** 10% off any in stock beer or soda cans on the same order as the book purchase. While supplies last, must be 19+ for beer purchases, can not be combined with any other discount or offer.
]]>Craft sodas, Craft beers, crafty DIY treats and a crafty activity for your 2020 isolated Halloween evening.
Did you get your kit and loose your directions!? Click HERE
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Enter your pooch 1 of two ways on October 29, 30 or 31st*:
1.Follow us @kichesippibeer
2. Take a photo of your dressed up pooch with a Kichesippi product or logo visible,
3. Tag @kichesippibeer, one friend and one dog account (influencer dogs, dog services, food, product or general dog account)
1. Visit our retail beer store, or licensed beer garden at 2265 Robertson Road, Bells Corners
2. Scan the QR code and complete the entry form; we'll post a pic of your Poltergeist Pooch
Two prizes awarded daily, plus three grand prizes in collaboration with Poochie Girl Pet Spa (@poochiegirlgroomer)
*contest closes @ 8pm on Oct 31, 2020,
Max. 1 entry per day per pooch, grand prizes announced Oct 31st @ 9pm
Prizes can be picked up at 2265 Robertson Road between Nov 1st and 10th, or combined with a qualifying delivery order by emailing connect@kbeer.ca
Grand Prizes approx. retail value $60 ea.
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Oktoberfest is upon us! Usually a social time in our calendar with lots of activities, fun features and seasonal beers, the provincial COVID regulations (as updated Sept 17) have caused us to reflect on what defines an event vs. a gathering, and how that influences your visit to the brewery.
To be clear, our #1 priority is to operate in a safe manor both for our guests and staff while meeting or exceeding provincial regulations and health recommendations. The effects of COVID-19 will continue to impact events and event planning beyond 2020. We feel that implementing a new framework to events will maintain enhanced safety standards and hopefully bring a bit of positivity to the lives of our guests and Ottawans.
From the encyclopedia Kichessippia:
Gathering - a social meeting defined by 1. an event/purpose (birthday, wedding, celebration, etc.) through 2. an invitation (open or limited) of multiple groups within a population, or sub-group of a population.
Event - a organized presentation of art, information, service, demonstration, etc. that 1. involves the participation or attention of the desired audience and 2. has a defined start and end.
Our new reality is events without gatherings. We participate, share experiences, support causes and get out of the house without connecting multiple social bubbles. In the taproom and beer garden that means:
1. Attendees are provided exclusive use of a seated area for their social bubble. Our tables comfortably seat 8 people, which becomes an inherent maximum number of people in a group. This will also create a natural limit to our overall capacity as not every group is the full 8 people and will extend the existing 2m distancing between seating areas.
2. Audience participation takes place in a socially conscious way. Including reduction of elimination of shared items, enhanced sanitation practices, one-way traffic flow patterns and ability to participate remotely/from your table and any other measures that will enhance the isolation of social bubbles from each other in the same space.
3. Utilization of guests lists, advance tickets, assigned seating plans, contact tracing and staggered service. We understand that plans change; by using advance ticket money to fund local charities and non-profit causes we hope to keep funds going to organizations that service at-risk communities while being able to plan attendance to satisfy the first two points.
All of this requires a surprising amount of planning on everyone's part! Committing to advance tickets/notice, extra staffing, limited capacity and sales , slower lines and all the things we've all been experiencing over the past months seems thankless; thank you for your organization, patience and understanding when visiting us.
All of these rules and restrictions may also seem like a one way street; they aren't. We are happy to discuss, define and design policies that better suit a particular situation if they still meet our mandate of safety and satisfy provincial guidelines. These discussions get the best results when take place prior to your visit/the event and with the proper authority. Please email connect@kbeer.ca with any policy questions, event ideas or comments on your visit.
We believe that the extra work is worth it; we believe that Ottawa cares about prioritizing safety, and we believe that success is creating fun shared experiences that respect your neighbors, community and threat of this virus.
We truly appreciate your support as we continue to launch activities and events with these principals in mind.
The Kichesippi Taproom Team
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1. Fun features available on site (beer garden or taproom) AND available for delivery or to go so everyone can enjoy in the place they feel safe or share with people who can't make it out.
2. Social distancing and maximum capacity regulations built in to the event. We want people to feel like they can attend, participate and have fun in their own little bubble on our property. This will mean advance tickets and sign ups; keep an eye on our website and social media platforms for links and details!
