Pub Chat: Three Year Anniversary Special - Burly Wine 3 Year Vertical

It's been 3 years?

Today we’re celebrating the three year anniversary of Pub Chat. To be honest, I don’t think either of us thought we’d make it this far. To celebrate, we’re doing a vertical tasting of Half Pints Burly Wine. We’ve got 2008, 2009 and 2014 vintages on deck and the sexy intern is along for the ride.

We’re pleased to announce that starting today we’re going to release episodes every week! In addition to going weekly, we’re launch a new site and logo this weekend, so keep your eyes peeled. Finally, in addition to twitter , you can now find us on instagram at @PubChatPodcast !

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Show Notes
00:00 – Introduction
01:30 – Half Pints Burlywine
10:30 – Aging and vertical tastings
15;15 – Adrian needs more glasses
16:30 – Pub Chat celebrates three years
19:00 – Pub Chat’s year in beer
21:30 – Pub Chat’s year in guests
29:30 – Pub Chat’s year in topics
35:30 – Future guests and announcements
42:20 – Promises broken, kept and made
45:30 – Wrapping it up

Pub Chat: Episode 83 - He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A.

Homebrew talk

We’re drinking He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. from New York’s Schmaltz Brewing with local homebrewer Mark Mruss . Mark has been brewing beer for a few years, sometimes with a few more interesting ingredients.

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Show Notes
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A.
06:45 – Mark getting into homebrewing
14:15 – Higher ABV brews
17:25 – Mark’s homebrew highlights
20:45 – Half Pints Simcoe Spruce
22:30 – Beer ingredients regulations
23:40 – Anniversary beers and high ABV
27:25 – Stone opening a brewery in Germany
28:50 – Back to homebrewing
34:30 – Open fermentation and sour beers
37:05 – Europeans, washing and cheeses
38:40 – Mark finding time to brew
40:20 – The brewing process
47:40 – Wrapping it up

Winnipeg For Lunch - Famenas Famous Roti & Curry

Massive portion of roti

"It reeks of curry in here." - Sterling Archer .

He wasn't describing Famenas Famous Roti & Curry but if he was it would be accurate. It smelled like curry right when we walked in the door. Sorry I shouldn't say it smelled like curry, rather the smell of curry was wafted into my nostrils.

It was a small place. Underneath a parking garage. That smelled like curry. It was awesome.

Kevin and I sat down in front of the kitchen, which is the only counter. Famenas seats maybe 20 at a half circle counter. Behind the counter stand the team, of what I assume is, husband and wife.

They happily greeted us and were very attentive when we sat down. Kevin ordered chicken roti ($9.75). I ordered lamb roti ($11.99). They also have the prices after taxes on the menu too, which is helpful. You can also choose your roti to be filled with chickpeas or potato, or a mixture of both.

Ten minutes later we've got two giant roti's in front of us. And I do mean giant. It also came with a side of soup, which, as my friend put it "the only thing going for it is that it's kind of free." He was right, it was very average.

The lamb was really tender and the spices used were very nice. The mixture of chickpeas and potato was well balanced as well. I may have doused my roti in hot sauce, which is house made.

The house made hot sauce is also for sale. They've got hot sauce for $13 and sweet and sour for $15. You can also get dhalpuri shells for $30/dozen.

So much food. I was in a roti coma while the owner gladly told us stories. If roti isn't your thing they also have curries and jerk chicken. Your lunch will likely be just over $10 but can be higher depending on what you order.

Their website has their hours from 4:30-8:30 (7:30 on some nights) but they were definitely open for lunch at 1:00 when we went. So I'm honestly not sure on their normal hours. Urbanspoon says they open at 11:00am though.

Taste : 7/10
Speed : 3/5
Price : 2/5
Overall : 12/20

Famenas Famous Roti & Curry
295 Garry St,

Winnipeg, MB R3C 1H9
(204) 414-9040