Microbreweries in the CCR?
Harls' post in the Meetup thread got me thinking... I love my beer (even if I'm trying to watch my calorie intake), and I love trying local microbrew types.
The only place I've been to in Ottawa that had it's own was Clocktower, and it was pretty solid. Are there any other places I need to go to? For other beer fans, who I'm sure all know this, Vineyards in the Market has about 4 billion different bottles of beer on hand, and is another great place for a pint or 12. Here's the place in Gatineau that Harls linked: http://www.brasseursdutemps.com/ |
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I'll have to check out the new brewpub in Gatineau...it looks like more of a belgian themed beer place.. Apparently, there is a pub on rue Principale in Aylmer (the part that is under construction), but I've never been to it. It has a large beer selection. To me, Vineyards isn't worth it as most of the beers are in the bottle and have been on a boat from europe for months. I prefer draft beer and preferably somewhat local. Beau's from Vankleek Hill and many of the St. Ambroise products are always good (I just picked up a 12 of St Ambroise Pale Ale for $11.99 + tax and deposit at the dep on rue front in Aylmer.....its been nice knowing you The Beer Store). |
Heh, that brings up another good question. Is it cheaper at all to go over to Quebec for beer? I usually just walk to the Beer Store.
I really never go over to Quebec. I should go for a drive one day and explore over on the Gatineau side. I agree with the draft>bottled beer comment you made as well, but Vineyards has some pretty solid domestic beers as well. I had a really good Raspberry Wheat beer from Southern Ontario there last time I went. |
The place on rue Principale in Aylmer is called L'Autre Oeil (my wife laughs at me when I try to pronounce it). I still haven't been there yet. It's not a microbrewery though.
Looks like they've updated their website: http://www.lautreoeil.com 442 beers, 31 countries. Quote:
A while ago Acajack had an anecdote about how you could spot the Ontarians in Costco. They would have shopping carts full of beer :D (Incidentally, I may check out those Costco deals. They have cases of 55 Coors light cans for $50... MolsonEx $55... that's dirt cheap.) |
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Be aware that at the dep in Alymer the price they quote is w/o deposit and tax so don't be fooled. I'll have to go to that restaurant in Aylmer...work takes me there about once a month or so. |
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With so many beers, my only fear would be slow turnover on some....they might not be the freshest. Lots of draft options as well. |
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I'd be wary of stale beers at that restaurant (resto? heh heh) as well, but they are usually quite busy the times I've been by there. There are some deps around here that have dust covered cases that are to be avoided.. usually they're in gas stations. Another chinese fellow near my place puts single bottles into grey plastic bags and sells them at a discount.. $6.99 all included.. but it's horrible stuff like Bleue Dry and Bowes Dry or 'insert brand here' Dry (where 'Dry' is just a synonym for "more alcohol"). |
I'd be in favour of a Meet at that new Hull microbrew, I haven't tried it either. I have a buudy who plays soccer Friday nights and his team always ends up there after the game, it's supposed to be pretty lively :D
As for the Quebec beer price advantage I can vouch for it. Just crossing over the Alexandra Bridge to the first dépanneur (Chénier), without even going out to a big grocery store, I can get a case of 12 Boréale Rousse for maybe a buck more than I'd pay for a 6 of Tankhouse Ale at the LCBO. It is a bit out of the way but not too much, so I do it once in a while. |
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Your friend must be on a different footie team from me...I'm on a team that has a beer (or two) at the side of the pitch in a post game setting. Most of the beer is from the Kirkland Boutique. |
Apparently the Brasseurs du Temps place is trying to expand.. there's an application on the Ville de Gatineau's public notice page.
http://gatineau.ca/upload/publicnoti...e_montcalm.pdf They want to expand by another 1000 m2 or so. Quote:
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Brasseurs du Temps
...Love that place, I have gone there many times since it opened, with friends and family, and everyone always has a good time, the inside has a nice Montreal-esque feel to it, and the patio is lovely, right by the canal.
Oh and their beer is great too, especially if you like Belgian style. They also have a decent selection of Quebec micro-brews. |
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$11.99 (+ tax and deposit) for a 12 of St Ambroise Pale Ale, on the other hand, is an outstanding deal! I'd better head across the river and stock up. I won't be buying 12, I'll be buying 48. And I agree with the assessment about Boreale. Yes, it's a micro, but there's just something odd about it. I avoid now. |
I went by the Bistro l'Autre Oeil the other day and snapped a pic.
and just for fun, the King of Beer place on Dalhousie. It was Saturday morning at 11 am and it was pretty busy, mostly with cars with Ontario plates. The guy is so busy they put 15 minute parking signs in front of his place.. haha.. |
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http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...232.18,,0,2.16 |
Hmm looks like Mr. Gravelle has installed a new sign since Google passed by.
I like the older sign, it's kitsch. The new one smacks of corporate sponsorship (even look at the side there where Labatt has a 50 year celebration thing). |
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http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...08.46,,0,-5.39 Notice if you go to the next image to the south, it was taken at a separate time (different cars parked at the side). |
http://www.apt613.ca/2010/03/19/big-...80%93-oh-yeah/
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http://ottawa.openfile.ca/ottawa/tex...office-complex
The 3 Brewers / Les 3 Brasseurs coming to 240 Sparks (north side along Sparks Street) |
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typical political delays have hindered any opening by June of this year as was their original plan. |
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