The Growler B.C. • Volume 4 Issue 3 • September-November 2018

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cONtribUtiNG WriterS Rob Mangelsdorf Brittany Tiplady Joe Wiebe Rebecca Whyman

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Breweries by Region

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Brewery Details

FRASER VALLEY

GROWLER FILLS

SEA TO SKY / SUNSHINE COAST

BOTTLES / CANS

VICTORIA / GULF ISLANDS

KEGS

VANCOUVER ISLAND

TASTING ROOM

THOMPSON OKANAGAN

ON-SITE KITCHEN OR FOOD TRUCK

KOOTENAYS

TOURS

NORTHERN B.C.

KID FRIENDLY

Editor’s Note This is a special time of year for craft beer. As the days get shorter and the nights cooler, we say goodbye to the refreshing light-bodied beers of summer and welcome the more flavourful and full-bodied beers of fall and winter. The hot summer sun may be leaving us for another year, but at least we have delicious pint after pint to keep us company until it returns.

It’s also harvest time, and that means the return of fresh-hopped beers (pg. 24). This ephemeral style is a delight that only happens once a year, so if you blink, you’ll miss out. If you’ve noticed more and more beers advertising themselves as organic, you’re not alone, so we took a look at the truth behind the ingredients (pg. 6). Speaking of advertising, beer labels are an art form in and of itself, so we explored what makes them work and what makes them suck (pg. 10)—with a handy (sort of ) guide to all the jargon and nonsense that you can find on them (pg. 18). For those looking for a beer with a bit less bite, we did a taste test of non-alcoholic beers (pg. 12) and explored the growing trend of craft breweries getting into the soda business (pg. 34).

If that doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth, we also have a wonderful almond cake recipe (pg. 40) featuring—you guessed it—beer! Enjoy the sun while it lasts. Much like that delicious pint in your hand, it’ll be gone before you know it. —Rob Mangelsdorf, editor

GLUTEN-FREE BOOZE OPTIONS

Suggested Glassware STANGE

Kolsch Marzen Bock

PILSNER Lager Pilsner Witbier

NONIC PINT

Stout Pale ale Most ales, actually

WEIZEN

Hefeweizen Weizenbock Fruit beer

TULIP

Saison IPA Strong ales

GOBLET

Berliner weisse Quad Tripel

SNIFTER

Barleywine Sours Anything weird

B.C. brewers are turning their backs on GMO ingredients in favour of natural alternatives by Brittany Tiplady

arlier this year, scientists at the University of California Berkeley published a research paper that documented their discovery and success in the creation of lab-constructed yeast that could mimic the flavours of natural hops in beer. Why? Well, hop plants are thirsty buggers, soaking up an average of 50 pints of water, for just one pint of beer.

drinkers alike are kindred in their ethics toward food and beverage consumption: as it turns out, buying local isn’t just a trend reserved for West Coast yuppies. B.C. is a province rich with natural resources and organic farms, and the drive to source ingredients locally is a way of life that has fuelled our province’s sustainable farming industry through craft beer and otherwise.

You might think such advancements are drivel, but in terms of water usage, the creation of genetically engineered brewer’s yeast is meant to aid the growing beer industry, offering a more sustainable approach to brewing. And for the giants of the beer brewing industry that already use genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their brews— Budweiser, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Corona, and Guinness to name a few—it’s quite possible that a GMO yeast, said to mock the scent and flavour of natural hops, might come in handy one day.

Even East Coast brew houses are making the switch: Mill Street Brewing announced in July that all six of their year-round core beers will be certified organic. According to head brewer Joel Manning, this step pushes Mill Street’s total output to roughly 90 per cent in organic products.

However, craft breweries here in B.C. aren’t entirely sold on this innovation. Brewers and beer

Back to the University of California Berkeley hop experiment: while the study, published in Nature Communications, cites that the yeast, created by “incorporating recombinant DNA derived from yeast, mint, and basil,” accurately replaced the scent and flavour of a natural hop, UBC food scientist Vivien Measday, associate professor at the

I’ve visited quite a few of our hop farms, and it’s really cool to see the research that’s going into organic farming. - Simon Barna, Nelson Brewing Wine Research Centre, doesn’t think it’ll end up in your pint just yet. “I think the main reason that this experiment won’t take over the beer industry any time soon is that this yeast strain can give off an interesting aroma but it can’t provide [the same kind] of bitterness and it can’t generate microbials,” she says. “And if they don’t have the naturally-grown hops in there, they may need to find another way to stop spoilage organisms from growing. Because beer is generally only five per cent alcohol on average—which is not that high—other organisms can grow in there, like lactic acid or [acetic acid bacteria]. And this yeast strain is not going to be able to deal with that problem.” Measday adds the GMO ingredient most likely to land in your beer isn’t as worthy of a flashy science experiment—it’s corn. “GM corn is approved in Canada and the U.S., and it is definitely possible that the corn syrup in beer is derived from GM corn plants, but in Canada there is no requirement that companies have to label their corn products as GMO,” says Measday. Adjuncts like genetically modified corn and corn syrup (along with GMO rice, fish bladder for clarifying and GMO sugars) are indeed likely to land in the beers made by the larger, more corporate brew houses, but local craft breweries in B.C. are doing their best to keep their ingredients kosher, and for some, entirely organic. Nelson Brewing, located in the heart of the West Kootenays, was founded in 1991 and has been operating as a certified organic brewery since 2006. Its award-winning lineup of beers can be found across Western Canada. When Nelson Brewing made the choice to switch

Both Dogwood Brewing (top) and Nelson Brewing (bottom) make all their beers with 100 per cent organic products. Contributed photos

to all organic, it was largely due to the market in the Kootenays, says head brewer Simon Barna. “It’s a pretty organic and sustainable farming-driven community in Nelson, so it was certainly influenced by the ingredients that the people of Nelson want in their products,” he explains. “They don’t want GMO and they really appreciate nonGMO products. Barna, having visited a few hop farms, says it's quite interesting to see the research that's going into organic farming. “Hops are the number one sprayed crop because they’re so susceptible to aphids; so these mass organic hop farms that are starting in the Fraser Valley are giving breweries more options,” he says. “We really try to stress the importance of supporting organic farming processes and the research that goes into it, and we hope that part of it becomes more mainstream.” >>

I think the most important craft beer movement in B.C. is not about chasing these crazy varieties of hops but supporting our local farmers. - Claire Wilson, Dogwood Brewing thing like genetically engineered hops becoming a big trend for craft beer anytime soon—hopefully.” Crannog Ales in Sorrento, B.C., grows its own hops, uses wastewater for irrigation and feeds spent grains to the livestock it raises on its organic farm. Jon Healy photo

Vancouver’s Dogwood Brewing, an organic, vegan brewery, opened its doors in March 2013. Just like Nelson Brewing, Dogwood’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the desire to help sustain local organic farming practices. The general concern isn’t so much in the dilemma of water usage when it comes to hop farming, and brewing in general, but more so in their mission to make an impact in the beer market by supporting local producers. Dogwood’s hops are certified organic and Salmon Safe, grown by the Harvesters of Organic Hops (HOOH) in Lillooet, and to keep their beer vegan, the Dogwood team uses vegan fining agents when clarifying their beers so that no animal products are necessary. “I think the most important craft beer movement in B.C. is not about chasing these crazy varieties of hops but supporting our local farmers,” says co-owner Claire Wilson. “It not only cuts down on the impacts environmentally, but it means that we’re building something for our future and for our province.” Beer is steeped in tradition, she says, and when brewers are looking to create something wonderful and innovative, most try to find something rare or obscure to create unique flavours. “Although innovation is exciting, I don’t see some-

Crannog Ales, a small organic brewery in Sorrento echoes Wilson’s sentiment. For nearly 20 years, Crannog’s farm and brewery concept (helmed by Brian MacIsaac and Rebecca Kneen) has been operating in tandem, generating an entirely sustainable system on its own property at Left Fields farm. Crannog grows its own hops, greywater is used for irrigation, spent grains feed the livestock or are composted, and so on. “My perspective on GMOs in general is that it’s a solution in search of a problem,” says Kneen. “The bottom line for me, is not so much on the effect on human health, or on the quality and flavour of the beer.” She says the issue around the concept of genetic engineering is the purposes behind it and the effect on the environment. “It increases the degree of toxicity on the planet, and that alone has a direct effect on human health, regardless of what product you’re consuming.” For these brewers, a commitment to buying and supporting local isn’t performative, and it isn’t about following a trend. Their efforts are about supporting community, minimizing the toxic footprint of craft brewing, and in turn, making great beer GMO-free. “We wanted to look back in 20 years and be really proud of the decisions that we made,” says Wilson. “Every brewery that buys local B.C. hops, and every brewery that supports the local industry, builds something fantastic for our province and in turn, this effort protects our rivers, our soil, and our wildlife.” j

l e b a L Love of

In which Rebecca Whyman expresses her deep affection for the most accessible of art forms: the humble beer label.

ou can’t help it, I can’t help it—we all judge beers by their labels, maybe as much as we judge the beer itself. Beer labels have been around for ages: 83 years on cans, and much longer than that on bottles. It appears we’ve been loving beer labels for that whole time—just check out all the vintage labels you can buy on eBay! Doesn’t it seem, though, that we’re loving beer labels extra hard right now? Maybe it’s that size matters. Beer cans, especially those tall boys, offer lots of real estate for labelling. Large-format bottles provide a sizeable canvas as well. Maybe it’s as simple as habituation. Humans aren’t that different from crows; we’re attracted to bright, shiny objects. And with social media continuously bombarding us with bright shiny objects, it’s not surprising we’re attracted by the pretty things. They do say you drink first with your eyes… Maybe it’s the amped up level of competition. The number of breweries fighting for limited shelf space grows almost by the day, making it ever more challenging to entice people to choose this beer over that one. Allowing breweries to sell their own packaged beer in their tasting rooms (thanks B.C. government!) has assisted in getting beer into local people’s hands. To woo those not-so-local folks into choosing beers at liquor stores, what are you going to do but come up with stand-out

beer labels? For the initiated, a good story, a great product and word of mouth will sell beer. But for those not in the know, it’s going to be the label that grabs their interest. Maybe it’s pricing. Digitally printed labels and sleeves make small label runs economically possible. Anyone can make fabulous labels for even their limited release and small batch beers. Maybe it’s industry acknowledgment. Locally, the B.C. Beer Awards added the Creative Industry Awards last year for best can design, best bottle label design, best packaging for boxes and carriers, and best tap handle. Also acknowledging how much social media matters, they added awards for best website and best social media presence as well. Beer festivals, such as the Okanagan Fest of Ale, offer people’s choice awards for best beer label and runner-up, as well as for the favourite beer. Further afield, HomebrewLabelAwards.com hands out prizes for great homebrew labels. And if all of that wasn’t enough to convince you that beer labels are influencers, USA Today has a reader’s choice award for beer labels. Now you know beer labels have arrived! Maybe it’s about the artwork. Some breweries commission artists to create their labels. Ontario’s Collective Arts Brewing (whose beers are available on B.C. private liquor store shelves) hold open calls for art to feature on their bottles and cans.

Beer labels have become works of art in and of themselves. LEFT: Superflux's cans have been turning heads with their colourful abstract designs, like the one for Superfluousness IPA. Contributed photo ABOVE: Electric Bicycle Brewing Company's branding is anything but boring. Dan Toulgoet photo

Every three months, artists can submit their works and a panel chooses the art to be featured. Vancouver artist Patrick Wong has had five of his works featured on CA bottles and cans. It’s a great way to promote artists as well as the beer, and as a bonus, offers a great conversation starter to those who may need a little help in that department.

on my wish list is requiring labels to include, in print large enough for old codgers like me to read, where the beer was manufactured and by whom. I hate that the big guys can hide behind their shadow brands and subsidiaries. If you don’t want to proudly put your name on it, you shouldn’t be selling it, goshdarnit.

Maybe it’s what the labels aren’t saying. I first noMaybe it’s that beer is not wine and doesn’t have ticed the new wave of beer labels when Superflux to be prim and proper. Brewers can take their came out with their pastel ombre labelling very seriously, while still leaving tall cans—everyone was talking room to be brash, or playful, and push about them. Then Powell Street the envelope on beer label designs. caught my attention with Or maybe it’s something their colourful patterned else entirely. Whatever cans. It took me a bit combination of elements it of time, but eventually I is that has led us to this molooked past the pretty pastels ment in time, it is satisfying and colourful patterns and Pro tip: to see all the creativity going realized what wasn’t there. The If you buy cans that in to labelling the drink we quiet roar of nothing offensive. use plastic sleeves for all love. j No sexist images, no racist labelling—you can tell names, Hallelujah! While I’m it’s a sleeve if there is a very much looking forward to seam—and you want to do Dave Bowkett finding a minute the recycler a solid, you to make t-shirts using those lashould remove the plastic bel designs, I’m looking forward sleeve and recycle that even more to the day when in soft plastics instead no one thinks offensive names of leaving it on the and images are the way to aluminum can. market their beer. Also

the The Growler’s guide to non-alcoholic beer by Rob Mangelsdorf

We drank all of these beers so you don't have to. While non-alcoholic beer might not be the tastiest thing to fill your pint with, being able to drive home and get up early for work the next day is a major perk. Dan Toulgoet photo

think we can all agree that beer is awesome, otherwise why would you be reading this right now. However, there are times when you might want something to drink without any alcohol in it. Maybe you’re the designated driver; maybe you have health issues; or maybe, if you’re like Dogwood Brewing owner/brewer Claire Wilson, you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Whatever the reason, just because you can’t have alcohol doesn’t mean you can’t have beer, right? Non-alcoholic beer is a thing, after all! Except that “near beer” doesn’t exactly have the greatest reputation. For years, there were only one or two options available at the grocery store, and they all tasted like watery garbage. That’s changing, however. In recent years craft alternatives have been popping up, domestic macro brands have been reformulating their recipes and

European import brands have entered the market. There are more alcohol-free beer options available than ever, and with so many choices, where do you even begin? With that in mind, Claire and I sat down at Dogwood one hot, sunny day with seven of the most popular near beers available in B.C. to figure out which one was best (or least worst, anyways).

METHODOLOGY: We rated the beers out on a scale of 0-10, based on the likelihood of someone throwing the beer back in your face if you served it to them without telling them it was a non-alcoholic beer (10 being they wouldn’t notice and 0 being a pint glass to the face).

Rob Mangelsdorf (on right) and Claire Wilson tuck into some non-alcoholic beers at Dogwood Brewing in South Vancouver. Dan Toulgoet photo

I’m getting a bit of that wet cardboard flavour. But beyond that, I really prefer this beer to the previous one. It’s not overly sweet, it’s got a bit of hop bitterness to it, it has a nice, dry finish.

BEER NO. 1: CLAUSTHALER CLASSIC (0.49% ABV) THE GROWLER: This one is clearly German, which I have high hopes for. Germans, as you know, take their beer pretty seriously. CLAIRE WILSON: It’s nice and clear, it smells like straw and wort. GROWLER: Yeah, it smells very sweet, very grainy. It looks like beer, at least. It does not smell like it, though. It smells like beer that hasn’t been fermented yet. WILSON: Yeah, that does taste quite sweet. It’s not terrible, but it doesn’t really taste like beer. It’s a lager style, but there’s no noticeable hop aroma. There is a tiny bit of hop bitterness to it. GROWLER: Yeah, it’s so cloyingly sweet that the hop bitterness that is there isn’t enough to dry it out. The sweetness really lingers, it’s like a soda pop. WILSON: It’s refreshing, but it’s not very reminiscent of a German lager. Score: 5/10

BEER NO. 2: MADD VIRGIN CRAFT BREWED LAGER (0.0% ABV) WILSON: So this is brewed at Niagara College. They’ve had a brewing school there for ages. GROWLER: Oh interesting. So this is a lager made by MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, clearly to encourage people not to drink. And I guess they’ve teamed up with Niagara College to brew this. And 10 per cent of net sales go to MADD Canada. WILSON: This definitely smells oxidized, the aroma’s not as appealing as the other one. But it’s not as sweet. GROWLER: I feel like this is an old beer, and

WILSON: It would be interesting to try one that was in perfect condition. But even the off flavours are beer off flavours. GROWLER: That’s true. This is absolutely a beer, and not a beer-flavoured soda pop. WILSON: Not a good beer, mind you, but it’s beer. Score: 6.5/10

BEER NO. 3: PARTAKE IPA (0.3% ABV) GROWLER: So this is interesting. This is definitely a craft take on non-alcoholic beer, it being an IPA. Brewed in Toronto. I hope there’s some hops in this. WILSON: Yeah, that smells like an IPA. It’s got those Cascade hops, maybe some Citra. GROWLER: Grapefruit, citrus, fruity. Definitely the best smelling of the beers we’ve tried so far. WILSON: This really does taste like beer. It’s enjoyable, the hops are lovely. GROWLER: I quite like this, I’m shocked. If someone poured me this and didn’t tell me it was non-alcoholic, I’d never know. WILSON: Without having the alcohol or having more body to balance it, they’ve done a great job with the hops, because the hops are lovely. I’m impressed. GROWLER: Completely agree. They are hitting what they are aiming for, and that is a beer drinker’s non-alcoholic beer. WILSON: If I had known this was on the shelf when I was pregnant, I would have drank it. Score: 9/10

BEER NO. 4: BUDWEISER PROHIBITION LAGER (0.0%) GROWLER: It smells a lot like a Budweiser, which is to say, like not much of anything. >>

Faint grainy cereal, a bit ricey. Nice head retention. Actually, that’s not terrible. WILSON: I haven’t had a Budweiser for a while, but it tastes like a Budweiser. It’s clean, it’s not flawed. GROWLER: It’s not sickly sweet, it has a crisp, dry finish. Of the lagers that we’ve tried so far, this is clearly my favourite. There isn’t a ton of flavour—it’s a Budweiser after all, so that’s to be expected. WILSON: I think that’s what they were trying to make, and I think they nailed it. Score: 8.5/10

BEER NO. 5: O’DOUL’S (0.5% ABV) WILSON: When I think non-alcoholic beer, I think O’Doul’s. GROWLER: Totally, I think it’s kind of become shorthand for non-alcoholic beer. For years it was the only option available. WILSON: It’s the classic, for sure. GROWLER: Again, a very boring, slightly grainy hop-less nose. WILSON: Almost no character. It’s very easy to drink, though. There’s a tiny bit of bitterness to it, a tiny bit. But it doesn’t really feel like beer. It’s very balanced and it goes down like nothing, but that malty character isn’t really there. GROWLER: It is refreshing. It’s light-bodied without being overly thin. I’m enjoying it the more I drink. WILSON: Yeah, it doesn’t really have any flaws. Score: 7.5/10

BEER NO. 6: MOLSON EXEL (0.5% ABV) WILSON: Two years ago, a friend of mine was pregnant and she asked me what non-alcoholic beers were any good, and I had no idea because I hadn’t tried any. So it’s good we’re doing this. GROWLER: This one has been around for a while, as you can tell by its branding. WILSON: It’s a “classic” look for sure. This one smells a lot like Canadian, actually.

