The Growler B.C. • Volume 5 Issue 4 • Winter 2019

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BRITISH COLUMBIA NORTHERN B.C.

SEA TO SKY / SUNSHINE COAST VANCOUVER ISLAND

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LOWER MAINLAND / NORTH SHORE VANCOUVER VICTORIA / GULF ISLANDS

EDITOR Rob Mangelsdorf editor@thegrowler.ca 778-840-5005 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mike Ansley Ted Child Ben Johnson Michael Kissinger Kristina Mameli Rob Mangelsdorf Charlene Rooke Brittany Tiplady Joe Wiebe

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THE GROWLER'S 2019 CRAFT BEER AWARDS

TRAVEL: COMOX VALLEY

MALTY, WOODY, BIG AND BOOZY

HOPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

GIFT GUIDE: THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE BEER

GREEN BEER

CRAFT BEER EVENTS CALENDAR

SUBSCRIPTIONS bc.thegrowler.ca/subscribe

CRAFT BEER, PROUD PATRON OF THE ARTS

FALL DOWN THE CRAFT BEER GLASSWARE RABBIT HOLE

BEER AND SANDWICH PAIRING PRIMER

B.C. BREWERY LISTINGS

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BEER TO THE GROUND

PRODUCTION & DESIGN MANAGER Tara Rafiq tara@thegrowler.ca PHOTOGRAPHY Jennifer Gauthier Rob Mangelsdorf Dan Toulgoet COVER ILLUSTRATION Marcus Hynes SOCIAL MEDIA Danielle Boileau DISTRIBUTION Craig Sweetman (Newsstand) Rob Mangelsdorf (Direct) ordersbc@thegrowler.ca

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Breweries by Region

36 53 72 75 80 91 98 108 112

LEGEND GROWLER-APPROVED BADGE Keep an eye out for our 10 favourite beers this fall!

VANCOUVER LOWER MAINLAND / NORTH SHORE

Brewery Details

FRASER VALLEY

GROWLER FILLS

SEA TO SKY / SUNSHINE COAST

BOTTLES / CANS

VICTORIA / GULF ISLANDS

KEGS

VANCOUVER ISLAND

TASTING ROOM

THOMPSON OKANAGAN / KELOWNA

ON-SITE KITCHEN OR FOOD TRUCK

KOOTENAYS

TOURS

NORTHERN B.C.

KID FRIENDLY

Editor’s Note Looking back on 2019, I’m not sure there’s been a bigger year for craft beer in B.C. In the past 12 months, we’ve seen 24 breweries open for business across the province. In this issue of The Growler, you’ll find listings for 194 craft breweries (pg. 36), along with dozens more in the works (pg. 116).

It’s the festive season, so I’m thinking we should celebrate all this incredible craft beer being brewed—and what better way to do that than with The Growler’s 2019 B.C. Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards! Unlike other craft beer awards and contests, the Growlies (as we like to call them) are decided by you, the beer-drinking public. We tallied up thousands of votes and you can see the results, along with profiles of some of the winning beers (pg. 6). We also gave away some pretty incredible prizes, including a helicopter beer tour from Sky Helicopters. How’s that for a stocking stuffer? But if you’re looking to keep things low-key this holiday season, Ben Johnson has tips on how to host a party at home and not waste all your primo cellared beer (pg. 20). You don’t want to commit a faux pas by pouring that Russian imperial stout into a dimpled mug, so let Ted Child educate you on what glassware options are out there (pg. 32). A beer-related gift would probably be a good idea, and Michael Kissinger has you covered like a pair of beer-print leggings (pg. 24). So enjoy the holidays, and whatever you’re drinking, drink it responsibly. —Rob Mangelsdorf, editor

GLUTEN-FREE BOOZE OPTIONS

Suggested Glassware STANGE

Kolsch Marzen Gose

PILSNER Lager Pilsner Witbier

NONIC PINT

Stout Pale ale Most ales, actually

WEIZEN

Hefeweizen Wheat ales Fruit beer

TULIP

IPA Saison Strong ales

GOBLET Dubbel Tripel Quad

SNIFTER

Barleywine Sours Anything funky

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he Growler is proud to present its 2019 Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards, a.k.a. The Growlies! Unlike traditional beer awards, the Growlies have been decided by YOU, the beer-drinking public. B.C.’s 190 craft breweries produced an estimated 5,000+ different beers this year. So with the help of our panel of craft beer experts, we narrowed the field to 10 nominees in each category. Then the public had their say, with thousands of votes being cast online during B.C. Craft Beer Month in October. So now, without further ado, we present the very best of B.C. craft beer, according to those who love it most. Cheers, Rob Mangelsdorf, editor

TWIN CIT Y BREWING CO. GOLD – Unsung Hero GOLD – Best Board Game Selection SILVER – Brewery of the Year SILVER – Best Food Program SILVER – Best Place to Drink in the Afternoon Without Judgement BRONZE – Best West Coast/Specialty IPA // Run of the Mill IPA BRONZE – Best Fruit Beer // Late Bloomer Twin City Brewing is the quintessential example of all that is good and right about the craft beer revolution. It was founded by a young couple who grew up in Port Alberni, moved away to Nanaimo for college, and then chose to return to Port Alberni to build their brewery. They wanted to be part of a wave of new businesses run by young entrepreneurs that are revitalizing the economy of this mid-island mill town. Using a crowd-funding project, they raised money from the local community while building brand awareness around their brewery before it even opened. Smart. Personally, I fully expect owner/brewer Aaron Colyn to be mayor of Port Alberni one day. The other thing that makes this brewery a craft beer poster child is that Colyn and his brewers

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make exceptional beer, but you have to travel there in person to taste it because they sell every drop through their tasting room and don’t have any extra capacity for packaging. And taking that one step further is the simply delectable food served in the tasting room kitchen, including fantastic pizzas cooked to order and smoked meat sandwiches from their on-site smokehouse. Twin City picked up seven medals this year in the Growlies, including gold for Unsung Hero as the small market brewery most deserving of recognition. It looks like the secret is out. —Joe Wiebe

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BREWERY OF THE YEAR

| 1 | Field House Brewing | 2 | Twin City Brewing | 3 | Four Winds Brewing

BEER OF THE YEAR

| 1 | Driftwood Brewery // Fat Tug IPA | 2 | Backcountry Brewing // Widowmaker IPA | 3 | Parkside Brewery // Dreamboat Hazy IPA

BEST WEST COAST/SPECIALT Y INDIA PALE ALE | 1 | Driftwood Brewery // Fat Tug IPA | 2 | Brassneck Brewery // Passive Aggressive | 3 | Twin City Brewing // Run Of The Mill IPA BEST EAST COAST/HAZY IPA

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GOLD – Best Belgian-Style Ale // Blonde SILVER – Best Wheat Ale // De Witte BRONZE – Best Collab Beer // Ten: VCBW 10th Anniversary Collab Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing started out more than five years ago with a seemingly impossible task: To bring authentic Belgian-style abbey ales to the B.C. market—a place with absolutely no connection with these exotic, delicious beers. Through stubborn determination and a commitment to creating truly uncompromising beer, Dageraad has since succeeded in doing the unthinkable, becoming not only one of the most revered breweries in the province, but the country as well. In addition to a trio of Growlie awards this year, including gold for best Belgian-Style Ale, Dageraad cleaned up at the 2019 B.C. Beer Awards and was named the 2018 Canadian Brewery of the Year. “Focusing a brewery on Belgian-style beers was never a smart business decision,” said founder Ben Coli earlier this year. “While the rest of the world was going crazy about IPAs, we were asking consumers to educate themselves on obscure styles and pay attention to nuanced, complex beer. But we pulled through. We found our beer drinkers and they found us, and today we’re doing better than ever.” —Rob Mangelsdorf Sponsored content

| 1 | Twin Sails Brewing // Juice Plus | 2 | Category 12 Brewing // Juicy Data | 3 | Parkside Brewery // Humans, an IPA for the People

BEST NORTH AMERICAN-ST YLE ALE

| 1 | Twin Sails Brewing // Dat Juice | 2 | Strange Fellows Brewing // Talisman Pale Ale | 3 | Four Winds Brewing // Velo

BEST U.K.-ST YLE ALE

| 1 | Driftwood Brewery // Naughty Hildegard ESB | 2 | Hoyne Brewing // Appleton ESB | 3 | Riot Brewing // Working Class Hero Dark Mild

BEST DARK ALE

| 1 | Hoyne Brewing // Dark Matter | 2 | Field House Brewing // Salted Black Porter | 3 | Crannóg Ales // Backhand of God

BEST LIGHT/AMBER L AGER

| 1 | Steel & Oak Brewing // Simple Things | 2 | Four Winds Brewing // Hüftgold | 3 | Hoyne Brewing // Helios

BEST DARK L AGER

| 1 | Field House Brewing // Toasted Coconut Black Lager | 2 | Steel & Oak Brewing // Dark Lager | 3 | Tofino Brewing // Dark Lager

OUR METHODOLOGY Award winners were decided by a two-part process. First, a panel of close to 25 craft beer experts from across the province—including Cicerones, certified beer judges, craft beer journalists and industry insiders—weighed in on what beers they would like to see nominated, in order to narrow the field to 10 nominees in each beer style category. Judging criteria focused on the overall impression of the beer, as opposed to adherence to a specific style. Participating experts were allowed to nominate as many beers/breweries as they like. The nominations were then tallied, vetted for style suitability and production eligibility and then compiled into a curated nomination list for each category. Preference was given to packaged releases, as opposed to limited draft-only releases. Each category had a minimum of one nomination from Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and 2

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Interior B.C. Once the short list of nominations for each category was created, the public was able to vote online at TheGrowler.ca for nominees or write-in a beer if they feel it should be considered. The online poll ran from Oct. 3–25, 2019. The final votes were counted to determine a winner for each category. —Rob Mangelsdorf, editor Driftwood Brewery launched in 2008 with two Belgian beers as part of its opening trio: White Bark Wit and Farmhand Saison. The third was a hoppy pale ale. There was no IPA in sight.

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The first IPA Driftwood ever brewed was Sartori Harvest IPA. It was a huge hit—as it still is each fall—and consumers clamoured for Driftwood to add a regular IPA to its lineup. Co-founder Jason Meyer’s response at the time was undeniably prophetic.

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“There are a lot of good IPAs out there,” he told me in June, 2010. “We know that the bar has been set high, so we intend to try and set it just a little bit higher.”

DRIFTWOOD BREWERY

When Driftwood launched Fat Tug IPA later that year it quickly became the brewery’s most popular beer. Before too long, it commandeered most of its brewing schedule.

GOLD – Beer of the Year // Fat Tug IPA GOLD – Best West Coast/Specialty IPA // Fat Tug IPA GOLD – Best UK-style Ale // Naughty Hildegard ESB GOLD – Best Branding/Packaging BRONZE – Best Imperial Ale/Lager // Singularity

Long live Fat Tug!

With the current excitement around hazy IPAs, the West Coast IPA style sometimes gets pigeon-holed as out-of-date or old school, but who can deny the potent, pungent, tongue-tingling pleasure of that first swig of a freshly poured Fat Tug? The resinous bitterness of all the succulent hops stuffed into this iconic beer is not for the faint of heart, but for all us HopHeads, there’s nothing quite like it. —Joe Wiebe

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Four Winds Brewing holds a special place in my heart because it was the first new brewery to open after the release of my book, Craft Beer Revolution: The Insider’s Guide to B.C. Breweries, back in 2013. And it was mere days after my book came out—as I mentioned at my Vancouver book launch when I joked that Four Winds co-founder Brent Mills had already made my book out of date. Back then, it was brewery No. 51 in the province; there are close to 190 open now by my count.

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FOUR WINDS BREWING GOLD – Best Farmhouse/Wild Brett Ale // Juxtapose GOLD – Best Wood-Aged Beer // Norwood GOLD – Best Sour Ale // Nectarous SILVER – Best Light/Amber Lager // Hüftgold SILVER – Best Belgian-Style Ale // Triplicity BRONZE – Brewery of the Year BRONZE – Best N. American-Style Ale // Velo BRONZE – Best Collab Beer // Ten: VCBW BRONZE – Best Low-Alcohol Beer // Sour Weisse

Of all the breweries that have opened here since 2013, few have been more lauded than Four Winds, which was named Canadian Brewery of the Year in 2015 and won Canadian Beer of the Year in 2016 (for Nectarous). The fact is that the beers produced by this Delta brewery are consistently excellent across the board—its core lineup is flawless and the brewers have been well ahead of the curve with kettle sours, their wood-aging program, and the recent growth of interest in lagers (love that Hüftgold!). Whenever I visit the brewery, I am always impressed by the number of people packing the tasting room—which was recently expanded. When the Mills family built the brewery in this nondescript industrial park in Delta, they did not expect to get many visitors, but this is what happens when you brew such good beer. To coin a phrase: if you brew it, they will come— —Joe Wiebe again and again.

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BEST BELGIAN-ST YLE ALE

| 1 | Dageraad Brewing // Blonde | 2 | Four Winds Brewing // Triplicity | 3 | Strange Fellows Brewing // Reynard

BEST FARMHOUSE/WILD/BRETT ALE

BEST IMPERIAL ALE/L AGER

| 1 | Vancouver Island Brewing // Hermannator | 2 | Superflux // Double Infinity (Citra) | 3 | Driftwood Brewing // Singularity

BEST SOUR ALE

| 1 | Four Winds Brewing // Juxtapose | 2 | Field House Brewing // Sauvignon Blanc Wild Farmhouse Ale | 3 | Yellow Dog Brewing // Ferocious Wild IPA

| 1 | Four Winds Brewing // Nectarous | 2 | Yellow Dog Brewing // Sour Red Ale | 3 | Luppolo Brewing // Black Lime Gose

BEST WOOD-AGED BEER | 1 | Four Winds Brewing // Norwood | 2 | Île Sauvage Brewing // Feu Vert | 3 | Boombox Brewing // Rum Barrel Midnight Train

| 1 | Twin Sails Brewing // Would Crush | 2 | Dageraad Brewing // De Witte | 3 | Moon Under Water Brewing // This Is Hefeweizen

BEST WHEAT ALE

BEST FRUIT BEER

| 1 | Field House Brewing // Dark Sour: Blackberry + Blueberry | 2 | Île Sauvage Brewing // Raspberry Sour | 3 | Twin City Brewing // Late Bloomer

VANCOUVER ISL AND BREWING

BEST COLL AB BEER

| 1 | Yellow Dog/Superflux // Friends With Benefits | 2 | Yellow Dog/House of Funk // Patience is a Virtue | 3 | Four Winds/Dageraad/Powell // Ten: VCBW 10th Anniversary Collab

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BEST LOW-ALCOHOL BEER

| 1 | Field House Brewing // Sour Wheat Gose | 2 | Parallel 49 Brewing // Tricycle Radler | 3 | Four Winds Brewing // Sour Weisse

BEST NEW BREWERY

| 1 | House of Funk Brewing | 2 | Île Sauvage Brewing | 3 | Slackwater Brewing

UNSUNG HERO

| 1 | Twin City Brewing (Port Alberni) | 2 | Vice & Virtue Brewing Co. (Kelowna) | T-3 | LoveShack Libations (Qualicum) | T-3 | Slackwater Brewing (Penticton)

BEST TASTING ROOM

| 1 | Field House Brewing | 2 | The Parkside Brewery | 3 | Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.

BEST FOOD PROGRAM

| 1 | Field House Brewing | 2 | Twin City Brewing | 3 | Vice & Virtue Brewing Co.

BEST BRANDING/PACKAGING

| 1 | Driftwood Brewery | 2 | Field House Brewing | 3 | Superflux Beer Co.

