Comments on: Hanging out at Firehouse Brewery and clarifying rumors http://www.betterbeerblog.com/index.php/2009/06/13/hanging-out-at-firehouse-brewery-and-clarifying-rumors/ A Beer Blog Helping to Elevate the Status of Craft Beer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:56:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: RJ RAY http://www.betterbeerblog.com/index.php/2009/06/13/hanging-out-at-firehouse-brewery-and-clarifying-rumors/#comment-2621 RJ RAY Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:39:42 +0000 http://www.betterbeerblog.com/?p=320#comment-2621 Very well put Jeff.... Very well put Jeff….

]]> By: Jeff Starbeck http://www.betterbeerblog.com/index.php/2009/06/13/hanging-out-at-firehouse-brewery-and-clarifying-rumors/#comment-2620 Jeff Starbeck Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:33:09 +0000 http://www.betterbeerblog.com/?p=320#comment-2620 Yes, it does suck that we had to fire Mike. But his behavior was becoming out of control. He was a great brewer, but Terrell Owens is a great wide receiver also, but why is he with his 4th or 5th different team? It's called being a team player and controlling your emotions, and I like to think we have a good team here. As far as his assistant undercutting him, that is the furthest from the truth.I have to say that Jim stepped up and took control of the situation as soon as Mike left and has done a fantastic job of brewing some great beers. I don't discuss salaries in public, but Jim is not being paid a "fraction of what Mike was making". Like you said, the beer speaks for itself, and I encourage you all to come in and see what you think. Ask for me and I'll buy you a pint!! Yes, it does suck that we had to fire Mike. But his behavior was becoming out of control. He was a great brewer, but Terrell Owens is a great wide receiver also, but why is he with his 4th or 5th different team? It’s called being a team player and controlling your emotions, and I like to think we have a good team here.
As far as his assistant undercutting him, that is the furthest from the truth.I have to say that Jim stepped up and took control of the situation as soon as Mike left and has done a fantastic job of brewing some great beers. I don’t discuss salaries in public, but Jim is not being paid a “fraction of what Mike was making”.
Like you said, the beer speaks for itself, and I encourage you all to come in and see what you think. Ask for me and I’ll buy you a pint!!

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