For breastfeeding moms like Dogwood's Claire Wilson, non-alcoholic beers are a great alternative to the boozy stuff. Dan Toulgoet photo

GROWLER: Yeah, no hops on the nose. It’s pretty thin, pretty watery. Not as sweet as some of the beers we’ve tried. WILSON: It’s still definitely sweet for a beer, but it’s not like a pop, like some of the others. Score: 7/10

BEER NO. 7: GROLSCH (0.5% ABV) WILSON: There’s a good head on this, it’s very clear. This is very much in the same vein as the first one. It’s very sweet and malty. GROWLER: Considering the can says it’s fully fermented, it sure doesn’t taste like it. WILSON: But look at the lacing! GROWLER: That’s what’s most impressive about this beer, the head they’ve managed to get on it. WILSON: Yeah, the carbonation is good, you’re getting that kind of sharpness on your tongue, but it’s just way too sweet. It’s a malt soda, basically. It’s similar to the Clausthaler, so maybe that’s what Europeans expect in a non-alcoholic beer. Score: 6/10

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Dogs aren't welcome in many B.C. tasting rooms, but that's not the fault of craft breweries. by Rob Mangelsdorf

n the past few months I’ve done a fair bit of travelling, and I’ve noticed something. When I was down in the U.S. and stopped in at some of my favourite breweries, there were dogs in the tasting rooms. And when I was in Scotland in June, there they were again: dogs in the breweries and the pubs. And it was awesome. The puppers were all well behaved and I even got a few doggy cuddles in. It totally added to the homey, community-centric atmosphere of the tasting room, and it was a great ice-breaker to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger. So why is it, then, that you never see dogs in breweries here in B.C.? Are craft brewers a bunch of dog-hating jerks? Even worse, are they cat people? Given how many breweries are named after dogs, I doubt that’s the case. ( Just kidding, I love cats, please don’t send me angry emails, cat people.) As it turns out, the local health authorities here in B.C. have effectively banned dogs from pubs and brewery tasting rooms. Under the Food Premises Regulation of the B.C. Public Health

Act, it states, “an operator of food premises must not permit live animals to be on the premises.” Guide dogs and service dogs are cool, so long as they’re not in the food preparation area, and fish in an aquarium also get a pass, but beyond that, only animals that “a health officer determines will not pose a risk of a health hazard occurring on the premises” are permitted. And that means no dogs, as countless breweries have found out. By the way, breweries are considered a food premises because they manufacture and sell a “processed substance intended for human consumption.” So they get lumped in with sushi restaurants and buffets, despite the fact that beer is considered to be “microbiologically safe” as the presence of alcohol, hop bittering compounds and carbon dioxide kill off foodborne pathogens. Yellow Dog Brewing originally allowed dogs into their tasting room, but a complaint to Fraser Health put a stop to that. “We let it go and unluckily someone from Fraser Health came in for a beer, so that was the end of

We love dogs, I think people treat dogs like family, and if tasting rooms are supposed to be family-friendly, they should be allowed.

- Mike Coghill, Yellow Dog Brewing

that,” says owner Mike Coghill. “They hold your health occupancy, so we had no choice. If we got caught again they could have shut us down.” Yellow Dog was named after Coghill’s golden retriever Chase, which meant Chase couldn’t even set paw in the brewery that was named after him. Coghill says the reasoning he was given for why dogs aren’t allowed in the brewery is that they are considered “allergens.” Which is pretty strange, considering some of the places you are allowed to bring your dog. Like hospitals and care facilities, for example. “We love dogs, I think people treat dogs like family, and if tasting rooms are supposed to be family-friendly, they should be allowed,” Coghill says. “Other retail businesses, you’re allowed to bring your dog in. I don’t see why we shouldn’t be able to.”

As a result, community members have rallied by the popular brewery, with one patron even starting a petition to get Interior Health to change its rules. “This is—or was—one of the best things in Penticton, now gone because of one complaint,” states Mickey Clark, who organized the petition. “This decision by the health department will continue to degrade and impact the lives of all dog lovers.” I’m with Mickey. The provincial government needs to remove the ban on dogs in breweries and let brewery owners decide if they want to allow dogs in the tasting room. Dog owners should be allowed to enjoy delicious craft beer without having to abandon their fur baby outside, tied to a pole (which is also illegal in Vancouver and many other municipalities). That’s a hell of a way to treat your best friend. j

As a former dog owner and current father of a 19-month-old child, I can anecdotally attest to the fact that some dogs are cleaner and better behaved than some children. Most children, if I’m being honest. Certainly mine. Yet it’s totally OK to bring my little snot-nosed disease vector to the tasting room, while the dog has to stay outside. Some breweries still allow dogs on their patio, but that’s technically not allowed, at least not by Vancouver Coastal Health—unless you get special permission for an event like Red Truck's Barks + Brews shindig back in July. Recently Cannery Brewing in Penticton had to ban dogs from their tasting room after someone complained to Interior Health. “We were grateful for the three years we did get to let dogs inside,” Cannery Brewing Company Herald. owner Patt Dyck told the Penticton Herald

Decoding

YOUR BOTTLE OF CRAFT BEER

If you’ve ever picked up a bottle of craft beer, read the label and wondered to yourself what does all this gibberish mean, well, you’re not alone. Thankfully, The Growler is here to help you decode the jargon. by Rob Mangelsdorf

IBU

BRETT

International Bittering Units. This is a measurement of how bitter a beer is. 10 IBUs is roughly equal to sticking with How I Met Your Mother for nine seasons only to be rewarded with that giant dump of a series finale. 40 is what Canucks fans feel anytime Mark goddamn Messier is mentioned. 100+ is finding out your best friend just got together with your ex and now they’re moving across country with your dog I mean what the fuck come on.

Brett’s the guy in the back who puts the labels on the bottles. He’s a solid dude with most of his fingers that loves him some Def Leppard. They let him put his name on the bottle if he manages to show up for work on time (which only happens sometimes). Cheers, Brett, you magnificent bastard! Where’s that $15 bucks you owe me?

LACTOSE

An unfermentable sugar added to beer to make it sweeter. Basically, yeast is lactose intolerant. They have no patience for lactose, and they won’t stand for it.

ABV

Alcohol By Volume. This is the percentage of your beer that is made up of happy juice. Preferred to the International Blackout Unit due to confusion with the acronym.

BOTTLE-CONDITIONED

You know how when you put conditioner in your hair, your showers might take a bit longer, but your hair feels so friggin' sweet after? Well, brewers add a bit of yeast and sugar to their beer to naturally carbonate it. Pretty much the same thing.

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Short for nitrogen, which is used to make the beer bubbly instead of carbon dioxide. It’s also a key molecular component of nitrous oxide, so if you get giggly after a dozen pints of Guinness, now you know why.

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Traditionally, sour beers took years to age and develop in wooden barrels under the watchful eyes of master brewers and blenders. Then someone figured out you could toss a bunch of yogurt in there and git r’ dun in a day. Suck it Belgium!

Some beers just can’t be tamed, man. Some beers are going to live their life like there’s no tomorrow. Some beers are going to have adventures, and while you’re stuck in your boring ass life, at your boring ass job, they’re out there experiencing everything the world has to offer. Thank God for daddy’s money. j

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When is it OK to send a beer back? How can you do it without making a stink? by Ben Johnson

recently had occasion to visit a nearby outpost of a franchise steak restaurant.

It was one of those rare moments in our lives as parents when my wife and I realized that we were out, childless, hungry at the dinner hour and could actually sit down and enjoy a meal together. This is, of course, what franchise steak restaurants are for. They are a known entity: You will have a large and decent piece of meat that you will pay a large and decent price for. You will have the same two appetizers you always order at their other locations. And you will enjoy timely and courteous service. Deep booths, dim lighting, these are all things you are familiar with. I like an independently-owned, funky, and unique restaurant as much as the next casual food snob, but when you’ve got 90 minutes and no margin for error, give me the comforting sameness and uniform service standards of a reasonably solid franchise every time. Of course, the one unknown at places like these is always the beer selection. Sure, things have improved in recent years. Most decent restaurants no longer just pour a monotonous selection of lagers decided based on whether Molson or Labatt was the last company to send in a sales rep with an expense account. Still, the beer at a franchise restaurant, with its barely contained corporate vibes, is always something of a gamble. That’s why, on my unexpected night out, I was pleased to see a couple of semi-decent local offerings being poured amid the usual macro shit. Larger craft brewers you could likely guess, but respectable and welcome accompaniments to my prime rib (which is coming off the bone tonight at medium rare, as it always does, of course). Un-

Is it really so bad that I need to send it back? Do I really need to be that guy? Why can’t I enjoy things?

fortunately, however, when I ordered and received my beer, something was clearly wrong with it. It was flat. So, now I was faced with a dilemma. And I was caught off guard outside of my natural habitat—a craft beer bar or the safety of my own garage. Do I simply drink the mediocre-at-best beer and eat my prime rib? (Did I mention it was medium rare tonight, sir?) Or do I attempt to flag down my server, who is currently being hit on by thicknecked, polo-shirt-wearing salesmen happily sucking down Shock Top at the bar? Is it really so bad that I need to send it back? Do I really need to be that guy? Why can’t I just enjoy things? The voice in my head was obstinate. Why are you like this? Or was that my wife’s voice? But really, when is it OK to send back beer? Lauren Fitzgerald is a Certified Cicerone who works in the restaurant industry in Stratford, Ontario. I spoke with her recently about my dilemma. Was I just being high maintenance, or was I within my rights to send back my subpar beer? “It is hard to find a beer so bad that it is undrinkable,” she told me. “People have been drinking Bud Light for decades after all and they seem to be fine with that.” “That being said, there are definitely certain instances where sending back a beer is acceptable,” she says. Fitzgerald cites infected beer as a definite cause for sending back a pint. “Unlike if there is an infection or bacteria in food, infected beer is unlikely to physically harm you,” she explains. “However, it can be very unpleasant to drink. Some common off flavours that are easy to detect are vegetal flavours, staleness, cardboard flavours, buttery popcorn, or sourness in a beer that is not supposed to be sour. Some of these off flavours can be very unpleasant and any sort of quality control should weed these beers out before they are served to the public, but, unfortunately, it is common for these things to slip through the cracks.” >>

Of course, the first and simplest reason to send back beer is if it’s improperly served. While sending back a beer because it is infected is a no brainer, I’d probably be unlikely to get into too much detail about what I thought was wrong. There is a clear and present risk of sounding like a dick if you start throwing words like acetaldehyde or chlorophenol at a busy server. Just describe to your server what you’re tasting and tell them it’s off. They’ll probably just replace your beer. Another reason Fitzgerald says you might send back a beer is if it is simply “bad,” but then of course, this is pretty subjective. “I have seen people send back Bellwoods Brewery beers or Burdock beers— two of the best breweries in Ontario, in my opinion—and I’ve seen people take a sip of a beautifully and painstakingly crafted wild cider from Revel Ciders and call it awful,” she says. “Each time my heart breaks a little because these are places going out on a limb to create beautiful, individual products but they just weren’t to the tastes of the person who ordered them or he or she wasn’t expecting what was poured.” A bad beer is something that is clearly unbalanced. Fitzgerald says a bad beer might include “an IPA that is so bitter and resiny that it coats the tongue and leaves an aggressive aftertaste, an amber style beer that finishes cloyingly sweet or a stout that contains so much dark malt that it becomes burnt and acrid tasting.”

Personally, I would probably send back a beer because I didn’t like it, but I’m also unlikely to order an entire pint of something I think might not be to my tastes. If it’s a style that is new to you, a brewery with a questionable track record, or something you’re just not familiar with, ask questions or request a sample before you dive in. Of course, the first and simplest reason to send back beer is if it is improperly served. This can be anything from warm beer, beer served in a dirty glass, or under-carbonated beer like the one I was served. All of these things mean the establishment is doing something wrong and it is actually pretty unlikely at a franchise steak restaurant that usually has high standards. Fitzgerald concurs, and says: “All of these things are relatively simple fixes that establishments should be made aware of and should take ownership for.” And so when I did finally get the attention of my server, I politely explained that my beer was flat and asked for something else. She gave me a crinkled-nose look that confirmed she thought I was wrong but apologized profusely and retreated to get me my second choice instead. My second beer arrived with much ceremony alongside my prime rib, which was a perfect medium rare, by the way. I took a sip. My server anxiously awaited my reaction and I nodded my approval so she could get back to the thirsty salesmen. This beer was flat, too. I drank a third of it and switched to wine. j

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a n c y h s o e u r f g et ? w o H The elusive charm of fresh hop beers by Joe Wiebe

ith the arrival of fall comes a surge of fresh hop beers from B.C.’s breweries. These special beers are available for a short window of time because they are brewed with freshly picked “wet hops” immediately after harvest. Normally, hops are dried and processed into pellets so that they can be shipped and stored for several months without spoiling. Instead, fresh hop beers must be brewed right after the hops are picked, usually the very same day, before the hops begin to spoil. Wet-hopped beers showcase bright, grassy flavours and a distinctly fresh quality that is not present in dried hops. They should be consumed immediately because the volatile hop oils and flavour compounds break down quickly. Don’t plan on cellaring any.

The source he found was the Sartori Hop Ranch in Chilliwack. Rather than experimenting with different hops on an annual basis, Driftwood always returns to Sartori’s farm for the fresh crop of Centennial hops.

“Part of our commitment to the Sartori project is that we are exploring a single hop variety from a single plot of land. We really want to celebrate the year-to-year changes that might occur.” - Jason Meyer, Driftwood Brewing

The first fresh hop beer produced commercially in B.C. was Driftwood Brewery’s Sartori Harvest IPA, which dates back to 2009, making this year’s edition the 10th annual version. In fact, Driftwood brewed its first batch of Sartori before it ever brewed Fat Tug IPA. Co-founder Jason Meyer says it was on Driftwood’s to-do list right from the start. “Unfortunately, we opened our doors a month too

late so we couldn’t brew a fresh-hop in the first year, but I was trying to find a source for them right away,” he says.

“Part of our commitment to the Sartori project is that we are exploring a single hop variety from a single plot of land,” explains Meyer. “We really want to celebrate the year-to-year changes that might occur.” Driftwood sends a truck from its Victoria plant across the strait to pick up a load of hops immediately after harvest.

Get your fresh hop on at these events “There’s something ritualistic about going out there every summer,” Meyer says. “It’s a chance to reflect on life and the business and all that’s changed. I find it’s a time for reflection.” The brew takes place first thing the next morning. Meyer loves seeing the reactions of his staff as they check out the hops. “Everyone walks out of the fridge with the same look on their face. It just fills the brewery with an amazing smell.” Using fresh hops offers some brewing challenges. Because the wet hops have so much more moisture in them, a brewer has to use up to 10 times as many hops by weight to get the same amount of the flavour compounds, so there’s a lot more plant material in the brew kettle. Driftwood had to devise a screen to keep the hops from clogging up the plumbing. Afterwards, Meyer says the brewer has to climb inside the kettle with a bucket to scoop out the still steaming hops. “Usually it involves stripping down to your knickers because it’s still so hot in there." Because of this, “the new guy gets that job,” Meyer chuckles. “But actually they’re pleased as piss to brew the Sartori.” Over at Category 12 Brewing in Saanichton, owner Michael Kuzyk is planning his second wet-hopped beer following last year’s Fresh Hop Saison, which he made with Cashmere and Opal hops from the Chilliwack Hop Farm. This time around he’s going to make a fresh hop pale ale with Sacch Trois yeast, the same strain the brewery uses in its Wild IPA, “which has a really nice, fruit-forward mango element to it. " The hops will be Centennial and Chinook varieties from the B.C. Hop Farm in Abbotsford. He also hopes to adopt a “cryo-hop” method to use some of the wet hops in the dry-hopping stage: “I’m going to use my science background and freeze it with liquid nitrogen.” Dozens of other fresh hop beers will be released in B.C. this fall. Many breweries work with local hop farms. In Nanaimo, Longwood brews its

B.C. Hop Fest, Sept. 29 in Abbotsford BCHop.ca/events/hop-fest Fresh to Death, Oct. 6 in Victoria VictoriaBeerWeek.com 40KM ISA using ingredients sourced within 40 km of the brewery, including fresh hops from three different hopyards in Nanoose, Cedar and Yellow Point. Other breweries go to extreme lengths. After attending the Great Canadian Beer Festival in Victoria the weekend after Labour Day, Wheelhouse Brewing’s team stops in Chilliwack to load its truck with fresh hops. From there it is a 1,400km drive home to Prince Rupert where they brew their 1000 Mile IPA. Not quite 1000 miles but close enough! “Nowadays there are a couple hop farms closer to us, but we'll stick with the one a thousand miles away because we're gluttons for punishment,” co-owner Craig Outhet explains. “That and we'd have to change the name of the beer, and all the fresh hop puns are taken.” Some brewers choose to use locally grown “wild” hops, sourcing them from backyards, homebrewers’ gardens, or wherever they can find them. Townsite Brewing works in this way to gather hops for its Timewarp wet-hopped pale ale. Look for fresh hop beers to start showing up on store shelves and tap lists around the end of September. j

Required drinking Sartori Harvest IPA // Driftwood Brewery Timewarp Wet-Hopped Pale Ale // Townsite Brewing Alpha Dog Fresh Hop Pale Ale // Yellow Dog Brewing Fresh Hopped Wild Pale Ale // Category 12 Brewing Wet Hopped Blonde // Dageraad Brewing

B.C. craft beer

event listings Everything you need to know about everywhere you need to be!

