Covid Took His Job So He Launched A Service To Bring Ontario Wine Beer And Cider Right To Your Doorstep
When COVID-19 stole his job in the Ontario hospitality industry, then his wifes job within two days of each other, Greg Lamb didnt flinch even when the couple discovered they were going to have baby.
Lamb had a simmering plan to start a business, a long-held dream to offer consumers one-stop online shopping for local wine, beer and ciders delivered right to your front door in one package.
He launched the new company, Ontario Beverages, in mid-October with five Niagara wineries, a cidery and a GTA brewery, including Megalomaniac, Kacaba, Featherstone, Calamus, Leaning Post, Sunnybrook and High Road Brewing Company.
What makes OnBev unique is the fact that you can shop across many different producers and across wine, beer and cider and receive everything in one shipment with one shipping fee, says Lamb, above. Im really focused on making it feel as if youre pulling a bottle off the shelf and putting it in your cart. No minimums, no set packages, just buy whatever you want. As we grow I look forward to representing a majority of the Ontario craft alcohol industry and bringing all of those great producers into one easy to use forum.
Lamb has been in the Ontario hospitality industry for over 15 years in a range of positions. When he lost his job due to the pandemic like so many in his line of work, Lamb found himself with the time to work on his dream project of building an online marketplace for Ontario produced wine, beer and cider.
Welcome To Our New Website
Welcome to Holiday Wine Cellar, where every day is a holiday! Our Escondido, California landmark store, located in North County San Diego, has been family-owned and operated since its conception in 1965 – specializing in import & domestic wines, craft beers, and spirits from around the world. Since 2009, we have made our extensive selection of fine wines, craft beers, and exceptional spirits available online. Customers receive the same white-glove service, selection, & tradition whether visiting our landmark store in-person or from the comfort of a computer, tablet, or phone.
A Bottle Shop & Taproomwhere Everyone Drinks Like Royalty
Kings Beer & Wine is a leader in the Arizona Craft Beer scene. We are a bottle shop and taproom that regularly stocks over 800 packaged beers and offers 81 rotating taps to enjoy onsite or to go. We offer over 150 different wines and regularly pour more than 20 wines by the glass. We are forever finding interesting wines, meads, ciders and sakes to introduce to the Arizona community and we regularly do creative collaboration brews with leading craft producers. Many items are exclusive and can only be found at Kings Beer & Wine. We host new brewery/beer launches, have theme nights, host visiting restaurants and offer other fun events on a weekly basis.
We are big believers in supporting local businesses while bringing the best of craft beverages from outside of the state to Arizona drinkers. We are a one-stop shop that will surprise and delight even the most hard-core enthusiasts. Our staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and we love helping people discover their new favorite tasty beverages – so never be afraid to ask “what’s new” or “what can’t I miss”. Whether you are a long time craft connoisseur or just getting into the beverage scene Kings Beer & Wine is the place for new discovery.
Kings Beer & Wine values and welcomes diversity. We guarantee a safe space for everyone to relax and enjoy regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, physical ability, etc.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Do It Yourself Winemaking And Brewing
If you get satisfaction from the hands-on experience of doing it yourself you’ll be thrilled with what we have to offer. From our award-winning wine kits by industry leaders RJS Craft Winemaking and Winexpert to our extensive line of beer kits, malts, hops and grains we have what you need to go anywhere your imagination can take you.
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Make Your Own Spirits And Liqueurs With Our Still Spirits Products
It’s easy to make your own spirits and liqueurs. You simply ferment a sugar solution using our Still Spirits Turbo Yeast and Turbo Carbon which produces a clear alcohol base. You then choose from our large selection of flavourings which you add to the base. That’s it! You can now enjoy your hand-crafted liqueurs and spirits.
Make Orchard Fresh Cider Using Our Cold
Cider is the fastest growing alcohol beverage category in the Canadian market. These fruit-forward crisp-tasting and lower alcohol beverages are a great alternative to wine and beer. Our ciders are packaged using pouch technology which allows for cold-filling and nitrogen flushing. This gives you an orchard-fresh taste with delicate flavours and aroma that is not possible using the traditonal canning method.
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We Carry A Huge Assortment Of Beer Kits Grains Hops And Yeast
We started Brewery Lane in 1993 to supply the local homebrewing market with badly-needed fresh products and hard-to-find ingredients. So homebrewing is in our DNA. We continue to be enthusiastic homebrewers today who will settle for only the best. Stop by and see Mike Burke, our resident brewing expert. He can help you make any beer you desire and answer all your questions. Mike’s expertise is in great demand and he’s often asked to give brewing seminars at the St. John’s Public Libraries.
