Beer here: The Tap Room
St. John’s draft drought is over. The Tap Room is open for business at Mongoose Junction, and it’s for serious (and not so serious) beer drinkers. No froo-froo umblella drinks here. The proprietors, Cheech Vyas and Kevin Chipman, first made a name for themselves with their home-brewed Virgin Islands Pale Ale…the ale “with a hint of mango.” This is their new venture, and it’s a nice place. We were relieved to see that there is also an outside patio. Meet them, and see their new place in On-StJohn’s newest video interview. Watch it here!
January 19th, 2007 08:26
Cheech seems to like his own beer
Definietly checking them out in November. Their little place looks cool. I hope they do well.
January 19th, 2007 09:00
I agree…cheech was hysterical. Does he even speak?
Drink baby, drink.
January 19th, 2007 10:08
I can’t wait to try the Pale Ale as mango is one of my favorite fruits.
I had to smile at the statement concerning husbands drinking beer while wives shop - that alone should keep their buisness going!
January 19th, 2007 19:33
Cheech did speak. He says “We’re making beer!” I bet he didn’t look that happy when he was a Rocket Scientist.
You go, Cheech & Kevin! Best of luck to you.
January 22nd, 2007 10:17
That’s great! what’s the UVM poster in the background?? Cheech highlights at 2:07 - the extreme close up. I watched that part 2 or 3 times. keep making great brew guys!
January 22nd, 2007 18:26
Pit gave me a taste of your beer and I really like it. Congrats! on the Tap Room and good luck.
January 22nd, 2007 20:40
Enjoyed your interview–we stopped to visit them on a recent visit to StJ and tasted the ‘mango-ish’ beer–and it was sooo good! As parents of a University of Vermont student, we are really wishing them success—Advice to husbands of shoppers–”try it, you’ll LIKE it!”.
January 23rd, 2007 01:27
Who was that mute on the left? I don’t think I’ve ever heard Chirag be that quiet! The video was awesome guys!! Congratulations on the new venture, let me know when the pale ale hits the Pacific Islands!!
January 24th, 2007 14:03
I had the pleasure of falling upon and trying the Pale Ale…………..truly the best! I want to help you guys market this product! It is the best and I have lots of sales and marketing skills when you are ready
Love and Peace
January 26th, 2007 05:26
Good luck with the Tap Room Guys!! The video is great. Looking forward to trying some of your Pale Ale.
January 30th, 2007 22:57
We saw Tap Room as a work in progress…the bar looks beautiful and Orlando and I can’t wait to visit again soon so he can sit and enjoy a frosty mug while I shop! Speaking of mugs..miss you!!! XOXOXOXOXO
January 30th, 2007 23:50
I love VIPA, if I’m not drinking vodka, then I’m drinking Virgin Islands Pale Ale. I also think Kevin and Cheech are really hot.
January 31st, 2007 09:40
Hi kevin,
I’ve been meaning to email you and tell you how great the video on the Tap Room is. I’m sending it around to friends to share this with , as well as to promote your beer. Can’t wait to see it when we come there. Looks great and you did a wonderful job. Take care. love , Aunt Fran
January 31st, 2007 22:28
I too think cheech and kevin are hot. Congrats on the opening. Can’t wait to get down there again.
February 2nd, 2007 17:32
Yeah! cannot wait to stop by the Tap Room! Wonder what new beers they will come up with, they are a never ceasing duo of beer ingenuity! It is nice to have a space dedicated to brewing that is not in your living room
I cannot wait till an ice cold glass of Virgin Islands Pale Ale is touching my lips again!
Congrats to Kevin and Cheech!
February 18th, 2007 14:16
Last week, when I went to BevMo here in SoCal to get my husband a case of VIPA for Valentine’s Day — the perfect gift — they told me they will no longer be carrying it. Say it isn’t so! Guess we’ll have to move up our next trip down to STJ to visit the Tap Room. But in the meantime, I’m letting them know what a mistake that will be… If anyone else would like to join the chorus, we’ll very much appreciate it.