SEPTEMBER 7-8 Great Canadian Beer Festival This year marks the 26th edition for Canada’s longest running craft beer festival. More than 60 breweries and cideries will be on hand, pouring 250-plus tasty adult beverages, along with live music and food trucks. New for this year is the B.C. Ale Trail-er—featuring beer from 10 breweries across the province on the B.C. Ale Trail—as well as the Alberta Brewers Tent, showcasing the beers of our neighbour to the east. More than 9,000 people are expected to attend over the weekend, and if you’d like to be one of them, visit GCBF. com for info on tickets, or to learn about how you can volunteer for the event.

SEPTEMBER 11-16 Whistler Village Beer Festival Craft beer in paradise? Uh, yes please! Whistler’s Olympic Plaza once again plays host to the main event on Sept. 15 and 16, with special events happening around town all week long. Whistler knows how to party, so consider yourself warned. GibbonsWhistler.com

SEPTEMBER 29 B.C. Hop Fest Harvest time means fresh hop beer time, and there’s no better place to sample B.C.’s delicious hop bounty than at B.C. Hop Fest. The event is held at an actual hop farm in Abbotsford (don’t worry Vancouverites, there’s a shuttle bus), with fresh-hopped beers from 40 of the province’s best breweries on offer. Idyllic and delicious? Sign us up! BCHop.ca/events/hop-fest/

OCTOBER 4-14 Harvest Haus Oktoberfest is the original beer fest, and Harvest Haus in Vancouver is the best one going in

B.C. There’s oom-pah bands, German DJs, live entertainment, delicious roasted meats of every description and, of course, a lot of German beer. HarvestHaus.com

OCTOBER 6 Fresh to Death Victoria Craft Beer Week presents the Island’s ode to fresh-hopped beers at The Roundhouse at Bayview Place with more than 20 different fresh hop beers from across the province available. VictoriaBeerWeek.com

OCTOBER 13 Cloverfest This craft beer and wine festival, taking place at the Shannon Hall at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, is back for its second year with more than 20 breweries and wineries from the Fraser Valley and beyond. Cloverfest.ca

OCTOBER 19-26 North Shore Craft Beer Week The North Shore has quietly become a craft beer mecca, thanks to a number of recent brewery openings, and plenty more on the way. This weeklong festival kicks off Oct. 19 with a launch party at The Pipe Shop Building in the swanky new Shipyards neighbourhood. More event details to come at VancouversNorthShore.com/craftbeerweek

OCTOBER 20 B.C. Beer Awards All the best beers and the brewers that made them, together in one place. The B.C. Beer Awards celebrate the best of the B.C. craft beer industry at the Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver. This year’s brewers’ challenge is fresh-hopped beer, so make sure to check out all the unique takes on the style. BCBeerAwards.com j

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Blueberry Lemon IPA 6.4 ABV / 62 IBU

The brainchild of Barkerville Brewing Co. and Vancouver Island Brewing, this full-tilt IPA sets high scores with lemon peel, fresh B.C. blueberries and a multi-ball blast of Mandarina Bavaria, El Dorado and Citra hops. The pale malt base is matched with wheat and oats, all Ask ramped up by the f o r it at unconventional y o u r favourite Sacch Trois yeast. Get another roll of quarters. This is going to be a long-play session!

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What's old is new B.C. brewers look to the past for inspiration by Rob Mangelsdorf

tanding out in the increasingly crowded craft beer market often means craft breweries need to produce beers that are unique. Set a trend, develop a style, and there’s a good chance you’ll get the attention of us thirsty beer dorks. There’s ample evidence of this in the past few years—just look at all the new styles that have popped up, from dry-hopped kettle sours to milkshake IPAs. Hell, people are even putting glitter in their beer for some bizarre reason. Glitter. In their beer. However, many B.C. brewers are looking to the past for inspiration, and are creating some pretty interesting and unique beers as result. In addition to embracing extinct or oft overlooked styles like gose or gruit, some brewers are looking at historical brewing methods as well. Before there was stainless steel, or even a rudimentary understanding of microbiology, beer was brewed in a much more rustic way, often open to elements using methods that would seem crude today. Take “steinbier,” for example. German for “stone beer,” making a steinbier requires you to boil your

unfermented beer (known as wort) by pouring it over large rocks that have been heated to 400 C. This results in a lot of fizzing, splashing, steam and—most importantly—the caramelization of the sugars in the wort. Steel & Oak Brewing in New Westminster teamed up with German brewery Freigeist Bierkultur two years ago to give this archaic brewing method a shot and the result was Steinbier Lager. “Steinbier isn’t so much a style as a brewing method,” says Steel & Oak head brewer Eric Moutal. “We love lagers, so we decided to do a very crisp and clean lager to showcase that caramelization, and threw some rye in there for balance. “We’re really happy with it.” But historical brewing methods aren’t being revived just due to some penchant for anachronism, though. Sometimes the old ways produce unique flavours that can’t be replicated any other way. “We’re not doing it for the sake of doing it,” says Moutal. “That doesn’t make sense. We want to create a beer with a specific, unique flavour. It’s all about that caramelization, and the minerality the rocks add to the beer. It’s a very complex flavour profile. “Also, playing with fire and rocks is really cool.” This means of boiling wort developed because most breweries used to brew their beer in huge wooden

Despite its idiosyncrasies, Gläser couldn’t be happier with his wooden brewhouse. He says the wood helps impart richness and a subtle oakiness to his beers, giving them a more complex flavour profile. “It sets us apart,” says Gläser. “We get people coming in here just to look at the brew kettle. My only complaint is that I wish it was bigger.” TOP: Boundary Brewing in Kelowna brews its beers in a wooden brewhouse, the only one of its kind in Canada. Contributed photo LEFT: Field House Brewing has released a number of wild-fermeneted beers using a coolship. Sean Dalin photo

vats that couldn’t be heated directly, in the days before stainless steel and electricity. But as it turns out, one B.C. brewer is resurrecting the use of wooden brew kettles, too. Oliver Gläser is the owner and head brewer of Boundary Brewing in Kelowna, which specializes in traditional German-style beers. Last year, when he needed to upgrade his brewhouse, he decided to replace his stainless steel system with one fashioned out of massive oak vats, originally used for wine. “I’m sure it’s the only [wooden brewhouse] in Canada,” says Gläser. “Dogfish Head [in Delaware] has one that they only use for special beers, and there are a couple breweries in Europe that have them, but that’s about it as far as I know.” Gläser says he’s been always been fascinated by wooden brewhouses, and when he came into possession of two 600L oak puncheons he decided to make his own. He, too, had to make things up as he went. Since the brew kettle is wooden, Gläser had to install electric coil immersion heaters into the base of the vat. If the system sits unused for more than a few days, the wood will dry out and the staves will separate, requiring the kettle to be steamed to rehydrate and seal the staves. And since there are some flavours that get transferred from one brew to the next, Gläser has to manage what he brews, and when. “It’s seasoned, like a cast iron pan,” he says. “But I wouldn’t be able to do a Baltic porter then a pilsner the next day.”

Many of the technological advancements in brewing have come about to make the process more efficient and more consistent—that is to say, more profitable. However, just because something is cheaper, doesn’t necessarily make it better—and what is “better” is often different depending on who you ask. Back in the days before refrigeration, after the wort was boiled, it was cooled in large shallow pans called coolships, exposing it to a large surface area to get it down to fermentation temperatures quickly. Now, that’s a bad thing if you are trying to prevent your beer from being infected, but it’s a really good thing if you’re trying to infect it on purpose. Abbotsford’s Field House Brewing has been experimenting with coolships since 2016, the latest being a collaboration with Bellingham’s Wander Brewing this past May. The barrel-aged farmhouse ale was made with local malt and aged hops, and was spontaneously fermented in the coolship, similar to how beer would have been brewed in Belgium hundreds of years ago. “What coolships allow you to do is to cool hot wort over a period of about 12 to 24 hours,” says brewer Matt Friesen, “allowing the local wild yeast and bacteria present in the air to take hold and contribute their own unique flavours as local wild yeasts and bacteria struggle to dominate the fermentation.” The point is to create a beer that’s unique and delicious, with a flavour that can’t be found anywhere else. “Our hope is this beer captures some of the local Fraser Valley terroir,” says Friesen. “One of our main brewing focuses has always been farmhouse-style beers and [using these methods] allows us to get closer to the roots of this tradition.” j

DRUNK DRookit On the beer and whisky trail in the Scottish Highlands

by Rob Mangelsdorf

cotland has always been a place steeped in myth and magic, and nowhere is that more evident than in the Highlands. While Edinburgh—with its breathtaking Royal Mile—and Glasgow—with its cutting edge arts and music scene—inevitably compete for the attention of most tourists, the North is where the true heart of Scotland lies. At least, that’s what the souvenir tea towels tell me. The rugged wilds of the Highlands are home to elusive lake monsters, neolithic ruins of long-vanished ancient civilizations, fairies, castles and some of the finest whiskies on Earth (which might explain the vivid imaginations of the locals). Not surprisingly, there’s also a growing craft beer movement, led by world-beaters Brew Punk from Aberdeen. Traditional malty cask ales have seen a resurgence alongside hopped up iterations of North American craft standards, with many breweries combining the two styles to great effect. Indeed, the crystal clear waters of the Highlands are not only well suited for distilling, but brewing as well, making the region a must-visit for fans of the fermentable arts.

Inverness The ancient city of Inverness sits at the geographic centre of the Highlands, and has served as its administrative, commercial and cultural capital for millennia.

I wanted to get my bearings so I made my way through the narrow alleys of the Victorian Markets to the Malt Room, arguably the best whisky bar in Northern Scotland and certainly one of the hardest to find. This tiny modern shrine to whisky (both scotch and Japanese, interestingly) is the perfect starting point for any serious exploration of the indigenous beverage culture. Bar manager Jack Lowrie is an affable Invernesian with an obvious passion for whisky, and on this particular night, his 25-seat bar is playing host to a tasting session for legendary Speyside distillery, The Balvenie. The crowd is boisterous, jovial and refreshingly unpretentious—such is the character of the Highlanders. As Lowrie excitedly pours me dram after dram, he explains that categorizing whisky by region is difficult, given how varied the offerings are. The one thing Highland whiskies do have in common, however, is respect for the craft. There’s no cutting corners, just patience, attention to detail and the constant pursuit of perfection. It’s all very kaizen, which is perhaps partly why Japan is so smitten with scotch—it's the second largest market worldwide. Heady from the Highland hospitality, I venture around the corner to Black Isle Brewing Co.’s flagship gastropub on Church Street. Here you can sample 26 different organic beers from the local craft brewery, like the Red Kite Amber Ale (4.1% ABV). Exceptionally well balanced with

This is one of the most beautiful places in the world, so we have to protect it. – Michael Gladwin, Black Isle Brewing Co.

jammy biscuit and subtle roast notes, it pairs nicely with one of Black Isle Bar’s wood fired pizzas. Much of the ingredients used at the pub are grown and raised at Black Isle’s own organic farm and brewery, just eight miles from Inverness, so I had to see it for myself.

The Black Isle and beyond Let it be known that the Black Isle is neither black, nor an island—a more appropriate name would be the Green Peninsula, but I guess that doesn’t sound as cool. Located down a single-track gravel road in the bucolic burg of Munlochy, Black Isle Brewing Co.’s brewery sits on a 140-acre certified organic farm where the Gladwin family has been making beer for 20 years. For owner Michael Gladwin, the decision to go organic was one of environmental responsibility. “The Highlands are a beautiful place, but man is doing a good job of making a mess of it,” he tells me as we walk through the massive modern barn that holds the brewery. “This is one of the most beautiful places in the world, so we have to protect it.” At the northern tip of the Black Isle is the tiny village of Cromarty, home of the Cromarty Brewing Company. Located on a farm above the village, the brewery itself doesn’t have a tasting lounge, but it does have a bottle shop and runs tours on Saturdays. Thankfully Cromarty’s craft-inspired cask ales and bottled beers are available at pubs all over the Highlands. The Happy Chappy New Wave Pale Ale (4.1% ABV, 30 IBU) is a delightfully fruity, slightly nutty, easy drinking session ale packed with juicy New World aroma hops. Maybe it was jovial atmosphere at the Arisaig Hotel where I first sampled it, or the drams of Ardbeg the locals were buying the Canadian oddity at the bar, but pints of this handpulled cask ale were the stuff of nirvana, the very definition of “moreish.” In addition to the oil industry, the whisky industry

TOP: Check out the Malt Room in Inverness to try everything the Highlands has to offer in one place. Rob Mangelsdorf photo BOTTOM: Black Isle Brewing Co. has been making beer the organic way since 1998. Rob Mangelsdorf photo

is also prevalent in this neck of the Highlands, with massive, mold-covered warehouses dotting the shoreline. The Dalmore Distillery in nearby Alness was founded in 1839, and operates 24/7 to produce more than 4.3 million litres of spirit annually— most of which goes to nearby blender and parent company Whyte & Mackay in Invergordon. The seaside distillery’s vast warehouses contain more than 65,000 casks of whisky, some dating back nearly 50 years. Like nearly all distilleries, Dalmore offers guided tours and ours finishes with some samples in its swanky tasting room. You can’t help but imagine Chinese billionaires, Saudi princes or Russian oligarchs choppering in here for their own private tasting and tour. Which apparently happens from time to time. The Dalmore King Alexander III was a standout, with notes of toffee, vanilla, citrus, spice and chocolate after having been variously aged in >>

This is Scotland, after all. At first glance, the Tomatin Distillery, 30 minutes south of Inverness at the edge of the national park, appears to be precisely in the middle of nowhere. But as Kirstie Eunson, Tomatin’s visitor centre supervisor explains, the distillery was purposely built in its somewhat remote locale because it has access to a quality water source and is on a major train line (and now, the A9). Cromarty Brewing Company blends New World flavours with traditional U.K. cask ale styles. Contributed photo

casks of bourbon, marsala, madeira, cabernet sauvignon and sherry. Up the road in the village of Tain is the equally historic Glenmorangie Distillery, also owned by Whyte & Mackay. Glenmorangie has been around since 1843 and is the scotch Scots drink most— it’s been the best-selling single malt in Scotland for the past 35 years. The tour takes us through the distillery where the extraordinarily tall copper stills resemble a massive pipe organ, giving the airy oceanfront building the feeling of a cathedral. Certainly it’s a place of reverence and worship, and thirsty angels have long been suspected of hanging about. I went home with a bottle of the Lasanta, a single malt aged for 10 years in bourbon barrels and finished for another two years in Spanish sherry casks. Smooth, rich and sweet, with flavours of honey, dark fruit, citrus and spice dominating—it’s little wonder it was named Best Highlands Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards in 2017.

The Cairngorms Heading south from Inverness along the A9 motorway, it’s not long before all traces of civilization are left behind. This is the Cairngorms, Scotland’s massive national park, which offers that all-toorare commodity in Europe: proper wilderness. Often in the U.K., what nature does exist is rigid and manicured, with man’s fingerprints all over it. Even the heathered glens of the Highlands only exist because all the trees that used to grow there were chopped down and never replanted. But the Cairngorms is different. Here there are endless peaks, surging rivers and thick forests of Scotch pine that will likely look very familiar to most British Columbians—and in the middle of it all: a distillery, of all things.

“We think the softer water helps with the softer flavour profile,” says Eunson, who also has a master’s degree in distilling. Tomatin is the new kid on the block of Highland scotch, having only been founded a mere 121 years ago, but in that very, very short time they’ve proven they can hang with the big lads. The visitor centre is bustling on the day I visit, and I’m barely able to snag a stool at the bar. I try a wee dram of Tomatin 18 and I’m enraptured by honey, oak, citrus, chocolate, happiness, the sound of a child’s laughter, a first kiss—it’s all in there. Further along the A9 and into the national park is the Cairngorm Brewery in the alpine resort town of Aviemore. If there is a brewing award given out in the U.K., it’s a safe bet Cairngorm has won it, multiple times. While the branding might be a bit dated, the beer is beyond reproach. Trade Winds (4.3% ABV) is a delicious, complex, well-balanced cask wheat ale with elderflower. Smooth and slightly nutty, there’s notes of citrus, jam, biscuit, lemongrass and spice, all in perfect harmony. Despite being somewhat isolated in a town of little more than 2,000 people, Cairngorm’s tasting room is bumping when I visit. It’s just further proof that in the Highlands, even if you’re in the middle of nowhere, you’re never far from good drink. j

The beers at Cairngorm Brewery have won every brewing award imaginable. Rob Mangelsdorf photo

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by Rob Mangelsdorf

or many B.C. brewers, their love of delicious beverages thankfully extends past beer. Some breweries have tried making ciders, others are doing whiskies and spirits. And some are going in a totally different, alcohol-free direction: soda pop. And in the family-friendly tasting room, it’s proving to be a big hit. Victoria’s Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. was the first B.C. craft brewery to try its hand at naturally brewed sodas, and six years later they can be found in grocery stores and restaurants all over the province. However, the decision to get into the fizz biz came by accident, says founder Matt Phillips. “We were looking at soda for inspiration for our beers,” he says. “We were playing with ginger and root beer spices and it dawned on us that no one was making sodas from real ingredients. “So we decided to.” The result was Phillips Soda Works’ Capt. Electro’s Intergalactic Root Beer and Sparkmouth

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Ginger Ale, both launched in 2012. Phillips has since added a cola and an orange cream soda to the lineup, as well as the Phillips Fermentorium line of tonics. Unlike what was on the market at the time, Phillips’ offerings were distinctly “craft.” “Our sodas follow the same ethos as our beer,” he says. “They’re made from scratch, from fresh ingredients and served fresh.” Newly opened Loudmouth Brewing Company in Abbotsford has built soda into its business model since day one. Founder Nicolas Mielty says he wants to have craft options for everyone that walks through his doors, including those who don’t drink alcohol. In addition to craft beer, Loudmouth’s tasting room is also home to tall cans, 355mL bottles, 650mL bombers, growler fills and tasting flights of its handmade all-natural sodas. Mielty has been experimenting with soda pop for years and says he first fell in love with soda during a surfing trip to the U.S. “You’d find these little pizza shops with amazing sodas in glass bottles,” he says. “But we just don’t have that selection here. I’d like to change that.”

