Official Stillwell Thread

[HappyHopper]

I'm hopeful to be in tonight as well .. Do we have like a brewnoser call for those of us that don't recognize eachother... Custom duck call group buy? Just a thought..

[Jimmy]

Anyone plan on going in for the early afternoon?

[GuingesRock]

Do we have like a brewnoser call for those of us that don't recognize eachother... Custom duck call group buy? Just a thought..

I had that problem at the RB before. Looking around trying to decide if people were Brewnosers.

What makes a Brewnoser stand out? or are they just regular people?

[Jimmy]

Look for the people with their beer glasses to their nose

[Keggermeister]

Anyone plan on going in for the early afternoon?

I might head down in a bit. 3pm ish...

[RubberToe]

I'm meeting Jimmy down there around 2:20. Cheers.

[Keggermeister]

Will try to get there earlier then!

[mikeorr]

Also, on Saturday Jan 18th, Stillwell is having a special event: Boxing Rock & Big Spruce Tap Takeover. Full details haven't been announced yet, but it sounds like all 12 taps plus hand pumps will be BR & BS brews. Event-only from 12-5, then open to public. I'll definitely be there.

[BobbyOK]

Also, on Saturday Jan 18th, Stillwell is having a special event: Boxing Rock & Big Spruce Tap Takeover. Full details haven't been announced yet, but it sounds like all 12 taps plus hand pumps will be BR & BS brews. Event-only from 12-5, then open to public. I'll definitely be there.

Isn't that the same day as the Craft Beer event at Halifax Club?

*Oops, never mind, that's on the 16th. Was sure that was a weekend event.

[mikeorr]

No, that's on the 16th. I'm hoping that Tim's winning beer (that will be first made available at the Halifax Club event), will also be made available at Stillwell for this event on the 18th...

[Jimmy]

I'm hoping that Tim's winning beer (that will be first made available at the Halifax Club event), will also be made available at Stillwell for this event on the 18th...

Stillwell just posted the list to facebook and it's on there

Tap takeover featuring @boxingrockbeer and @bigsprucebrew ! $10 gets you a glass to take home, and a drink ticket. Starts at noon and runs til 5 pm. Featuring, from Boxing Rock: Many Hands Pale Ale (collab with Bridge), Hunky Dory pale ale, Temptation Red, Crafty Jack English brown, U-889 RIS with Vanilla beans, Vicar's Cross IIPA; from Big Spruce: Tim's Dirty (recent competition-winning IPA), Blackout Conundrum (we don't know what this is yet but it sounds exciting!), Organic Conspiracy IIPA (collab with Crannóg), Regatta Red (first time on tap at Stillwell), Bitter Get'r India Black IPA, Kitchen Party Pale ale and Cereal Killer Oatmeal Stout. Cask ales from both breweries!

[blacktip]

Note on the Instagram thread says that the brewers will be there to answer questions.

[Marc-NS]

A quick question. Stillwell seem to be describing this tap takeover as an "event"...so it is $10 for a glass and a drink ticket, is this normal practice for beer bars having tap takeovers? I have been to Volo where a "tap takeover" just happened to be going on which simply meant those were my choices that evening, they didnt charge me to get in. My brother in law is in town that day and I had planned to bring him down to Stillwell for a beer or 2....so if I arrive at 3pm for one beer can I get in? Do I pay $10 for my one pint?

[mr x]

It's kind of a goofy set-up AFAIAC. The price is right for a pint and the glass. Seems to be a way to get the glasses moving into people's hands.

[GAM]

I take it to mean you can get a glass if you want to?

Sandy

[chalmers]

From what I understand, the bar is closed 12-5 for this event. To enter, you will need a $10 ticket. In addition to entry, your ticket will get you a commemorative glass and a ticket for a free drink.

If you want to show up at 3, expect to pay $10 for a glass and pint, or more probably, be turned away because they're full.

[chalmers]

I like the idea, by the way, and will be attending, along with several other Brewnosers.

[RubberToe]

I like it too, and plan to be there.

[mr x]

From what I understand, the bar is closed 12-5 for this event. To enter, you will need a $10 ticket. In addition to entry, your ticket will get you a commemorative glass and a ticket for a free drink.

If you want to show up at 3, expect to pay $10 for a glass and pint, or more probably, be turned away because they're full.

It's not a ticket for a free drink. Free liquor isn't allowed. You have paid for it. Why would it cost more at 3?

I'm open to the whole tap takeover thing, but I do not see any advantage to the consumer in this set-up. For Stillwell though, maybe they are concerned about Saturday attendance and want to market a ticket event to make sure it is worth their while....

[Jimmy]

I think he means it's more probable that you would be turned away if you show up at 3, as they will likely be full.

I'm all for a $10 fee to know I have a spot (if that is the case), as well as getting a beer & glass out of it.

[mr x]

Ah yes, my grammar bad.

I'd prefer just open the doors and let it be, but to each their own.

[Jimmy]

I'm impatient and don't like waiting for a spot to open

[GAM]

Just called. Tickets for entrance + glass and drink. Brewers on site and it goes till 5.

Sandy

[mr x]

I'm impatient and don't like waiting for a spot to open

I just hope now that they are open on Saturday afternoons, they won't turn that time slot into ticketed events. I liked it fine the way it was.

[mikeorr]

I'm sure it will be open as normal most of the times. When I was chatting with them about this event the other week, they wanted to be able to have it as an event for the beer geeks/connoisseurs to really be able to enjoy. The place isn't huge and it gets pretty busy, so by having it as a ticketed event it lets us have a small window during the day to enjoy. I like the idea, and am looking forward to attending. That being said, I doubt it will be a regular thing - I fully expect to see most Saturdays as regular open hours.