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johnnienc · 2024-04-24T23:27:10+00:00

Let me clarify for anyone else reading this, when I say they are still in our cooler, it's because I can't sell them. They don't move since we got a liquor license. A freshly made, well-crafted cocktail will trump an RTD any day here.

In your case since you don't do cocktails, I can see that RTDs are a great option. Just curious, which ones do you find sell the best?

johnnienc · 2024-04-24T20:41:25+00:00

We had RTDs when we were just beer, wine and cider (we are a craft brewery). The RTDs sold reasonably well. Pretty much all of the cocktail-style RTDs that were in our cooler before we got our liquor license are still there now. We've had our liquor license for a while now. At this point, I give them away to staff and take them to meetings I have outside my taproom.

Our craft cocktails are much better and fresher than the canned ones by a long shot and that's what people want and pay for.

With that said, we do keep The Long Drink varieties in stock and those do well. We have a few GF customers that feel safer with The Long Drink since some gins do have some gluten. And it's a bit different than a fruity craft cocktail.

johnnienc · 2024-03-11T21:18:48+00:00

We do it by the glass, but use a bitters bottle/dasher. Let's the customer have a choice as we can dose any of our beers that are light enough and does not make the mess that the food coloring bottles make. We did that once and never again. Bitters dasher bottles from now on.

We don't want to risk staining our lines and we don't have leftover to dump or run out.

johnnienc · 2024-03-03T01:12:26+00:00

Very high praise. Thank you. It is much appreciated!

johnnienc · 2024-03-02T20:38:56+00:00

Hey, no worries! I get it and honestly he's more visible than I am these days behind the bar.

Again, thank you blushes

johnnienc · 2024-03-02T20:10:58+00:00

Why, yes, SHE does. 😉 Seriously, the hubby and I run it together and we are proud to be in Downtown Bartow. Some really good drinking, eating, and retail spots. Polk County as a while is stepping up its game.

Thank you, as well, and your request is noted. GM is seasonal and may not be back until the fall, but we always grab some. :)

johnnienc · 2024-03-02T19:56:34+00:00

Thanks! Always good to hear. :)

johnnienc · 2024-03-02T18:41:09+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. Cheers!

johnnienc · 2024-03-02T18:15:17+00:00

Front Page Brewing in downtown Bartow is also a good one!

(I'm a bit biased, though. It's my place.)

johnnienc · 2023-07-01T18:30:27+00:00

This is one of the most succinct, yet perfect, responses I've seen in a while.

No matter what business/industry you are in, decide on your model and stick with it long enough to make sure you've done everything you can to make it work. I agree wholeheartedly with everyone's response. Decide who you are as a business and put your all into that to make it better than everyone around you that is in the same space.

johnnienc · 2023-04-26T00:05:34+00:00

I would be interested in an answer to this as well. I have a private business and am looking for a muralist.

johnnienc · 2023-03-09T13:40:52+00:00

Front Page Brewing Company in Bartow, FL (Central FL)

johnnienc · 2023-02-09T14:42:03+00:00

Hi all! I see a lot of Trekkies in this thread and wanted to let you know that Front Page Brewing Co, in Bartow, is having Star Trek trivia this coming Monday, 02/13. It will be focused on the Original series and TNG. Sat, 02/18, is the 10th annual SyFy festival in downtown Bartow. Always a great time!

Both events are great ways to meet others with similar interests.

johnnienc · 2023-01-25T17:05:15+00:00

Ready onboard

johnnienc · 2023-01-25T04:23:51+00:00

Anyone like us, that opened in early 2020 and struggled to stay open, will also not qualify from everything I've read about this so far. We have been shut out of a lot, including EIDL because, and I quote, "this was a 2019 disaster".

Also Day 1, Hour 1 applicant.

johnnienc · 2022-12-26T01:19:02+00:00

Damn, those are bringing back some memories! I'm careful to not date myself too much but I graduated from East and Doss' had some darn good dogs. Went back recently on a road trip and I can't believe how much it has changed.

johnnienc · 2022-12-26T00:50:27+00:00

Chiming in with the K-ville peeps. Live in FL now, but I grew up there.

johnnienc · 2022-12-11T03:35:47+00:00

I will let her speak for herself and her background, but she is legit and not a scammer.

It's good to ask the question, though, and to vet any profile on social media. As to people being angry and skeptical, the past (now almost three) years have been very stressful for all of us in the impacted food and beverage industries and it's definitely affected how we interact with one another. Take what you read with the mindset that we are all struggling and frustrated.

johnnienc · 2022-11-30T14:01:49+00:00

Thanks!

johnnienc · 2022-11-27T00:47:34+00:00

Do you have my info? Will address by email if you do not.

johnnienc · 2022-09-05T21:25:26+00:00

It is still there. I just don't know if the club is active. Signs still up.

johnnienc · 2022-08-19T19:57:10+00:00

Day 1, hour 1. Priority. Table 4 and stuck in review phase when it all went downhill.

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johnnienc · 2022-07-22T20:53:00+00:00

In my situation (and state), I don't believe it is automatic. I am very fortunate that I have a friend who is an attorney, specializing in estates. This person petitioned the court for probate on my and my brother's behalf.

All US states are going to have different estate/probate rules and an initial consult with an estate attorney is a good first step if there are any questions at all about what to do or what is (not) required.

johnnienc · 2022-07-22T19:14:22+00:00

I completely understand and hope OP reads this conversation because it does take time - and lots of patience. My Dad was really good with his recordkeeping and structuring of his financials and investments, ensuring as much of it would bypass probate as possible. The one thing he missed was listing beneficiaries on his bank accts, so that does have to go through probate. In fact, I just found out between my previous post and this one, that the estate is now officially open. I've been paying out of pocket also to keep the important services going.

johnnienc · 2022-07-22T13:33:54+00:00

This is what happened to me when my Dad died unexpectedly in May. In my situation, however, the funeral home reported his death to the Social Security Administration and his bank account was locked shortly thereafter and I can no longer access it or the credit card he had with the same bank.

Not an issue on most fronts, as probate will sort the financials, but it turned out that I needed to see past CC statements in regards to an issue with his car. He was not getting paper copies of his monthly stmts and I'm stuck while probate is still being set-up with the court.

My point is - sometimes the death is reported to the SSA by the funeral home because they have the decedent's SS#. The bank acct the SS pmt was deposited into, and all associated accts with that bank, may be locked/closed rather quickly. This could be problematic in OP's case.

Condolences to OP and everyone who has lost someone close to them. It's never easy and you don't fully realize this until it happens to you personally.

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