LEFT: Phillips Brewing was the first B.C. craft brewery to try its hand at soda making in 2012. James MacKenzie photo RIGHT: The Callister Brewing co-op is also home to Callister Sodas. Dan Toulgoet photo

Much of the Canadian craft soda market is dominated by foreign brands: retro craft sodas like Lemmy’s, Dad’s, Moxie and Mr. Cola are all manufactured in Washington State, while Fentiman’s is imported from England. Even Jones Soda, which began in Vancouver, is now American owned and made. Mielty says he’d like to see homegrown products take their place, and breweries are uniquely positioned to do just that. “We have the mixing vessels, the CO2 tanks, the bottling lines, the pasteurization,” he says.

room and other East Van retailers. The sodas are designed to be enjoyed on their own or used as a cocktail mixer. “The Traditional Tonic is so different from what people think of as a tonic, so I have some very dedicated tonic followers,” says McKenzie. “The Raspberry Earl Grey gets people so excited, they usually swear at me because it's so good.”

“It’s actually pretty popular in Europe, but we haven’t seen it here,” he says.

There weren’t many resources available for learning how to make sodas, compared to homebrewing, McKenzie says, which meant a lot of experimentation was necessary to finally craft her unique recipes and scale them up for bottling. Since only a handful of companies are doing anything similar locally, there’s less industry support and collaboration than what she’s experienced in the brewing industry.

There’s one thing you won’t find in his sodas, however: high fructose corn syrup.

“I've had to figure it out on my own nearly every step of the way,” she says.

“It’s astounding how much sugar is in some sodas,” he says. “You don’t need that much to sweeten it so [craft soda] is much better for you.”

But being small and adaptable has its advantages: McKenzie can use fresh local ingredients, make small batches and sell the soda as fresh as possible.

Callister Brewing’s Diana McKenzie says it was a similar interest in making beer that led her to make pop.

“I'm sure most breweries could do it if they wanted to commit the resources to it,” she says, “but at a larger size and scale, it may require more of an investment.”

Loudmouth’s soda selection is diverse, with nitro cold brew coffee alongside craft cola and root beer. Mielty also plans to do a line of sodas inspired by craft beer, including sour fruit sodas, modeled after kettle soured ales, as well as dry-hopped pop.

“Soda can be so much more than coke and root beer, much like the beer world has finally realized that beer isn't just American lagers,” she says. “I want people to appreciate the possibilities and the range outside of big label commercial soda.” Callister Soda offers flavours like Traditional Tonic, Raspberry Earl Grey, Ginger Mint and Spruce & Hop in 355mL bottles from the tasting

Unlike beer, however, soda can be enjoyed by everyone. “You can sell it to anyone and anytime,” says McKenzie. “It's actually really liberating not to be as restricted.” j

From the ground to the glass

the happy life of the hop plant Presented by BC Hop Company

1 Hi! My name is Henri-

etta and I’m a happy hop plant. My friends and I are what make your beer so delicious. You’re welcome!

6 It will take two to three

house back when I was a baby rhizome. It's kind of like a kindergarten for hop plants, but it’s strictly girls only—no male hop plants allowed!

7 When harvest time comes

2 My life starts out in a green-

3 Once I'm big and strong

enough, I'm planted in the ground so I can get lots of sunlight—at least six hours a day of glorious Fraser Valley sun. It’s a hard life!

4 I need to be trained onto my

hop strings and taken care of regularly. The farmer and his helpers always make sure I'm looking good!

5 I like to climb, so I grow

on long strings made from coconut husks, and supported by a giant trellis. I can grow close to 20 feet long in just a few months time. Impressive, huh?

growing seasons before my sisters and I mature enough to produce at our best. You can’t rush perfection!

in the late summer/ early autumn, the farmer and his helpers pick my flower cones using large machines.

8 Once picked, I’m

carefully dried then conditioned and packed into a bale. I am then pelletized so I’ll last an extra long time. How do you like me now?

9 It’s brew day, my time to shine! Brewers love me because I contain alpha acids and flavour compounds that not only preserve their beer, but make it delicious, too!

10 The finished product!

My work here is done!

Visit BC Hop Company at www.bchop.ca. for more information. 36

World class hops. Grown in Bc. Brewmasters are passionate about the quality of hops they use to make your favourite beer and we are equally passionate about delivering what they need. BC Hop Company works with partner farmers to harvest locally grown hops and uses modern innovations to process the highest quality product in Canada. One of our core values is to make our farms accessible, educational, and ultimately approachable for both brewers and their clients. Join us for BC Hop Fest: A Fresh Beer Celebration, an annual event on the farm, featuring amazing BC breweries. Eat and drink among hops still on the bine, kick up your heels to live music, talk to your favourite brewmaster, and join us in celebrating the hop harvest.

www.bchop.ca

BC Hop FEST

FRESH BEER CELEBRATION Saturday, September 29, 1-6pm 1905 Cole Road, Abbotsford For tickets and more information, visit bchop.ca

p u d e p Hop s food for beer lovers by Rob Mangelsdorf

The flower of the mighty hop plant, aka Humulus lupulus, is responsible for much of the characteristic flavour and aroma in beer—in fact, it’s pretty hard to imagine beer without it. The range of flavours derived from hops is truly remarkable. They can variously be earthy, herbal, floral, citrus, spicy, bitter, fruity, tropical, or any combination thereof. But despite how delicious hops makes our beer, it doesn’t really show up in food too often. Thankfully, that’s changing as chefs and beer nerds alike are increasingly looking to the humble hop to give their dish a unique twist. Here’s some of our favourite hop-flavoured foods to look out for. Hop Tea So hop tea is a thing, which makes sense, since it’s green and leafy and typically boiled. There’s a lot of health claims associated with it, which, quite frankly, are unscientific and super sketchy. Like the fact that it apparently prevents cancer. Right.

Some of the claims make sense, though. Hop tea is supposed to be a stress reducer, which totally explains why I feel so relaxed after crushing six pints of Fat Tug. It’s also a diuretic, so that explains all the piss, too. Because of hop’s antiseptic qualities, you can use a cloth soaked in hop tea to treat burns and cuts naturally. Or you could just stick to the Polysporin like a non-crazy person. Questionable health benefits aside, if you like drinking herbal tea and you’re looking for a new cuppa, then give it a spin. HopsTea.net

Hop bitters Even if you’re not drinking beer, you can still have your hops. Bitters are an essential ingredient in a well-balanced cocktail, and hops work perfectly in the classic herbal tincture. Vancouver’s Bittered Sling won a silver medal at the Beverage Tasting Institute International Review of Spirits Awards for its Grapefruit & Hops bitters. The B.C.-grown

hops provide a floral, herbaceous character, as well as the requisite bitterness. BitteredSling.com

Hop sausage At the legendary Hamiltons Tavern in San Diego, hops aren’t only on tap, they’re in the craft beer bar’s world famous, house-made hop sausage, too. The bar’s owner apparently changes up the recipe every couple of weeks to pair with the featured cask ale of the moment—but there’s always hops in the mix, as it adds a bright, herbal kick. HamiltonsTavern.com

Hop chocolate There are plenty of beers with chocolatey character, so this one just makes sense. Hops pair well with the natural bitterness of the cocoa bean, and can add a piney, citrus character to the chocolate. Abbotsford chocolatier, ChocolateTas, combined Lumberjack hops from the Fraser Valley with lime, and chocolate in its delicious hop caramels. If you’ve ever been to B.C. Hop Fest (back again Sept. 29, people!), then you’ve probably tried these, and you definitely love them. ChocolaTas.com

Hop pop Chicago-based Hop Pop Soda Co. (DrinkHopPop.com) features citrusy hops in its line of alcohol-free, caffeine free beverages, with flavours like Citra Hops and Ginger, and Citra and Galaxy Hop Blend. Closer to home, Callister Sodas (CallisterSoda.com) in East Van does a Spruce & Hops pop made with local ingredients. And if the thought drinking a hoppy beverage without alcohol in it gives you the shakes, well, Spruce & Hops makes a great mixer, too. Also, get help.

Hop chicken Herbs like thyme and rosemary are perfect chicken pairings, and hops can be, too! Try substituting a couple of teaspoons of hop powder in your shake-and-bake recipe and put a new twist on herb-crusted roast chicken. What’s hop powder, you ask? Just take dry hop pellets and grind them up in a coffee grinder or food processor. Remember, a little goes a long way. j

RECIPE

Almond Cake with ale-poached pears with Spinnakers You Otter Have Another Nut Brown Ale BY AGNIESZKA FURMANEK, SPINNAKERS BREWPUB

James MacKenzie photo

s a child growing up in Poland, pastry chef Agnieszka Furmanek learned to cook at her mother’s knee. After earning her master's in food science and nutrition and moving to Victoria two years ago, she found a place to share her love of rustic homecooking at Spinnakers Brewpub.

Spinnakers’ You Otter Have Another Nut Brown Ale is a hugely food friendly beer, thanks to the use of roasted chocolate barley and Maris Otter malt.

This recipe for an almond cake with ale-poached pears is a twist on one of Furmanek’s favourites as a child. It’s a simple, delicious way to celebrate whatever fruit is in season, and best of all, you can dress it up as a fantastic dessert or keep it simple for an equally fantastic breakfast or coffee treat.

If there’s one rule when it comes to beer and dessert, she says, it's to avoid using hoppy beers.

“It gives it a biscuity, sweet flavour that really plays off the nuts, fruit and berries in this cake,” says Furmanek.

“Sweet things don’t like bitter things, typically. Think orange juice and toothpaste, yuck!” —Rob Mangelsdorf

MAKES ONE 10-INCH CAKE

I N g r ed i ents

½ stick of butter (60 grams)

For the poached pears 4 pears 200mL Spinnakers You Otter Have Another Nut Brown Ale ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon nutmeg For the almond cake 1 cup white sugar ½ cup unsalted butter Zest from 1 lemon 2 eggs ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream or yogurt 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ½ cup fine ground almonds 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp cinnamon 3 cups blueberries (or whatever berry is in season)

2. After fully combined, add one egg at a time while mixing, ensuring that each egg is incorporated before you add the next one. Add the vanilla extract during this time.

Crumble topping ¾ cup all purpose flour 3 tbsp fine ground almonds 3 tbsp white sugar ¼ tsp vanilla extract

4. Mix together all the dry ingredients except the blueberries. Whisk your dry ingredients and batter together until just combined.

d i r ecti o ns Poaching the pears 1. Peel the pears then cut in half and remove the core. Cut each half into half again. 2. Whisk together beer, sugar and nutmeg. Place pears in a pot that is large enough so that they aren’t too crowded. Pour beer mix over top. The beer should fully submerge the fruit; if it doesn’t, add water. 3. Simmer on low for approximately 15 minutes, but do not overcook! You want the pears a little firm since you will be baking them as well. Retain the leftover poaching liquid. Pears can be poached a day ahead.

For dessert, with coffee, or even for breakfast, pastry chef Agnieszka Furmanek's almond cake with ale-poached pears is perfect any time. James MacKenzie photo

3. Once the eggs are fully combined, mix in the sour cream or yogurt. Set this batter aside.

5. Preheat your oven to 350 F. Grease a 10-inch springform pan and pour half of the batter into the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle half the blueberries over top. 6. Cover with the rest of the batter then top with the poached pear slices and the other half of the blueberries. 7. For the crumble topping, melt the butter and combine with the flour, ground almonds, sugar and vanilla. Gentle spread the crumble on top of the berries and pears. 8. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Baking the cake

9. While the cake is baking, place your pear poaching liquid in a small pot and reduce by half over high heat. This beer reduction can be used as a drizzle on the plate when you serve the cake.

1. Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Mix butter, sugar and lemon zest either by hand or in a mixer.

10. Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and enjoy with vanilla ice cream and your pear/beer reduction. j

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STRANGE FELLOWS BREWING

1345 Clark Dr. | StrangeFellowsBrewing.com DAILY 12-11PM EST. 2014 The advantage of building your brewery around barrel-aged beer is being able to offer a growing list of vintages by the glass in your tasting room. Between the constant seasonals and the latest Fellowship release, there’s always something new to be found.

BLACKMAIL STOUT N O RT H W E S T S TO U T

STRANGE RESEMBLANCE

Availability: Year-round

WILD SAISON Availability: Seasonal

ABV

4.5%

IBU

ABV

Soft, round and chocolatey in character, this stout is sessionable and smooth.

IBU

POPINJAY W E S T C OA S T S O U R

I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Rotating 6.5%

IBU

Bright and complex, with flavours reminiscent of ripe pineapple and white grape.

CYCLOHOPS IPA SERIES

ABV

6.2%

Availability: Year-round

ABV

This single hop IPA series changes up every brew, highlighting the personality of each hop variety.

4.5%

IBU

A tart New World fruit bomb driven by generous Citra and Vic Secret dry hop additions.

WHat’s in a name? Co-owner and head brewer Iain Hill may brew lambic-style beers, but he insists they are not true lambics. That title is reserved only for the wild fermented, barrel-aged sour beers made in the Pajottenland region of Belgium, such as kriek or gueuze. 44

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295 E. 1st Ave. | RedTruckBeer.com

SUN-WED 11AM-10PM ^ THURS 11AM-11PM ^ FRI-SAT 11AM-12AM EST. 2005 The original red truck is a 1964 Dodge pickup and still lives at the brewery. If you’ve ever had lunch on Red Truck’s patio, you’ve probably considered living there too.

EL SPACE CAMINO

CITRA DOWN

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5.0%

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VANCOUVER

33 ACRES EXPERIMENT

33 ACRES BREWING CO.

15 W. 8th Ave. | 33AcresBrewing.com

25 W. 8th Ave. | 33AcresBrewing.com

Your neighbourhood one-stop shop for awardwinning beer, brunch, coffee, lunch, beer, dinner, cider and beer. And soon there’ll be more acres of plenty at the sister brewery next door.

33 Acres’ new brewery is right next door to its current tasting room, offering a totally different line-up of beers focusing on experimentation and exploring the science of fermentation.

33 ACRES OF EUPHORIA

33 ACRES OF DARKNESS

33B.EXP.003. MKII

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5.0% 30

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7.0% 70

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4.0% 40

VANCOUVER

ANDINA BREWING CO.

1507 Powell St. | AndinaBrewing.ca

Drinking beer can be its own fitness regime, or you can swing by the next Zumbeer event and dance your way to a cold one, Zumba-style. JALEA

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VANCOUVER

BIG ROCK URBAN BREWERY & EATERY 310 W. 4th Ave. | BigRockBeer.com

BOMBER BREWING CO.

1488 Adanac St. | BomberBrewing.com

Big Rock is celebrating a new look, new food menu, expanded beer selection and new brewmaster, Rick Dellow, an award-winning veteran of the Vancouver scene.

When hockey friends got together and conceived a brewery baby, delicious beer ensued. Bomber is now growing up to be a pretty awesome East Van kid.

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C H O C O L AT E P O RT E R

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VANCOUVER

BRASSNECK BREWERY

BREWHALL

2148 Main St. | Brassneck.ca

97 E. 2nd Ave. | BREWHALL.com

The “little neighbourhood brewery” anchors what is now one of the best craft hoods in and around East Van’s Main Street.

Tap & Barrel have taken over the former Steel Toad space to offer sociable seating, a gastropub menu and rotating brews by Kerry Dyson (exBridge) and collaborators.

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CALLISTER BREWING CO.

1338 Franklin St. | CallisterBrewing.com

COAL HARBOUR BREWING CO.

1967 Triumph St. | CoalHarbourBrewing.com

Now brewing at the Callister collaborative co-operative are Sundown Beer (with unique and exceptional brews) and Good Buddy Beer (with wacky and drinkable brews).

While we wait (im)patiently for their tasting room to finally open (spring 2019?) why not sample a dino-sour candy-infused beer or a French toast stout?

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VANCOUVER

CRAFT COLLECTIVE BEERWORKS

DOAN’S CRAFT BREWING CO.

1575 Vernon Dr. | CraftCollective.beer

1830 Powell St. | DoansCraftBrewing.com

The home of Haus Lager, Phantom Beer and Spectrum Beer, Craft Collective recently welcomed Doan’s Craft Brewing Co. into the fold.

Doan’s days on Powell Street will soon be done, but the beer will keep flowing as a contract brew out of Craft Collective. Fear not, a new East Vancouver location is in the works.

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DOCKSIDE BREWING CO.

DOGWOOD BREWING

1253 Johnston St. | DocksideVancouver.com

8284 Sherbrooke St. | DogwoodBrew.com

Dockside’s biggest draw has long been its unparalleled patio, but new head brewer Craig Ludtke’s revamped tap list makes this restaurant a beer destination, too.

The only organic brewery in Vancouver, Dogwood is also the only one to be located in South Vancouver—a double boon for the locals.

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LONDON FOG TEA-INFUSED GOLDEN ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.0% 15

THE BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST! Craft beer is our passion and our specialty. Proudly oﬀering the most sought after domestic & international selections. 14th & Main • Free parking around back! • 604-872-3373 www.brewcreek.ca • Open 11-11 every day

VANCOUVER

EAST VAN BREWING CO.

1675 Venables St. | EastVanBrewing.com

ELECTRIC BICYCLE BREWING CO.

20 E. 4th Ave. | ElectricBicycleBrewing.com

A rarity among the oft overcrowded Vancouver tasting rooms, East Van has a 65 person capacity and welcomes large groups— extroverts rejoice!

The building used to be an electric bicycle factory, now it’s a beer factory pumping out some of Brewery Creek’s most creative brews.

WHEN IT RAINS IT PORTERS

UNHOLY ONE STOUT

BROKEN JET SKI

A M E R I C A N P O RT E R

N I T R O S TO U T

W H E AT I N D I A SESSION ALE Availability: One-off

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.0% 32

ABV IBU

6.3% 45

VANCOUVER

ABV IBU

KAEDAMA RAMEN LAGER Availability: One-off

3.5% 42

ABV IBU

5.0% 15

VANCOUVER

FACULTY BREWING CO.