3. Partnerships with great local businesses and charitable organizations, many of which are still recovering from a loss in revenue, inability to start new initiatives, solicit volunteers or dealing with increased demand for social services.
Stay tuned for some fun!
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The first step however, is to grow our team!
As a result of our recent workplace equity plan, preference for this position will be given to a qualified indigenous or qualified racially visible person.
Full-time, permanent: Taproom Service Staff (32-40h per week)
Taproom staff are the first and last point of contact for most people (guests, suppliers and partners) to the brewery. For this role we seek out individuals:
The objective of this job role is to develop candidates' overall knowledge of operations so that customer service skills can be multi-faceted for all business services (brewery tours, table service, retail service, community partner liaison, event staff, logistics support, and other). Future advancement within the company come with mastering service tasks, operating procedures, enhancing beer/production knowledge and will be evaluated in bi-annual reviews and/or as positions become available.
Schedules will vary weekly and will involve a mix of afternoon and evening shifts of approx 7.5h, between 11am and 11pm. Our goal is to ensure full time staff consistently have 2 days off in a row and a predictable schedule.
Hourly pay for all shifts starts at $14/h, plus a share in the tip pool. This is evaluated in the review process after 3 months. Staff discounts and fringe benefits are discussed upon start of employment.
Industry certifications are compensated (SmartServe, JHSC, ADOA, First Aid, etc); smart serve is mandatory within 30 days of start of employment.
email careers@kbeer.ca with a copy of your CV and note of why you are applying.
We ask that resume attachments are sent in .pdf format. If you would like or require an alternate means of application contact the Taproom Manager - 613.728.7845, or drop off a resume in person during non-peak operational hours.
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Seating
Drinks and Food
Hours
When we launched our online store one month ago, we also introduced Ottawa to the simple offer of 12 tall cans = free delivery in Ottawa. We have now made the change to:
$40 online order = free delivery in Ottawa.
The reason for the change is simple, we are going to be offering much more than just tall cans, and wanted to make sure that our customers would have access to our free delivery for products, other than just tall cans of beer.
Over the next few weeks, we are going to be adding the following to our online store - hats, shirts, hoodies, glassware, small cans of beer and our 10th Anniversary bottle of Eisbock.
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Wednesday - 1855
Thursday - BC Light, Warrior Woman and Three Little Birds
Friday - Cheshire Cat Pilsner, Commissariat and Aberdeen Red Ale (NEW)
We are also working on plans for some more:
Heller Highwater 473ml - our classic German Helles will be back in stock!
Heller Highwater 355ml (4 packs) - we haven't had these available since May 2019 and are excited to have them back as part of our upcoming 10th Anniversary
Grapefruit Radler - we first started making this in 2015 and are very happy to have it available once again for spring and summer
Cherry Radler - a fan favourite in the Taproom last year, we are making a lot more cans for 2020
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Warrior Woman
KW
Little Harbour
BC Light
Cheshire Cat Pilsner
Wuchak Throwback
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BC Light Lager
1855 Amber Ale
On Thursday we will have three more options available online and in our retail store.
Stony Monday - West Coast IPA
Wuchak Throwback - our original West Coast IPA, that we haven't brewed since 2013
Car 696 - our Maibock that we first introduced in 2012.
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Available for online orders and retail orders on Tuesday
NEW! - Little Harbour Blueberry Gose https://www.kbeer.ca/products/little-harbour
Available for online orders and retail orders on Thursday
NEW! - KW - Kristalweizen https://www.kbeer.ca/products/kw
Hefeweizen
Warrior Woman
Corktown Stout
]]>Our online store is going to be offline from Saturday March 21 at 8pm until Monday March 23 at 8am.
During this we are going to be working on:
If you need to reach us during this time, please call the retail store (open Sunday from 12pm-8pm) or email us at orders@kbeer.ca
]]>1. Pop in to the taproom retail store - we have sanitizer stations and are happy to let you tap payment without touching a keypad.
2. Order online and select in-store pick up. We'll process your order and have it ready for pick up. You can also pull up to the front door and honk, we'll pop out and confirm your order number and put the beer in your trunk for you!
3. Order online and select a delivery window. Orders of 12 cans or more (in Ottawa area only) qualify for FREE home delivery (someone over 19 must be present to receive the beer)!
For the time being, taproom draught and snacks will be unavailable. We will keep posting on Facebook, Instagram and here as we have product and service updates.
Wishing everyone a safe and healthy spring!
