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The Age
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Brewery gets the cold gold shoulder
We actually anticipated readers changing beer topics from DA (C8) to KB, but initial responses are based around its meaning. The Beer Police will tell you it stands for Kent Brewery, but that's apparently a divertissement. Max Redmayne of Drummoyne calls it a 'Killer Brew' while John Lees of Castlecrag and Dave Pyett of Maroubra have both opted for a long cold 'Kiddies Beer'. Kent Mayo of Uralla recalls: 'One Sunday in the 1950s, the vicar at the Penshurst Presbyterian Church (pron 'Chuch'), in his sermon on the evils of alcohol, held up a KB beer bottle, proclaiming that KB stood for 'Kills Boys'. Hilarious, eh? I noticed it was empty and, although I was only ten years old, whispered to the old bloke sitting next to me, 'He drank that last night, I reckon'.' It's a good idea to go to the experts. One is Ken Finlayson of East Corrimal: 'When Australian Playboy launched, some 55 years back, it included a beer tasting [story]. We young steelworks shift workers were appalled that Fosters got the nod from celebs who likely were more attuned to drinking Mateus. We then conducted our own poll at our regular early opener, where we arranged to sample beers from each state for a tasting after a night shift. It ended up with a drink-off between two Melbourne varieties. The results were submitted, and published in Australian Playboy No.2.' And while we're talking Mateus, Ross Millar of West Ryde recalls 'That the wonderful writer Kingsley Amis once said of Mateus Rose that 'both the price and the reputation owe more to the craft of the glassmaker than to that of the winemaker'.' 'It was my birthday last Sunday,' writes Mary Carde of Parrearra (Qld). 'My husband gave me a glorious bunch of flowers, bless him. He'd also purchased a lovely card featuring a beautiful image that he knew I'd love. Fortunately for him, just as he was about to enrich it with some profound words, he noticed it was a sympathy card, thus giving new meaning to 'coming within an inch of your life.' His, not mine!'
Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brewery gets the cold gold shoulder
We actually anticipated readers changing beer topics from DA (C8) to KB, but initial responses are based around its meaning. The Beer Police will tell you it stands for Kent Brewery, but that's apparently a divertissement. Max Redmayne of Drummoyne calls it a 'Killer Brew' while John Lees of Castlecrag and Dave Pyett of Maroubra have both opted for a long cold 'Kiddies Beer'. Kent Mayo of Uralla recalls: 'One Sunday in the 1950s, the vicar at the Penshurst Presbyterian Church (pron 'Chuch'), in his sermon on the evils of alcohol, held up a KB beer bottle, proclaiming that KB stood for 'Kills Boys'. Hilarious, eh? I noticed it was empty and, although I was only ten years old, whispered to the old bloke sitting next to me, 'He drank that last night, I reckon'.' It's a good idea to go to the experts. One is Ken Finlayson of East Corrimal: 'When Australian Playboy launched, some 55 years back, it included a beer tasting [story]. We young steelworks shift workers were appalled that Fosters got the nod from celebs who likely were more attuned to drinking Mateus. We then conducted our own poll at our regular early opener, where we arranged to sample beers from each state for a tasting after a night shift. It ended up with a drink-off between two Melbourne varieties. The results were submitted, and published in Australian Playboy No.2.' And while we're talking Mateus, Ross Millar of West Ryde recalls 'That the wonderful writer Kingsley Amis once said of Mateus Rose that 'both the price and the reputation owe more to the craft of the glassmaker than to that of the winemaker'.' 'It was my birthday last Sunday,' writes Mary Carde of Parrearra (Qld). 'My husband gave me a glorious bunch of flowers, bless him. He'd also purchased a lovely card featuring a beautiful image that he knew I'd love. Fortunately for him, just as he was about to enrich it with some profound words, he noticed it was a sympathy card, thus giving new meaning to 'coming within an inch of your life.' His, not mine!'
CTV News
03-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
It's ale over for historic Kent Brewery after Council approves demolition without debate
On Tuesday, City Council granted permission to demolish the former Kent Brewery and Brewmaster's house on Ann Street—with conditions. The lengthy heritage fight ended with a whimper when Council members chose not to speak prior to the 11 to three vote. Before demolishing the buildings, York Developments will be required to carefully remove some historic architectural elements and prioritize their reuse in the redevelopment of the site. 060225 - Kent Brewery Artist's rendering of York Developments' proposal for the commemoration of Kent Brewery. (City of London) York Developments intends to construct a craft brewery within the 23-storey student-oriented residential building to commemorate the brewing history on the property. In 2022, City Council voted to grant heritage designations to the brewery building (1859) and adjacent house (1893). However, the designations had subsequently been under appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Committee backs demolition of former Kent Brewery building
A long heritage fight over the fate of the former Kent Brewery building and Brewmaster's house was back in front of a city committee.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Last call for historic Kent Brewery building?
A heritage battle that's been brewing near Richmond Row will come to a head next week when the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) considers a demolition request for the former Kent Brewery and Brewmaster's House. In 2022, City Council voted to grant heritage designations to the brewery building (1859) and adjacent house (1893). However, the designations have been under appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Now a staff report going to PEC recommends consenting to the demolition of the buildings, and some neighbouring houses, to permit construction of a previously approved 23-storey residential high rise on the site. Before demolishing the buildings, York Developments would be required to carefully remove some historic architectural elements and prioritize their reuse along with some commemorative signage. 'I don't think that's how you preserve heritage today,' says Anna Maria Valastro of the North Talbot Neighbourhood Association. Valastro believes the heritage buildings should remain intact and incorporated into any future redevelopment of the site. Kent Brewery Rendering of proposal by York Developments to commemorate history of former Kent Brewery. (Source: City of London) 'The way they're preserving the heritage is undignified of the Kent Brewery,' she told CTV News. 'The Kent Brewery is one of only two left in Canada where the brewmaster lived next to their brewery, which was commonplace in the 19th century.' A Heritage Impact Assessment submitted by York Developments concludes that retaining the brewery and brewmaster's house is, 'not feasible due to the size and density required for the proposed development to be economically viable.' Ali Soufan, president of York Developments, told CTV News that a craft brewery inside the new building will incorporate salvaged materials and honour the history of the property. 'We think that this will actually commemorate the heritage component of what was there in years past and bring that back to life within the existing building,' Soufan said. Valastro is not convinced, 'It's utterly meaningless. It's such an insult. I'm so offended by the way the city thinks this is going to celebrate the history of London.' The new high rise is described as a student-oriented building that would include resort-style amenities and concierge services. Demolition of the existing buildings would clear the way for redevelopment to begin in a matter of months. 'The buildings (would be demolished) over the course of the summer and fall, and if all goes well, we'd start construction in early spring of 2026,' Soufan explained. Valastro acknowledged that the staff report was reviewed and recommended by top brass within city hall's planning department, but wants to know if the city's heritage planners were in agreement with the recommendation. 'To me, it just feels like it's being rubber stamped,' she said. 'It doesn't feel like it was a thoughtful process, and it was just intended to appease York Developments and not take our heritage seriously.' The Planning and Environment Committee will consider the demolition request on May 21.