BEST LOCAL HOMEBREWING STORE

| 1 | Barley’s Homebrewing | 2 | Hamilton Hops and Grapes | 3 | Centennial Homebrewing

BEST CRAFT BEER BAR

| 1 | The Alibi Room | 2 | The Drake Eatery | 3 | CRAFT Beer Market Vancouver

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GOLD – Best Imperial Ale/Lager // Hermannator One of the founding breweries of the early microbrewery movement in Canada, Vancouver Island Brewing began its existence as Island Pacific Brewing in 1984. Its original location was in Saanichton north of Victoria proper, but the name was changed to VIB in 1991 and the company moved to its current location on Government Street not long after. For a long time VIB survived on the legacy of core brands like Piper’s Pale Ale and Hermann’s Dark Lager, as well as B.C.’s original holiday seasonal, the cult favourite Hermannator Eisbock. But as microbrew evolved into “craft beer” and consumer tastes became more and more refined, VIB struggled to keep up with trends. Its core customers were aging, new customers were not coming on board, and sales were dropping. Following an ownership change in 2016, the brewery rebranded itself in a big way—say goodbye to the orcas and hello to the new VI. But the hexagonal logo and associated brands were largely met with disdain in the marketplace, and a year of poor sales, a new manager was brought in to oversee another rebranding, this time with more humility and a better connection to Island lifestyle—yes, the orcas were back! A year and a half later, as VIB quietly marks its 35th year in business, the brewery is at the top of its game again. It has been winning awards and winning back customers. Most importantly the beer has been tasting great, which is all that matters after all. —Joe Wiebe Sponsored content

BEST CRAFT BEER RETAIL STORE

BEST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL/EVENT

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BEST PL ACE TO TAKE A TINDER DATE

| 1 | Field House Brewing | 2 | The Parkside Brewery | 3 | Yellow Dog Brewing

BEST BOARD GAME SELECTION

| 1 | The Parkside Brewery | 2 | Yellow Dog Brewing | 3 | Field House Brewing j

| 1 | Brewery Creek | 2 | Legacy Liquor | 3 | Cascadia (all locations)

| 1 | Vancouver Craft Beer Week | 2 | Great Canadian Beer Festival | 3 | Okanagan Fest of Ale | 1 | Field House Brewing | 2 | Brassneck Brewery | 3 | 33 Acres Brewing

BEST BREWERY TO BRING THE KIDS

MOST DOG-FRIENDLY BREWERY

| 1 | Twin City Brewing | 2 | Tree Brewing Beer Institute | T-3 | Moody Ales | T-3 | Riot Brewing

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When it comes to brewing, North Vancouver’s House of Funk isn’t just limiting itself to beer. The Growlie’s 2019 New Brewery of the Year has managed to stand out in an ever-crowded market thanks to its ability to innovate with beer, as well as coffee.

House of Funk Brewing was created to challenge the status quo of beer and coffee, cultivating an environment of experimentation with a devotion to quality. Its small batch system allows the brewery to push boundaries and experiment with its brews, and serve up fresh and unique flavours more frequently. On the beer side, every single batch House of Funk brews is fermented or conditioned in wood, or subjected to an onslaught of wild yeast, souring bacteria and other funky micro-organisms.

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HOUSE OF FUNK BREWING GOLD – Best New Brewery SILVER – Best Collab Beer // Patience is a Virtue

On the coffee side, House of Funk roasts light with the freshest beans from the Southern Hemisphere, working with two different local and family-run companies in Vancouver who go down to origin to develop and maintain relationships with the farmers directly. Either way, the end result is unique and delicious.

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FIELD HOUSE BREWING CO.

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GOLD - Brewery of the Year GOLD - Best Dark Lager // Toasted Coconut Black Lager GOLD - Best Fruit Beer // Dark Sour: Blackberry + Blueberry GOLD - Best Low-Alcohol Beer // Sour Wheat Gose GOLD - Best Tasting Room GOLD - Best Food Program GOLD - Best Place to Take A Tinder Date GOLD - Best Place to Drink in the Afternoon Without Judgement GOLD - Best Brewery to Bring the Kids SILVER - Best Dark Ale // Salted Black Porter SILVER - Best Farmhouse/Wild Brett Ale // Sauvignon Blanc Wild Farmhouse Ale SILVER - Best Branding/Packaging BRONZE - Most Dog-Friendly Brewery

Crack open a bottle of any of Field House’s beers and what you’re tasting is a love letter to the Fraser Valley. The Abbotsford brewery has taken the concept of terroir—flavour that’s unique to where something is made—and applied it to beer unlike any other brewery in the province. Field House grows many of the ingredients that make it into its beer—including barley, wheat, oats, fruit, herbs, as well as vegetables for the brewery’s kitchen. Hops come from a partner farm just down the road. The brewery has even developed its own strain of brewing yeast, harvested and propagated from its farm. “It tastes like the Fraser Valley,” says founder Josh Vanderheide, “and you won’t be able to find beer that tastes like that anywhere but the Fraser Valley.” The approach has resulted in a unique product and a passionate following, as is evidenced by this year’s Growlie results. Field House picked up 13 awards this year—the most of any brewery—including Brewery of the Year. 2020 looks to be another big year for Field House, too, with two new breweries set to open under the brand’s banner: Field House CHWK in downtown Chilliwack, and a farm-based brewery in Abbotsford that will become home to Field House’s barrel-aging program. The Fraser Valley has never been so delicious. —Rob Mangelsdorf

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r e e B Craft e Escap Comox Valley is a four-season paradise that's recently embraced craft beer culture in a big way. iStock photo

by Rob Mangelsdorf

ritish Columbia is a many splendoured place—that’s why we live here after all! We’re spoiled with snowcapped mountains, beautiful beaches, verdant forests, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, bountiful oceans, amazing food and drink, warm summers and mild winters. Yeah, it rains a bit, but that’s what the Gore-Tex is for. In some lucky corners of the province—like the pocket of paradise that is the Comox Valley—you can even experience it all within a 30-minute drive. Kayaking, snowboarding and mountain biking, all in the same day, if you’re so inclined. But what truly sets the Comox Valley apart as a vacation destination is the wealth of quality food and drink options. Three distinct communities make up the Comox Valley—Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland— each with their own personality and offerings. The valley’s shared agricultural history has given rise to a healthy local food culture. Eating and drinking local is a way of life here—whether its wine from local wineries like 40 Knots or Beaufort, award-winning cheeses from local dairies like Natural Pastures, fresh produce from the many roadside farm stalls like Sieffert’s Farm Market, or beer from any of the many local craft breweries.

Speaking of beer, the past year has seen three new craft breweries open in the Comox Valley, along with new craft beer-focused taprooms and restaurants, creating a craft beer mecca almost overnight. It’s just another reason to put this part of Vancouver Island on the top of your B.C. craft beer road trip list.

Cumberland

Once a threadbare mining town with more boarded up shops than open businesses along its main stretch, Cumberland has seen a remarkable resurgence in the past 30 years. Lured by cheap housing prices and a stunning location nestled next to the Comox Lake and the Beaufort Mountains, newcomers to this long neglected corner of the valley have transformed it into an oasis of awesomeness. The brick buildings have been lovingly restored, as have many of the historic wooden Victorian homes that line the town’s quaint, quiet streets. Where there were once empty storefronts there are now taco shops, artisan ice creameries and handmade local clothing stores. With Mount Washington Alpine Resort just 30 minutes away, and more than 80 km of single track mountain bike trails within the city limits,

adorning the bright and airy tasting room. When the sun’s out—regardless of the season—Gladstone’s massive covered and heated patio comes alive. Grab a pint of Gladstone’s refreshing Belgian Single and tuck into one of the delicious gourmet burgers.

Gladstone Brewing in Courtenay is an ideal place to fill your tank with delicious craft beer. Rob Mangelsdorf photos

Cumberland has become a destination in its own right—making it the perfect place to start your Comox Valley journey. Your first stop in Cumberland should naturally be the Cumberland Brewing Co. and its spacious heated patio. Recent renovations have added seating space both inside and out, and have allowed the brewery to add a full kitchen. If you spent the morning shredding up Mount Washington, a pint of the flavourful yet light bodied Dancing Linebacker oatmeal stout is probably just the thing you need. Likewise, if you spent the morning bombing down trails in Cumberland Forest, a glass of the Jungle Fog wheat ale, resplendent with big juicy notes of tropical fruit, is just the thing to revive you. Physical exertion demands sustenance, so listen to your body and walk it across the street to Rider’s Pizza, a must-visit après stop for a massive, wellearned pizza. As great as the pizza is, the beer list is just as, if not more impressive, with close to 15 taps of local craft beer—including everything from CBC (same owners)—with tasting flights available, as well.

A short bike ride down the waterfront Courtenay Riverway trail brings you to the Comox Valley’s newest brewery, Ace Brewing Co. This aviation-themed brewery is right next to the Courtenay Airpark and pays homage to the area’s military history with beers like Spitfire Lager and Drop Tank India Blonde Ale. Brussels-born brewer Louis Hage is bringing some of his Belgian flair to the beer list with beers like Fruit Bomb, a raspberry mango sour that explodes with fruit flavour while finishing tart and dry. Back on Fifth Street, there are plenty of food and drink options, including the Cornerstone Café, which features 20 taps of local craft beer, live music and even poetry slams. Just a few shops up the street, Nikkei Ramen-Ya has the best ramen on Vancouver Island, and an extensive sake list to pair it with. For a truly unique craft beer experience, make sure to pay a visit to the White Whale on the opposite side of the Courtenay River. This faux-Tudor style pub sits right on a tidal slough with its own dock, making it an ideal spot to pull up your kayak or stand-up paddleboard and have a pint. A patio seat is a must, providing a front row seat for the action on the river, where bald eagles and chubby harbor seals sun themselves on the dock. With 16 rotating craft beer taps, there’s always something fresh being tapped.

Comox

For the longest time Comox was home to only two demographic groups: Canadian Air Force personnel from nearby CFB Comox, and octogenarian retirees. As a result, for many years downtown Comox has

Courtenay

The Comox Valley’s heart, both geographically and demographically, Courtenay is home to close to half of the valley’s residents. Located along the Courtenay River estuary—a popular kayaking destination— the cute-as-a-button downtown area of Fifth Street has also seen significant rejuvenation in recent years, with an increasing number of restaurants and bars opening up. One of the catalysts has been Gladstone Brewing, just around the corner on Fourth Street. The brewery opened up in an old mechanic shop in 2015 and leaned into the vintage automotive theme, with antique oilcans, tools and hubcaps

Cumberland Brewing Co. has helped revitalize the once sleepy village it calls home.

LEFT: Ace Brewing Co. in Courtenay pays homage to the Comox Valley's aviation and military history. ABOVE: Everything at New Tradition Brewing is handmade in-house, from the beers to the chairs, to the beer paddles.

had a well-earned reputation as being the sleepy backwater of the three valley burghs. That, however, has recently changed: the past year has seen two new craft breweries open up, as well the craft beer focused Church Street Taphouse. And the demographics are changing. “Comox was a sleepy town for a lot of years, but now it’s a destination,” says Church Street’s head bartender Brian Chapman. “A lot of people are moving up from Victoria and Vancouver. A lot of people who left the valley when they graduated high school are now coming back to start families. And they like craft beer.” The tap list at Church Street features a wide array of B.C. brewers, with an emphasis on IPAs and craft lagers. “We try and offer the broadest spectrum possible so that no matter who walks in the door, we’ll have something for them,” he says. “We still get Lucky drinkers coming in here, and we don’t want them to feel alienated. But I always make sure we have one tap that’s just for the hardcore beer geeks.”

Land & Sea Brewing has quickly become Comox's favourite hang-out thanks to its chill vibe and approachable beers.

On the day I visit, that tap is pouring Boneyard Beer’s Suge Knite imperial stout, clocking in at a smooth 14.0% ABV. This hardcore beer geek was mightily impressed. One block east at the Comox Centre Mall, New Tradition Brewing opened earlier this summer and brewer Pat Savard has been winning over locals with his approachable, accomplished brews. The tasting room itself is bright and welcoming, with rustic handmade touches throughout the space. In fact, everything in the brewery was hand built by the couple, from the bar, to the tables, to the chairs. For lager-lovers, Cure For The Common Kölsch is Savard’s take on the traditional lagered ale of his mother’s hometown of Cologne, Germany. However, the deeper you delve into New Tradition’s beer list, the more surprises you’ll find. Like the Juice Caboose Wild Session Ale: this fruity, funky little number utilizes multiple strains of wild yeast for plenty of flavour despite the modest 3.0% ABV. Land & Sea Brewing Co. on Guthrie Road has quickly become one of Comox’s favourite meeting places, thanks to a winning combination of great beer, great food and a great atmosphere.Brewer Tessa Gabiniewicz’s beer list emphasizes approachable, sessionable styles, perfect for hours of casual hangs in the hip tasting room. The Comexico Pale Ale is a great choice for when the brewery throws open its big bay doors and lets that Comox Valley sunshine stream in. Fruit-forward and hazy, with just enough hop bitterness to dry out the finish, it’s a West Coast twist on a classic East Coast pale ale. Grab a growler to-go for your Comox Valley adventures, whether it's snowshoeing, skiing, windsurfing or just curling up with a blanket next to a beach fire at Goose Spit. j

malty, woody, big & boozy 'Tis the season for big boozy beers like barleywine and imperial stout

by Joe Wiebe

here are certain beers that seem ideally suited to each season: fresh, light saisons and malty maibocks are perfect for spring; sessionable lagers, citrusy hazy ales and fruity sours can’t be beat in the hot days of summer; while autumn is all about fresh hops, pumpkin beers and Oktoberfest märzens.

And then there are the malty, woody, big and boozy beers that many breweries release in the darkest depths of winter: hefty barleywines and richly extravagant imperial stouts that turn the alcohol dial not just to 11, but often close to 12%, or even beyond. These small-batch behemoths demand extra care and attention from the brewers who make them—some spend time soaking up even more alcohol in bourbon barrels—and when they are finally released, beer geeks obsess over them, often buying several bottles to age in their cellars, building up verticals to compare vintages in coming years, and debating which year’s version offers the best flavour profile. The English barleywine tradition dates back to the 1700s when brewers intended it to replace wine at the dinner table because of conflicts between England and wine-producing countries such as France and Spain. It was brewed to over 10% ABV and then laid down in wood for a year or more to mellow its character. Modern interpretations by craft brewers are often

much hoppier than the original would have been, even dry-hopped much like a contemporary IPA. Russian imperial stouts originated in 18th century England as well, brewed as “extra stout porters” for the imperial court of Czarina Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg. They proved to be popular both in Russia and at home in England, and continued to be brewed well into the 20th century. Contemporary craft breweries typically make them as dark, thick and rich as possible. The happy discovery that the roasty, chocolatey and coffee flavours in these big stouts taste even better with a bit of whisky added to the mix has led many brewers to age them in used bourbon barrels as well. One of the leading producers of these styles in B.C. is Victoria’s Driftwood Brewery, which has produced its Singularity Russian imperial stout and Old Cellar Dweller barleywine annually since 2011. Put simply, co-founder and so-called “Wizard of Wort” Jason Meyer says, “We like making them because we like drinking them.” Meyer acknowledges that these big, boozy beers are challenging to brew. High-gravity fermentations put extra stress on yeast and require longer conditioning periods.

“Extraction efficiency is terrible when you’re making super high-gravity beers,” he explains. “You’re leaving a shit-ton of sugar behind in the mash tun because you’re usually sparging only minimally.” And then there’s the artificial limit of 12% ABV, created by federal excise duties—above that, the tax rate jumps considerably. With Old Cellar Dweller, Meyer tries to brew it as close to 11.8% as possible. “We’ve got an alco-meter that we paid handsomely for to make sure that we are not over the duty threshold,” he says. Singularity is even more of a wild card because it is aged in single-use bourbon barrels, which add additional alcohol along with flavour characteristics. Driftwood favours Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon barrels. “They’ve been showing up every year nice and wet, not leaking, reeking of booze,” Meyer says. “That’s really what we’re looking for: we want them to smell heady and boozy like they just got drained the day before.” Singularity sits in these barrels for about six weeks, just long enough to gather as much bourbon character as possible without too much tannin. Kent Donaldson, co-owner of Whitetooth Brewing in Golden, attended a beer festival in Sweden in 2015 where he tasted an imperial stout unlike anything he’d had before. “The way it was described to me over there was that all the farms would grow their own malt and kiln it over an open flame, so it was invariably smoked, and then they used juniper boughs as a filter bed. The combination of the smoke and juniper berries seems to go together so well.” When he got back he sat down with Whitetooth’s brewer, Evan Cronshaw, and described it to him, hoping he could re-create it. “He pretty well nailed it right out of the gate,” Donaldson says. “It’s such a big beer but it’s super smooth. It’s got a subtle smoke, but then astringency from the juniper berries. So viscous you could almost stand a straw up in it.” The result, Truth Dare Consequence Nordic Imperial Stout (10% ABV), is the current reigning champion in its category at both the B.C. Beer Awards and Canadian Brewing Awards. It’s an annual release that is very popular at the brewery.