1830 Ontario St. | FacultyBrewing.com

GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING

1441 Cartwright St. | GIB.ca

Class is in session every day at Faculty. Expand your beer knowledge with a frequently changing lineup from in-house brewers and collaborators, including new experimental brews Thursdays.

GIB has come a long way since 1984. The original small-batch brewery lets brewmaster Kevin Emms stretch his mashing muscles with an ever-expanding repertoire.

488 TART PALE ALE

WEST COAST FARMHOUSE SAISON

729 BRUT IPA

KETTLE SOURED PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.1% 37

B R U T I PA

SAISON Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.4% 50

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

5.9% 36

MOCHA PORTER P O RT E R Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

6.0% 25

VANCOUVER

HASTINGS MILL BREWING COMPANY

LUPPOLO BREWING CO.

1123 Venables St. | LuppoloBrewing.ca

403 East Hastings St. | PatsPub.ca

Brewing exclusively for Pat’s Pub, Hastings Mill has six taps of their house-brewed beer available in tasters, pints and for growler fills.

Two years and over 50 barrels calls for a party! Don’t miss the Nov. 3 shindig celebrating one of East Van’s most unique craft brewhouses.

PAT’S CLASSIC LAGER

BRICKTOP PALE ALE

ALBICOCCHINA

MIDWEST IPA

VIENNA STYLE LAGER

A M E R I C A N PA L E A L E

BA R R E L A G E D A P R I C OT SOUR

I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 16

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 33

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.0% 15

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

7.0% 35

VANCOUVER

MAIN STREET BREWING CO.

OFF THE RAIL BREWING

1351 Adanac St. | OffTheRailBrewing.com

261 E. 7th Ave. | MainStreetBeer.ca

As well as finding that magic combination of innovation and consistency, Main Street also boasts a beautiful, atmospheric tasting room, great food and cask options.

Those delicious brews you’ve been grabbing in bottles are now available in four- and sixpacks thanks to a new canning machine.

SKITTLEBRAU CITRA HEF

GIMME SOME MO’

CZECHMATE PILSNER

RAYBUCK IRISH ALE

HEFEWEIZEN

S M A S H PA L E A L E

PILSNER

IRISH ALE

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.5% 15

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.5% 30

VANCOUVER

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.2% 22

ABV IBU

5.4% 40

VANCOUVER

PARALLEL 49 BREWING CO.

POSTMARK BREWING

1950 Triumph St. | Parallel49Brewing.com

55 Dunlevy Ave. | PostmarkBrewing.com

Always hopping, P49 has something on their 40 taps for every palate (including cider)—and you have got to try the daily donut.

The line-up of brews at this East Van spot is never-ending with a variety of ways to sip; small cans, bombers or 750mL pours, all designed for a session setting.

SON OF A PEACH

COULD YOU BE MORE PACIFIC

POSTMARK STOUT

PA L E A L E

S TO U T

CRAFT PILSNER

TA RT P E A C H W E I S S E Availability: One-off ABV IBU

5.0% 7

PILSNER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 33

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 18

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% 30

VANCOUVER

POWELL BREWERY

R & B BREWING CO.

1357 Powell St. | PowellBeer.com

54 E. 4th Ave. | RAndBBrewing.com

Since Old Jalopy first won Canadian Beer of the Year in 2012, it’s continued to pick up awards, including a gold at the 2018 World Beer Cup.

Brewery Creek’s O.G. craft brewery still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, and its super funky tasting room is the best spot to sample them.

OLD JALOPY

DIVE BOMB

PA L E A L E

DA R K A L E

SO FRESH, SO GREEN, GREEN

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 40

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 33

BLONDE INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

MT. PLEASANT BELGIAN DUBBEL BELGIAN DUBBEL Availability: Seasonal

6.4% 50

ABV IBU

N/A N/A

PComeR OST! is a B.C. craft beer and cider-focused pub showing sports on multiple TVs with pinball, foosball and pool. Trivia on Thursdays, Karaoke on Saturdays & Live Comedy on Sunday nights. 395 Kingsway | 604-558-1208 12kingspub.com | @12KingsPub

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VANCOUVER

STEAMWORKS BREW PUB

STORM BREWING LTD.

375 Water St. | Steamworks.com/Brew-Pub

310 Commercial Dr. | StormBrewing.com

Using steam power to brew their beers began from necessity at the historic Gastown location, and continues on proudly in the Burnaby brewery and taproom.

Even though the sour beer craze only took off here a few years ago, Storm has been making sour beers for more than 20 years.

PASSION FRUIT WITBIER

KANADISCHE KÖLSCH

PINEAPPLE PARADISE

WITBIER

KO L S C H

PILSNER

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.2% 11

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

4.8% 45

VANCOUVER

VANILLA WHISKEY STOUT

ABV IBU

S TO U T

Availability: Year-round

5.0% 20

ABV IBU

9.0% 30

VANCOUVER

YALETOWN BREWING CO.

STRATHCONA BEER CO.

895 E. Hastings St. | StrathconaBeer.com

1111 Mainland St. | MJG.ca/Yaletown

Interests in art, music, skateboarding and design influenced all aspects of the brand of this community gathering place.

Join in the fun on Pizza Sundays with special pricing on beers and pizzas. And don’t miss their happy hour, 3-6pm Sundays through Thursdays.

NE IPA

YALETOWN ALE

ROUNDHOUSE

PA L E A L E

W H E AT A L E

H A Z Y I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 55

PREMIUM PILSNER CZECH-STYLE PILSNER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 32

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% 21

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% 12

BREWERIES

BREW PUBS

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70 70 68

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RICHMOND

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WHITE ROCK 01

30 99

26 10

LANGLEY

MAPLE RIDGE

PITT MEADOWS

18 COQUITLAM 20 17 28 31

PORT MOODY

SURREY

NEW WEST 25

BURNABY

DELTA

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NORTH VAN

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BURNABY

DAGERAAD BREWING

114 - 3191 Thunderbird Cres. | DageraadBrewing.com MON-WED 12-9PM ^ THU 12-10PM ^ FRI-SAT 11AM-10PM SUN 11AM-9PM EST. 2014 The reigning Canadian brewery of the year continues to impress with each new Belgian-inspired beer it releases. Visit the gorgeous tasting room for the full experience—better yet, take the SkyTrain there and take full advantage of the brewery’s lounge licence.

RAINSHINE

6º

BLONDE ALE

ABBEY DUBBEL WITH SOUR CHERRIES Availability: Seasonal

Availability: Year-round ABV

6.0%

IBU

ABV

Have you ever seen the rain coming down on sunny days? ‘Cuz it tastes like this hoppy blonde ale with grapefruit peel.

IBU

BURNABARIAN B E L G I A N TA B L E B E E R

SAISON Availability: Seasonal 7.5%

IBU

This Belgian delight features rich, velvety malts, giving way to a tart, cherry finish.

LAKE CITY FARMHOUSE

ABV

7.0%

Availability: Year-round

N/A

ABV

This rustic farmhouse-style ale won for Best Saison at the the 2017 B.C. Beer Awards.

4.5%

IBU

N/A

Dageraad’s first session beer, this spicy little number can go the distance.

Drink up! Good news everyone! Dageraad recently expanded its brewing capacity, meaning it can now produce between 11 and 13 teaspoons of beer per year, per B.C. resident. Don’t drink your share all at once! 58

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RICHMOND

MONKEY 9 BREWING CO.

14200 Entertainment Blvd. | Monkey9.ca

MON-FRI 2PM-12AM ^ SAT 11:30AM-12AM SUN 11:30AM-10PM EST. 2017 This brewpub opened in 1997 as Big River Brewing and then later was renamed Be Right Back Brewing. Now called Monkey 9, its brewer Travis Lang brings creative ingenuity from his homebrewing days, which the chef supports with delicious dishes.

SAVE THE DAY

PRIMATE

INDIA SESSION ALE

PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV

4.0%

IBU

Availability: Year-round

ABV

Refreshing, light, and hoppy, this might just turn around a challenging day.

4.7%

IBU

No monkeying around, this tasty pale ale has a good balance of malt and hops.

JAMES BROWN

SILVERBACK

B R OW N A L E

S TO U T

Availability: Year-round ABV

6.0%

IBU

Availability: Year-round

ABV

This brown ale just might make you jump up and sing “I feel good!”

5.9%

IBU

A solid stout with a big roasted malt character that is especially good on nitro.

WHat’s in a name? Monkeys are considered lucky and clever in Chinese culture, and the name Monkey 9 pairs perfectly with Lucky 9 Lanes, the attached bowling alley. The stylish logo was created by graphic designer Travis Lang whose tasty homebrews also landed him the job as brewer. Lucky man! 60

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DELTA

FOUR WINDS BREWING

4 - 7355 72nd St. | FourWindsBrewing.ca DAILY 11AM-7PM EST. 2013

With more than 160 barrels and eight foeders (big oak vessels), Four Windsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; barrel program is producing complex, envelope-pushing beers.

NECTAROUS

JUXTAPOSE

D RY H O P P E D S O U R

W I L D I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round

ABV

5.5%

IBU

ABV

When you want to convert someone to sour beers, give them this one first.

6.5%

IBU

Bursting with tropical fruit flavours and aromas balanced by some funky wild yeast character.

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BURNABY

COQUITLAM

STEAMWORKS BREWING CO.

MARINER BREWING

1100 Lansdowne Dr. | MarinerBrewing.ca

3845 William St. | Steamworks.com

The Steam train has left most of the B.C. competition behind as the brewery solidifies its reputation for consistent staples, awesome aged ales and trend-setting releases.

Coquitlam’s first craft brewery is also home to its first dog-friendly beer garden, open from 4:30pm to sunset on weekdays and all day on weekends.

PREMIUM CRAFT LAGER

BLUEBERRY SOUR

HORIZON HAZY PALE ALE

SOUR ALE

PA L E A L E

LAGER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% 16

NORTH BY NORTHWEST IPA I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

6.8% 60

LANGLEY

ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.0% 5

ABV IBU

5.5% 10

LANGLEY

KPU BREWING LAB

DEAD FROG BREWERY

105 - 8860 201st St. | DeadFrog.ca

20901 Langley Bypass | KPU.ca/Brew

The Frog is flourishing in its new pad just off Highway 1. A 65-seat tasting room with 26 taps, food and frequent live music makes for a hopping experience.

Kwantlen Polytechnic’s 4,500 sq. ft. pilot brewery is home to the KPU Brewing Diploma program where you can try award-winning beers made by the brewmasters of tomorrow.

MOSCOW MULE LIME & GINGER WHITE ALE

GREEN MAGIC IPA

RASPBERRY BLONDE ALE

I N D I A PA L E A L E

PA L E A L E

WHITE ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 18

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 60

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

5.5% 30

ELIXIR DUNKEL D U N K E LW E I Z E N Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

5.5% 15 63

LANGLEY

MAPLE RIDGE

TRADING POST BREWING

107 - 20120 64th Ave. | TradingPostBrewing.com

22775 Dewdney Trunk Rd. | MapleMeadowsBrewing.com

Keep an eye out as this Langley favourite expands into Abbotsford later this year with a second eatery. THREE BEARS BREAKFAST STOUT

IBU

Behind the unassuming storefront lies a small tasting room with a friendly welcome and unfussy beer options, with the occasional cask on offer, too.

HAZY PALE ALE

HONEY BROWN

PA L E A L E

B R OW N A L E

OAT M E A L S TO U T Availability: Seasonal ABV

MAPLE MEADOWS BREWING CO.

Availability: Seasonal

6.7% 40

ABV IBU

5.0% 20

MAPLE RIDGE

PUMPKIN SPICE ALE AMBER ALE

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.5% 21

ABV IBU

5.3% 30

MAPLE RIDGE

RIDGE BREWING CO.

SILVER VALLEY BREWING

22826 Dewdney Trunk Rd. | RidgeBrewing.com

#101 - 11952 224 St. | SilverValleyBrewing.com

Ever inventive and just the right amount of silly, Ridge has been bestowing varying degrees of gravity and levity on the Valley beer scene for three years now.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into unfiltered (and delicious) craft beer paired with locally sourced (and fabulous) food, then Silver Valley is right up your alley.

NEIGHBOURHOOD CRAFT LAGER

LADIES & GENTLEMEN OF THE GED CLASS OF 1999

LAGER

B R U T I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: One-off

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.4% 10

ABV IBU

7.6% 25

RYENOSAUR

ROBOTS

RY E P O RT E R

NEW ZEALAND PILSNER

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 30

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.5% 35

NEW WEST

NORTH VAN

STEEL & OAK BREWING CO.

BEERE BREWING COMPANY

1319 3rd Ave. | SteelAndOak.ca

312 E. Esplanade | BeereBrewing.com

From the start this New West gem has been a family-oriented operation so bring the kids— there’s lemonade on tap just for them.

This plucky little North Shore brewery is celebrating it’s first anniversary, and we’re going to guess that involves some more killer IPAs.

SATSUMA

QUAYSIDE

BIG SALAD

D RY H O P P E D L A G E R

G UAVA PA L E A L E

I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.2% 20

ABV IBU

5.0% 26

MENTAL FLOSS I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

6.5% 30

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.9% 50

PROUDLY SERVING

100% LOCAL CRAFT ON TAP

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NORTH VAN

BLACK KETTLE BREWING

BRIDGE BREWING CO.

106 -720 Copping St. | BlackKettleBrewing.com

1448 Charlotte Rd. | BridgeBrewing.com

Did you know the North Vancouver Spirit Trail now connects you directly to the taps at Black Kettle? Hop on your steed and get down here.

Delicious and sustainable! In an industry that may not be the most environmentally sound, Bridge now claims to be 99 per cent waste free.

GRUMPY UNICORN IPA

KENTUCKY UNCOMMON

I N D I A PA L E A L E

KENTUCKY COMMON ALE Availability: Year-round

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.4% 50

ABV IBU

SOURWEISSE

SIDE CUT

BERLINER-STYLE WEISSE

N O RT H E A S T I N D I A PA L E ALE

Availability: Seasonal

5.4% 25

NORTH VAN

ABV IBU

3.5% 3

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.3% 59

NORTH VAN

DEEP COVE BREWERS AND DISTILLERS

GREEN LEAF BREWING CO.

170 - 2270 Dollarton Hwy. | DeepCoveCraft.com

123 Carrie Cates Crt. | GreenLeafBrew.com

Their weekly Sunday Session Series is a beautiful pairing of live music and brunch, with mimosas of course. Brunch served noon until 3pm, music from 1–4pm.

Come for the great views of downtown Vancouver from the extended patio, stay for the beer and live music. Bonus: Lonsdale Quay’s excellent food options.

SENTINEL IPA

METHOD

LOLO STOUT

PEACH SOUR

I N D I A PA L E A L E

PA L E A L E

S TO U T

KETTLE SOUR ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.4% 52

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 32

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 35

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.4% 14

NORTH VAN

PITT MEADOWS

HEARTHSTONE BREWERY

1015 Marine Dr. | HearthstoneBrewery.ca

FOAMERS’ FOLLY BREWING CO.

19221 122A Ave. | FoamersFolly.ca

Vegan friendly with Round 2 of happy hour kicking off at 9pm means a trip to North Van should be in your near future.

Pitt Meadows’ de facto pub, with a variety of beer, regular live music and trivia nights and an awesome patio. A barrel-aging program is well underway.

HEARTHSTONE IPA

BONG & A BLINTZ

HAPPY HAZE IPA

C H E R RY S O U R A L E

H A Z Y I N D I A PA L E A L E

I N D I A PA L E A L E

TRAIL MIX ALE PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: One-off

6.5% 95

ABV IBU

5.0% 18

PT. COQUITLAM

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

Availability: Small batch

7.5% 35

ABV IBU

6.5% 55

PT. COQUITLAM

NORTHPAW BREWING

TAYLIGHT BREWING

402-1485 Coast Meridian Rd. | TaylightBrewing.com

2150-570 Sherling Pl. | NorthpawBrewCo.com

Port Coquitlam’s first craft brewery is here (finally!), bringing West Coast classics to the burbs.

PoCo’s second brewery missed out on being the first by days. With a dozen taps pouring brewer Darren Hollett’s beers, you’re bound to find a favourite.

UNPAID BILLS

JPA

IMPERIAL INDIA PA L E A L E

J A M A I C A N PA L E A L E

ROLLING STOCK IPA

LOCO POCO CZECH PILSNER

I N D I A PA L E A L E

PILSNER

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

9.3% 63

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.2% 30

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.5% 58

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 27 67

PORT MOODY

THE PARKSIDE BREWERY

MOODY ALES

2601 Murray St. | MoodyAles.com

2731 Murray St. | TheParksideBrewery.com

With arguably the most varied lineup on Brewers’ Row, Murray Street’s western terminus always has something new, interesting and delicious to savour.

A brand new mural of bright, bold proportions on the outside matches the big flavour on the inside of this Murray Street staple.

VIENNA LAGER

HUGE CITRUS

VIENNA LAGER

H A Z Y PA L E A L E

SKATE OR DYE MANGO ISA

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 19

INDIA SESSION ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.1% 35

PORT MOODY

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.5% 40

BEAUREGARDE BLUEBERRY WIT WITBIER

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.8% 15

PORT MOODY

YELLOW DOG BREWING CO.

TWIN SAILS BREWING

2821 Murray St. | TwinSailsBrewing.com

1 - 2817 Murray St. | YellowDogBrew.com

These self-proclaimed “guys who love beer that decided to make it for others” are so good they’re taking over taps all the way down south in Portland.

It’s been four years since the dogs set up shop in Port Moody creating Brewers Row. Keep an eye out for a tasty watermelon anniversary brew.

SINGLE WHAMMY

CON LECHE

GO GET IT

H O R C H ATA S T Y L E M I L K S TO U T

SOUR GINGER LIME GOSE

I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.5% 56

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.5% 18

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.1% 5

FETCHED HOPPY WILD SAISON FA R M H O U S E S A I S O N Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.0% 40

RICHMOND

BRITANNIA BREWING CO.

