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VanEast Beer Blog: October 2013
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Storm Back to Full Force After LCLB's Quick Action. Luckily this sign was only in place for about 48 hours as LCLB. Worked quickly to do the right thing. The tone of the cease and desist command and the often slow response times of the LCLB scared Walton and had him believing his business of 19 years was in jeopardy. The root of the problem was a memo...
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VanEast Beer Blog: Recent Craft Beer Price Hikes Nothing More Than BC Liberal Asshattery
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Friday, June 19, 2015. Recent Craft Beer Price Hikes Nothing More Than BC Liberal Asshattery. Let's put things in perspective: every month, some prices go up and some prices go down - just as any other retail cost of good - but we're talking about cents here.". Suzanne Anton as quote by Bill Tieleman in The Tyee. June 9, 2015 concerning BC beer prices. This latest price hike on ...
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VanEast Beer Blog: April 2014
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Wednesday, April 23, 2014. The Beer Consumers On-going Acceptance of Being Robbed - Ignorance Is Not Bliss! For reasons I will never understand, for years draught beer consumers in BC have blatantly been ripped off. And consumers have accepted this practice without much complaint. How much beer is being offered per serving? What is the strength of the beer? Custock's advice at t...
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VanEast Beer Blog: It's a Wrap
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Thursday, April 23, 2015. This blog has never been wildly popular but judging from the comments and e-mails I did receive, I found a dedicated following among many of the politicians and bureaucrats involved in forming, implementing and policing BC liquor policy and craft beer industry shakers and movers. I am proud of what this blog has accomplished in regards to highlighting t...
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VanEast Beer Blog: September 2013
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Saturday, September 28, 2013. BC Liquor Policy Review Appears Genuine. Right to left: myself, Adam Chatburn, Rick Green, John Yap, Ken Dawson. Note the growler and Boston round we presented to the committee. Yes, they were full of. President Rick Green, CAMRA Vancouver. I was also impressed with the relaxed, yet professional, atmosphere and candid discussion we had. Parliamentar...
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VanEast Beer Blog: June 2014
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Sunday, June 29, 2014. A Call to Action - Please Take A Minute to Make a Difference. As you all know I am thoroughly disgusted by the ill-though-through policy that has introduced a new. Kind of sums it all up doesn't it? Photo by dennis the foodie. Minimum drink price here in BC, giving us the highest drink price minimum in the country. As I am sure the politicians are keeping ...
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VanEast Beer Blog: June 2015
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Friday, June 19, 2015. Recent Craft Beer Price Hikes Nothing More Than BC Liberal Asshattery. Let's put things in perspective: every month, some prices go up and some prices go down - just as any other retail cost of good - but we're talking about cents here.". Suzanne Anton as quote by Bill Tieleman in The Tyee. June 9, 2015 concerning BC beer prices. This latest price hike on ...
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VanEast Beer Blog: Federal Government Want to Make Sure a Pint is a Pint - Maximum Fines of Up to $50,000 for Repeat Short-Pour Offenders Now Federal Law.
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Monday, August 4, 2014. Federal Government Want to Make Sure a Pint is a Pint - Maximum Fines of Up to $50,000 for Repeat Short-Pour Offenders Now Federal Law. You're entitled to get what you pay for. The Campaign for Real Ale of BC's (CAMRA BC) Fess Up to Serving Sizes. The information on Industry Canada's website, which clearly includes. Draft beer servings in the campaign,.
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VanEast Beer Blog: Close But No Cigar - Draft Beer Pitchers Minimum Price Lowered But Status Quo for Everything Else
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Friday, July 25, 2014. Close But No Cigar - Draft Beer Pitchers Minimum Price Lowered But Status Quo for Everything Else. They were so close to doing the right thing but in the end the BC Liberals did little too correct their epic failure regarding new drink price minimums in BC. Announced June 20th, the BC Liberals send out a notice. The BC. Liquor Policy Review has been ce...
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VanEast Beer Blog: Justice Minister Brushes Off Beer Consumer's Complaints About Being Cheated
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Ramblings, rantings, ideas and opinions, from a man who has many, about the politics of craft beer and the craft beer industry. Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Justice Minister Brushes Off Beer Consumer's Complaints About Being Cheated. British Columbia's Attorney General and Justice Minister, Suzanne Anton, recently told craft beer consumer. In a response to a letter sent by CAMRA BC to Anton (read here. Imploring her to endorse CAMRA BC's Fess Up to Serving Sizes (FUSS) Campaign. Was, at best, a brush off and ...
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