Driftwood Brewery's Old Cellar Dwellar is almost as strong as the government allows, at 11.4% ABV. Supplied photo

“We limit it to one 300-mL glass because we find it’s just over the top for some people. You have to be really careful with it. It is quite the punch in the head.” Sounds fantastic! Too bad it’s only available in Golden, but then again, maybe it’s time to plan a trip there this winter. I hear the skiing is pretty good there... j

Look for these big and boozy beers from B.C. breweries BARLEYWINES Woolly Bugger // Howe Sound Brewing Old Cellar Dweller // Driftwood Brewery Thor’s Hammer // Central City Barleywine // Sooke Brewing Co. Barleywine // Persephone Brewing RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUTS Russian Imperial Stout // Bomber Brewing Commander // Dead Frog Brewing Singularity // Driftwood Brewery Russian Imperial Stout // Moody Ales Truth Dare Consequence // Whitetooth Brewing

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Holiday hoarding: How to channel your inner Scrooge this festive season by Ben Johsnon

he older I get, the more I enjoy hosting parties as opposed to attending them.

The main reasons I prefer a shindig at my house are twofold: First, I can just wear my slippers. Perhaps it’s yet another symptom of progressing age but I’ve realized recently that the tedious task of putting on actual footwear can often feel like the worst part about being an adult human. Bending over? Tying things? No thanks. Having people to my house means I can keep my feet where they prefer to be: In deerskin, moccasin-style slip-ons. Second, hosting the party at my house means that I am afforded access to all my preferred intoxicants and victuals. I’ll be honest, I can be a little bit snobby when it comes to the beverages I choose to consume. I’m willing to wager you are, too (you are, after all, reading a magazine about beer that you likely procured at a local brewery). And so, like me, you are almost certainly also a little concerned about the idea of an evening spent restricted to sipping whatever six-pack you happened to purchase on your way to a party or—worse—putting yourself at the mercy of your well-intentioned, Mill-Street-Organicserving friends. Hosting the party yourself means you have handy access to your own day-to-day stock, as well as the more premium beer fridge in the basement,

the really good stuff in your makeshift cellar, the liquor cabinet if the mood strikes, etc. But, of course, therein lies the rub. Hosting at home guarantees my own access to good hooch but it also opens the door to the undesirable possibility that my guests might assume that they will be graced with the same luxury, which of course they are not. Indeed the one downside to hosting is that it means people might drink my beer. Thankfully, over the years, I’ve learned ways to keep my guests from dipping into my stash and I’m here to pass that wisdom on to you.

DELAY SERVING THEM AT ALL

It’s not very scientific but it works. The less time your friends have your beer in their hands, the less of it they will drink. So simply take a long time to crack that first beer by finding ways to distract them and delay having to hand them that first drink. “You have to see what we’ve done in the garden this winter,” “Our neighbours’ inflatable holiday decorations can’t be missed,” etc. This technique is especially effective if you have a spouse as a co-conspirator so that you can rotate duties. While one of you is running out the clock

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DEALER'S CHOICE Go in one of two directions for the beer you keep for yourself: Four Winds Hüftgold and Steel & Oak's Dark Lager are both excellent options for downing while on a “refill run.” Or have something big and bold poured that won’t mind coming to room temperature like Boombox's Midnight Train or Boris by Strange Fellows.

by playing tour guide, the other can feel free to nip to the kitchen for refreshment away from prying eyes.

BE STINGY WITH THE REFILLS

Once you’ve actually served your guests, it becomes more difficult to ignore when they don’t have a drink. An empty glass at a party has a way of demanding attention, but there’s no reason you can’t turn that into negative attention. So when a guest has finished a beer and is looking haplessly at you for some sign you’ll refill it, it’s a great opportunity to make them feel shitty. Something like, “Woah Tim! Is there a hole in your glass?” or “Somebody was thirsty!” This will also signal to other guests that their normal-paced drinking won’t go unnoticed. Once you’ve appropriately shamed someone for requesting a second beer, make sure you take your time filling the request. It helps to keep your beer some distance from the area where people will be congregating. Ignore the counter-intuitive instinct to set out a place with ice so that drinks are convenient to the party and under no circumstances should you tell people to serve themselves. That is a recipe for seriously depleted beer stocks. Instead, keep beer behind a closed-door—secluded in the kitchen is good, but somewhere like a basement or garage is ideal. This way, when you are gone, ostensibly getting refills, you might once again happily take the time to enjoy one of your own beers at a reasonable pace. Again, the less time your guests have beer in hand, the less they will drink.

CLEAN OUT THE CELLAR

As effective as the above methods are, if you are like me and somewhat known for enjoying well-made beer, you will almost certainly be met

at some point with a variation of, “You’re the beer guy, right?” or “Do you have any really fancy beer?” And while being implored to crack open the good stuff might induce panic in the hearts of the good beer hoarders among us, this is actually a great opportunity: Open up the cellar and foist the shelf turds on your guests. Indeed, under the guise of a “tasting,” you might happily employ a degree of ceremony and a few small glasses and seize the chance to unload the dusty and expired chocolate stouts and cranberry saisons that you stashed away with good intentions years ago but never got around to. Most uninitiated people will politely sip your past-its-prime beer with nary a word, but you might get someone brave enough to voice their distaste with the undesirable beer you’ve foisted on them. This too is easily handled. If someone questions the quality of the over-aged swill you’re unloading on them, say something gentle like, “Yes, it’s a bit of an acquired taste,” or “You really have to have a refined palate to appreciate this.” If your guest persists, just woefully shake your head while you say, “You’re just not quite there yet.” These tips should help you host an evening without your beer reserves taking too much damage but, of course, if the idea of underserving your guests is simply too much for you to take, there is always the option of swallowing your pride. Before the party, don dark sunglasses and a hat and duck into the government liquor store. Find the least expensive option by volume and buy a case or two. Put it out on ice before your party and play it off as something of a joke as guests arrive. Say things like, “Isn’t this beer hilarious?” as you pour your guests another round. Then just be sure to sneak off quietly when you nip down to the basement for the occasional real beer. j

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Questionable holiday gifts for the hop head in your life

by Michael Kissinger

eer. It’s not only terrific for suppressing emotions, it can really come in handy when you have to buy a gift for that dude with the beard in your office’s Secret Santa exchange. And what better way to find said beer-related gifts than the dark and lonely recesses of the Internet.

1. RECLAIMED ROPE BEER LANYARD

word “lanyard.” It’s also made in Nicaragua, so it’s muy woke.

2. BEERVANA BREWGA LEGGINGS

$39 at SudsyStyle.com Way cooler looking than peanut butter leggings, these apexes of fashion give your gams a jolt of sudsy refinement, while at the same time making it appear that half your body is full of delicious beer, which probably isn’t far from the truth.

3. BEER TIME FLIP FLOPS

$15.72 at UncommonGoods.com Reclaimed Rope Beer Lanyard is not only a great Guided By Voices album, it combines three of life’s greatest pleasures: reclaimed rope, macramé and beer. Make that four of life’s greatest pleasures—I forgot the

$22.49 at CafePress.com In another era, this could have been humankind’s fire, wheel or polio vaccine. Instead, it’s just a pair of flip flops that look like beer. And there’s nothing wrong with that.

4. LA CANUCK BEER CAN CHICKEN

$49.99 at Etsy.com There are few sights more unsettling than beer can chicken. Seeing your dad cry and beer can chicken. Thankfully, this little Etsy wonder adds some bad assery to the cooking process. That’s right, in addition to sticking an open can of beer inside a chicken’s orifice, this handmade contraption will make it look like the chicken is riding a motorcycle. Sweet.

5. BEER CHILLING COASTERS

$39.31 at UncommonGoods.com Bring a Stonehenge vibe to your beer-drinking experience beyond the usual druid-like scent of urine that your hair can’t seem to shake. Plus these “chillable” coasters are made from reclaimed New Hampshire granite, which will sound super impressive at a house party if you say it while twirling your moustache or stroking your Vandyke.

6. BEER ATHLETIC KNEE SOCKS 6 4 24

$16.98 at OffTheWagonShop.com Harkening back to an era before craft beer was even a dimple in your burgeoning belly, these

knee-high athletic socks will make your doughy calves sing. So what if that song is Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is.”

7. MEN’S LAGER BEER SOCKS-IN-A-CAN

$16.99 at YellowOctopus.com In the past few years, flamboyant or “jazzy” socks have become a source of solace for man children and urban hipsters looking to add a little flare to their pasty, beard-hair covered bodies. Although these tread a little too closely to the realm of joke gift to be fashionable, they look damn refreshing, which is something that has never been said about the gnarled tree stumps you call feet.

8. GOOD NIGHT BREW

$22.15 at OffTheWagonShop.com Combining a classic children’s book with alcoholism hasn’t been this charming since Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Get Hammered on Lukewarm Baja Rosa. Ann E. Breiated—get it?— and Allie Ogg’s adult parody of Goodnight Moon, about tucking a brewery in for the night, really goes for it. So much so, it’s de-

scribed in the press materials as a “pitcher” book. What fun.

9. LOCALLY BREWED ONESIE

$16.31 at Etsy.com I’m not sure if the implied message of this adorable baby item is that your child was conceived after a blurry evening in barley town or that the baby’s mother is the human equivalent of a fermentation tank. Either way, it’ll give your child the foundation he, she or they needs to become a productive member of society with a manageable number of parental issues, anxieties and resentments.

10. CHILL BABY LI'L LAGER BABY BOTTLE

$12 at OffTheWagonShop.com Speaking of alcoholism and toddlers, the Chill Baby Li’l Lager Baby Bottle is pretty much like its name suggests. A baby bottle that looks like a bottle of lager. Funny, my 10-month-old nephew was more of a double dry-hopped lactose gose fan.

11. JUMBO JELLY BEER

$16.98 at OffTheWagonShop.com All the taste and 10 times the calories, this giant jelly mug of diabetes is 14.1 ounces of

10 beer-flavoured fun. And by fun, I mean celibacy. Who are you trying to kid.

12. BEER AND FOOD PAIRING GUIDE TOWEL

$18.31 at UncommonGoods.com Everyone knows tea towels are great for cleaning up spills, tending to kitchen knife accidents and wiping the sweat from your brow when no one’s looking, but sometimes they can also be informative. Case in point: the Beer and Food Pairing Guide Towel. Printed in an array of autumnal colours, this helpful rag includes 61 food entries and 40 beer styles, for 2,440 combo possibilities that you might even consider before being seduced by that Costco-size bag of Funyuns… again.

13. CRAFT IPA BEER SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

$26.10 at UncommonGoods.com Your skin, breath and kissing practice pillow already smell like beer, so why not go all the way and actually wash your hair in the hoppy stuff—provided you actually have hair and take showers. Why IPA shampoo and not Hefeweizen or Farmhouse Saison? It’s one of life’s great mysteries next to who let the dogs out and why hasn’t anyone opened a Rick Springfield-themed burger restaurant called Jessie’s Grill yet? j

Sustainability can be very palatable for the beer industry and for consumers who are thirsty for environmental action by Charlene Rooke

his crystalline dark-amber American Pale Ale has a creamy head, scents of fresh peach and pear, a citrus-hopped finish and big, fat bubbles of delicious refreshment. You’d never guess that it came from a process you could jokingly call “toilet to tap”—part of the recent Scottsdale, Arizona, One Water Brewing showcase that was the world’s first beer festival featuring only craft beers produced with recycled water, all from area breweries. Americano is a crisp, bright ale that “allows the base materials to shine through,” said Jim Erickson, the owner and brewer at Walter Station Brewery. One of those materials was 1,000 gallons of ultrapure recycled water, donated by the Advanced Water Treatment (AWT) plant at the Scottsdale Water Campus to Erickson and each of the nine other brewers pouring samples for thirsty visitors at the Canal Convergence art festival. Using recycled water is just one of the innovative new methods craft breweries in B.C. and North America are experimenting with to reduce their environmental impact and produce “green” beer, sustainably. As craft beer fans bobbed from tap to tap, chatting with appealingly nerdy earnestness to water

officials, we sipped five offerings (there were five different ones the following night). Some were wild, using everything from hemp seeds (Northern Mountain Brewing Company’s nutty, chocolatety brown NewWater Hemp Ale), guava and strawberry (Mother Bunch Brewing’s Loved By the Sun IPA, a hazy sour) or hibiscus (Uncle Bear’s Pure Water Brut Rosé, a dry bubbly pink IPA). The ultrapure AWT water was the ultimate blank canvas, “cleaner than the [municipal] water you’d get on a daily basis,” said Erickson, whose own brewery drilled deep during construction to access the aquifer water he normally uses, with nano-filtration. AWT water is purer than bottled water, too. “It’s a matter of helping to change public perceptions,” said Nicole Sherbert, public information officer for Scottsadale’s Water Resources Division. She explained that just last year, state regulations changed to allow the ultrapure water to be used for human consumption, making it only the third city in the U.S. to receive that approval. No matter how fine the quality of the AWT water is, “I’m not going to get 25,000 people out here by pouring cups of water,” she jokes. The goal of the One Water Brewing showcase is not to supply

breweries with water long term, but “the more we can get people to work with recycled water, the more it will be accepted,” she said.

Bread and Water

At home back in B.C., craft breweries have been using another recycled product to create “green” beer: recycled bread. Though there are global examples of so-called bread beers (it’s traditional in Finland and Russia, and the documentary Wasted told the story of recycled-bread Toast beer from the U.K.), these new projects, often in collaboration with local food organizations, are meant to draw attention to issues around food supply and waste. This past October, Small Block Brewery in Duncan did its third collaboration beer with food-distribution hub reFresh Cowichan, with proceeds going to Cowichan Green Community’s food recovery program: this year it made a Rye Cycled IPA. Zero-waste North Vancouver Bridge Brewing, inspired by the B.C. food-rescue documentary Just Eat It, also made a Rye Cycle a couple of years ago, flavoured with spicy, dark Russian and Ukrainian bread. Revelstoke’s Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. did a limited-run Our Daily Bread beer in collaboration with Food Connect, a local food-recovery group that reclaims around 25,000 pounds of unsold, past-best-before but still perfectly good bread in a year, distributing it to more than a dozen local organizations including the Revelstoke Food Bank, which received partial proceeds from the Mt. Begbie collaboration. The consumer appetite is there: “The flavour and quality of the beer is the most important thing, but I think there’s certainly consumer interest in sustainability,” says Joe Wiebe, author of Craft Beer Revolution and a founder of the B.C. Ale Trail. After all, “the craft beer movement is largely founded on the local sustainability model,” often using grains, hops and other ingredients sourced

The flavour and quality of the beer is the most important thing, but I think there’s certainly consumer interest in sustainability. —Joe Wiebe

Fate Brewery's Pueblo Vienna Lager was the fan favourite at the One Water Brewing showcase in Scottsdale, Arizona, which highlighted beers brewed with recycled water. Scottsdale Arts photo

through ultra-local supply chains. “Beer is a water-intensive industry,” admits Wiebe, mentioning brewing, cleaning and the issue of discharging spent yeast and grains, something Metro Vancouver needed to create a new bylaw to manage three years ago, to prevent the leftovers from fermentation from literally going down the drain. Wiebe cites initiatives like the national Kegshare (which limits unnecessary transportation of empty kegs) and recycling programs (for cans, bottles, packaging as well as at beer-related events) other industry efforts. He name-checks sustainable stars like organic Nelson Brewing and Dogwood Brewing in Vancouver, farm breweries Pemberton Valley Beer Works and Sorrento, B.C.’s Crannog Ales (Canada’s first certified organic farm-based brewery) as “the poster children for sustainability” that inspire the industry. In relatively isolated, environmentally sensitive areas like the Sunshine Coast, reducing water is a particular focus. At Persephone Brewing Company in Gibsons, “Our waste water gets treated, and then goes back to ground to recharge the aquifer,” says tasting room manager Roo Miller. Because the brewery is on a working farm, “everything solid from the brewing process goes into our compost, and then eventually out into the market garden to grow food crops,” Miller says proudly. “In a lot of ways, B.C. has led the brewing movement across the country from the get-go, and in the same way that British Columbians are now embrace sustainability,” Wiebe says. j

Everything you need to know about everywhere you need to be! DEC. 5-7

JAN. 24-25

Krampusnacht (Vancouver) Strange Fellows Brewing is teaming up with OH Studio to present its second annual Krampusnacht, an “oddly exquisite Kristmas market.” Expect the unexpected and the extraordinary with local artisans showcasing their ceramics, jewelery, linens, baked goods, leather accessories, chocolate, florals, stationary, wall art, metalwork, honey, coffee, clothing and skincare. The opening reception on Dec. 5 (6-10 p.m.) is $15 and includes a complimentary beer, canapés, live music and a special Kristmas gift. The market itself is also open Dec. 6 (12-8 p.m.) and Dec. 7 (12-4p.m.), $3 admission at the door. For tickets, visit ObjectHandmadeStudio.com.

