Quick story – my son got a similar sampler a while again when we met him and his gf for dinner.
He was not in the mood for a lot and it was perfect – well
One of them spilled and the server walked by and said “oh – let me replace that for you”
Nice of her.
Get home and eat looked at the bill and there was $1.50 added on for it.
Not being a total cheapskate – but she should have said “there is a fee”
That is appalling! Not because of the money, but as you say because it wasn’t communicated. That’s the sort of idiot thing that generates really bad PR.
Yes and we left her a hefty tip cos she was super cool – but I was kind of pissed because of the way she offered – and your rely validated my response at home later –
Not the money – the way she did it-
The flip side is another story
We were at the same chain – different location – it was happy hour so high end drafts were 3$ (some cost 9 and 12)
Hubs didn’t know and he ordered an 8$ bottle of something – they were out of it – and I was trying to tell him about drafty specials but he didn’t get my eye movements that time (donwe shin kick?)
Wel when they were out of it – his choice B was free
Yup – good server
Yes – you are right, and she was so cool that we stayed there to dine (it was actually a bartender) and we were waiting for a table – they finally came to get us and we all (4) said – let’s just stay – glad we did
I just checked the menu again; it was a crystal lager — light on hops apparently, which is probably why I liked it so much. Maybe “crystal” comes from the relative clarity?
I’m not a stout fan either, but dark lagers seem to have become a thing here. Actually craft beer seems to be our latest craze; there are new breweries opening up every week it seems.
I thought the box was cool too. But it is the Sawmill Brewery, and they do use a lot of wooden stuff. Surprisingly, I enjoyed quite a few of the beers.
Zimmerbitch 
nice take on row – and clever box to serve these in….
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Thanks. I really liked the box too. And it makes carrying the beers easier for the serving staff.
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Quick story – my son got a similar sampler a while again when we met him and his gf for dinner.
He was not in the mood for a lot and it was perfect – well
One of them spilled and the server walked by and said “oh – let me replace that for you”
Nice of her.
Get home and eat looked at the bill and there was $1.50 added on for it.
Not being a total cheapskate – but she should have said “there is a fee”
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That is appalling! Not because of the money, but as you say because it wasn’t communicated. That’s the sort of idiot thing that generates really bad PR.
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Yes and we left her a hefty tip cos she was super cool – but I was kind of pissed because of the way she offered – and your rely validated my response at home later –
Not the money – the way she did it-
The flip side is another story
We were at the same chain – different location – it was happy hour so high end drafts were 3$ (some cost 9 and 12)
Hubs didn’t know and he ordered an 8$ bottle of something – they were out of it – and I was trying to tell him about drafty specials but he didn’t get my eye movements that time (donwe shin kick?)
Wel when they were out of it – his choice B was free
Yup – good server
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Definitely good server!! It costs a bar very little to give away, or discount a product and the goodwill they get back is worth so much more.
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Yes – you are right, and she was so cool that we stayed there to dine (it was actually a bartender) and we were waiting for a table – they finally came to get us and we all (4) said – let’s just stay – glad we did
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We call that a “sampler”!
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Same here in other bars; “tasting tray” is what was on their menu. 🙂
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here’s it’s known as a flight. and a lovely one indeed –
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Ooh. I haven’t heard that before.
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Oh, yeah, now you’re talking! I like that the flight/sampler is weighted toward the dark end of things. 🙂
janet
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From memory there was a pale ale, a crystal beer, a wheat beer, an IPA and a bock.
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Haven’t heard of crystal beer.
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I just checked the menu again; it was a crystal lager — light on hops apparently, which is probably why I liked it so much. Maybe “crystal” comes from the relative clarity?
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Sounds logical. I’m a dark beer woman myself. 🙂 Dark and smooth please.
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🙂
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Very appealing Su.
Leslie
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The Big T and I shared — I liked the pale ale and the dark lager best — he was happiest with the three in the middle.
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epitome of compatibility!
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Cheers! Though I think i’ll pass on the very dark one.
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It was actually a dark lager; with lots of caramel and chocolate flavour. I loved it!!!
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Oh, I’d probably try that! I thought it was stout which I’m not keen on.
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I’m not a stout fan either, but dark lagers seem to have become a thing here. Actually craft beer seems to be our latest craze; there are new breweries opening up every week it seems.
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Wonderful!
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That’s my kind of row 🙂
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🙂
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Wow! Love all the different colors and wouldn’t mind taking a sip or two. 😉 The box is really handy!
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I thought the box was cool too. But it is the Sawmill Brewery, and they do use a lot of wooden stuff. Surprisingly, I enjoyed quite a few of the beers.
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