FUGGLES & WARLOCK CRAFTWORKS

110-12500 Horseshoe Way | BBCO.ca

103-11220 Horseshoe Way | FugglesWarlock.com

Get your growler filled direct from the brewery or enjoy a full meal with pint at Britannia’s gastropub in nearby Steveston.

Going travelling? Don’t worry, you can find Fuggles & Warlock beer in South Korea, Brazil and Taiwan.

SIREN’S CHAI SAISON

WAVE CRUSADER XPA

PERSONAS

SAISON

E X T R A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.7% 22

ABV IBU

5.7% 25

SURREY

W E S T C OA S T C O M M O N

THE LAST STRAWBERRY S T R AW B E R RY W I T

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.1% 30

ABV IBU

4.9% N/A

SURREY

CENTRAL CITY BREWERS + DISTILLERS

BIG RIDGE BREWING CO.

5580 152 St. | MJG.ca/Big-Ridge

11411 Bridgeview Dr. | CentralCityBrewing.com

There’s something for everyone at this fun, family-friendly venue, which boasts a broad, Asian-accented food menu and a worthy beer list.

One of the biggest craft breweries in B.C., Central City was responsible for many a craft convert with their legendary Red Racer India Pale Ale.

152 LAGER

RODEO RED ALE

RED RACER AMBER

AMBER ALE

LAGER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% 12

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 14

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 23

RED RACER NORTHWEST PALE ALE N O RT H W E S T PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 50 69

SURREY

WHITE ROCK BREWING

RUSSELL BREWING CO.

202 - 13018 80th Ave. | RussellBeer.com

13 - 3033 King George Blvd. | WhiteRockBrewing.ca

Back when there was just a dozen craft breweries in the whole of B.C., Russell Brewing was crafting beers that would influence the impending boom.

Experience the art of small batch, preservative and chemical free beer. There are always four beers on tapâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a lager, an ale and two rotating seasonals.

MIAMI RICE

HAPPY LITTLE BRUT

PROHIBITION IPA

WHITE ROCK OCEAN LAGER

B R U T I PA

I N D I A PA L E A L E

LAGER

H A Z Y I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: One-off ABV IBU

Availability: One-off

7.0% 20

ABV IBU

7.0% 45

WHITE ROCK

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

7.0% 90

ABV IBU

5.0% 22

WHITE ROCK

3 DOGS BREWING

15214 North Bluff Rd. | 3DogsBrewing.com

WHITE ROCK BEACH BEER CO.

15181 Russell Ave. | WhiteRockBeachBeer.com

While its current home will soon be getting torn down to make away for more condos (of course), 3 Dogs already has a new home lined up just down the street.

Hit the Beach and wet your whistle. A recent brewhouse expansion means more seasonals, and a new patio means more of you can enjoy them for longer.

DOUBLE DOG DARE

BAYSIDE BLONDE

OXFORD HILL

BORDER

DOUBLE INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round

BLONDE ALE

HEFEWEIZEN

BA LT I C P O RT E R

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8.9% 85

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 20

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.2% 10

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.2% 29

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Angus burgers, gluten free hot dogs made from premium meat and spices, & award-winning sausages, all handcrafted by our butcher team. Much like craft beer, we believe that our locally raised, gourmet meats are

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MISSION

MISSION SPRINGS BREWING COMPANY

7160 Oliver St. | MissionSprings.ca

MON-SAT 11AM-10PM ^ SUN 10AM-10PM EST. 1996 The Springs is still something of a hidden secret in craft beer circles, even though Missionites have been fuelling up here since 1996. And with a mighty food menu to go with a range of beer styles, fill up you will.

ESPRESSO PORTER C O F F E E M I L K P O RT E R

WHITE OWL PALE ALE

Availability: Seasonal

W H E AT PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round

ABV

5.0%

IBU

ABV

Lactose lends creaminess and espresso provides the kick in this rich porter.

5.5%

IBU

Light of body with refreshing notes of citrus and pine.

TRAILBLAZER PILSNER

MCLENNAN’S SCOTCH ALE

PILSNER Availability: Year-round

W E E H E AV Y Availability: Year-round

ABV

4.5%

IBU

A clean and crisp tribute to mountain bike trail-builders across B.C.

ABV

8.0%

IBU

A big, boozy ale that features bold notes of caramel, burnt sugar, smoke and leather.

Trails and ales Mission Springs didn’t just name its beer after trailblazers, it helps support them, too. Of every litre of Trailblazer Pilsner sold, 10 cents goes toward the Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association, a volunteer-run organization that builds and maintains a network of MTB trails in the area. 72

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ABBOTSFORD

FIELD HOUSE BREWING CO.

2281 West Railway St. | FieldHouseBrewing.com

LOUDMOUTH BREWING

103 – 2582 Mt. Lehman Rd. | LoudmouthBrewingCompany.ca

Brewing Co.

The brewery’s foeders are now over a year old, so swing by to try their new farmhouse style ales, perhaps with a taco on the front lawn?

This craft brewery is looking to make some noise in West Abby with a lineup of creative sours, IPAs and craft sodas.

FLEMISH RED

FOEDER-AGED BRETT IPA

DRY HOP SOUR

PALE ALE

FLANDERS RED ALE

W I L D I N D I A PA L E A L E

SOUR ALE

PA L E A L E

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

Availability: One-off

7.3% 10

ABV IBU

Availability: Small batch

8.0% 50

ABBOTSFORD

ABV IBU

N/A N/A

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

N/A N/A

ABBOTSFORD

OLD ABBEY ALES

RAVENS BREWING CO.

30321 Fraser Hwy. | OldAbbeyAles.com

2485 Townline Rd. | Ravens.beer

Old Abbey is back in business with new owners, a renovated tap room and a new lineup of beers. There’s a pool table and jukebox, too!

The wee Abby brewery that took on the world and won—with a World Beer Cup gold medal for its stellar Corvus gose.

COASTAL IPA I N D I A PA L E A L E

IBU

CORVUS LINGONBERRY LIME GOSE

S C OT T I S H A L E

Availability: Small batch ABV

SCOTTISH MONK

4.5% 65

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.2% 22

GOSE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% 10

CORSAIR D O U B L E I N D I A PA L E ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

8.5% 95

CHILLIWACK

CHAOS & SOLACE CRAFT BREWING CO.

OLD YALE BREWING CO.

1 - 9360 Mill St. | ChaosAndSolace.com

404 - 44550 South Sumas Rd. | OldYaleBrewing.com

Saturday afternoons are for jamming at this downtown Chilliwack tasting room with an open mic from 3:30–6:30pm.

Whether you like to spend your weekend adventuring or just relaxing, this is a great spot to visit—especially with its newly expanded tasting room.

LUCKAKUCK KOLSCH

PARAMOUNT PORTER

OFF TRAIL PALE ALE

SASQUATCH STOUT

KO L S C H

P O RT E R

PA L E A L E

S TO U T

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.1% 15

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.3% 38

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 35

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 15

October 19-26, 2018 Join us again for the 2nd annual Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week! Toast the North Shore’s legendary past in microbrewing and our bright future with a week of celebrations! vancouversnorthshore.com/craftbeerweek

Beere Brewing Co | Black Kettle Brewing Bridge Brewing Co | Deep Cove Brewers & Distillers Hearthstone Brewery | Streetcar Brewing Wildeye Brewing

Old Abbey Ales has re-opened! Come in and enjoy our newly renovated space! Try a flight, play some pool, enjoy our jukebox and built in photo booth. Take some beer home with you. We have cans, bottles and growlers to go. Buy a keg for your next family get together. 1A-30321 Fraser Hwy., Abbotsford Just off Mt. Lehman

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GIBSONS TAPWORKS

537 Cruice Lane | GibsonsTapworks.com

1009 Gibsons Way | The101.ca

Alongside an impressive beer lineup (including a nice line of lagers), Gibsons’ brewpub offers a carefully devised food menu that’s a world away from the sports barn chains.

There’s nowhere better to enjoy the changing seasons than a year-round rooftop patio. As the days grow cooler and shorter, cosy up to their gas fireplace.

BOB’S AUTO LAGER

TALL FALLER IPA

HWY 102

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LAGER

I N D I A PA L E A L E

OAT M E A L S TO U T

B R OW N A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.3% 15

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.5% 45

GIBSONS

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% 26

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 25

PEMBERTON

PERSEPHONE BREWING CO.

1053 Stewart Rd. | PersephoneBrewing.com

PEMBERTON BREWING CO.

1936 Stonecutter Pl. | PembertonBrewing.ca

B.C.’s most blissfully bucolic brewery, where the hops sway in the breeze, the chickens cluck, the pizza is crisp and the beer is sublime. (Also: great cider in cans.)

Only open since March, this popular local brewery has already been voted Best New Business in Pemberton. Congrats! Now let’s celebrate with a beer.

OKTOBERFEST

COAST LIFE LAGER

CREAM PUFF

VALLEY FOG

AMBER LAGER

N O RT H A M E R I C A N L A G E R

NEW ENGLAND PA L E A L E

NEW ENGLAND INDIA PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.8% 25

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.5% 10

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 9

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 26 77

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THE BEER FARMERS

TOWNSITE BREWING

8324 Pemberton Meadows Rd. | TheBeerFarmers.com

5824 Ash Ave. | TownsiteBrewing.com

PEMBERTON, BC

This farm brewery grows its own organic barley and hops for special release farm-to-table beers made completely from Pemberton-grown ingredients.

Belgian inspired beers from an honest-to-God Belgian brewer make Townsite a must-visit on the newly minted Brewers Coast.

SUN GOD SAISON

DRAFT HORSE ALE

LUFF

FA R M H O U S E S A I S O N

B R I T I S H PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.5% 25

ABV IBU

5.7% 38

SQUAMISH

BLACKBERRY SOUR

BELGIAN SINGLE

S O U R W H E AT A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.2% 25

ABV IBU

5.5% 18

SQUAMISH

BACKCOUNTRY BREWING

A-FRAME BREWING CO.

38927 Queens Way | AFrameBrewing.com

#405-1201 Commercial Way | BackcountryBrewing.com

Tuesday is Trivia Night in the lakeside-meetsthe-mountains tasting room, and fresh pretzels are delivered daily from Tall Tree Bakery.

In its short life, Backcountry has become the most happening spot in Squamish. The beer is skewed to hazy, the pizzas are thincrustylicious and sociable seating is ample.

SHUSWAP LAKE IPA

MAGIC LAKE PORTER

WIDOWMAKER

TRAILBREAKER

W E S T C OA S T I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round

P O RT E R

N O RT H E A S T I N D I A PA L E A L E

A M E R I C A N PA L E A L E

ABV IBU

6.5% 60

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.6% 30

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.7% 50

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 35

SQUAMISH

WHISTLER

HOWE SOUND BREWING CO.

37801 Cleveland Ave. | HoweSound.com

BREWHOUSE HIGH MOUNTAIN BREWING

4355 Blackcomb Way | MJG.ca/BrewHouse

Integral to building B.C.’s beer scene, HSB was drawing people to Squamish long before the municipality became a New York Timeslauded adventure destination.

This brewpub is always a great place to visit— even more so on Sept. 14 for its fifth annual Cask Que C’est event.

PUMPKINEATER

WHITE IPA

IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE

UTOPIA SERIES SOUR IPA S O U R I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: One-off

8.0% 40

ABV IBU

5.5% 20

WHISTLER

THE SURVEYOR IPA I N D I A PA L E A L E

ABV IBU

4.0% 25

IBU

5.5% 20

ABV IBU

6.0% 10

WHISTLER BREWING CO.

Whistler beer for Whistler people (and tourists.) Coast Mountain beer rarely makes it out of the resort, so get on the Sea-to-Sky for stellar brews.

Availability: Seasonal

ABV

FA R M H O U S E A L E Availability: Seasonal

1045 Millar Creek Rd. | WhistlerBeer.com

2 - 1212 Alpha Lake Rd. | CoastMountainBeer.ca

SOUR ALE

Availability: Seasonal

BARREL-AGED FARMHOUSE ALE

WHISTLER

COAST MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

FIRST AID KIT

W H I T E I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.0% 68

Formerly the home of a bus washing station, these craft veterans have quenched the thirst of brew hounds the world over. BLACK TUSK CHOCOLATE MILK ALE DA R K M I L D A L E Availability: Small-batch ABV IBU

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4.6% 42 79

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VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWERY

2330 Government St. | VanIslandBrewery.com TUES-THU 11AM-6PM ^ FRI-SAT 11AM-7PM EST. 1984 VIB has rebranded twice in the last two years hoping to reignite consumer interest. Seems like it has finally landed on the right choice: goodbye hexagons, hello orcas! All that matters is that the beer tastes good—and it sure does.

BROKEN ISLANDS

HARVEST SAISON

H A Z Y I N D I A PA L E A L E

FA R M H O U S E S A I S O N

Availability: Seasonal ABV

6.0%

IBU

Availability: One-off

ABV

Fresh and citrusy with a juicy, hoppy zing, this beer is extremely crushable.

6.8%

IBU

A rustic saison brewed with quince, cranberry and spelt: spicy, complex and tasty.

DOMINION

FALLER

DA R K L A G E R

N O RT H W E S T PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV

5.5%

IBU

Availability: Year-round

ABV

This malty, roasty dunkel is just as good as when it was known as Hermann’s.

5.4%

IBU

A hearty malt base balances out the substantial dose of Pacific Northwest hops.

Teutonic shift One of B.C.’s original trio of microbreweries to open in 1984, VIB has employed just three brewmasters in its history, and all of them have been German. The original brewmaster was Hermann Hoerterer who was in charge until the mid-1990s. Next came Wolfgang Hoess, and then Ralf Pittroff took over in 2005. 82

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CATEGORY 12 BREWING

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If there was any justice in this world, Michael Kuzyk would win a Nobel Prize for applying his doctorate-level achievements in microbiology and biochemistry toward opening his own brewery. Beer awards may not be quite as presitigious, but the outcome has been way more delicious.

BLACK CURRANT BRETT

FRESH HOP PALE ALE F R E S H H O P PA L E A L E

SOUR FRUIT ALE Availability: Small batch ABV

5.1%

IBU

Availability: Small batch

ABV

Local blackcurrants are fermented to a tart dryness thanks to multiple yeast strains.

5.3%

IBU

Maxed out on aromatics from this year’s hop harvest for full flavour and reduced bitterness.

EXCITATION

BIG DATA

C A C A O N I B E S P R E S S O S TO U T

H A Z Y D O U B L E I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal

Availability: Small batch

ABV

6.4%

IBU

ABV

Pro tip: This rich and roasty brew is a champion-level chaser or mixer for espresso-infused vodka.

8.7%

IBU

Crunch the numbers before deciding whether to crush this mighty-sounding DIPA.

Tasting room treats Category 12’s varied lineup, which covers a wide range of European and North American styles, makes it a great place for food pairing. The tasting lounge has showcased local cheesemakers and chocolatiers, and recently became host to a mobile pizza oven Thursdays-Sundays from Victoria’s Prima Strada, so punters can team their tipples with Neapolitan pie. 84

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761 Enterprise Cres. | VCaledonian.com SUN-WED 12-7PM ^ THU-SAT 12-9PM EST. 2016

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REBELS RUN ESB

PARTING KISS

EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER

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Availability: Small batch

Availability: Seasonal

ABV

5.4%

IBU

ABV

U.K. malts, hops and yeast with rich toffee and caramel flavours balanced with an earthy, firm bitterness.

7.0%

IBU

A medium-bodied velvet texture of subtle caramel, toasted oak, whisky, malt and vanilla.

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CANOE BREWPUB

DRIFTWOOD BREWERY

450 Swift St. | CanoeBrewpub.com

450 Hillside Ave. | DriftwoodBeer.com

An amazing patio right on the water below the new bridge, gorgeous rooms inside, and a solid lineup of food and beer—Canoe has it all.

Long known for its hoppy creations, this Victoria landmark is now canning some of their classics—yes, including Fat Tug.

AMBER ALE

WEST COAST

AMBER ALE

PA L E A L E

RAISED BY WOLVES IPA

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round

5.5% 18

ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.0% 22

ABV IBU

VICTORIA

GOLDYNWELL S W E D I S H F O L KÖ L TA B L E B E E R Availability: Seasonal

7.0% 75

ABV IBU

3.0% 35

VICTORIA

HOYNE BREWING CO.

101-2740 Bridge St. | HoyneBrewing.ca

ÎLE SAUVAGE BREWING CO.

2960 Bridge St. | IleSauvage.com

Trained by craft beer guru Frank Appleton, brewmaster Sean Hoyne honed his brewing technique at Swans and Canoe before establishing Hoyne Brewing in 2011.

The City of Victoria’s first new brewery in many years will be focusing on wild ferments and barrel-aged beer, as well as some simpler but equally delicious crowd-pleasers.

DARK MATTER

VIENNA

GOSEUX

BRUMEUX

A M E R I C A N B R OW N A L E

AMBER LAGER

GOSE

H A Z Y I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.3% N/A

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.3% N/A

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 0

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

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MOON UNDER WATER BREWERY

PHILLIPS BREWING & MALTING CO.

Winning the gold medal at the CBAs for their barrel-aged sour proves Moon has successfully married European brewing traditions with Canadian passion and creativity.

Matt Phillips began the brewery in 2001, funded by credit card debt. The gamble paid off—now there’s a soda company, distillery and malting facility, too.

COPPER KETTLE SOUR

BLUE BUCK

350B Bay St. | MoonUnderWater.ca

SOUR ALE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 0

2010 Government St. | PhillipsBeer.com

TABLE SAISON WITH LEMON AND ROSEHIPS TA B L E S A I S O N Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.0% 25

VICTORIA

ALE

ELECTRIC UNICORN W H I T E I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.0% 30

ABV IBU

6.5% 75

VICTORIA

SPINNAKERS BREWPUB

SWANS BREWPUB

308 Catharine St. | Spinnakers.com

506 Pandora Ave. | SwansHotel.com

The brewery that started it all for craft beer in Canada is still an innovator, as its barrel-aged sour series aptly proves.

Look for Flammenbeer, last fall’s surprise winner at the B.C. Beer Awards, to return in time for Oktoberfest, along with some other delicious new releases.