Kiwanis AleFest 2020 (Prince George) Northern B.C.’s premier craft beer festival returns for its fifth year to brighten up the dark winter nights. Dozens of breweries from all over the province will be on hand at the Two Rivers Gallery for three tasting sessions on Jan. 24 and 25, along with live music, art and tasty tapas from local restaurants. Tickets are $65 and include six drink tickets and a souvenir glass. For tickets, visit KiwanisAleFest.ca

DEC. 5 Artisan Market Gallery Night @ Ravens Brewing (Abbotsford) Swing by Ravens Brewing in Abbotsford for an evening of craft beer, art, live music and Christmas shopping. The brewery will have a pop-up art gallery set up, as well as local artisans offering home décor, cards, plant terrariums, coffee, ornaments and more. And, of course, there will be delicious craft beer! The event takes place from 5-9 p.m. with free admission. Visit Ravens.beer for more info.

DEC. 12 Holiday Beers @ Vessel Liquor (Victoria) Explore the world of holiday beers with the “Thirsty Writer,” Joe Wiebe, as he leads a guided tasting of eight beers that would make perfect presents for the beer lovers on your list, as well as selections to bring to parties or even to serve at your holiday dinner. 6:30 p.m. at Vessel Liquor, tickets are $20 at VesselLiquor.com/workshops.

JAN. 25-26 Weathered Beer Celebration (Vancouver) Boasting arguably the best beer lineup of any event in B.C., Weathered is bringing some of the most hard-to-find extreme beers from all over the world to Heritage Hall, including imperial stouts, barleywine, barrel-aged strong ales, the hoppy and hazy, sours and lambics. The $100 ticket includes all your drinks for the night, so no need to buy tokens. Tickets and beer list info at WeatheredBeer.com

FEB. 8 A Night at the Museum (Richmond) The Richmond Olympic Oval and Volleyball Canada are teaming up with six of B.C.'s top craft breweries for an evening full of live music and fun, and the opportunity to explore Canada's first Olympic Museum. Proceeds support the Women's National Volleyball team and their quest for gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tickets are $49 and available at bit.ly/craft-rox.

FEB. 29 Hopwired Festival (Vancouver) This celebration of coffee-infused beers at the Croatian Cultural Centre will have you buzzing. Make sure you eat a good breakfast! Tickets at HopwiredFest.com j

Move over wine and cheese— nothing pairs better with arts and crafts than, well, craft. by Kristina Mameli

magine, if you will, a world with no music, no galleries, no appreciation for beauty—and no words to describe the crushing disappointment of such a mundane existence. Shudder. That, friend, is what a world without the arts looks like. Visual, performing, literary or culinary, the arts play a vital role in making our everyday lives a little more interesting. It’s no surprise, then, that craft beer and the arts are natural bedfellows with breweries increasingly becoming havens for the arts community, showcasing emerging artists and lending support to initiatives that help the arts thrive. And, let’s be honest, finding innovative and creative ways to marry water, barley, hops and yeast is nothing short of poetry, right?! From live music and comedy shows, to rotating galleries and even knitting circles, craft breweries have

Strange Fellows Brewing's Strange Art Sessions seeks to "make art accessible in unexpected places," and is one of many examples of how craft breweries are embracing the creative arts. Olga Zwart photos

become vital to the arts. This symbiotic relationship begs the question: what is craft beer’s overall impact on the arts world? “It seems that there is a new craft brewery every 15 seconds and you need something to differentiate yourself from the next guy,” explains legendary radio broadcaster and musicologist Alan Cross. “One of the ways you can do that is by adopting a position within the arts world.” He cites, in dulcet tones, Steam Whistle as having led the sponsorship charge by allying the brand

with Toronto’s music scene. “You’re seeing a lot of craft breweries copy that model because there is something about craft brewing and independent music that screams authenticity and realness and non-corporate.” Here in B.C., Gibson’s Persephone Brewing is a prime example. It joined forces with the Vancouver Folk Music Festival this past year as its official beer partner, a relationship that Persephone CEO Jenn Vervier says was unprecedented and came about organically. “We haven’t done an event of this calibre before and it was a great opportunity to connect with our consumers and to show off Persephone in front of a wide audience,” she says. “I think that craft brewing and arts have a lot in common in supporting the non-economic aspect of our lives. What do we want to do when we’re not working? Be with our friends, drink craft beer and create culture.” Vancouver Craft Beer Week recognizes the importance of the two working in tandem as well, with its presence at the Vancouver Mural Festival and the Punk In Drublic craft beer music festival. VCBW has integrated more art into its own programming and even changed its tag line to Music, Food, Beer and Art. “I think that people who are in the arts world are realizing that craft beer is an art in itself, so it pairs really well with a local art theme,” says festival director Leah Heneghan. “It’s a brilliant partnership, really; quite a natural one.” Main Street Brewing has also worked with the Vancouver Mural Festival to showcase new works by creating a canned VMF series. Owner Nigel Pike says that the festival has been of huge benefit to Mount Pleasant and inspired local businesses to fill their spaces with art. “The mural fest itself has brought a different focus to the arts, especially within the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. It’s made the streets a lot more walkable and brought people to areas that they wouldn’t necessarily go before.”

curator of the Charles Clark Gallery and is tasked with connecting and showcasing local emerging artists. “It’s hugely important for the arts community to have some kind of alternative spaces to exhibit in,” he says. “There are some really fantastic galleries in the city, but not everyone feels comfortable to just go into a fine arts gallery; to have a middle ground for anyone to come in is really massive, in my opinion.” Strange Fellows hosts a diverse range of programming, including the interactive Strange Arts Sessions, at which Robinson, an artist in his own right, invites the community to actively participate over a beer. “It’s been an opportunity for me to kind of express that and share that with others,” he says. “Just being able to invite people to come down and get involved and also check out that gallery has been really great and I’m excited to see where we can take that.” Heather Prost, the programmer of Steel & Oak’s community gallery takes echoes Robinson’s sentiments about the importance of giving space to up and coming artists in how she curates her exhibitions. “I really wanted to showcase emerging artists and artists that may have marginalized identities; so artists that identify in the LGBTQ2S+ spectrum, artists that are disabled, artists of colour—I really wanted to give platform for that,” she says. “I want the community gallery to feel really flexible; I want it to be really diverse because that’s what the community is.” The overwhelming consensus is that craft beer, like the arts, is responsible for bringing people together. Great conversations inspired over pints and flights can lead to really impactful initiatives that make our communities better places to live. And that is worth raising a glass to. j

He adds that craft beer’s support has opened up accessibility to the arts in the community and given artists a host of new venues in which to display their work. “I think more ability to showcase people’s work in environments where people can have a beer is a good thing,” Pike says. With a built-in gallery, the impact of Strange Fellows Brewing has been invaluable. Corey Robinson is the

Fall down the

CRAFT BEER GLASSWARE GLASSWA rabbit hole

by Ted Child

o you have tracked down that hard-to-find beer that everyone is talking about. Or maybe you have a friend who has decided to share some of their cellar full of world class aged beer. Are you planning to drink that special beer right out of the bottle or can? Or maybe use your trusty Mason jar? Of course not. One of the great joys of exploring beer is the joy of exploring beer glassware. Maybe you received a beer glassware gift pack for the holidays and are now ready to dive even deeper into the strange, exotic and sometimes downright weird world of beer glassware. With the drinking populationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thirst for novelty in beer, it can sometimes be easy to forget that beer has been a part of human culture since before recorded history. This long history of imbibing also has a deep pool of historical drinking vessels to go with it. It seems that as soon as humans started to ferment alcohol they also started exploring The weissbier vase (left) is designed to perfectly capture the pillowy head of a German hefeweizen. The Scottish thistle glass (right) is just as adept at showcasing whisky as it is a wee heavy. Supplied photos

fun and diverse ways to drink it. Exploring the world of historical beer glassware can be exciting, enlightening, addicting and, of course, sometimes expensive. Like the relationship between German hefeweizen and the perfect glass to drink it, the weissbier vase, many beer glasses have developed with a definite beer culture, style or even individual beer in mind. Take, for instance, the Scottish thistle glass. It is a common mistake to believe, not unreasonably, that this glass is meant for scotch whiskyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but there is plenty of evidence that it can be used for Scottish style beer. All glassware should, in theory, accentuate one, if not two aspects of the beer in it, mainly appearance and/

The Perfect Pint glass (left) was designed by Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch specifically for the brand's Boston Lager. The IPA glass (middle) captures hop aromatics while minimizing warming. The TeKu glass (right) is a beer snob must-have, and ideal for that barrel-aged sour you've been saving. Supplied photos

or aroma. The thistle glass, designed to look like the Scottish national flower, has a bulbous base that, like a tulip glass, will capture and condense aromatics. The radical changes in the diameter of the glass will also show off the reddish hue of Scottish beer better than most, while the outward flare of the glass lip helps to deliver the beer better. Another strange glass that has a definite association with not just a single beer style but with a single beer is the unique stirrup cup associated with Pauwel Kwak beer brewed by the Belgian brewery Bosteels. A stirrup cup is a drinking vessel that is used by someone on horseback. Pauwel Kwak beer is named after an inn owner and brewer who supposedly invented the distinct glass, its most prominent feature being the rounded bottom, which makes it impossible to put down unless using the wooden frame that comes with it. The glass resembles a smaller yard glass, if you can remember that glass shape from your freshman days. The glass, thankfully, works quite well with other amber Belgian style ales if you’re willing to try. While beer glassware has a deep history it is also true that there have been some exciting new developments in recent years. Like beer itself, there has never been a more exciting time in beer glassware. One could argue that it was one of the craft beer pioneers that first started the new glassware explosion. Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch developed a new glass a few years ago, the Perfect Pint, supposedly based around a bunch of science and then heavily promoted it. This seems to have started a mini arms race as craft brewers teamed up with prestigious glassware manufacturers to develop stylish new glasses.

Two such styles that have noticeably taken off are the IPA glass and the TeKu. The IPA glass was designed by glassmaker Spielgelau, Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head and Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada specifically to capture the aromatic qualities of IPAs. It’s become widely embraced by craft beer fans with almost every craft brewery selling something of a similar shape. The TeKu glass was developed by Italian brewer Teo Mussa and beer expert Lorenzo “Kuaska” Dabove in collaboration with Italian glassmaker Rastal. It is designed to be the “world’s best beer glass” but it is being most quickly adopted as a great glass to use for sours, specifically crafty, new world sours. It must be said that any glass with a stem, whether it’s a TeKu or a tulip, immediately seems to elevate most beers, even if just by putting the drinker in a different state of mind. Stemmed glassware seems to notify the drinker that this is something more serious and sophisticated, not just pouring cheap lager down your throat. The TeKu wonderfully exploits this reaction. This, of course, is just the tip of the iceberg of extreme glassware, both modern and historical. If just shopping for strange glassware isn’t extreme enough for you then definitely check out Terminal City Glass Co-op in Vancouver and their event Cold Beer, Warm Glass. Part of your admission to this carnivalesque event which includes live glass blowing and aerial silk performances, is a hand blown taster glass designed by one of the co-op’s beer nerds. If that still isn’t enough for your glassware fix, you should sign up for Terminal City’s starter class and be on your way to learning how to make your own beer glasses. Because what’s cooler than drinking out of a beer glass you made yourself? j

The Growler's ultimate

& sandwic r e h Be

pai ring primer by Kevin Wood

ome of you reading this may already know me, but in all likelihood you probably donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Well, my name is Kevin and I have a bit of a thing for sandwiches and great beer, as documented on Instagram at @thissandwichthatbeer.

The sandwich is the perfect food to pair with beer and vice versa. A sandwich is only as good as the bread itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made with, and that bread is made from some of the same ingredients as beer itself: grain, water and yeast. As a result, beer naturally complements any sandwich. Here are a few of my favourite beer and sandwich pairings. Hope you enjoy!

Cubano & Pilsner

An authentic Cubano comes with Cuban (or mojo) seasoned pork shoulder, ham, pickles, swiss cheese and mustard on Cuban style bread. The bread is the real secret to this sandwich as it's traditionally made with lard which adds a richness to the sandwich. The two main meat elements are accented nicely by the brininess of the pickles and a healthy amount of the sharp yellow mustard. The sandwich is then pressed to melt the Swiss cheese and for a nice crunchy texture on the bread. This sandwich makes me real happy. My beer choice with a Cubano is a nice crisp pilsner, as this

style is refreshing and palate cleansing and won’t compete too much with the sandwich. Beer Pick: Steel & Oak, Simple Things

Banh Mi & Saison

The banh mi sandwich or Vietnamese sub can come with a variety of different main ingredients but always has fresh jalapeno, pickled vegetables and cilantro on a French baguette. I usually go with what’s often called the “special combo,” which comes with Vietnamese cold cuts, such as sliced pork or pork belly, cha lua (pork sausage) and head cheese, along with the liver pâté. Good heat comes from the fresh jalapeno, and the pickled vegetables bring great acidity and a touch of sweetness, which is rounded out perfectly by the cilantro. I really like the delicate drinkability of a nice saison with a banh mi. Saisons can vary a bit but most often pour a mildly cloudy golden yellow and have a crisp dry mouth feel, light citrus and peppery notes, a subtle tartness and just a little bit of funk. Beer Pick: Dageraad, Randonneur Saison

Clubhouse & West Coast Pale Ale A clubhouse sandwich is one of my all time favourites and may well be the sole reason I am now a somewhat sandwich-obsessed person. Now, as a club sandwich purist, my ideal sandwich must be as follows: sliced chicken breast, bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce and mayonnaise on three slices of bread cut into four with frilly toothpicks. Not sure there’s much else to say about this one really. We all know it, and I can't even find the words to describe its flavour other than to say it’s out of this world. A big West Coast-style pale ale is what I’m having with my clubhouse sandwich. It’s crisp and refreshing, offers up a nice maltiness with piney, citrus notes and a hop forward finish. Beer Pick: Brassneck, Passive Aggressive

Reuben & Stout (or Porter)

The reuben sandwich is a classic and traditionally comes with corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on rye bread. This sandwich is at its best when the corned beef is sliced nice and thick and the flavour is deep. The sauerkraut’s acidity offsets the saltiness of the corned beef and the Russian dressing adds a nice zesty flavour. The gruyere is subtle and brings nice salt content to the sandwich. All this sits between two thick, soft and moist slices of rye bread, which is just spectacular. I find that a nice dry stout marries wonderfully with the salty corned beef and sauerkraut, while it’s crisp and refreshing mouth feel balances some of the fattiness from the meat. Beer Pick: Strange Fellows, Blackmail

Croque Madame & India Pale Ale A croque madame comes on thick sliced brioche bread, filled with ham and topped with melted cheese, often béchamel sauce and a soft fried egg. The ham should have a good amount of fat keeping it moist, be flaky and fall-apart tender with a flavour that is salty and slightly sweet. Often done with gruyere, emmental or Swiss cheese and béchamel sauce that is lightly browned, it is delightfully creamy and decadently rich. Then sitting atop this already magnificent sandwich is the softly fried egg. I recommend slicing the yolk open and letting it run its own course all over the sandwich. The beer style that’s just right for me here is an assertively hopped West Coast or hazy IPA that can be a super palate cleanser in between bites of this rich style of sandwich. Beer Pick: Superflux, Colour & Shape j

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STANLEY PARK BREWING RESTAURANT & BREWPUB

8901 Stanley Park Dr. | StanleyParkBrewing.com DAILY 11AM-11PM EST. 2009

You can now enjoy your next Stanley Park brew at its brand new brick and mortar location! Nestled in Vancouver’s West End, just at the tip of its namesake, the Stanley Park Restaurant and Brewpub is serving up casual West Coast fare and the same great beer, now brewed onsite.

