Readers in the local area may have noticed I have yet to write about the Kingston Brewing Company, more commonly called the Kingston Brew Pub. It's just that I have not got a set of photos that capture the place more than anything but I popped in mid-afternoon today and made a start.
I have been going to the Kingston Brew Pub for more than a decade. When we lived three hours drive away, during LBK (Life Before Kids) we planned long weekends around meals there. Now I work a block away and am happy because of it, even to pop in for the lunch special or a cup of coffee mid-afternoon. The beers on tap are mainly their own but they do have McAuslan Oatmeal Stout and Guinness - based on the belief, I think, that now one can improve much on these examples of the styles. There is a bloggers meet up tomorrow evening there at 5 pm so I will have more thoughts and notes on a couple of ales after that.
Later: Ok. I never took any notes. I blabbed about blogs and failed to note the Winter Whallop or the Dragon's Breath IPA. But I did get a couple of pictures of the upstairs.
Comments
Joe Reed - January 13, 2005 11:09 pm
Looks fantastic!
Tim Campbell - March 15, 2005 9:01 am
Great photos. When I played for the Kingston Panthers rugby team in the early 1990's, the Brew Pub was our home base. I had my first Guiness there in fact.
But where's the patio??? It was a raised wooden deck with a canopy, wasn't it? I didn't think they removed the entire structure for the winter.
Tim
Alan - March 15, 2005 10:28 am
They do in fact remove it all as many bars and restaurants do in winter. It is a lovely spot on a summer evening - as is the outside back courtyard. I will get some summer pics when the time comes.
mkingston - June 30, 2005 9:56 am
It's my favourite place to visit. Try the cider...warning: the bathrooms are down an entire flight of stairs so watch your step! hehe
Bob Conway - August 3, 2005 8:42 pm
The Brew Pub has a special Lunch menu every day, on Thursdays it is a curry which is as good as any that you would have in an Indian restaurant.
There is another thing too, if you order a 60 oz pitcher of their brews you get it cheaper than if you order three seperate pints, - which is convenient for us as there are alway three of us to see it off!
The Brew Pub is to be highly recommended. Go for it!
Bob Conway
Steve A - September 12, 2005 3:12 pm
I used to hang out in Kingston when I lived in Watertown, NY. I LOVED KBC! (one of my fav t-shirts is my Dragons Breath IPA one).
Do you have their URL? I was trying to tell someone else about the place today and CANNOT find it!
Thanks.
Alan - September 12, 2005 3:53 pm
I am not sure but I think they have taken down the website.
Tom - September 13, 2005 6:22 pm
Great Photos Alan!
When I first looked at the pics I suddenly drifted off into a subconscious tangent sitting in the brew pub with a cold Guiness and a freshly made Rueben Sandwich, baked potato side with a crunchy dill.
Ahh! What a combo!
Then poof! I'm back here at the computer with a bottle of spring water and some pretzel stix (UTZ's,the best).
Looks like a must visit place when vacationing! I'll be in NY come December.
The area does resemble upstate NY quite a bit. I haven't been there in a long while but my memories are full of good times. From Woodstock to Cooperstown to Oneonta, Saugerties the Adirondacks and the Catskills. What a trip. At 55 I have a lot to remember. Spent a great deal of time in NYC as well. The Village days Folk City, Bob Dylan, The Pubs and Head shops, an ice cold Moosehead, concerts in Central Park. Bring your blanket, cooler and the 35mm. Well have to go! Till next time!
Later!
Tom
Alan - September 13, 2005 7:02 pm
I had lunch there just today, Tom. Only a decaff to provide sustenance, though. Soon the familial babysitters will return so a Friday night might be in order.
Tom - September 14, 2005 2:53 am
Are the photos current? I thought I saw some remnants of snow at curbside with one person jogging in shorts and another person wearing heavier threads! So what are the temps ranging right now?
Alan - September 14, 2005 8:14 am
That was a thaw in January. Canadians put on shorts as soon as snow melts.
Dave Watson - October 3, 2005 7:50 am
I was in Kingston Oct 1st 2005 for Chilliest and stopped in for an Apple Cider. Do you guys bottle or can this elixir for sale so I can bring some home to Oddawa. Please let me know if you sell in Oddawa or if I can come back to Kingston to buy some.
Pat Rivers-Bowerman - October 8, 2005 2:06 pm
We were just on patrol through Kingston, in New Brunswick, in our ambulance; and my partner found a Dragon's Breath canvas tote-bag at a jumble-sale. Too hard to resist - and which Kingston? So she bought it, and I have hunted it up. And here I am, fervently wishing I was able to stop by for a pint [real pint, 20 oz., right?]after work - how the fame of a great ale will spread....
From an envious Down-Easter.
tom - July 10, 2006 7:52 pm
HaHa my Uncle is van and he co owns the pub
Tony - August 4, 2006 12:38 pm
I frequently run 5 day sailing courses starting in Gananoque. When I brief the clients about the itinerary they are always excited about the mandatory evening ashore on Wednesdays consisting of Dragon's breath and dinner in the brew pub. All other aspects of the itinerary are flexible but not the visit to the Brew Pub. It is very conveniently located within easy walking distance of the marina.
Alan - August 4, 2006 12:50 pm
I was there just last night for the curry special with the whole family. It is even a great place for supper with the kids as well as a pint of their recently expanded selection of Ontario micros like Sgt. Majors IPA or Church-key Holy Smoke. Not quite C'est What but much closer than before.
mandy - August 19, 2006 3:41 am
I was recently in Kingston for a few days and the last night there I went to the Kingston Brewing Company with my 10 yr old son. We enjoyed their cream soda and rootbeer made on the premises....best we have ever had!!!! We also enjoyed their FETA Dip. WOW!!!!!! Best thing I have ever tasted. Would love to get the recipe.
Caines - March 16, 2007 12:56 pm
Traveling from the States to Perth the end of March, will definitely make the drive down to the Kingston Brewing Co. I collect pint glasses with brew logos on them when I travel, do they sell pint glasses with the brewery name or Dragon Breath logo on it?
H Kirkpatrick - April 13, 2008 11:50 am
Great pictures. Have you ever heard of their Welly Boot Challenge? Essentially it's a welcome back Spring sort of event, involving the brew masters boot, and beer of course. Check out the podcast / pics here: http://www.kingstonist.com/2008/03/22/the-welly-boot-throw/
Elizabeth Watson Morlog - April 20, 2008 7:53 pm
[Ed: <i>this comment maker expressed her unhappiness with a meal at the Kingston Brew Pub but as this is not a forum I would suggest you email for follow up.</i>]
Matt Law - April 30, 2008 11:21 pm
I was in Kingston in September of 2007...our hotel was right next to the Brewpub!While we DID wander a few blocks to Toucans for a pint of Guinness,up to the Pilot House for GREAT fish & chips and a pint of Upper Canada Red Ale,or over to the Speckled Hen for a pint of Labatts 50,we always ended the night at the Kingston Brewing Company,thanks to their fine menu,warm and friendly atmosphere,EXCELLENT service(thanks,Braden Macrae),and their award winning Dragons Breath Pale Ale...I look forward to visiting again soon,and really miss the place-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!