FRAMBOISE

SOOKE HARVEST

ISLAND DUNKEL BOCK

FRESH HOPPED EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER Availability: Small batch

DA R K B O C K

BA R R E L A G E D SOUR ALE Availability: One-off ABV IBU

6.6% 10

ABV IBU

5.0% 40

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

7.0% 26

OKTOBERFEST FLAMMENBIER SMOKED LAGER Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 21

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LANGFORD

LIGHTHOUSE BREWING CO.

AXE & BARREL BREWING CO.

2 - 836 Devonshire Rd. | LighthouseBrewing.com

2323 Millstream Ave. | AxeAndBarrel.com

In the constantly evolving community of Esquimalt stands a lighthouse keeping with the times, with a brand new taproom on the way.

While the tasting room and patio area outside are great places to enjoy the beer here, cans and bottles are now available for take-away, too.

SEAPORT

NIGHTWATCH

HOPLINE BLING

SPEEDWAY RPA

VA N I L L A S TO U T

COFFEE LAGER

WILD SESSION ALE

E N G L I S H PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.5% 7

ABV IBU

5.1% 8

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.0% 20

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 40

MAYNE ISLAND

MAYNE ISLAND BREWING CO.

490 Fernhill Rd. | MayneIslandBrewingCo.com

It might be one of B.C.’s smallest breweries, but that didn’t stop Mayne Island from winning a silver medal at the 2018 Canadian Brewing Awards. THE MARZENS ARE COMING MARZEN Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.3% N/A

Local.Beer.Here.

LITTLE HELL BELGIAN TRIPEL Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

8.5% N/A

777 courtney st victoria bc smithspub.com

NORTH SAANICH

SALT SPRING

HOWL BREWING

SALT SPRING ISLAND ALES

1780 Mills Rd.

270 Furness Rd. | SaltSpringIslandAles.com

Greater Victoria’s newest nano is on a farm right next to the airport and uses local ingredients, even growing its own barley and hops nearby.

Made with fresh spring water, organic malt and hops grown by a collaborative of neighbouring farms—if there’s terroir in beer, Salt Spring Island’s ales have it.

LAND’S END IPA

BLACKBERRY WHEAT ALE

GOLDEN ALE

DRY PORTER

I N D I A PA L E A L E

W H E AT A L E

GOLDEN ALE

P O RT E R

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

Availability: Small batch

6.0% 58

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

6.0% 19

SOOKE

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.0% 12

ABV IBU

5.0% 38

SOOKE

BAD DOG BREWING COMPANY

SOOKE BREWING CO.

7861 Tugwell Rd. | BadDogBrewing.ca

2057 Otter Point Rd. | SookeBrewing.com

Sooke is fast becoming an Island hotspot for craft brews, but if you can’t make the drive you can still sip on some Bad Dog at Victoria’s Rifflandia Music Festival this year.

While sampling beer in the tasting room or on the patio, you can also order a delicious snack from the Black Market Butcher next door.

COCO DARK ALE

ELLA SINGLE

GERMAN PILSNER

BELGIAN ALE

LAGER

M I L D DA R K A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 16

TIRE BITER IPA I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 48

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 45

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 40

SOOKE

VIEW ROYAL

SOOKE OCEANSIDE BREWERY

4 MILE BREWING CO.

1-5529 Sooke Rd. | SookeOceansideBrewing.com

199 Island Hwy. | 4MileBrewingCo.com

This brewery might be tiny, but it’s brewing some mighty big beers, even winning a bronze at the 2018 Canadian Brewing Awards.

This British-style beer house dropped down in the middle of the West Coast woods has a yearround patio with 18 brews always on tap.

SOOKE RIVER RED

GOSE (SALT WEST COLLAB)

INDIA RED ALE

LEMON GOSE

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE PORTER

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

6.8% 75

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

4.8% 17

P O RT E R

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 30

TANGERINE DREAM SESSION ALE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.2% 20

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MOUNT ARROWSMITH BREWING CO.

109-425 East Stanford Ave. | ArrowsmithBrewing.com SUN-THU 11:30AM-7:30PM ^ FRI-SAT 11:30AM-9:30PM EST. 2016 The Hill family has made its mission to provide the Mid Island with quality, locally-crafted beer and brewer David Woodward is doing just that.

BRENNA A SEA-RUN SAISON

COMFORTABLY CHUM HEFEWEIZEN

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ABV

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5.5%

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This traditional German-style hef features notes of banana and clove.

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CHEMAINUS

BEACH FIRE BREWING

RIOT BREWING CO.

594-11th Ave. | BeachFireBrewing.ca

101A - 3055 Oak St. | RiotBrewing.com

Yoga and a pint, anyone? Or perhaps stretching your ear muscles is more your speed with live tunes. Either way, Beach Fire is a great excuse to check out scenic Campbell River.

The eye-popping labels that adorn Riot’s core brands were created by Jimbo Phillips, a Santa Cruz artist who is famous in the skateboarding scene.

HIGH TIDE PALE ALE

EMBER RED ALE

WORKING CLASS HERO

W E S T C OA S T PA L E A L E

S C OT T I S H A L E

DA R K M I L D

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 40

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

P O RT E R

Availability: Year-round

5.1% 25

COURTENAY

VORTEX

ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

3.8% 14

ABV IBU

6.0% 29

COURTENAY

FORBIDDEN BREWING CO.

GLADSTONE BREWING CO.

1590 Cliffe Ave. | ForbiddenBrewing.com

244 4th St. | GladstoneBrewing.ca

Forbidden offers free pool and live music on the weekends. Get over to the Comox Valley to try their delicious organic beers—road trip!

Keep an eye on the lineup as a new seasonal can—a red ale—hits the rotation out of this Courtenay brewery.

O.G. B.C. ISA

RED ALE

FESTBIER

RED ALE

FESTBIER

ORGANIC INDIA SESSION ALE

GERMAN PILSNER

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

ORGANIC PILSNER

4.6% 25

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 35

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.2% 32

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 22

CUMBERLAND

DUNCAN

CUMBERLAND BREWING CO.

CRAIG STREET BREW PUB

2732 Dunsmuir Ave. | CumberlandBrewing.com

25 Craig St. | CraigStreet.ca

Renovations are wrapping up allowing this once tiny taproom to now fit you AND your pals.

Get off the highway and discover Duncan’s historic downtown, where you’ll find this adorable brewpub.

JUST A LITTLE BITTER

MT. PREVOST PORTER

ARBUTUS PALE ALE

P O RT E R

E N G L I S H PA L E A L E

ENGLISH BITTER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.2% N/A

FOREST FOG A M E R I C A N W H E AT A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.3% N/A

DUNCAN

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.0% 26

ABV IBU

5.0% N/A

DUNCAN

RED ARROW BREWING CO.

SMALL BLOCK BREWING CO.

5255 Chaster Rd. | RedArrowBeer.ca

203-5301 Chaster Rd. | SmallBlockBrewery.com

Red Arrow has it all: a beautiful brick brewery, a spacious outdoor patio and a solid, ever-growing roster of beer.

Just six months in, this Island brewery sticks close to home with local ingredients to flavour true B.C. brews in a British style.

INVASION OF THE BLACKBERRY LAGER

RYE CYCLED RYE IPA

MALARDHAT BEST BITTER

F R E S H H O P P E D RY E I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal

BRITISH BEST BITTER

B L A C K B E R RY L A G E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.3% 23

THREESOME H O N E Y, H E M P A N D HIBISCUS ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.3% 23

ABV IBU

6.5% 95

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 30 95

NANAIMO

LONGWOOD BREWERY

LONGWOOD BREWPUB

101A-2046 Boxwood Rd. | LongwoodBeer.com

5775 Turner Rd. | LongwoodBrewpub.com

Longwood is hosting the fourth annual Longwoodstock, its backyard music festival, on Sept. 22. The party features five event-only beers collaboratively brewed with local businesses.

The beer is tasty, the menu extensive, the fires welcoming and the atmosphere warm at Nanaimo’s finest pub.

40 KM ISA

ESB

SCOTTISH ALE

EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER

80 SHILLING ALE

FRESH HOP INDIA SESSION ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.2% 32

FULL PATCH PUMPKIN ALE SAISON Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

9.0% 30

NANAIMO

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.5% 26

ABV IBU

6.2% 11

NANAIMO

WOLF BREWING CO.

WHITE SAILS BREWING

125 Comox Rd. | WhiteSailsBrewing.com

940 Old Victoria Rd. | WolfBrewingCompany.com

It’s time for a return visit as the newly expanded menu brings bratwurst dog plates, charcuterie, nachos and pastry rolls to the party.

One of the first breweries in the Mid Island, Wolf began life as Fat Cat Brewing in 2000. After an ownership change and rebrand in 2011, Wolf has been howling ever since.

CATHEDRAL GROVE COMMON

DEPARTURE BAY SESSION ALE

CALIFORNIA COMMON Availability: Seasonal

A M E R I C A N W H E AT A L E Availability: Year-round

ABV IBU

5.0% 38

ABV IBU

4.6% 25

PILSNER

GOLDEN HONEY ALE

GERMAN-STYLE PILSNER

GOLDEN ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.4% N/A

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 19

PORT ALBERNI

QUALICUM

LOVESHACK LIBATIONS

TWIN CITY BREWING

4503 Margaret St. | TwinCityBrewing.ca

1 - 4134 Island Hwy. West | LoveShackLibations.com

This hidden gem with its creative and diverse beer list and an equally impressive pizza menu should be at the top of your bucket list.

A true labour of love, this nano-brewery’s beer is bottle conditioned and hand bottled by the one-man show himself, Dave Paul.

SPARKCHASER

LATE BLOOMER

DAVE PAUL’S ALE

DINGO NUT BROWN ALE

S T R AW B E R RY H I B I S C U S SOUR Availability: Seasonal

DA R K PA L E A L E

N U T B R OW N A L E

SMOKED RED ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.3% 20

ABV IBU

5.6% 10

TOFINO

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

6.2% 55

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

5.5% 23

LOVE CRAFT?

TOFINO BREWING CO.

691 Industrial Way | TofinoBrewingCo.com

Keep up on your local beer news & seasonal listings.

Visit the family-friendly tasting room at the brewery if you can make it there in person, or pick up a bottle in your local shop. KELP STOUT

COSMIC WAVE

B R I N Y S TO U T

DOUBLE INDIA PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 15

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

9.0% 70

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Bad Tattoo BNA Boundary Cannery Crannรณg Detonate

102 100 100 102 104 104

07 08 09 10 11 12 13

Firehall Highway 97 Iron Road Kettle River Kind Marten Red Bird

102 103 99 100 104 104 101

14 Red Collar 99 15 Tin Whistle 103 16 Tree Brewing Beer Institute

101

17 Vice and Virtue 101 18 Wild Ambition 101

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Barley Mill Barley Station Elevation 57 Freddy's The Noble Pig

102 103 99 100 99

BIG WHITE

KAMLOOPS

ELEVATION 57 BREWING COMPANY

IRON ROAD BREWING

20 Kettleview Rd. | SessionsTapHouseAndGrill.com

980 Camosun Crs. | IronRoadBrewing.ca

Thanks to a new canning line, you can now find Elevation 57’s beer throughout the Okanagan, not just at the bottom of the ski hill.

This is what happens when two geologists team up with an award-winning brewer to give Kamloops its newest craft beer stop.

PATROLLER PASSION FRUIT ALE

HUCK IT HEFEWEIZEN

RED BRIDGE PALE ALE

BOOMER TART WILD ALE

HEFEWEIZEN

PA L E A L E

WILD SOUR ALE

W H E AT A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.9% 10

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 20

KAMLOOPS

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.0% 41

ABV IBU

5.0% 7

KAMLOOPS

RED COLLAR BREWING CO.

THE NOBLE PIG BREWHOUSE

355 Lansdowne St. | RedCollar.ca

650 Victoria St. | TheNoblePig.ca

Dogs are welcome! Leashed and calm ones that is. With a large patio and fireplace room, you’ll want to bring the whole crew.

Comfort foods like poutine and mac & cheese (three ways!) anchor the scratch kitchen half of the brewpub’s marriage of beautiful food with unique beer.

SQUASH GOURDON

WALLONIAN PIG

MOCHA PORTER

BELGIAN PEPPERED ALE Availability: Year-round

P O RT E R

PISTON 42 C A S C A D I A N DA R K A L E

STRONG ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.5% 20

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.7% 55

ABV IBU

5.0% 20

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 34 99

KELOWNA

BNA BREWING CO.

BOUNDARY BREWING

1250 Ellis St. | BNABrewing.com

2-455 Neave Crt. | BoundaryBrewing.beer

BNA has expanded three times since opening in 2015. Apparently, Kelowna is thirsty! They also added a bowling alley upstairs. Seriously, they really did.

Boundary exhorts you to "Drink like a German!" from their oak-kettle brewed German style beers, which use local ingredients whenever possible. Prost!

PAMELA

BOURBON BARREL BALTIC PORTER

SPOTTIEOTTIEHOPALISCIOUS

SAISON Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

FRESH HOPPED EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER Availability: Seasonal

5.0% 23

ABV IBU

5.8% 41

KELOWNA

BA LT I C P O RT E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

9.0% 25

OKTOBERFEST LAGER HELLES LAGER Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 30

KELOWNA

FREDDY’S BREWPUB

KETTLE RIVER BREWING CO.

124 McCurdy Rd. | McCurdyBowl.com

731 Baillie Ave. | KettleRiverBrewing.ca

It’s not a perfect game unless there’s a pint. Freddy’s offers ample opportunity for both bowling and beer, with 30 lanes connected to the brewpub.

The boys at Kettle River finally upgraded to a five-barrel system, so expect more variety and maybe even some packaged product to hit store shelves.

CHANNEL CAT

SANDBAGGER

THE CHUNDER

PA L E A L E

B R OW N A L E

MILKSHAKE INDIA PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

100

5.0% 22

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 8

Availability: Small-batch ABV IBU

6.0% 50

DIE CHAI-ING PORTER C H A I P O RT E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 10

KELOWNA

RED BIRD BREWING

TREE BREWING BEER INSTITUTE

1086 Richter St. | RedBirdBrewing.com

1346 Water St. | TreeBrewingBeerInstitute.com

Red Bird will be hosting an Oktoberfest party in their parking lot, featuring an extended patio and guest German-style beers from Boundary Brewing.

Year-round classics and seasonal offerings are complemented by their Tank to Tap rotating lineup of experimental unfiltered beers—pair them with spent grain pizzas!

LADY OF THE LAKE

THE CAPTAIN

PALE ALE

HOPHEAD IPA

KO L S C H

PA L E A L E

I N D I A PA L E A L E

LAGER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.0% 30

ABV IBU

4.5% 36

KELOWNA

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.2% 30

ABV IBU

5.6% 65

KELOWNA

VICE AND VIRTUE

WILD AMBITION

1033 Richter St. | ViceAndVirtueBrewing.ca

1 - 3314 Appaloosa Rd. | WildAmbition.beer

The latest addition to Kelowna’s burgeoning brewery scene features a bright, good-vibes tasting room, a local, seasonal food menu and a snappy list of New World-style beers.

Wild Ambition expects to open in September with a stable of regular beers now, and barrel aged sours and saisons in the future.

LOVE POTION

THE GIVER

DEW POINT

BERLINER WEISSE

PA L E A L E

FA R M H O U S E I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.0% 22

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.2% 30

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.3% 45

FLOWER MARKET H I B I S C U S TA B L E S O U R Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

4.5% 0 101

PENTICTON

BAD TATTOO BREWING CO.

FIREHALL BREWERY

6077 Main St. | FirehallBrewery.com

169 Estabrook Ave. | BadTattooBrewing.com

While experimenting with new beer styles and participating in local events, the Firehall continues to be a popular live music venue for local bands.

Every Nov. 1, Bad Tattoo releases two special Dia de los Muertos beers, including one aged in brandy barrels for a year.

STOP HOP & ROLL

TABLE BEER SERIES NO. 3

OAT M E A L I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal

BA R R E L A G E D BA R L E Y W I N E Availability: One-off

PUMPKIN MILKSHAKE ENGLISH IPA

ABV IBU

6.2% 53

ABV 11.1% IBU 24

PENTICTON

PB&C PORTER P O RT E R

PUMPKIN BEER Availability: One-off ABV IBU

Availability: One-off

6.5% 45

ABV IBU

6.0% 2

PENTICTON

BARLEY MILL BREW PUB

CANNERY BREWING

2460 Skaha Lake Rd. | BarleyMillPub.com

198 Ellis St. | CanneryBrewing.com

A classic neighbourhood pub with a plethora of events, plenty of screens for sportsing, a food menu with something for everyone and fresh beer from the in-house brewery.

Dogs? Sure. Just on the patio, not in the taproom. Or ditch the pooch, throw on the lederhosen and catch some Cannery goodness at Penticton Oktoberfest, Oct. 20.

NITE MARE BROWN ALE

STALLION IPA

WILDFIRE IPA

I N D I A PA L E A L E

DA R K I N D I A PA L E A L E

E N G L I S H B R OW N A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

102

5.0% 35

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 70

Availability: Small-batch ABV IBU

6.0% 88

DARKLING OATMEAL STOUT OAT M E A L S TO U T Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 30

PENTICTON

HIGHWAY 97 BREWERY

THE TIN WHISTLE BREWING CO.

954 Eckhardt Ave. | Hwy97Brewery.com

112-1475 Fairview Rd. | TheTinWhistleBrewery.rocks

Located on its namesake highway, this Penticton brewery is the perfect place to have a pit stop and sample some of brewer Jeff Todd's beers.

This brewery is named after a locomotive that operated on the historic Kettle Valley Railway, which is now a popular Okanagan hiking/ biking trail.

RED IPA

KILLER BEE

PREMIUM CRAFT PILSNER

I N D I A PA L E A L E

LAGER

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.2% 60

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.9% 18

DA R K H O N E Y A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 15

HARVEST HONEY F R E S H H O P PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 25

SALMON ARM

BARLEY STATION BREW PUB

20 Shuswap St. N. | BarleyStation.com

Barley Station uses collected rain water to help their garden stay hydrated. Lucky youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you get to drink their delicious, award-winning beer to keep your fluids up! BUSHWACKER BROWN ALE

CANOE CREEK PILSNER

B R OW N A L E

C O N T I N E N TA L P I L S N E R

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.7% 24

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.9% 28

FACULTY BREWING CO.

