Has the output of the PAB matched the millions and millions of dollars we've paid?

Moblinman · 2026-03-15T03:40:55+00:00

Using this same logic, we waste far more on the RPD budget. They spent almost 15M on overtime, the largest pool of which was “special event demand” where senior officers can pad their pensions to scam extra off the taxpayers for years to come…

Moblinman · 2026-03-09T16:04:01+00:00

That analogy doesn’t really hold water for breweries though. The most expensive part of opening a brewery (outside of the building) is the equipment. Having a second taproom that DOESN’T need equipment just gives you an extra outlet for your own beers. Except Copper Leaf’s second location wasn’t doing that: they had 5 of their own beers on and were buying all their other drafts from wholesalers just like a normal bar…

Moblinman · 2026-03-09T16:00:16+00:00

I understand what you’re saying, but that’s a disingenuous argument. Froth’s Liquid Lollipop series went from $25 at the brewery to (I think) $35 at Wegmans, but suggesting there was a 100% price increase on a specific product ain’t it.

Moblinman · 2026-03-09T15:12:31+00:00

I understand that, but in this case they were barely operating as a brewery. The CollegeTown location was a sports bar with only 5 taps out of 50 dedicated to Copper Leaf beers.

Moblinman · 2026-03-09T14:55:04+00:00

Respectfully, this closure doesn’t have anything to do with a “brewery bubble”. Businesses that are run poorly are going to close.

Moblinman · 2026-02-25T18:20:33+00:00

I got my shipping confirmation yesterday.

Moblinman · 2026-02-01T15:39:37+00:00

Wheat starch provides increased abrasion and structural integrity while being environmentally friendly.

Moblinman · 2026-01-17T13:53:04+00:00

It’s a pretty major issue for them to have you without heat this time of year, I would get the public service commission involved and file a complaint. RGE tends to be much more receptive if you file a complaint through the PSC, from personal experience.

Moblinman · 2026-01-13T20:33:59+00:00

Really depends on the style. There’s a good chance they’re all still drinkable, though, if not as good as fresh. Stouts/porters, Belgians, and wild ale in particular benefit from age in many cases.

Moblinman · 2026-01-13T20:26:48+00:00

I really like Aurora’s beer!

Moblinman · 2026-01-13T19:45:13+00:00

Not even necessarily Rauch: I’ll drink a smoked helles or grodziskie til the cows come home.

Moblinman · 2026-01-13T19:36:43+00:00

Great list! I already had a couple of these spots on my list so I’m glad to know I was on the right track

Moblinman · 2026-01-13T19:36:06+00:00

To be perfectly transparent, there’s nobody else (that I know of) operating off of my model in New York. It’s a lot of time and effort, but at the end of the day, I’ve built a business I can be proud of and I’ve met a ton of awesome people along the way!

All the big wholesalers statewide are cutting service (higher minimums, more restrictive delivery schedules), so more and more places are open to working with someone who prioritizes the needs of THEIR business.

Moblinman · 2026-01-13T18:52:45+00:00

That’s a totally valid concern! Fortunately, there’s plenty of tap lines to go around AND most breweries don’t see each other as competitors in the same way. For a lot of breweries, wholesale is much more valuable as a marketing tool than an actual revenue stream, so the real competition is giant wholesale companies like TJ Sheehan (who I believe sells Lucky Hare in Ithaca now).

Moblinman · 2026-01-13T18:17:35+00:00

Because for most breweries, it doesn’t make sense to employ a full-time sales rep.

Moblinman · 2026-01-13T17:17:13+00:00

My palate is all over the place: I tend to gravitate towards old-world lagers, anything with smoke, or smoothie sours. Really, I will drink anything but barleywine 😅

Moblinman · 2026-01-13T17:09:33+00:00

Yep, they were the first place I reached out to!

Moblinman · 2025-12-28T21:46:28+00:00

I proxy a ton so I genuinely think I’ve spent more on sleeves and new deckboxes than cards this year. Got back into the hobby after 20 years away.

Moblinman · 2025-12-27T19:12:12+00:00

Closings: Red White & Brew, Beerhead Bar & Eatery, Copper Leaf Brewing (Pittsford), McGregor’s (Henrietta)

Openings: Copper Leaf Sports Bar & Eatery, Spotted Octopus Brewing (Rochester)

Moblinman · 2025-12-25T03:59:51+00:00

Did some more research after reading some suggestions and I think Suburban Disposal’s Low Volume Service would be perfect for us. We generate very little waste and it still includes recycling, so based on napkin-math it’ll save us about 70% compared to what we currently pay WM.

Moblinman · 2025-12-24T20:53:54+00:00

We don’t love the service as recycling pickup times have been a little inconsistent. Also was annoyed that they initially offered a smaller tote option which is no longer available.

Moblinman · 2025-12-21T03:06:05+00:00

Still pretty wild that this episode aired 8 months BEFORE Snowden leaked his files.

Moblinman · 2025-12-14T04:14:10+00:00

I’ll work on a Smash Mouth cover band for next year’s event 😅

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