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Launch Day
Run Ottawa is organizing the Warrior Woman 5K. You can run, walk or showshoe. Please register prior to March 8th through the Run Ottawa website
DJ Jas Nasty will be spinning tunes from 2-5pm for our launch day. She is one of the top female DJ's in Ottawa.
We created this beer to honour Kelly Meek. Kelly comes from the Gaelic word for 'warrior woman'
Kelly was a mother, wife, daughter, business woman, volunteer, philathropist, one of our founders, and a warrior. We are proud to carry on her legacy by donating 5% of all sales of this product to Canadian charites focused on the empowerment of women.
An APA made the Canadian Way!
Malt from the East Coast
Hops from the West Coast
Yeast from the Niagara Peninsula
Water from the Nation's Capital.
Our American Pale Ale offers aromas of citrus and subtle spice with a balanced bitter finish.
4.8% alc. and 40 IBUs
]]>1. This really only came together because the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre was happy to be involved. Kichesippi shares the beliefs of the ORCC (http://www.orcc.net/about/orcc-values-and-beliefs), but just because we do, doesn't affect change. We want to take concrete actions that will support the work of the ORCC.
2. Our first choice of prize sponsor Venus Envy Ottawa was also on board! It is important that the prizes and philosophy of involved businesses is in line with the values of the ORCC for this to make sense. https://venusenvy.ca/pages/mission-statement
None of the prizes on Thursday are videos or porn related products. Venus Envy is a health and education forward business that offers great products and services related to fun and safe sex, which is the best kind!
3. Our bingo host is the VERY funny @samlapradecfre who is donating her time to take part in this event!
4. It's "gal-entines" day, what better event to attend with your partner, or with friends and have a laugh while raising funds for a great cause in Ottawa. Everyone's a winner, but some winners may require batteries.
Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/91254961045
We're aiming for at least 8 rounds, door fee gets you 8 bingo cards, extra cards are $2 each or 12 for $20.
Advance ticket sales up to $400 will pay for prizing (including a great discount and some free stuff from Venus Envy), all extra funds will go to the ORCC. 100% of extra bingo card sales will go directly to the ORCC.
]]>Doors @ 7pm, suggested $5 donation, multiple bands, plus $1 from every pint sold will help the cause.
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]]>Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - open from 2-9pm
December 27, 28, 29 and 30 - regular hours 11am-9pm
New Years Eve - open until 6pm
New Years Day - open from 2-9pm
January 2nd - back to regular hours 11am-9pm
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All prices include tax
Hoodies are on sale for $35, regularly priced at $45
T shirts are on sale for $15, regularly priced at $20
Snapbacks are on sale for $15, regularly priced at $25
Any 6 seasonal beers for only $16
Selection includes:
BC Light
Stony Monday
Remic Rapids
Wuchak Red
Carrot Cake
Fest Marzen
Hefeweizen
Cheshire Cat Pilsner
While supplies last.
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Please be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. Here are the details...
Saturday November 2nd
Doors open at 7pm
Show starts at 8pm
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://annaludlow.bpt.me/
]]>For years customers have been asking us for a pumpkin beer, but there is already quite a selection of pumpkin beers, so we decided to make a carrot cake beer instead.
Like all of our beers, there is a story behind this brew. My wife and son were discussing my birthday years ago, and decided that carrot cake would be a great selection for my birthday, as they both knew that I loved carrot cake. Alexander was 12 at the time, and Kelly wasn't able to drive with her electric wheelchair, so getting a cake from the store was going to be a challenge.
Alexander decided to ride his bike to the grocery store, bought the cake, placed it gently in his backpack and then biked home. If you looked carefully, you could maybe see one small flattened spot on the side of the cake, but in my mind it was perfect. To this day carrot cake still reminds me of my birthday and great times with my family.
I hope you will enjoy this great beer and develop your own great memories around carrot cake.
Please join us on Thursday October 10th for the launch of Carrot Cake Beer. We will be serving complimentary pieces of carrot cake from our friends at Zola's restaurant in Bells Corners.
Paul
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-Be available to work 24-40 hours per week.
-Be focused on providing exemplary customer service.
-Be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly- changing environment.
-Be able to work independently.
-Be able to plan and execute delivery routes.
-Be able to comfortably lift a 150lb keg, several times daily.
-Hold a full Ontario G Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
There is also an opportunity for this candidate to work extra hours in our Taproom and in Production.
Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@kbeer.ca
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