Ask for us at your local liquor store. 1830 ONTARIO STREET VANCOUVER, BC www.facultybrewing.com

103

SORRENTO

SUMMERLAND

DETONATE BREWING

CRANNÓG ALES

706 Elson Rd. | CrannogAles.com

#104-9503 Cedar Ave. | DetonateBrewing.com

The potatoes for Crannog’s Gael's Blood Potato Ale come right from their farm—they grow Russian Blues specifically for the potato ale. Talk about hyper-local!

Crafting a solid brew doesn’t have to be expensive as evidenced by the way this Summerland operation works with repurposed milk tanks in a Frankenbrew-style system.

VILLAGE IDIOT HALF-WIT

SUNDAY FUNDAY

COFFEE PALE ALE

OAT M E A L B R E A K FA S T S TO U T Availability: Seasonal

PA L E A L E

WITBEER Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.8% 30

SOCKEYE ALE AMERICAN AMBER ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.2% 40

VERNON

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.8% N/A

ABV IBU

4.6% N/A

WEST KELOWNA

MARTEN BREWING CO.

KIND BREWING

2933A 30th Ave. | MartenBrewpub.com

2405 Main St. | Facebook.com/KindBrewer

Every seat in the pub gives you a view of the brewery where the beer you’re drinking was recently brewed. And they offer daily Happy Hours!

Beer jelly made using Kind’s beers is now available for sale at the tasting room, and as part of the charcuterie and cheese boards.

COOKIE MONSTER

EZ ON THE EYES

BELGIAN WIT

BROWN ALE

C H O C O L AT E OAT M E A L N I T R O S TO U T Availability: Small batch

BLONDE ALE

BELGIAN WIT

B R OW N A L E

ABV IBU

104

5.2% 40

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

5.0% 20

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.7% 10

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 30

KOO T E NAYS 93

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A L B E R T A 11

LAKE LOUISE

GOLDEN 23

BANFF

REVELSTOKE

TO KA M LO O P S

B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A

INVERMERE

31A

KASLO

KIMBERLEY

95A

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Angry Hen Arrowhead Backroads Fernie Mt. Begbie Nelson

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Over Time Rossland Torchlight Trail Beer Refinery 11 Whitetooth

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12 Fisher Peak 13 The Savoy

110 112

112 110

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FERNIE

FERNIE BREWING CO.

26 Manitou Rd. | FernieBrewing.com

MON-THU 11AM-7PM ^ FRI -SAT 11AM-8PM SUN 11AM-6PM EST. 2003 Fernie is in the midst of a makeover, including brand-new packaging. It will be the same great beer, just with a fresh new look. The tasting room is open seven days a week—so there’s never a bad day to visit.

CAMPOUT

WHAT THE HUCK

W E S T C OA S T PA L E A L E

H U C K L E B E R RY W H E AT A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV

5.4%

IBU

Availability: Year-round

ABV

This is a hop-forward pale ale, bursting with refreshing, tropical fruit flavours.

5.0%

IBU

A smooth and creamy wheat ale, with just the right amount of huckleberryness.

THE ELDORADO

JAVA THE HUT

S I N G L E H O P I N D I A PA L E A L E

C O F F E E M I L K S TO U T

Availability: Seasonal

ABV

6.4%

IBU

ABV

This El Dorado-hopped India pale ale kicks it up a notch with citrusy notes of lemongrass.

5.0%

IBU

As delightful as Jabba (no relation) was offensive, Java is one truly satisfying brew.

WHat’s in a name? Founded in 1898 and incorporated in 1904, Fernie has a population of 5,000, which swells during the winter months. Named for prospector William Fernie, who established the coal industry—which is still the main industry today. Bragging rights: Fernie is the only Canadian city fully encircled by the Rocky Mountains. 106

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MT. BEGBIE BREWING CO.

2155 Oak Dr. | Mt-Begbie.com MON-SAT 9AM-8PM EST. 1996

Founded in 1996, Mt. Begbie moved into its new, custom-built facility just in time to be named 2017 Canadian Brewery of the Year. Its core lineup is available throughout B.C., but small-batch brews are only tapped in the tasting room.

GROND HAMMER OF THE UNDERWORLD

JIMMY NITRO N I T R O S TO U T

I M P E R I A L I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Small batch ABV

10.0%

IBU

Availability: Small batch

ABV

This mighty hop bomb is brewed with a huge malt bill and 100 per cent Centennial hops.

IBU

EL HEFFE HEFEWEIZEN

SMASH EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER Availability: Small batch 5.6%

IBU

A silky smooth stout with rich bitter chocolate and roasted coffee flavours.

DR. SUNSHINE’S CITRUS SLAMMER

ABV

6.5%

Availability: One-off

ABV

Light and hazy, this ESB brewed with Amarillo hops will help extend summer into the fall.

3.9%

IBU

A classic hefeweizen: hazy, and unfiltered with subtle banana and clove notes.

Good neighbours The idea to open a brewery in Revelstoke began as a honeymoon conversation between newlyweds Tracey and Bart Larson. Tracey remembers arriving in town on Dec. 31 to a huge snowfall, but when neighbours invited them over for a New Year’s Eve hot tub party, she knew they’d made the right choice. 108

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CRANBROOK

GOLDEN

FISHER PEAK BREWING CO.

WHITETOOTH BREWING

821 Baker St. | TheHeidOut.ca

623 8th Ave. N. | WhitetoothBrewing.com

Fisher Peak brews six mainstay beers for the completely remodeled Heid Out restaurant, plus limited editions from time to time—all using fresh Kootenay water.

If every little town had a brewery as awesome as Golden’s Whitetooth, the world would be a much happier—and hoppier—place.

SOGGY OTTER

DARK AND STORMY

SAISON DES MOUSTIQUES

P O RT E R

SAISON

B R OW N A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Small batch

Availability: Year-round

5.6% 32

ABV IBU

5.5% 34

ABV IBU

INVERMERE

5.1% 40

MARZEN MARZEN Availability: Seasonal ABV N/A% IBU N/A

KASLO

ARROWHEAD BREWING CO.

ANGRY HEN BREWING

481 Arrow Rd. | ArrowheadBrewingCompany.ca

343 Front St. | AngryHenBrewing.com

With live music and cribbage in the tasting room and a swarm of beers out back for the Original 83 Honey Ale, something’s always poppin’ at Arrowhead.

Kaslo might be in the middle of nowhere, but it’s worth a trip if only for this fine lakeside brewery helmed by the legendary Shirley Warne.

DOC TEGART’S ESB

PALE ALE

HELLES

PA L E A L E

GERMAN LAGER

EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

110

6.5% 60

I’M SO FREAKING HOPPY I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.3% 75

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.8% 32

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 32

KIMBERLEY

NELSON

OVER TIME BEER WORKS

BACKROADS BREWING CO.

136A Wallinger Ave. | OverTimeBeer.ca

460 Baker St. | BackroadsBrewing.com

Kimberley isn’t really on the way to anywhere, but it’s definitely worth a side trip to visit this friendly brewery located in Canada’s highest city.

Check out the growlers and pint glasses featuring art from Revelstoke-based artist Jess Leahey. Forward-thinking Backroads has also begun a barrel program.

MOUNTAIN STANDARD

GOOD EVENING

MARZEN

B R OW N A L E

MARZEN

GOLDEN ALE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 25

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

LAGER Availability: Seasonal

5.1% 15

NELSON

CITRACILIOUS HOPLAGER

ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.7% 26

ABV IBU

5.5% 28

WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT LOCAL BEER, WINE & SPIRITS.

NELSON BREWING CO.

512 Latimer St. | NelsonBrewing.com

Pick up a copy of The Growler’s sister publications at a distillery or winery near you. FREE SPRING/SUMMER 2018

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EZ AMBER

ORGANIC FRESH HOP IPA

AMBER ALE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.2% 18

FRESH HOP INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.5% N/A

B . C .

W I N E

C U L T U R E

Not many other companies in Canada can lay claim to operating in a 126-year-old brewery as one of the nation’s first all-organic beer makers.

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THE SAVOY BREWERY

TORCHLIGHT BREWING CO.

198 Baker St. | SavoyHotel.com

125 Hall St. | TorchlightBrewing.com

This nanobrewery is located inside the Falls Music Lounge in the historic and recently renovated Savoy Hotel.

Torchlight is now four years old, but their bar is much older—it was made more than 100 years ago for a hotel in nearby St. Leon.

TOASTED COCONUT PORTER

BROKEN PADDLE IMPERIAL IPA

SPRUCEY GOOSEY

N I T R O P O RT E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

SPRUCE TIP INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal

5.1% 40

ABV IBU

6.3% 48

ROSSLAND

F R E S H H O P I PA Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.3% 100

MOUNTAIN KING G O L D E N S TO U T Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 30

TRAIL

ROSSLAND BEER CO.

TRAIL BEER REFINERY

1990 Columbia Ave. | RosslandBeer.com

1299 Bay Ave. | TrailBeerRefinery.ca

Small in size, but big in flavor, Rossland invites locals, visitors, beer evangelists, the recently converted and the curious to kick back and enjoy their beers

This spot is very popular among local residents, and for good reason. Don’t worry, though— they’re a welcoming bunch as long as you’re ready to chat.

SEVEN SUMMITS MILK STOUT

STRAIGHT OUTTA ROSSLAND

THUNDER ROAD

SILVER CITY RAW

S W E E T S TO U T Availability: Year-round

PA L E A L E

I N D I A PA L E A L E

U N F I LT E R E D L A G E R

ABV IBU

112

5.9% 36

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 32

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

6.0% 67

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 10

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Barkerville Beard's Bulkley Valley CrossRoads Jackson's Social House Mighty Peace Sherwood Mountain Smithers Three Ranges Trench Wheelhouse

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FORT ST JOHN

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SMITHERS

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TERRACE PRINCE RUPERT

04 10

PRINCE GEORGE

QUESNEL

VALEMOUNT BRITISH COLUMBIA

100 MILE 05 HOUSE

We’re proud to be your craft beer oasis. We have more taps than any brewery in northern B.C.. Whether you live here, or you’re just passing through, we’re the place to visit for interesting craft beer, cider, spirits and wine. We look forward to seeing you at B.C.’s most northern brewery!

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FORT ST JOHN

MIGHTY PEACE BREWING CO.

10128 95th Ave. | MightyPeaceBrewing.ca MON-WED 3-9PM ^ THU 3-10PM ^ FRI-SAT 12-11PM SUN 12-5PM EST. 2018 B.C.’s northernmost brewery is converting the masses with their wide selection of lagers and craft classics.

PEACE GOLD

THE MIGHTY PILSNER

GOLDEN ALE

PILSNER

Availability: Year-round ABV

4.4%

IBU

Availability: Year-round

ABV

4.7%

IBU

N/A

A flavourful session ale, perfect for those long Crisp, clean and clear, just like an autumn day in northern nights. the Peace. Sponsored content

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FORT ST JOHN

JACKSON’S SOCIAL CLUB & BREWHOUSE 175 Hwy. 97 | JacksonsSocialClub.com

BEARD’S BREWING CO.

10408 Alaska Rd. N. | BeardsBrewing.ca

This popular community hub is well worth visiting on your next northern road trip. They recently upped their food menu with a new chef, too.

Fort St. John's first craft brewery has a family friendly tasting room that’s open seven days a week.

PHILSNER

HAWK SMASH

PILSNER

SESSION ALE

HONEY BROWN BEARD

ALASKA HIGHWAY IPA

DA R K H O N E Y A L E

I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

114

5.5% 15

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.0% 18

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.8% N/A

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.6% N/A

PRINCE GEORGE

TRENCH BREWING & DISTILLING

CROSSROADS BREWING

508 George St. | CrossroadsCraft.com

399 2nd Ave. | TrenchBrew.ca

Crossroads boasts Prince George’s most popular patio and the best pizzas in town—but it’s the beer that keeps people coming back.

Named for the Rocky Mountain Trench that runs from Montana to the Yukon, Prince George’s newest brewery has a love of craft beer that’s just as deep as its namesake.

CINDERS RED RYE

CLEARCUT LAGER

FANG IPA

R E D RY E A L E

PILSNER

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 35

NEW ENGLAND INDIA PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 20

PRINCE RUPERT

217 1st Ave. E. | WheelhouseBrewing.com

Wheelhouse’s taproom renos are complete, which means double the taps, double the capacity, double the washrooms and double the fun!

NEW ENGLAND INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.3% 40

BLONDE ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

6.0% 45

ABV IBU

4.5% 20

QUESNEL

WHEELHOUSE BREWING CO.

FOGGY HARBOUR IPA

OMINECA BLONDE

HOLD FAST B R I T I S H PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.5% 45

BARKERVILLE BREWING CO.

185 Davie St. | BarkervilleBeer.com

You’ll think you’ve struck gold when you discover this brewery. Make sure to pop in for Test Batch Tuesday when brewer Erin Dale reveals her latest experiments. HIGH STAKES

GOLD TRAIL

IMPERIAL INDIA PA L E A L E

PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

8.0% 80

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.1% 25 115

SMITHERS

BULKLEY VALLEY BREWERY

SMITHERS BREWING CO.

3860 1st Ave. | BulkleyValleyBrewery.ca

3832 3rd Ave. | SmithersBrewing.com

Built in an old ski shop with views of the local ski hill out the front windows, this brewery is popular with the après crowd.

Northern B.C.’s only purpose-built craft brewery is home to some of the region’s most creative and delicious beers, too.

EIPA

RIPPY RED

W E S T C OA S T I N D I A PA L E A L E

RED ALE

LEMON MERINGUE NITRO SOUR

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

6.2% 61

ABV IBU

5.2% 22

TERRACE

SOUR ALE

BOYD’S BLACK LAGER S C H WA R Z B I E R

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

4.9% N/A

ABV IBU

5.2% N/A

VALEMOUNT

SHERWOOD MOUNTAIN BREWHOUSE

THREE RANGES BREWING CO.

101 - 4816 Hwy. 16 West | SherwoodMountain.beer

1160 5th Ave. | ThreeRanges.com

Cynics might think anyone could open a brewery in thirsty Terrace and be succesful. In reality, Sherwood has boomed due to quality and community.

U.S. army vet Michael Lewis decided to pursue brewing full time in the sleepy mountain town of Valemount, using the fresh mountain water to craft his popular beers.

SEVEN SISTERS STOUT

LITTLE BEE HONEY ALE

VALE TRAIL XTRA PALE ALE

H O N E Y PA L E A L E

PA L E A L E

S TO U T Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

116

5.7% 30

PARKER'S IPA I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.6% 20

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.8% 28

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 65

BEER GROUND To the

The craft beer trains keeps right on rolling. We have 11 new breweries listed in this issue, and word on the street is there's a whole bunch more on the way. Here’s the latest intel from our network of beer spies…

ANOTHER BEER CO.

New Westminster (late 2018) ABC has been in the works for a while now and has already been collaborating with fellow New West brewery Steel & Oak and others. AnotherBeerCo.com

CAT & FIDDLE BREWPUB

Port Coquitlam (late 2018) Port Coquitlam’s favourite pub will soon be brewing its own beer after getting approval from the city to add a 3,200 sq. ft. microbrewery on site. CatAndFiddlePub.ca

FRASER MILLS FERMENTATION CO.

Coquitlam (2019) If it can be fermented, this brewery/cidery/winery/distillery will make booze out of it. This spacious fermentorium will be at the center of a new 85-acre development in South Coquitlam. FraserMillsFermentation.com

HATCHERY BREWING

RUMPUS BEER COMPANY Revelstoke (summer 2019) This brewery has its eye on downtown Revelstoke where it plans to open a 30-seat lounge by next year. RumpusBeerCo.com

STANLEY PARK BREWING Vancouver (2019) Renovations are underway to the historic former Fish House, as AB InBev-owned Stanley Park Brewing will finally get a brewery in its namesake park. StanleyParkBrewing.com

STREETCAR BREWING North Vancouver (fall 2018) The tanks are in and the test batches are being brewed, the next stop for this Lower Lonsdale brewery is opening day! StreetcarBrewing.ca

SUPERFLUX BEER COMPANY

Penticton (summer 2019) This exciting new project is coming to downtown Penticton courtesy of Whistler Brewing’s Liam Peyton and Powell Brewery’s Chris Vandenberg. Expect some creative brews and a top-notch tasting room to drink them in. HatcheryBrewing.com

North Vancouver (2019) One of B.C.’s coolest beer brands is hoping it can finally have a home of its own on the North Shore. Maybe Superflux’s killer IPAs won’t be so hard to find now. Instagram.com/SuperfluxBeer

HOUSE OF FUNK BREWING

Ucluelet (early 2019) Housed in a former church, this craft brewery promises divine beers and heavenly food.

North Vancouver (early 2019) House of Funk is bringing a bit of funk to the North Shore in the form of wood-aged, Brettanomyces-fermented wild ales. Conveniently located right next door to Beere Brewing. HouseOfFunkBrewing.com

LAND & SEA BREWERY

Comox (summer 2019) Located at the former site of the legendary Loft Cabaret on Guthrie Road, this new brewery will have seating for 100, taps aplenty and a full kitchen. LandAndSeaBrewing.ca

NEW TRADITION BREWING COMPANY

Comox (summer 2019) New Tradition is racing Land & Sea to become Comox's first proper craft brewery. It'll also be the first in B.C. to be inside a shopping mall. NewTraditionBrewing.com

UCLUELET BREWING CO.

WILDEYE BREWING North Vancouver (early 2019) Construction is well underway at Wild Eye’s Main Street location, not far from Bridge and Deep Cove. Meanwhile, the beer is already being contract brewed and canned.WildeyeBrewing.ca

THE WILDWOOD PUB Powell River (2019) This future brewpub is home to one of the oldest liquor licenses in the province. Expect delicious handmade pizzas and delicious handmade lagers. TheWildwoodPub.com • Got a hot brewery tip? Let us know at editor@thegrowler.ca j

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