Albert Tatlock Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Though we need to be careful of 'YAMs' on the island in these situations...Yet Another Monopoly! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 hours ago, CrazyDave said: Lots of rumours over recent months of the brewery leasing a couple of sites to Jaks. No idea how true they are, but The Royal in Ramsey has been mentioned after closing a week or so ago, as has The Highwayman in Peel. They have obviously leased the Barbary Coast from them for years already. seriously don't need another Jaks anywhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Passing Time said: seriously don't need another Jaks anywhere Thousands of people disagree. Whats the problem? Especially since we have no idea what the concept might be? All three they run very successfully at the moment are very well attended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, CrazyDave said: Thousands of people disagree. Whats the problem? Especially since we have no idea what the concept might be? All three they run very successfully at the moment are very well attended. If you like crap ale and mediocre food then it's the place for you 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Passing Time said: If you like crap ale and mediocre food then it's the place for you You have been to Frank Matchems then? When did you last eat in Barbary Coast? What was mediocre about the food in either? I thought both were top notch for the price. I haven’t eaten in Jaks for at least a year so can’t really pass comment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 27 minutes ago, CrazyDave said: You have been to Frank Matchems then? When did you last eat in Barbary Coast? What was mediocre about the food in either? I thought both were top notch for the price. I haven’t eaten in Jaks for at least a year so can’t really pass comment. Barbary Coast last Friday (granddaughters birthday) food was plenty but tasted bland. Quite how you can fuck up a Caesar salad is beyond me but they managed. Stopped eating in Jaks when they consistently got the meals wrong Yet to try Frank Matchems but willing to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 30 minutes ago, CrazyDave said: When did you last eat in Barbary Coast? Looks like a shit heap from outside nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 does anyone know if there still brewing traditional beer on the island any more you never get the aroma when passing their site at Ellenbrook , we were in the Creek this week excellent food good friendly service and super value for money wish all the pubs were as good as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 53 minutes ago, Omobono said: does anyone know if there still brewing traditional beer on the island any more you never get the aroma when passing their site at Ellenbrook , we were in the Creek this week excellent food good friendly service and super value for money wish all the pubs were as good as that Already answered in thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-acid Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, jackwhite said: Already answered in thread. Not really as nobody knows which is unusual for the IoM, so some here and some in the UK I would assume. I pass the Brewery sight 4 times a day and never see the Boiler on which obviously emits smoke when it is, and never seen it on after TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Didn't the government fund the brewing plant when they moved to Ellenbrook surly there is a condition that says the beer should be brewed on the island if they have had taxpayer support , ? makes a mockery of buying local another one for Jason Moorehouse to chase when the naughty boys club starts again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, Omobono said: Didn't the government fund the brewing plant when they moved to Ellenbrook surly there is a condition that says the beer should be brewed on the island if they have had taxpayer support , ? makes a mockery of buying local another one for Jason Moorehouse to chase when the naughty boys club starts again Over the years the Govt have funded any amount of start up operations that have since disappeared off the Island without trace and little return. Given Brewery's unapproachable conduct in various other matters it's most unlikely that it would be pursued? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 10 hours ago, alpha-acid said: Not really as nobody knows which is unusual for the IoM, so some here and some in the UK I would assume. I pass the Brewery sight 4 times a day and never see the Boiler on which obviously emits smoke when it is, and never seen it on after TT What ever they are doing up there is not affecting the quality of the beer. I had a pint of MPA in the British last night and I would say it was one of the finest, if not the finest, pint I can ever recall drinking. I went off the MPA a few years ago because it developed a metallic taste. That's long gone. I reckon that, if not already happened, it will start to outsell the Bitter. Its a credit to them. BTW - The British was nice and busy last night which is good to see. We don't go very often but were impressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanx90 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 49 minutes ago, Omobono said: Didn't the government fund the brewing plant when they moved to Ellenbrook surly there is a condition that says the beer should be brewed on the island if they have had taxpayer support , ? makes a mockery of buying local another one for Jason Moorehouse to chase when the naughty boys club starts again The brewery was built 30 years ago at kewaigue so I'm not sure government money has been wasted. @alpha-acid should be able to tell you more given he designed and overseen the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) The brewery was for sale last year, as in all the equipment. There was a link to the sale on here somewhere. I don't know if they ever sold it, but think I would if they had. Edited September 1, 2023 by TheTeapot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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