makes a point of heat sealing a plastic ring on growlers, presumably to indicate that it was sealed when it left their premises. I don't recall Granite or Garrison doing that. So, Derek, does carting around a Granite or Garrison growler of beer constitute "having open liquor in a public place" while the sealed Propeller growler does not?

[KMcK]

My source believes that the Lunenburg effort has corporate money behind it and a lot will be spent on the building/renovation. The people behind it are cooks/chefs so it will likely be a restaurant/brewpub of some sort.

[CorneliusAlphonse]

Propeller makes a point of heat sealing a plastic ring on growlers, presumably to indicate that it was sealed when it left their premises. I don't recall Granite or Garrison doing that. So, Derek, does carting around a Granite or Garrison growler of beer constitute "having open liquor in a public place" while the sealed Propeller growler does not?

I've heard rumours of people getting open liquor tickets for carrying around half-empty cases of beer. they've always been third or fourth hand rumours, though...

[derek]

Propeller makes a point of heat sealing a plastic ring on growlers, presumably to indicate that it was sealed when it left their premises. I don't recall Granite or Garrison doing that. So, Derek, does carting around a Granite or Garrison growler of beer constitute "having open liquor in a public place" while the sealed Propeller growler does not?

I had assumed that the shrink wrap was specifically to make it a "sealed" bottle, and therefore make it legal.

I've heard rumours of people getting open liquor tickets for carrying around half-empty cases of beer. they've always been third or fourth hand rumours, though...

They'd be mostly rumours, because until recently it was just policy to pour those out on the side of the road. It's no longer illegal to have a half-case - I don't know if the legislature actually changed the law, but the courts (in Nova Scotia) struck down the provision that made a part case "open liquor" three or four years ago.

[mr x]

My source believes that the Lunenburg effort has corporate money behind it and a lot will be spent on the building/renovation. The people behind it are cooks/chefs so it will likely be a restaurant/brewpub of some sort.

There would have to be a lot of money to make that work I think, but it will be a nice place.

[brufrog]

I have connected with them. I am working to get emails for all the new projects. I am close.

[Jayme]

My source believes that the Lunenburg effort has corporate money behind it and a lot will be spent on the building/renovation. The people behind it are cooks/chefs so it will likely be a restaurant/brewpub of some sort.

There would have to be a lot of money to make that work I think, but it will be a nice place.

I don't get the location though - they won't get any foot traffic at all in that part of town. I'm also very surprised they'd allow a brew pub directly beside a hospital. I predict noise complaints in the summer if they have a patio!

[KMcK]

What is the location and how did you determine it?

[Jayme]

What is the location and how did you determine it?

Turns out I didn't I misread Jeff's post. He said the new brewery will be owned by the same people who own the Arborview. He was just speculating the brewery would be nice in that Arborview. My opinion is it's a nice building, but not at all a good location - I'm guessing they most likely have an entirely different location within the town in mind. The B&B is right here: https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=arborview ... TF-8&hl=en It's a bad spot IMO though as it's a hike from 'downtown', and right beside the hospital. It's mostly residential in that area as well so they likely wouldn't be able to get the zoning passed either.

I think the old post office would be a nice spot if they fixed it up. Certainly a prime location.

[benwedge]

Propeller makes a point of heat sealing a plastic ring on growlers, presumably to indicate that it was sealed when it left their premises. I don't recall Granite or Garrison doing that. So, Derek, does carting around a Granite or Garrison growler of beer constitute "having open liquor in a public place" while the sealed Propeller growler does not?

I had assumed that the shrink wrap was specifically to make it a "sealed" bottle, and therefore make it legal.

I've heard rumours of people getting open liquor tickets for carrying around half-empty cases of beer. they've always been third or fourth hand rumours, though...

They'd be mostly rumours, because until recently it was just policy to pour those out on the side of the road. It's no longer illegal to have a half-case - I don't know if the legislature actually changed the law, but the courts (in Nova Scotia) struck down the provision that made a part case "open liquor" three or four years ago.

That's good, because the alternative is forcing people to consume it all and be super drunk in public. Just like the "please drink and drive" rule on Argyle St, and throughout downtown (Uptown) Saint John.

[mr x]

There's an article in today's Herald about the Townhouse. Apparently, Kevin O'Keefe is their brewing and tapline consultant....

[LeafMan66_67]

There's an article in today's Herald about the Townhouse. Apparently, Kevin O'Keefe is their brewing and tapline consultant....

http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/novasc ... s-together

[chalmers]

There's an article in today's Herald about the Townhouse. Apparently, Kevin O'Keefe is their brewing and tapline consultant....

http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/novasc ... s-together

According to the CH article, they've just had 3 busy days of business. They might want to update their webpage to reflect the fact that they're open... http://antigonishtownhouse.blogspot.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[brufrog]

I spoke to my friend Adam, a real estate agent in Lunenburg, and he said those folks don't even have a building yet for their brewery idea. He is trying to sell them one he thinks is perfect.

[mr x]

Here was the latest blog on the Kilted Moose. Growing a few hops.

http://dreambigcapebreton.com/2012/06/2 ... ted-moose/#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[mr x]

Pump House.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-o ... le4232230/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Jayme]

Pump House.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-o ... le4232230/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Stupid question - where is the second Pump House pub?? I know of the one on Orange Lane, and was aware they have a production brewery somewhere (never been) - is the second restaurant part of the big brewery?

[jeffsmith]

The other restaurant they're referring to I believe is Barnyard BBQ.

[dean2k]

The other restaurant they're referring to I believe is Barnyard BBQ.

That is correct. It's on Mill Road and it's where they brew the bulk of their beer. I think they only brew the seasonals at the Pump House itself.

[Jayme]

Pump House itself meaning the brew pub or at the main brewery? How does the food compare between the two? I usually make a stop there when I'm in town for Sappy Fest. The beer doesn't thrill me that much these days so might as well go to the one with the better grub.

[jeffsmith]

Pump House itself meaning the brew pub.

I've heard varying reports about Barnyard BBQ from friends that usually boil down to: if it's busy the quality suffers, a lot.

[dean2k]

The Barn Yard is great if you're looking for a really big scoff of food, but as much as I do love it, I'll be honest that it's not the world's best BBQ. However, on a busy weekend it's often easier to get a seat @ the Barnyard than say the Pump House or the other pubs along Main St.

[brufrog]

The food is completely different. Pump House Brewpub is pizza, burgers, steaks, salads (all decent, in my opinion), while Barnyard has a smoker and they do brisket, ribs, smoked chicken, chile and the like with all the fixins. It's pretty good. Not as good as some other BBQ I've had, but good. I always get the dirty bird (1/4 chicken) with pit beans and jalapeno cornbread.

I find it more kid friendly for lunch then the brewpub. The servers are awesome with my daughter. But the Brewpub tends to have better beer selection, and always the seasonals, since Glen makes them there.