MOUSTACHE MILLER

LAYER UP

MÄRZEN

W I N T E R W H E AT A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV

5.4%

IBU

Availability: Seasonal

ABV

This malt-forward amber ale is brewed in the traditional German style.

IBU

Lush layers of fig, raspberry, orange and ginger flavours in an auburn coloured wheat ale.

HOLLOW TREE

UP THE MORNING

LAGER

DA R K L A G E R

Availability: Year-round ABV

5.0%

IBU

Availability: Small batch

ABV

German pilsner malt and a classic German lager yeast provide a solid foundation for South African aroma hops in this helles-style lager.

5.8%

IBU

PARK HOUSE

EVERGREEN

BLONDE ALE

H A Z Y PA L E A L E

ABV

5.0%

IBU

A clean black lager base allows the addition of Timbertrain Coffee Roaster’s cold brewed coffee to shine through.

Availability: Year-round

Availability: Small batch

ABV

This blonde beauty is clean and crisp, with notes of cracker and a light, dry finish.

5.2%

IBU

This ever-changing hazy pale ale features a new hop highlight each batch. Version 6 features Enigma, imparting juicy tropical fruit and berry notes.

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MEET THE BREWMASTER THOM RILEY What’s your background? I’ve been brewing for about 10 years. I got started, like a lot of people, as a homebrewer whilst I was at university in Scotland. When I moved to Canada about 7 years ago I decided to try to turn my passion into a career. I arrived just in time to catch the craft beer scene really blowing up in Vancouver. I got my first job on the production line at P49 and just worked my way up from there. I was one of the first hires at Bomber Brewing and learnt everything from brewing to packaging. From there I went on to the Steamworks production facility in Burnaby, which was a huge step up in scale, equipment and production schedule, and taught me a lot. Also, along the way, I went back to school in my spare time and got my diploma in brewing through the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in the UK. All of this has led me here, to Stanley Park Brewing! What’s a fun fact about you most people don’t know? I studied Astrophysics at the University of Edinburgh. How would you describe your brewing style? What is your goal with every brew? Ultimately, my goal has always been to make a wide range of beers so that everyone can find something that they love. I want everyone to feel like Stanley Park Brewing has something that they will enjoy (even people who don’t normally gravitate towards beer). Every beer style has its own set of unique challenges from a brewing perspective, so as a brewer I find enjoyment in making everything from a light lager to a barrel aged imperial stout. When you are not brewing, we can ﬁnd you... Trying other people’s beers! There are so many great new beers being released all the time. It’s hard to keep up!

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Stanley Park Brewing recently opened the Brewpub; what is your favourite thing about the new space? Having the ability to talk to consumers face to face about the new beers we are developing is pretty awesome. It’s cool because we get a real mix of people - some who are already familiar with our beer and some who are just discovering them for the first time. This really helps us to be able to dial in our plans for future releases.

VANCOUVER

STRANGE FELLOWS BREWING

1345 Clark Dr. | StrangeFellowsBrewing.com DAILY 12-11PM EST. 2014 This Clark Drive brewery celebrates all things strange and extraordinary. The beer lineup, which is influenced by old world traditions and contemporary craft creativity, showcases beautifully made standard styles, spectacular sours and richly expressive foederand barrel-aged beers.

BELDAME GERMAN PILSNER

NOCTURNUM GALACTICA

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5.0%

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Bright, clean and fresh with the unmistakable herbal, earthy character of the noble Saaz hop.

5.0%

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A dark IPA aged in French oak with Brettanomyces and dry hopped with Galaxy hops.

GUARDIAN

BAYARD

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

Availability: Year-round ABV

6.5%

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Availability: Year-round

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Dry hopped with Citra, this hazy IPA has a pithy bitterness and round stone fruit character.

5.5%

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Well carbonated, bright and dry with a white pepper character that leaves you thirsty for more.

A Beer Pioneer Iain Hill brewed one of the first hefeweizens in B.C. back in 1995 using yeast “smuggled” from Germany in a friend’s carry-on bag (yes, this was pre 9/11). He won top awards for his Brick & Beam IPA in the 2000s, and also brewed his famous oud bruin long before sours were cool. 40

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VANCOUVER

RED TRUCK BEER CO.

295 E. 1st Ave. | RedTruckBeer.com

SUN-WED 11AM-10PM ^ THURS 11AM-11PM ^ FRI-SAT 11AM-12AM EST. 2015 Along with its annual concert series, which features great international and local talent, Red Truck also has live music every Friday and Saturday in its Truck Stop Diner.

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HAULIN’ SOME MASS N E W E N G L A N D I N D I A PA L E A L E

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A clean, crisp lager with a bittersweet, roasted malt flavour. Don’t fear the dark.

6.5%

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This medium-bodied hazy is packed with intense tropical fruit aroma including pineapple, papaya, and passion fruit.

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STRATHCONA BEER CO.

895 E. Hastings St. | StrathconaBeer.com

MON-THU 12-11PM ^ FRI-SAT 11AM-12AM ^ SUN 11AM-11PM EST. 2016 The team at Strathcona combines their love for their community, art, music, skateboarding and design (and beer) to push the boundaries of craft beer.

HEAD BANGER TRIPLE IPA

CRISPY WINTER RADLER

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This one is cranked up to 11, with massive tropical hop flavours and way too much smoothness for a beer this strong.

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Fresh cranberry and mandarin orange juice give this refreshing radler a holiday feel and a tart, dry finish.

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VANCOUVER

33 ACRES EXPERIMENT

33 ACRES BREWING CO.

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

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

The older sibling of 33 Acres Experiment is still making the quality beers that first made you fall in love with them. Plus, a killer brunch.

Tired of the same old beer list at your local pub or tap room? Then check out 33 Acres Experiment, where there is always new, small batch beers on tap.

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VANCOUVER

BIG ROCK BREWERY VANCOUVER

ANDINA BREWING CO.

1507 Powell St. | AndinaBrewing.ca

310 W. 4th Ave. | BigRockBeer.com

Stop in at Andina during your East Vancouver brewery crawl for unique beers, ceviche and trivia, happening every Sunday evening.

Did you know that Big Rock Brewery offers exclusive small batch beers on tap? And you can only get them at Big Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vancouver location.

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SABROSA

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LAGER

MIDNIGHT RHAPSODY

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5.5% 25

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5.0% 14

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5.5% 25

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5.0% N/A

VANCOUVER

BOMBER BREWING CO.

BRASSNECK BREWERY

1488 Adanac St. | BomberBrewing.com

2148 Main St. | Brassneck.ca

Bomber might have changed ownership this year, but with four medals at the B.C. Beer Awards, clearly the beer is as good as ever!

The owners of Brassneck recently opened The Magnet, a new sister restaurant in partnership with Alibi Room—check it out for delicious eats, cocktails, natural wines and all the beer.

RUSSIAN DOLL

OUTSPOKEN IPA

WILLFUL SUSPENSION

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9.5% 65

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6.3% 65

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6.5% N/A

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4.5% N/A

We’d love to meat you. Nothing goes better with a tasty beer than our delicious ethically sourced meats.

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Stop by and choose something from our selection of organic, free range and hormone free meats. In a hurry? We also have a selection of pre-made in-house items that you can just pop on the barbecue, saving you time. Feeding a crowd or want to stock up? Ask about our freezer packs! We invite you to visit the shop to try our great selection of hard to find cuts and in-house sausages.

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VANCOUVER

BREWHALL BEER CO.

CALLISTER BREWING CO.

97 E. 2nd Ave. | Brewhall.com

1338 Franklin St. | CallisterBrewing.com

Laurels on laurels! Brewhall took home four awards at the 2019 B.C. Beer Awards including a People’s Choice Award for its Azedo Tropical Sour.

Vancouver’s smallest brewery is providing fresh ales and lagers while also acting as an incubator for up and coming brewers. Currently home to Altitude Brewing.

NEON LIGHTS

HALL PASS IPA

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POPTOP GRAPEFRUIT IPA (CALLISTER)

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Availability: Seasonal

4.5% 35

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6.2% 45

VANCOUVER

I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

VISTULA (ALTITUDE) BA LT I C P O RT E R Availability: Seasonal

6.8% 40

ABV IBU

8.0% 47

VANCOUVER

COAL HARBOUR BREWING CO.

CONTAINER BREWING

1967 Triumph St. | CoalHarbourBrewing.com

1216 Franklin St. | CBrew.ca

Don’t get it twisted, Coal Harbour Brewing’s production house is actually based in East Vancouver.

While eagerly awaiting the opening of its East-Vancouver tasting room, Container is distributing its brews to select stores around the Lower Mainland.

311 HELLES LAGER

MARKET SATURATION

FORTY FOOTER

MUNICH STYLE HELLES LAGER Availability: Year-round

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5.0% 20

ABV IBU

7.2% 55

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6.2% 65

ALL SEASON NITRO DRY STOUT S TO U T

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.0% 35

VANCOUVER

CRAFT COLLECTIVE BEERWORKS

DOCKSIDE BREWING CO.

1253 Johnston St. | DocksideVancouver.com

1575 Vernon Dr. | CraftCollective.beer

Providing custom contract brewing services, Craft Collective brews and packages for over 50 brands across all types of beverages, including their own in-house brands.

Dockside’s new dessert series brews pair superbly with the new fall/winter kitchen menu; introducing some interesting treats to keep you warm and cosy this season.

MARGARITA GOSE (SPECTRUM)

MANGO WANGO PEACHY TANGO

GOSE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% N/A

HAUS LAGER EUROPEAN-STYLE LAGER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

FRUIT SOUR Availability: Seasonal

5.0% 18

ABV IBU

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VANCOUVER

DOGWOOD BREWING

EAST VAN BREWING CO.

8284 Sherbrooke St. | DogwoodBrew.com

1675 Venables St. | EastVanBrewing.com

Dogwood Brewing remains the first and only organic brewery in Vancouver, offering six core beers, alongside seasonal and specialty brews available in cans and on tap.

This brewery, which is inspired by its community, has live DJs on Tuesdays, Vinyl night on Wednesdays and live, local music on Thursdays.

LONDON FOG

ORGANIC HONEY

UNHOLY ONE STOUT

WHEELBASE IPA

LAGER

S TO U T

I N D I A PA L E A L E

GOLDEN ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

4.0% 15

ABV IBU

4.5% 15

VANCOUVER

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.3% 45

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.5% 55

VANCOUVER

ELECTRIC BICYCLE BREWING CO.

FACULTY BREWING CO.

20 E. 4th Ave. | ElectricBicycleBrewing.com

1830 Ontario St. | FacultyBrewing.com

Brewer Drew Sinden left Victoria’s Lighthouse Brewing to start up Town Square Brewing in Alberta in 2017. Now he’s back in B.C. brewing the beer here.

Let brewer Jacquie Loehndorf school you with deliciousness at this brewery dedicated to expanding your knowledge of craft beer. New experimental beers released every Thursday.

HALLO SPACEBOY

IT’S NO GAME

196 RED LAGER

729 BRUT IPA

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

AMBER LAGER

B R U T I N D I A PA L E A L E

TA RT PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 22

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.5% 45

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.8% 18

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.4% 50

VANCOUVER

HASTINGS MILL BREWING COMPANY

GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING

1441 Cartwright St. | GIB.ca

403 East Hastings St. | PatsPub.ca

Vancouver’s first microbrewery has had some ownership changes since it first opened in 1984, but the brewhouse on Granville Island is still a great spot to enjoy a beer.

What was once Pat’s Pub is now the freshly re-branded Hastings Mills Brewing Co. But don’t worry, the same friendly service and unpretentious environment remains!

NORTHWEST PALE ALE

LIONS WINTER ALE

PA L E A L E

WINTER ALE

PAT’S BRICKTOP PALE ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.3% N/A

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 22

PA L E A L E

GRISWALD WINTER ALE WINTER ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 33

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

8.0% 20

WE’VE GOT YOUR BREW. Come shop our large selection of local craft beer. 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

LUPPOLO BREWING CO.

1123 Venables St. | LuppoloBrewing.ca

MAIN STREET BREWING CO.

261 E. 7th Ave. | MainStreetBeer.ca

Can you believe that it has been three years already? Check Luppolo out in the heart of “ Yeast Vancouver” for an old favourite or the newest creation.

Award-winning beer, great food (the organic chicken wings are a must-order), and a large, inviting tasting room, makes Main Street Brewing a Mount Pleasant favourite.

NEW WORLD SOUR

IMPERIAL STOUT

LAVA SALTED MOCHA STOUT

BLACKBERRY FRUIT BOMB

SOUR ALE

I M P E R I A L S TO U T

S TO U T

KETTLE SOUR

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.5% N/A

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.8% N/A

VANCOUVER

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.7% 20

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.0% 5

VANCOUVER

OFF THE RAIL BREWING

PARALLEL 49 BREWING CO.

1351 Adanac St. | OffTheRailBrewing.com

1950 Triumph St. | Parallel49Brewing.com

Yeast Van’s Off the Rail Brewing turns five in February. Stay tuned for details on the big anniversary bash.

Founded in 2012, Parallel 49 creates clever and innovative beers that are highly drinkable and will inspire the beer enthusiast in everyone.

WHEAT DREAMS

COMET LAUNCHER

SALTY SCOT

TROLL JUICE

DA R K W H E AT A L E

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

S A LT E D C A R A M E L S C OT C H A L E

KVEIK DOUBLE INDIA PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.4% 20

ABV IBU

7.5% 65

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.5% 17

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

7.8% 88

VANCOUVER

POSTMARK BREWING

55 Dunlevy Ave. | PostmarkBrewing.com

A truly Vancouver brewery, Postmark strives to create beer that not only caters to your thirsty palate but also to the active lifestyles you enjoy. WINTER ALE PA L E A L E

JUICY PALE ALE PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.5% 22

ABV IBU

5.0% 18

VANCOUVER

R & B BREWING CO.

POWELL BREWERY

1357 Powell St. | PowellBeer.com

54 E. 4th Ave. | RAndBBrewing.com

Calling all vegans! Powell Brewery is now pouring lactose-free sours. Head into their cosy and intimate East Van tasting room to try.

The East Vancouver original, this brewery has seen the bottom of a lot of pints and is happy to play the old dog to East Vanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young pups.

OLD JALOPY

DIVE BOMB

PA L E A L E

DA R K A L E

VANCOUVER SPECIAL

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 40

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

5.0% 33

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 62

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

4.6% 28 51

VANCOUVER

SLOW HAND BEER COMPANY

STEAMWORKS BREW PUB

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

1830 Powell St. | SlowHandBeer.com

While they don’t just make lagers anymore, Slow Hand does focus on making distinctive, balanced beers that you can—and actually might want to—drink a lot of.

From its historic Gastown location, Steamworks has been pumping out a long list of unconventional brews on its steam-powered brewhouse for more than 20 years.

HÜLL MELON SOUR

MANDARINE SCHWARZBIER

KETTLE SOUR ALE

G E R M A N - S T Y L E DA R K LAGER Availability: Seasonal

SALTED CHOCOLATE PORTER

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 15

ABV IBU

5.0% 30

VANCOUVER

E N G L I S H P O RT E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 25

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

7.5% 26

VANCOUVER

STORM BREWING

YALETOWN BREWING CO.

310 Commercial Dr. | StormBrewing.com

1111 Mainland St. | MJG.ca/Yaletown

To celebrate its 25th anniversary Storm has released a bottle conditioned blackberry lambic, called King Rattus. Enjoy it now or cellar it for later.

Yaletown’s talented brewers keep a number of rotating taps that offer up the freshest beer of the season in small and unique brews.

KING RATTUS

BLACK PLAGUE STOUT

LOADING BAY IPA

ROUNDHOUSE WHEAT

S TO U T

I N D I A PA L E A L E

HEFEWEIZEN

B L A C K B E R RY L A M B I C Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

7.0% 20

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

8.0% 40

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.2% 48

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% 12

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NORTH VAN

BEERE BREWING COMPANY

BLACK KETTLE BREWING

312 E. Esplanade | BeereBrewing.com

106 -720 Copping St. | BlackKettleBrewing.com

Beere recently rejoiced at finally getting its full lounge approval, which means you can actually drink a pint of beer there now. Cheers to that!

Black Kettle began as a homebrewing hobby between friends and has since grown into a fullfledged North Vancouver brewery, all starting with their signature pale ale.

