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Winnipeg City Issues & Urban Affairs: Half Pints

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    Posted By: DeanKwhy the heck does MrChristian name have the word "urrent" in front?
    Heh, I was wondering that too. I think my flicker hosted avatar disappeared or something I think it's the logo saying "picture is currently unavailable". Funny, I've noticed that today too and didn't figure out that my avatar was gone ! thanks for the heads up !
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      CommentAuthorStBPegger
    • CommentTimeMar 28th 2008 edited
     
    Had to have a chuckle at the article. And good for them getting press!

    http://winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/business/local/story/4150222p-4739465c.html

    Half Pints Brewing Co. is lowering its prices on the eve of beer-drinking season but don't accuse it of entering the province's long-standing price war.

    Manitoba's only locally-owned microbrewery has no interest in battling Labatt, Molson and Minhas Creek for the discount segment of the market. It has, however, lowered its prices significantly because it has adopted the industry standard bottle and automated its processes.
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    Rudge said a six-pack of 341-ml bottles of Bulldog Amber Ale or Little Scrapper IPA sells for about $11.75 including taxes and deposit. Three of the big bottles contained roughly the same volume but sold for about $15.
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    I didn't know it was the eve of beer-drinking season!
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    • CommentAuthordustinr
    • CommentTimeMar 28th 2008
     
    cheaper beer is always great! are they still making The Father, or is that done with? it became my favorite beer this winter, so strong and tasty.
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      CommentAuthorStBPegger
    • CommentTimeMar 28th 2008
     
    Done for this year, but you can still find it in LCs.
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    Posted By: StBPeggerI didn't know it was the eve of beer-drinking season!


    Oh crap.

    Don't tell me I've been drinking out of season...
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    $11.75 plus deposit is still an amazing price for some great micro brew!
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      CommentAuthorzander
    • CommentTimeMar 28th 2008 edited
     
    It was $9.95 (before taxes) at my local LC.

    I almost caused a fight when I nabbed the last 6-pack of Bulldog. :)

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    Anyone here make their own beer? I've been making my own for years. Great brew, exactly as I like it. (In my opinion, which is all that counts).

    Added bonus feature: Tax free. $5.00 a dozen.

    I am a micro brewery!
    • CommentAuthorDeanK
    • CommentTimeMar 28th 2008
     
    heh I own a beer machine... tons of fun..especially the high pressure and the not so great seals
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    Posted By: DeanK heh I own a beer machine... tons of fun..especially the high pressure and the not so great seals

    This is a beer seal:
      seal beer.jpg
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    I'd say that's a "Seal" of Approval!
    • CommentAuthorEastSider
    • CommentTimeMar 28th 2008
     
    Posted By: conceitedjerkI'd say that's a "Seal" of Approval!


    Groooaaaannnnnnnn ;)
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    • CommentAuthoralex
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2008
     
    hehe...

    Bias as I ever am, I love Half Pints!
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    I'm very pleased they are coming out with 341 ml bottles...I like to buy local and they make damn fine beer to boot! Another that I'm enjoying right now is Boulevard Brewing Pale Ale - it's the flagship beer from a Kansas City brewery I picked up in the US a while ago. It's a little bitter (which I like), but there is just a hint of orangey sweetness that comes through in the finish. When it runs out I'll go back to the Bulldog though!
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    Are they keeping both or just the 341 ? I ordered a bottle at LO and was surprised to seethe small bottle. Nice thing about the bigger ones is that you can buy them bottle at a time and if you just want a beer after work or are heading somewhere can bring an assortment.
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      CommentAuthorzander
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2008
     
    One of the guys at my local LC said that they are keeping the large sizes.

    He did tell me that the six-pack equals three of the larger bottles (roughly) for about $4 less.

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      CommentAuthorSputnik
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2008
     
    Posted By: Grumpy_Old_GuyPosted By: DeanK heh I own a beer machine... tons of fun..especially the high pressure and the not so great seals

    This is a beer seal:
      seal beer.jpg


    I had that picture hanging for years in my old house.
    • CommentAuthordrewery
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2008
     
    I hate to be the lone dissenter(sp), but in all honesty, I find Half-Pints to be an absolutely intolerable beer.It is amazingly over-hopped, which I believe is done in order to hide its deficiencies. Great Beers that are high in "IBU's"( international bitterness Units) such as Anchor Steam, or Summit Pale Ale use hops to balance the the flavours of the malt, not to cover up "off tastes". I'm not one to sh*t all over local brands, I beleive that Agassiz Pilsner and Hefeweizen were world class products, unfortunately, the market wouldn't support them, and they went away. Want a good beer? unfortunately, you won't find one from around here!
    • CommentAuthoralex
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2008
     
    Different strokes for different folks, as they say.

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