tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post3667403504387452239..comments2024-02-18T08:48:13.823-06:00Comments on Barley Vine: BRC Gastropub part IIBarleyvinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621247772269283238noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post-23928359684925914612010-05-26T13:55:41.985-05:002010-05-26T13:55:41.985-05:00Mr. Ross,
First off, thanks for taking the time to...Mr. Ross,<br />First off, thanks for taking the time to post a response on the blog. I really do respect what BRC is doing, I just think there are things that could be done better. The good news for all of us is that you all are working on making things a great experience for craft beer lovers. I will continue to go to BRC (I love the food and the beer you're serving), and will continue to post my thoughts about this place on my blog and twitter feed. <br />Sounds like I need to head up there soon to get some of your cask beer! Thanks again.Barleyvinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621247772269283238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post-16884820334631726012010-05-26T13:27:04.114-05:002010-05-26T13:27:04.114-05:00Sorry that you had a disappointing experience. I ...Sorry that you had a disappointing experience. I wish you had come the next day as the menu was reprinted. Our opening has been an incredible ride. Due to our limited storage and level of business it has been difficult maintaining inventory. In one day we can float a Racer 5 keg, Tap an Apex to replace it and a Crazy Ivan later that night and pray that something will be available to replace that the next day. Weekends I am out of luck on deliveries. The staff is told at the beginning of each shift what products are out of stock and the additions that are made on the fly to keep things flowing. I am on hand every day and night talking to tables about new selections and offerings. Our beer system utilizes a glycol pump system pushing the beer 115 ft to the taps. It is generally about 35 degrees and temperature variations occur as the walk in storage is opened and closed for food service all night long. Most of our guests so far have wanted the beers extremely cold. The default has been that except for the nitro push(mostly European and North Coast Old Rasputin)most guests have preferred cold pint glasses for all the pilsners, lagers, pale ales and IPA's. We can ask each guest if they would prefer a chilled glass to help the situation. I have some specialty glassware ordered but most American craft barware is not always available. I don't want to serve Devil's Backbone or Pranqster in a glass that says Chimay. Defeats the purpose of offering the American craft experience. As a proprietor and purveyor of wine, beer and spirits for 20 years I try to stay attuned to the needs of the majority of our clients. Our cask conditioned ESB from Real Ale was gone in a day due to the diligence of our staff's reccomendations. We will grow and adapt to serve our guest's needs as best we can. That's what we do, offering selections of food(made from scratch daily), artisanal beer and wine at a fair price. An honest and noble business to be in. Keeping people happy, one meal at a time.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036266345027509158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post-20642400706863603702010-05-26T12:14:44.948-05:002010-05-26T12:14:44.948-05:00Anon,
I understand that the beer's are subject...Anon,<br />I understand that the beer's are subject to availability, and as stated in the post, I understand that kegs will be rotated just as they are at many other places around town. That's not my issue. My issue is that they currently have no way of informing the customer whats on tap if it's not in the menu. I think BRC is a great place, I just think they need to work on ways of keeping their customer informed of whats on tap. What's wrong with that?Barleyvinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621247772269283238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post-10133093357941618512010-05-26T11:51:13.612-05:002010-05-26T11:51:13.612-05:00Sounds like you should open your own place??? Just...Sounds like you should open your own place??? Just sayin'. <br /><br />And then you could add what BRC has on bottom of the first page of their beer menu that the items are subject to availability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post-41796805743935640742010-05-25T12:02:22.240-05:002010-05-25T12:02:22.240-05:00Yea...they pass on the craft beer, and do better w...Yea...they pass on the craft beer, and do better with the food. But certainly nothing I'd go out of my way forKhloe Jorasuhttp://boozebin.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post-75593895666806957192010-05-25T08:35:35.023-05:002010-05-25T08:35:35.023-05:00That's a little disappointing to hear, we had ...That's a little disappointing to hear, we had such a great time during our first visit there. Serving craft beer in a frozen mug is unacceptable. At the absolute least, they need to ask if you want one. Not being able to tell me what is currently on tap is extremely annoying and shouldn't happen in a place that wants to be known for having a great assortment of craft beer on tap. Going the extra step of using the correct glassware also shows that you respect and understand the beer that you're serving.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615424274166954843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22580343.post-48230195087863060582010-05-24T17:55:39.444-05:002010-05-24T17:55:39.444-05:00When I went to BRC, I noticed that they were out o...When I went to BRC, I noticed that they were out of all of their IPA's, they had been replaced with Sierra Nevada and other "general" beers. Also, their beer list had several beers miscategorized. However, the food was good and I'm really glad to see another bar that serves craft beer in the area.Jayhttp://gunsandtacos.comnoreply@blogger.com