OVER THEM MOUNTAINS

CHOP WOOD, CARRY LAGER

IPA

W E S T C OA S T- I S H I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal

HELLES LAGER

ABV IBU

7.7% 65

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 25

NORTH VAN

COCONUT PORTER

I N D I A PA L E A L E

P O RT E R

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

6.4% 58

ABV IBU

5.3% 20

NORTH VAN

BRIDGE BREWING CO.

1448 Charlotte Rd. | BridgeBrewing.com

DEEP COVE BREWERS AND DISTILLERS

170 - 2270 Dollarton Hwy. | DeepCoveCraft.com

One of Vancouver’s first nanobreweries is leading the way to a greener future. In its commitment to quality, Bridge is now 99 per cent waste free.

Deep Cove both brews and distills and its next batch of whisky will be released in the coming year. Have a tasty beer while you wait.

SANTA’S SAC

THE GRINCH

LUMINESCENT

BELGIAN GOLDEN STRONG

WINTER ALE

Availability: Seasonal ABV 10.5% IBU 30

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.5% 20

C H O C O L AT E C O C O N U T P O RT E R

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.8% 20

OLD BUCK DOPPELBOCK DOPPELBOCK Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

7.7% 25

NORTH VAN

GREEN LEAF BREWING CO.

123 Carrie Cates Crt. | GreenLeafBrew.com

Committed to creating beer with minimal impact, brewing community and sustainability into every inch of its business. Pair your beer with music every Friday night. LOLO STOUT

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RASPBERRY SOUR

S TO U T

KETTLE SOUR Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

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5.5% 35

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.4% 0

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Transforming Craft Beer Enthusiasts into Brewers since 2013.

Equipment, Ingredients and Guidance for Beginners, Experts and anyone who wants to Craft Their Own Beer. www.barleyshomebrewing.com www.shopbarleys.com

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NORTH VAN

HEARTHSTONE BREWERY

1015 Marine Dr. | HearthstoneBrewery.ca

HOUSE OF FUNK BREWING CO.

350 E. Esplanade | HouseOfFunkBrewing.com

Bringing people together is at the heart of Hearthstone’s business, whether it’s with a forno oven-baked pizza or house crafted brews.

Challenging the status quo and cultivating an environment of experimentation. House of Funk’s small batch system pushes boundaries to serve up fresh and unique flavours.

TRAIL MIX ALE

WYLD BERRIES

FLORA

DEBAUCHERY

ENGLISH MILD

FRUIT SOUR ALE

SOURWEISSE

I M P E R I A L S TO U T

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 18

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

3.2% N/A

ABV IBU

NORTH VAN

Availability: Small batch

2.8% 0

ABV 10.5% IBU 40

NORTH VAN

STREETCAR BREWING

WILDEYE BREWING

123A East 1st St. | StreetcarBrewing.ca

1385 Main St. | WildeyeBrewing.ca

Vancouver’s North Shore continues to surprise and delight with its growing craft beer community. Streetcar Brewing is a must when doing a North Van brewery crawl; now offering growler fills!

Congratulations to Wildeye Brewing which was recently named named winner of the People’s Choice Award at the 2019 Whistler Village Beer Festival.

SHIPYARDS STOUT

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP

S TO U T Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.5% N/A

APRICOT SOUR FRUITED SOUR ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% N/A

S TO U T

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 3

DRINKING NEMO K E T T L E C A N DY SOUR ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.7% 3

BREW PUBS

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BREWERIES 01 3 Dogs 71 02 Another Beer Co. 66 03 Barnside 62 04 Britannia 70 05 Camp 62 06 Central City 71 07 Dageraad 58 08 Dead Frog 63 09 Farm Country 63 10 Five Roads 64 11 Foamers' Folly 66 12 Four Winds 60 13 Fraser Mills 68 14 Fuggles & Warlock 70 15 KPU 64 16 Maple Meadows 64 17 Mariner 62 18 Moody Ales 68 19 Northpaw 66 20 Parkside 68 21 Ridge 65 22 Russell 71 23 Silver Valley 65 24 Steamworks 62 25 Steel & Oak 66 26 Taylight 67 27 The Bakery 68 28 Tinhouse 67 29 Trading Post 64 30 Twin Sails 69 31 White Rock Beach 71 32 Yellow Dog 69

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BURNABY

DAGERAAD BREWING

114 - 3191 Thunderbird Cres. | DageraadBrewing.com SUN-THU 12-9PM ^ FRI 11AM-10PM ^ SAT 11AM-9PM EST. 2014 If you were to ask the humble people at Dageraad what was new they might mention getting a panini press. You should then ask if it’s plated in gold after they won so much of it at this year’s B.C. Beer Awards— nine medals in total, the most of any B.C. brewery.

BURNABARIAN

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B E L G I A N - S T Y L E TA B L E B E E R

B E L G I A N S T R O N G DA R K A L E

Availability: Year-round

Availability: Seasonal

ABV

4.5%

IBU

N/A

ABV

A lightly spiced session ale with coriander. Brewed with oats for a silky mouthfeel.

8.9%

IBU

Rich malt and stone fruit flavours with a surprisingly crisp, lightly tart finish. Lacto fermented.

MURDER CITY

10˚

N O R W E G I A N FA R M H O U S E A L E

B E L G I A N Q UA D

Availability: One-off

Availability: Seasonal

ABV

4.2%

IBU

N/A

ABV

A collaboration with 2 Crows, this fruity, lightweight and crushable ale is dry-hopped with Citra and Motueka.

10.5%

IBU

Magnificently complex fruit and spice notes to complement the malt profundity. Bottle-conditioned for added character.

Brewing and Writing Gold When Ben Coli isn’t brewing dialed-in brews, he has recently been moonlighting writing spot-on articles for The Growler. Recently, he wrote a must-read article called, “Beer Awards Are Bullshit. Sort of.” Good thing beer awards still love Dageraad’s beer, as can be seen by this year’s B.C. Beer Awards and Growlie awards! 58

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DELTA

FOUR WINDS BREWING CO.

4 - 7355 72nd St. | FourWindsBrewing.ca DAILY 11AM-9PM EST. 2013 Anyone who has visited this brewery in Delta has likely seen how busy it can get. Good news! Four Winds has recently expanded its tasting room, nearly doubling its capacity. The new room will be open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. for all your craft beer and taco needs.

OAT PORTER

FEATHERWEIGHT

P O RT E R

I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV

5.5%

IBU

Availability: Year-round

ABV

Oats make this smooth and creamy while chocolate malts and roasted barley evoke cocoa and coffee.

4.5%

IBU

This session IPA is light-bodied with bold tropical hops and a crisp, clean finish.

HÜFTGOLD

SAISON

GERMAN PILSNER

SAISON

Availability: Year-round

ABV

5.4%

IBU

ABV

Sip this beautiful lager and you’ll find yourself instantly transported to Germany. Prost!

6.5%

IBU

The use of Cascade hops adds a West Coast finish to this quintessential Belgian-style ale.

Happy Accident A few years back, one of several foeders bought by the brewery was slightly damaged upon delivery. The others were all filled with sour beers. By the time the damage was repaired the brewers were happy one had been kept clean so that they could use it to condition lagers in the traditional German/Czech manner. 60

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BURNABY

COQUITLAM

STEAMWORKS BREWING CO.

MARINER BREWING

1100 Lansdowne Dr. | MarinerBrewing.ca

3845 William St. | Steamworks.com

A staple in the B.C. craft beer industry, Steamworks shows no sign of slowing down, picking up a handful of awards at the recent B.C. Beer Awards.

Mariner Brewing has recently expanded its food menu to include a variety of winter favourites such as a three-cheese grilled cheese paired with house made tomato soup.

PREMIUM CRAFT LAGER

HAZY PALE ALE

OHANA

PA L E A L E

PA L E A L E W I T H H AWA I I A N BA B Y G I N G E R

LAGER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% 10

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 40

DELTA

NIGHT SKY MOCHA STOUT S TO U T

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

6.0% 25

ABV IBU

4.9% 15

LANGLEY

BARNSIDE BREWING CO.

CAMP BEER CO.

6655 60 Ave., Delta | BarnsideBrewing.ca

19664 64 Ave., Langley | CampBeer.ca

There’s about to be a new kid in town. This farm-based brewery and tasting room will be opening in Delta very soon—follow their social media for updates!

You’re going to want to camp out at this brand new brewery, which features multiple fire pits and a massive 2,000-sq.-ft. outdoor beer garden.

LADNER CLAY IPA

CRESCENT ISLAND BROWN

CAMP BEER

I N D I A PA L E A L E

B R OW N A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 60

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 30

C Z E C H DA R K L A G E R Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.2% 27

FLANNEL PAJAMAS W I N T E R WA R M E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

N/A N/A

LANGLEY

FARM COUNTRY BREWING

DEAD FROG BREWERY

105 - 8860 201st St. | DeadFrog.ca

#5-20555 56 Ave., Langley | FarmCountryBrewing.com

Dead Frog Brewing is a Langley staple with more than 25 craft beers on tap in its spacious tasting room.

After all manner of setbacks—from red tape to burglars—the beer is finally being brewed at Farm Country, and by the time you read this, they’ll probably be serving it, too.

BLACK FROST

FROSTBITE WINTER IPA

FARM COUNTRY PILSNER

WINTER INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal

GERMAN PILSNER

D RY- H O P P E D P O RT E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 25

ABV IBU

6.5% 45

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 35

EVERYDAY ALE D RY- H O P P E D BLONDE ALE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 20

LANGLEY

FIVE ROADS BREWING

KPU BREWING LAB

6263 202nd St. | FiveRoadsBrewing.com

20901 Langley Bypass | KPU.ca/Brew

This new addition to the burgeoning Langley beer scene offers an ever-changing array of fresh options on tap along with pizzas, paninis, pretzels and other snacks.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s brewing lab shocked the province by being named Brewery of the Year at the 2019 B.C. Beer Awards—which bodes well for the future of craft brewing in B.C.

PERMANENT RESIDENT

KPU BALTIC PORTER

I N D I A PA L E A L E

SHAKE N BAKE PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

P O RT E R Availability: Small batch

Availability: Year-round

6.5% 64

ABV IBU

5.0% 40

LANGLEY

ABV IBU

KPU KVEIK WEST COAST IPA I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Small batch

8.0% 25

ABV IBU

5.5% 43

MAPLE RIDGE

TRADING POST BREWING

107 - 20120 64th Ave. | TradingPostBrewing.com

MAPLE MEADOWS BREWING CO.

22775 Dewdney Trunk Rd. | MapleMeadowsBrewing.com

The tasting room at this Langley brewery just got even better with the addition of a new kitchen serving gourmet sausages, snacks and share plates.

Operating out of a 1,200-sq.-ft. space, Maple Meadows’ tiny footprint doesn’t stop it from brewing 10 quality brews at a time and crafting unique limited releases.

TART CRANBERRY ALE

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT

IPA

PORCHATA

I N D I A PA L E A L E

P O RT E R

F R U I T W H E AT A L E Availability: Seasonal

I M P E R I A L S TO U T Availability: Seasonal

ABV IBU

5.9% 7

ABV IBU

8.5% 40

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.3% 71

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.7% 30

MAPLE RIDGE

SILVER VALLEY BREWING CO.

RIDGE BREWING CO.

22826 Dewdney Trunk Rd. | RidgeBrewing.com

#101 - 11952 224 St. | SilverValleyBrewing.com

A part of the newly formed Maple Ridge Ale Trail, Ridge now has a coveted lounge license and can serve pints of their smooth and tasty beers.

Silver Valley Brewing Co can now be found on the B.C. Ale Trail! Pop in to check out its new and improved food menu, offering mini-pizzas, baked brie and nachos.

CHAOS IS A LADDER

DARK SCIENCE

RYENOSAUR

FROZEN PONG

O R A N G E S TO U T

RY E P O RT E R

ENGLISH STRONG

C Z E C H DA R K L A G E R Availability: One-off ABV IBU

4.5% 27

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.9% 43

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.8% 30

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.8% 40

NEW WEST

ANOTHER BEER CO.

STEEL & OAK BREWING CO.

#11 - 30 Capilano Way | AnotherBeerCo.com

1319 3rd Ave. | SteelAndOak.ca

New West’s newest brewery has been delivering delicious brews since opening this past July, and also offers artisanal cocktails based on its beers.

This once German-focused New West brewery has been all about the IPAs lately. Make sure to check out co-owner Jorden Foss’s craft beer industry podcast, Beer Life.

YOU’VE CHANGED

YOUNG WILD & HAZY

SHINY THINGS IPA

I N D I A PA L E A L E

WILD HAZY INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Small batch

I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

5.0% 38

ABV IBU

6.3% 35

PITT MEADOWS

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 60

SIMPLE THINGS PILSNER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 42

PORT COQUITLAM

FOAMERS’ FOLLY BREWING CO.

NORTHPAW BREW CO.

19221 122A Ave. | FoamersFolly.ca

2150-570 Sherling Pl. | NorthpawBrewCo.com

This Pitt Meadows brewery earned some serious hardware at the 2019 B.C. Beer Awards. Nods include third place in the Wild Ale category for its Pinkies Out Tropical Sour Ale.

After two years in business, newly launched Northpaw Nation membership offers special access to beer releases, swag and unique beer events at the brewery.

TIGER OF THE EYE

EQUILIBRIUM

CHECKMATE

IMPERIAL COFFEE M I L K S TO U T

BA LT I C P O RT E R

FRUITED BERLINERSTYLE SOUR ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.5% 18

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

8.0% 32

CREAM ALE WITH FRUIT

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

CHRISTMAS C.R.E.A.M

8.1% 35

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.0% 14

PORT COQUITLAM

TINHOUSE BREWING CO.

TAYLIGHT BREWING

402-1485 Coast Meridian Rd. | TaylightBrewing.com

550 Sherling Pl. | TinhouseBrewing.ca

Taylight has partnered with the PoCo Minor Hockey Association—$1 from every glass and growler fill of the Pirates Treasure golden ale goes to help subsidise the program.

After a successful opening, Tinhouse’s founders’ club, the “Shed Society,” is looking for new members. Watch for exclusive hoodies and stainless growler offers.

PIRATES TREASURE

THE OXFORD

PEACE PARK ROOT BEER PORTER

GOLDEN ALE Availability: One-off ABV IBU

5.1% 22

P O RT E R

I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.2% 26

PEPPERCORN SAISON

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

RUN OF THE MILL

6.5% 65

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.0% 30

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PORT MOODY

FRASER MILLS FERMENTATION CO.

MOODY ALES

2601 Murray St. | MoodyAles.com

3044 Saint Johns St. | FraserMillsFermentation.com

Brewmaster Kristy Tattrie can’t wait for you to try her beers! Hopefully by the time you read this, Fraser Mills will be open for business.

Head down to Port Moody to try the Great Gratzer, which won gold at this year’s B.C. Beer Awards in the Smoke & Wood-aged Beer category.

STURGEON SPIT

LOG DRIVER’S WALTZ

THE GREAT GRATZER

HARDY BROWN ALE

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

G R AT Z E R S M O K E D W H E AT A L E Availability: One-off

B R OW N A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.7% 73

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.3% 29

PORT MOODY

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.5% 35

ABV IBU

5.5% 22

PORT MOODY

THE PARKSIDE BREWERY

THE BAKERY BREWING CO.

2731 Murray St. | TheParksideBrewery.com

2617 Murray St. | TheBakeryBrewing.com

Nestled right in the middle of Port Moody’s Brewers Row, Parkside Brewery is the best spot for beers and a game of shuffleboard. Bonus: dogs are allowed on the patio all year long.

Brand new and already raking in the hardware. The Bakery took home a bronze medal for its Cold Steeped Dry Irish Stout at the 2019 B.C. Beer Awards.

NITRO BUTTON IRISH STOUT

ATTACK OF THE CHERRY STOUT

N I T R O S TO U T

I M P E R I A L S TO U T

COLD-STEEPED DRY IRISH STOUT

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.8% 20

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

8.3% 60

N I T R O I R I S H S TO U T Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

4.6% N/A

PINK SALTED PINK GUAVA FRUIT ALE Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

5.1% N/A

PORT MOODY

TWIN SAILS BREWING

YELLOW DOG BREWING CO.

2821 Murray St. | TwinSailsBrewing.com

1 - 2817 Murray St. | YellowDogBrew.com

Keeping innovation at the forefront of its business, Twin Sails is the first brewery in B.C. to open an online store that sells both beer and merchandise.

Three more B.C. Beer Awards show that Yellow Dog continues to be an industry leader, and Brewers Row continues to be a top beer destination.

CON LECHE

CHEW TOY

H O R C H ATA M I L K S TO U T Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.5% 18

GOOD CLEAN FUN W E S T C OA S T I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.5% 64

LOVE CRAFT? Keep up on your local beer news & seasonal listings.

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

5.0% 33

SQUIRREL CHASER H A Z Y PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.2% 25

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RICHMOND

BRITANNIA BREWING CO.

FUGGLES & WARLOCK CRAFTWORKS

110-12500 Horseshoe Way | BBCO.ca

103-11220 Horseshoe Way | FugglesWarlock.com

Britannia Brewing in Richmond is dedicated to Steveston’s rich nautical history. Look out for the next Brewmaster’s Dinner happening midDecember at its sister taproom on Second Ave.

Congrats to the Fuggles & Warlock team for the Best In Show Award at the 2019 B.C. Beer Awards for Pixel Pilsner! Stop into their tasting room for cheap growler fills on Mondays and Tuesdays.

WAVE CRUSADER XPA

ASHORE RYE PORTER

PIXEL PILSNER

SHIVA

E X T R A PA L E A L E

RY E P O RT E R

PILSNER

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

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.7% 45

ABV IBU

5.2% 32

RICHMOND

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.0% 30

ABV IBU

5.0% 64

SURREY

BIG RIDGE BREWING CO.

MONKEY 9 BREWING

14200 Entertainment Blvd. | Monkey9.ca

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

Why the number nine? According to the folks at Monkey 9 Brewing, nine represents positivity, gratification, togetherness, magic and wisdom.

Surrey’s original brewpub, Jason and the brew team take pride in creating beer flavoured beer that complements their fine selection of food.

SILVERBACK STOUT

HOP MONKEY IPA

S TO U T

N O RT H W E S T I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round

ROYALLY SKEWED BRITISH ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.9% 32

ABV IBU

6.0% 67

E N G L I S H PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.2% 27

DRY HOPPED VIENNA LAGER VIENNA LAGER Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.4% 26

SURREY

CENTRAL CITY BREWERS + DISTILLERS

RUSSELL BREWING CO.

11411 Bridgeview Dr. | CentralCityBrewing.com

202 - 13018 80th Ave. | RussellBeer.com

Have you tasted the After Hours Old Fashioned cocktail-style pale ale that won Beer of the Year at the 2019 Canadian Brewing Awards? Because you definitely should.

Keeping true to its pioneering spirit, Russell is looking forward to sharing its award-winning and innovative releases in its soon-to-be-open tasting room.

TORPOR

SMORE STOUT

BA R R E L - A G E D I M P E R I A L P O RT E R

M I L K S TO U T

AIR QUOTES IPA

VIC SECRET SOUR

I N D I A PA L E A L E

SOUR ALE

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

9.0% 60

ABV IBU

5.5% 35

WHITE ROCK

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

Availability: One-off

6.0% 8

ABV IBU

6.0% 10

WHITE ROCK

3 DOGS BREWING

1515 Johnston Rd. | 3DogsBrewing.com

WHITE ROCK BEACH BEER CO.

15181 Russell Ave. | WhiteRockBeachBeer.com

Great craft beer, yummy food, live music and trivia all add up to this White Rock hot spot being packed out most nights. Thankfully, you can always grab a growler to-go if there’s no room inside.

Owners Bill and Peter’s commitment to the community won the brewery the South Surrey/ White Rock Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award this year.

DOUBLE DOG DARE

BLACKIE THE BROWN DOG

BORDER

PIER

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

P O RT E R

BA LT I C P O RT E R

I N D I A PA L E A L E

ABV IBU

8.9% 85

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 28

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.2% 29

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.4% 60 71

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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.

Field House Brewing, the gem of east Abbotsford, recently acquired a greenhouse! That means fresh veggies for hungry beerdrinkers all year long.

Just a stone’s throw from the Abbotsford Airport, Loudmouth is dedicated to quality over quantity in an effort to change the conversation surrounding beer.

DRY-HOPPED PINEAPPLE SOUR

WHISKEY SOUR ALE

RASPBERRY KITTYZ

SOUR ALE

D RY- H O P P E D S O U R Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

Availability: Small batch

5.6% 10

ABV IBU

6.5% 10

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.2% 24

NO FAIL BA R R E L - A G E D PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.7% 45

OLD ABBEY ALES Est. 2013

ABBOTSFORD

OLD ABBEY ALES

30321 Fraser Hwy. | OldAbbeyAles.com

EXPERIENCE OUR RUSTIC ARTISAN CRAFT BREWERY.

With a minimum of 15 beers on tap at all times there is always something delicious and different to try at this Abbotsford brewery. SCOTTISH MONK

SOUR RASPBERRY

S C OT T I S H A L E

SOUR ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.0% 22

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.0% 7

Offering the biggest tap list in Abbotsford, including 15+ Beers, 6+ Sodas and Nitro Coffee, all made from local ingredients in-house, there’s no better time to stop in for a glass or sample flight! Take home your favorites in our newly redesigned cans, or a refillable growler.

Art. Innovation. Passion. Science. 1A-30321 Fraser Hwy., Abbotsford Just off Mt. Lehman

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CHILLIWACK

RAVENS BREWING CO.

FLASHBACK BREWING CO.

2485 Townline Rd. | Ravens.beer

1 - 9360 Mill St. | ChaosAndSolace.com

Inspired by the agricultural roots of the Abbotsford area, Ravens brews European and West Coast-inspired beers while respecting traditional ingredients.

Flashback is bringing community back to the neighbourhood, starting with its brewhouse which was built in B.C., but originally came from a brewery in Hawaii.

HOT CHOCOLATE PORTER

WELCOME TO THE PARTY PAL

BACK IN THE DAY IPA

GOSE

N O RT H W E S T I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round

P O RT E R

Availability: Seasonal

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 25

ABV IBU

4.3% 8

CHILLIWACK

ABV IBU

RED ZEPPELIN R E D I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Small batch

6.0% 67

ABV IBU

6.5% 80

MISSION

MISSION SPRINGS BREWING COMPANY

OLD YALE BREWING CO.

404 - 44550 South Sumas Rd. | OldYaleBrewing.com

7160 Oliver St. | MissionSprings.ca

Serving campfire-inspired food that pairs perfectly with its beer, Old Yale’s food truck, called the Campfire Kitchen, is now open. Think campfire smokies and s’mores.

As Mission’s only brewery, Mission Springs keeps craft alive and well in its hometown, offering a wide range of fresh, locally brewed beer.

SASQUATCH STOUT

RIVER VALLEY AMBER

PUMPKIN BROWN ALE

BLUE COLLAR PALE ALE

S TO U T

AMBER

B R OW N A L E

PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 30

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 18

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.6% 10

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.3% 30

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PERSEPHONE BREWING CO.

TAPWORKS BREWING CO.

1053 Stewart Rd. | PersephoneBrewing.com

537 Cruice Lane | GibsonsTapworks.com

This farm-based brewery is a certified B Corporation and has both social and environmental sustainability as core values. Also, tasty, feel-good beer.

The Sunshine Coast loves Tapworks and Tapworks loves the Sunshine Coast—donating $1 from every pint towards a local project as part of its Community Batch program.

BRUT IPA

BLACK LAGER

B R U T I N D I A PA L E A L E

DA R K L A G E R

OUT OF BOUNDS

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

TA RT I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal

7.3% N/A

ABV IBU

GOGGLE FOG

4.5% 31

GIBSONS

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

6.1% 35

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

5.2% 22

PEMBERTON

THE 101 BREWHOUSE + DISTILLERY

PEMBERTON BREWING CO.

1936 Stonecutter Pl. | PembertonBrewing.ca

1009 Gibsons Way | The101.ca

The 101 brings the party to the neighbourhood from raucous karaoke bashes to Bob Rossinspired painting nights.

Picturesque Pemberton is a little slice of paradise—and it wouldn’t be much of a paradise without good craft beer!

VAGABOND

WINTER WARMER

SHIP IT HAZY IPA

BARB’S NICE PEAR

DOPPELBOCK

NEW ENGLAND INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Small batch

FRUITED SOUR ALE

D RY- H O P P E D BLONDE ALE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.2% 15

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

8.3% 19

ABV IBU

7.0% 35

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

4.2% N/A

PEMBERTON

POWELL RIVER

THE BEER FARMERS

TOWNSITE BREWING

8324 Pemberton Meadows Rd. | TheBeerFarmers.com

5824 Ash Ave. | TownsiteBrewing.com

PEMBERTON, BC

The Beer Farmers use their fourth generation farm to produce a variety of ingredients used in the beer they brew, whether it be year-round staples or seasonal delights.

Townsite has a well-earned reputation for Belgian styles and barrel-fermented ales, but it also won first place for Vidal Eupen Lager at the 2019 B.C. Beer Awards.

LOCALLY GROWN SAISON

BLACK SHEEP COFFEE STOUT

BLACKBERRY SOUR

SENTINEL RIDGE

OAT M E A L S TO U T

FRUITED SOUR ALE

BELGIAN SINGLE

SAISON

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

5.0% 20

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 25

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

THE CITY’S BIGGEST BEER PARTY—

Vancouver Craft Beer Week returns May 29 to June 7, 2020!

Availability: Seasonal

5.5% 18

ABV IBU

nual * 2 0

5.2% 25

THANKS FOR VOTING US

BEST BEER FESTIVAL /EVENT!

Check out VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com for information and updates. @VCBW

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BACKCOUNTRY BREWING

A-FRAME BREWING CO.

38927 Queens Way | AFrameBrewing.com

#405-1201 Commercial Way | BackcountryBrewing.com

A throwback to cabin holidays spent with your chill cranked to 11, A-Frame’s lakeside-meetscabin tasting room has been pumping out good vibes and brews since 2016.

With an online store coming at any time, now you will be able to order your delicious Backcountry beer like it’s a pizza. Isn’t the Internet grand?

SKULL LAKE IMPERIAL STOUT

BUSH LAKE WILD BERRY ALE

WIDOWMAKER

TRAILBREAKER

I N D I A PA L E A L E

PA L E A L E

I M P E R I A L S TO U T Availability: Seasonal

FRUIT BEER Availability: Seasonal

ABV IBU

9.7% 70

ABV IBU

4.8% 10

SQUAMISH

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

6.7% 50

ABV IBU

5.0% 35

WHISTLER

HOWE SOUND BREWING CO.

37801 Cleveland Ave. | HoweSound.com

BREWHOUSE HIGH MOUNTAIN BREWING

4355 Blackcomb Way | MJG.ca/BrewHouse

It’s really an ideal situation: head into Howe Sound brewing for delicious grub and awardwinning beer, then stay the night at the cosy inn onsite.

Be sure to stop by this excellent brewpub on your next ski trip to Whistler. The food is great and the beer is world class.

PUMPKINEATER

SUPER JUPITER MANGO ISA

2015 BARLEYWINE

FARMHOUSE ALE

INDIA SESSION ALE

AMERICAN-STYLE BA R L E Y W I N E Availability: Seasonal

BELGIAN-STYLE BLENDED ALE Availability: Seasonal

P U M P K I N / YA M B E E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

8.0% 19

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.5% 25

ABV 10.5% IBU 100

ABV IBU

6.0% 6

WHISTLER

COAST MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.

WHISTLER BREWING CO.

2 - 1212 Alpha Lake Rd. | CoastMountainBeer.ca

1045 Millar Creek Rd. | WhistlerBeer.com

Nestled in Whistlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funky Function Junction, this boutique brewery and tasting room focuses hyper local and has quickly become a pillar of the community.

Hit up the live music happening every Friday evening at Whistler Brewing. Fun fact: the award-winning Black Tusk Ale uses the same original recipe from its 1989 debut!

CRYSTAL CHAIR PILSNER

BLACK TUSK ALE

WINTER DUNKEL

DA R K M I L D

D U N K E LW E I Z E N

PILSNER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 20

ALPENGLOW BLOOD ORANGE SOUR SOUR ALE

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

4.5% 25

ABV IBU

nual * 2 0

sil

5.0% 17

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 24

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VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING

2330 Government St. | VIBrewing.com

MON-THU 12-6PM ^ FRI-SAT 12-8PM ^ SUN 12-5PM EST. 1984 After much change over the past two years, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to say Vancouver Island Brewing is at the top of its game these days, thanks to its sexy new branding and revamped lineup of beers. There are big changes still to come for 2020, with an expansion of its tasting room, and a small batch system for more one-off and experimental beers.

DOMINION

HERMANNATOR

DA R K L A G E R

ICE BOCK

Availability: Year-round ABV

5.5%

IBU

Availability: Small batch

ABV

Medium bready malt with a touch of chocolate and roast and a subtle herbal hop note.

IBU

The beer your mom warned you about! Deep malt body balanced by a mild bitterness, hints of plum spice with a Brandy-like finish. Dangerously smooth.

NANAIMO BAR PORTER

TIDAL SERIES: CHARDONNAY SOUR

P O RT E R Availability: Seasonal

SOUR ALE WITH CHARDONNAY GRAPES Availability: One-off

ABV

6.2%

IBU

ABV

Heady chocolate aroma with notes of coconut, vanilla and roasted malt to back it up.

7.0%

IBU

An ode to the beautiful Chardonnay grape, this sour ale is light in body with a dry, crisp finish and flavours of pineapple, tart apples and pear.

MISTHORN AURORA I N D I A PA L E A L E

FALLER NORTHWEST PALE ALE

Availability: Seasonal

PALE ALE Availability: Year-round

ABV

6.9%

IBU

ABV

Named for the Misthorn Glacier in Strathcona Provincial Park, this hop-forward winter IPA features notes of sweet orange peel, star anise and cinnamon.

9.5%

5.4%

IBU

Grapefruit and pine take centre stage in this classic take on a Pacific Northwest pale ale.

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SAANICH

TWA DOGS BREWERY AT VICTORIA CALEDONIAN

761 Enterprise Cres. | VCaledonian.com

SUN-THU 12:30-6:30PM ^ FRI 11AM-10PM ^ SAT 11AM-9PM EST. 2016 Drop by the taproom any day of the week to try a flight of whisky or a pint of beer all while sitting between hand-hammered copper pot stills and towering stainless steel fermenters.

PARTING KISS

CHILI CHOCOLATE

B O U R B O N BA R R E L - A G E D A L E

M I L K S TO U T

Availability: Seasonal

ABV

7.0%

IBU

N/A

ABV

Subtle caramel, toasted oak, whisky, malt and vanilla with a touch of Goldings hops in perfect union.

6.5%

IBU

N/A

Dark and smooth with a velvety finish. The chili heat builds to compliment the Ecuadorian chocolate.

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VICTORIA

CANOE BREWPUB

DRIFTWOOD BREWERY

450 Swift St. | CanoeBrewpub.com

450 Hillside Ave. | DriftwoodBeer.com

Canoe has a new brewmaster with Kyle York now at the helm, revamping Canoe’s mainstays and seasonal offerings—the perfect excuse for another visit!

Driftwood is now selling select limited release beers on their web store for delivery anywhere in B.C. Cause every one should be able to get some Driftwood.

ROGGENBIER

MARZEN

BLACKSTONE

GERMAN-STYLE RY E A L E

O K TO B E R F E S T B I E R

P O RT E R

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

6.5% 17

A M E R I C A N BA R L E Y W I N E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

OLD CELLAR DWELLER

Availability: Seasonal

5.5% 15

ABV IBU

6.0% 35

Availability: Small batch ABV 11.9% IBU 80

We’re golden. (Thank you!)

L o c a l . B e e r. H e r e .

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777 Courtney St Victoria BC smithspub.com

102-450 Hillside Ave. Victoria | driftwoodbeer.com

VICTORIA

HOYNE BREWING CO.

ÎLE SAUVAGE BREWING CO.

All money raised from flights in the growler bar are matched and donated to a local charity of the month. Put your beer money to good work!

One year after opening in Rock Bay, this brewery was named Rookie of the Year at the 2019 B.C. Beer Awards. Well deserved, we say!

GRATITUDE

FINNEGANS

W I N T E R WA R M E R

I R I S H S TO U T

RASPBERRY GOLDEN SOUR

101-2740 Bridge St. | HoyneBrewing.ca

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

9.0% 18

ABV IBU

5.1% 21

VICTORIA

2960 Bridge St. | IleSauvage.com

FC+ STOUT S TO U T

FRUITED SOUR ALE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.5% N/A

ABV IBU

7.0% N/A

VICTORIA

MOON UNDER WATER BREWERY

PHILLIPS BREWING & MALTING CO.

350B Bay St. | MoonUnderWater.ca

2010 Government St. | PhillipsBeer.com

This year Moon Under Water will be celebrating the seventh year of their Crow’s Nest barrel-aged beer series. Time for a vertical tasting?

Well known for producing a huge variety of beer styles, Phillips’ tasting room is where they test out new ideas on very willing guinea pigs.

THE SHAFT!

GLITTER BOMB

IMPERIAL ESPRESSO S TO U T Availability: Small batch ABV 10.5% IBU 35

SANG DU MERLE 2019 BA R R E L - A G E D SOUR ALE Availability: One-off ABV IBU

7.0% 0

H A Z Y PA L E A L E

W H E AT A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

BLACK CURRANT

5.0% 25

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.5% 5

VICTORIA

SPINNAKERS BREWPUB

SWANS BREWPUB

308 Catharine St. | Spinnakers.com

506 Pandora Ave. | SwansHotel.com

Spinnakers now has a still and is producing spirits. Cause you needed another excuse to head to the iconic brewpub with one of the best views.

Swans is housed in a former granary warehouse that dates back to 1913. Recent renovations to mark the breweryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30th anniversary have the historic building looking the best it ever has.

TITANIC STOUT

FRAMBOISE

FLAMMENBIER

I M P E R I A L S TO U T

BA R R E L - A G E D F R U I T E D SOUR ALE

FESTBIER

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.8% 20

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 5

SOS OATMEAL STOUT S TO U T

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 21

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

5.4% 20

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VICTORIA

WHISTLE BUOY BREWING CO.

CATEGORY 12 BREWING

560 Johnson St. | WhistleBuoyBrewing.com

C - 2200 Keating Cross Rd. | Category12Beer.com

Victoria’s newest brewery is located in the bottom of historic Market Square where it proudly displays its first place award from the B.C. Beer Awards.

While some growler fill stations tend towards the safe and blasé, locals know that the lab at C12 is pouring some unbelievable beers all the time.

COASTALITY

LOW VIS

AXIOM SOUR

ARCHIVAL

PA L E A L E

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

P L U M C H E R RY S O U R

BA R R E L - A G E D W I L D DOUBLE INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: One-off

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Small batch

5.0% 33

ABV IBU

Availability: One-off

5.5% 49

ESQUIMALT

ABV IBU

6.1% 17

ABV IBU

9.9% 79

LANGFORD

LIGHTHOUSE BREWING CO.

2 - 836 Devonshire Rd. | LighthouseBrewing.com

AXE & BARREL BREWING CO.

2323 Millstream Ave. | AxeAndBarrel.com

Lots happening at this brewery that’s been around since 1998, so keep a close eye. Also, the one-off brews every Wednesday are a real treat.

Try the West Shore’s favourite craft beers at the brewery’s rustic log cabin-themed tasting room, where you can find nitro versions of its core lineup.

RACE ROCKS ALE

KEEPERS STOUT

AMBER ALE

S TO U T

COCONUT PORTER

DOUBLE SHOT PORTER

P O RT E R

E S P R E S S O P O RT E R

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.3% 21

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.4% 8

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 30

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 25

MAYNE ISLAND

NORTH SAANICH

MAYNE ISLAND BREWING CO.

HOWL BREWING

490 Fernhill Rd. | MayneIslandBrewingCo.com

1780 Mills Rd.

With a green light to expand the tasting room, Mayne Island will be able to offer up to 12 ounces per person. Boat over to check it out.

One of B.C.’s smallest breweries, Howl is also one of the most creative, with its commitment to resurrecting obscure and extinct historical beer styles.

PUNCH’S FARMHOUSE ALE

EVENTIDE OAT STOUT

SKOGSHUMLE GRUIT

OAT S TO U T

GRUIT

FA R M H O U S E A L E Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

7.0% N/A

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

6.3% N/A

ABV IBU

6.0% 25

FINNISH SAHTI SAHTI Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 10

SALT SPRING ISL.

SALT SPRING ISLAND ALES

270 Furness Rd. | SaltSpringIslandAles.com

Just when you think you’ve gone too far down the dirt road, you find Salt Spring Island Ales. Great beer in a unique and cosy location. FIRESIDE WINTER ALE W I N T E R WA R M E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.0% 54

CREME BRÛLÉE VANILLA STOUT

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I R I S H S T Y L E S TO U T Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

8.0% 54 89

SOOKE

BAD DOG BREWING COMPANY

SOOKE BREWING CO.

7861 Tugwell Rd. | BadDogBrewing.ca

2057 Otter Point Rd. | SookeBrewing.com

This funky little brewery in the middle of nowhere is celebrating its second birthday this December by unveiling its new tasting room.

A permanent food truck is on the way, which means you can stop by Sooke Brewing Company for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

DOG’S BREAKFAST

BARLEYWINE

VIENNA LAGER

BA R L E Y W I N E

LAGER

I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

SWEATER WEATHER WINTER ALE WINTER ALE Availability: Seasonal

5.0% 60

ABV IBU

7.0% 22

SOOKE

Availability: Seasonal

Availability: Year-round

ABV 11.0% IBU 70

ABV IBU

5.0% 20

VIEW ROYAL

SOOKE OCEANSIDE BREWERY

4 MILE BREWING CO.

1-5529 Sooke Rd. | SookeOceansideBrewing.com

199 Island Hwy. | 4MileBrewingCo.com

With a new production brewery up the road in Otter Point ready to come online any day now, you can expect to see a lot more of SOB’s award-winning beers on liquor store shelves.

Greater Victoria residents held their collective breath when a fire broke out at the 4 Mile, but word is that the damage will be repaired before long.

RENFREW RED ALE

SPRINGBOARD IPA

HAZY CITRA PALE ALE

RICE PUDDING PORTER

RED ALE

I N D I A PA L E A L E

H A Z Y PA L E A L E

S P I C E D P O RT E R

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.4% 20

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.5% 65

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 35

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 28

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COURTENAY CUMBERLAND 04 19

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09 PARKSVILLE

15 14

TOFINO 16

PORT ALBERNI

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NANAIMO 19

UCLUELET

CHEMAINUS

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TWIN CITY BREWING

4503 Margaret St. | TwinCityBrewing.ca

SUN, TUE-WED 11:30AM-9PM ^ THU 11:30AM-10PM ^ FRI-SAT 11:30AM-11PM EST. 2017 Twin City’s beer lineup itself is worth the drive to Port Alberni, let alone the menu of delicious pizzas and smoked meat sandwiches (meats smoked in-house, of course).

PORTER ALBERNI

AZACCA ATTACKA

D RY P O RT E R

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

Availability: Year-round

Availability: Seasonal

5.5%

ABV

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CHEMAINUS

BEACH FIRE BREWING

RIOT BREWING CO.

594-11th Ave. | BeachFireBrewing.ca

101A - 3055 Oak St. | RiotBrewing.com

The beers are dialed in and the food menu changes daily at this much-beloved Campbell River craft brewery, where you can get a yoga class with your pint on Saturday mornings.

The rumours of Riot’s demise weren’t entirely accurate. Yes, things were quiet for a while, but thanks to a new investor Riot is back open for business!

HIGH TIDE PALE ALE

WHEELBENDER STOUT

JUNK PUNCH IPA

VORTEX PORTER

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

D RY I R I S H S TO U T

I N D I A PA L E A L E

R O B U S T P O RT E R

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 40

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.5% 35

COMOX

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

6.0% 70

ABV IBU

6.0% 29

COMOX

LAND & SEA BREWING CO.

2040 Guthrie Rd. | LandAndSeaBrewing.ca

NEW TRADITION BREWING

215 Port Augusta St. | NewTraditionBrewing.com

Fantastic beers, delicious food and a tasting room that’s as cool as it is welcoming—what’s not to love at Land & Sea?

This family-owned and operated brewery was hand built using scavenged and reclaimed materials with natural building features. Also, the beer is delicious!

BREAKWATER BITTER

BLACKTAIL KOLSCH

LIQUID TUXEDO

EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER

BLACK LAGERED ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 35

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.9% 22

S C H WA R Z B I E R Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 27

CURE FOR THE COMMON KOLSCH KO L S C H - S T Y L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 23 93

COURTENAY

ACE BREWING CO.

GLADSTONE BREWING CO.

150 Mansfield Dr. | Facebook.com/AceBrewingCompany

244 4th St. | GladstoneBrewing.ca

Located just a stone’s throw away from the Courtenay Airpark, Ace’s tasting room is aviation-themed, showcasing Canadian Air Force history.

Having recently purchased its building, Gladstone has some fantastic updates to its taproom planned. A big five-year anniversary party is in the works, too!

MCLEOD 9

HOP TANK

R O B U S T P O RT E R

D O U B L E D RY H O P P E D I N D I A PA L E A L E

CZECH DARK LAGER

Availability: One-off ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

6.3% 20

ABV IBU

6.3% 50

CUMBERLAND

DA R K L A G E R

PORTER P O RT E R

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

6.0% 6

ABV IBU

6.0% 40

DUNCAN

CUMBERLAND BREWING CO.

CRAIG STREET BREW PUB

2732 Dunsmuir Ave. | CumberlandBrewing.com

25 Craig St. | CraigStreet.ca

Amazing to think Cumberland Brewing will celebrate its 5th anniversary on December 23. Time sure flies when you’re having fun—and brewing delicious beer!

Craig Street Brewpub in Duncan is rich with history. Head into its 1940s building to admire their 100-year-old antique bar and take advantage of a locally sourced menu and daily specials.

FOREST FOG

BARLEY WINE

A M E R I C A N W H E AT

C E L L A R E D BA R L E Y W I N E

MT. PREVOST PORTER

ARBUTUS PALE ALE

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

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

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.3% N/A

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

9.0% N/A

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.6% N/A

Availability: Year-round 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 Brewing was once a custom motorcycle shop called Arrow Custom Cycles— this is reflected in its branding and beer names, like Kustom Kolsch.

Co-owner Aaron is a helicopter mechanic with a fascination for old hot rods, which you’ll see reflected in the beer names and tasting room décor.

MIDNITE UMBER ALE

RYECYCLED

GREEN GOBLIN

F R E S H - H O P P E D RY E I N D I A PA L E A L E

IRISH RED ALE

N O RT H A M E R I C A N RED ALE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

IDLE HANDS OAKED ORANGE ALE B R OW N A L E Availability: Seasonal

5.1% 33

ABV IBU

6.7% 33

NANAIMO

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.4% 58

ABV IBU

5.4% 15

NANAIMO

CLIFFSIDE BREWING CO.

LONGWOOD BREWERY

11 Cliff St. | CliffsideBrewCo.ca

101A-2046 Boxwood Rd. | LongwoodBeer.com

Nanaimo’s newest brewery is familyowned and right in the heart of the historic downtown, just steps from the ocean and seawall.

A recent renovation means that Longwood has two new taps devoted to brewery-only releases. In other words, even more reason to go there in person.

PLAID JACKET

SUPERNOVA

STOUTNIK

WINTER’S OWN

RED ALE

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

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL S TO U T

WEIZENBOCK

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.4% 44

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.5% 100

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.5% 40

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.5% 18 95

NANAIMO

LONGWOOD BREWPUB

WHITE SAILS BREWING

5775 Turner Rd. | LongwoodBrewpub.com

125 Comox Rd. | WhiteSailsBrewing.com

Did you know that Longwood Brewpub was where B.C.’s growler movement started? It was the brewery that first suggested the concept to the liquor board.

Join White Sails in downtown Nanaimo every Friday night when they tap a new cask bursting with unique and creative flavour combinations.

EXTRA ALE

STEAMPUNK

SNAKE ISLAND

BLONDE ALE

D U N K E LW E I Z E N

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

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.0% 25

ABV IBU

5.0% 19

NANAIMO

BATHTUBS AND BUBBLES B R U T I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

6.5% 80

ABV IBU

6.3% 30

PARKSVILLE

MOUNT ARROWSMITH BREWING CO.

WOLF BREWING CO.

940 Old Victoria Rd. | WolfBrewingCompany.com

109-425 East Stanford Ave. | ArrowsmithBrewing.com

Brewmaster Kev Ward keeps Wolf ’s beers dialed in. Stop by the tasting room to try what’s on tap or pick up a bottle at your local store.

They may come from a small town, but their brews are anything but! Both the locals and thirsty travellers flock to the snazzy tasting room in search of award-winning beer.

WEE HEAVY SCOTCH ALE

WEEKEND RAMBLER

LOW PRESSURE PORTER

D RY- H O P P E D S O U R A L E

P O RT E R

S C OT T I S H A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.4% 30

CHOCOLATE & QUINCE MILK STOUT M I L K S TO U T Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.7% 25

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 30

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 40

QUALICUM

TOFINO

LOVESHACK LIBATIONS

TOFINO BREWING CO.

1 - 4134 Island Hwy. West | LoveShackLibations.com

691 Industrial Way | TofinoBrewingCo.com

Dave Paul’s nanobrewery is small in size but big in fun and flavour. The tasting room is only open two days a week, and its always packed with locals who can’t get enough of his bottle-conditioned beers.

Tofino Brewing is a natural first stop of any vacation to the West Coast. Enjoy beers on tap, or grab some offsales to go—Tofino’s brews are best enjoyed with a side of nature.

MIDAS TOUCHÉ

ODIN’S EYE

DARK LAGER

DAWN PATROL

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN GOLDEN ALE

NORSE GROG

S C H WA R Z B I E R

C O F F E E P O RT E R

ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

Availability: Small batch

7.6% 14

ABV IBU

7.4% 12

UCLULET

ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

4.5% N/A

IBU

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UCLUELET BREWING COMPANY

1601 Peninsula Rd. | UclueletBrewing.ca

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ABV IBU

5.5% 28

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VITIS

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IRISH RED ALE

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FALL/WINTER

Built in a former church, this new craft brewery on Vancouver Island’s wet and wild West Coast is the perfect place to escape the driving wind and rain.

Availability: Year-round

6.5% N/A

ABV

HEAD GAMES Mental health behind the bar

VERMOU TH Bitter, sweet and so delicious

VEGAN COCKTA ILS Drinks made with compassio n

B.C. W I N E RY L I S T I N G S

PACK A PUNCH The key ingredien t for all your parties

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 15

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05 14 20

SORRENTO 10 27 33

KAMLOOPS

TO W H I STL ER

SALMON ARM VERNON

97B

97A

VERNON

MERRITT

31 32

TO VANCOUVER

WESTBANK 03 17

97C

06 26 08 15 16 19 21 25 30

KELOWNA 04 10

SUMMERLAND

01 07 13 22 23

PENTICTON 3

OLIVER

BREWERIES

01 Bad Tattoo 104 02 Barn Owl 100 03 BNA 100 04 Breakaway 106 05 Bright Eye 99 06 Boundary 101 07 Cannery 105 08 Copper 101

09 Crannóg 106 10 Detonate 107 11 Empty Keg 104 12 Firehall 104 13 Highway 97 105 14 Iron Road 99 15 Jackknife 102 16 Kettle River 102 17 Kind 107 18 Marten 107

19 Red Bird 103 20 Red Collar 100 21 Rustic Reel 103 22 Slackwater 105 23 Tin Whistle 106 24 Tree Brewing Beer Institute 103

25 Vice & Virtue 103 26 Wild Ambition 104

BREW PUBS

27 Alchemy 99 28 Barley Mill 105 29 Barley Station 106 30 Elevation 57 99 31 Freddy's 102 32 Kelowna 102 33 The Noble Pig 100

BIG WHITE

KAMLOOPS

ELEVATION 57 BREWING COMPANY

ALCHEMY BREWING CO.

650 Victoria St. | Facebook.com/AlchemyBrewingCompany.ca

20 Kettleview Rd. | SessionsTapHouseAndGrill.com

Operating out of Big White Ski Resort, Canada’s highest brewery—at 5,757 feet above sea level—is an ideal aprés ski option for any craft beer-loving powder hounds.

In addition to its massive selection of craft beer, Alchemy also boasts its own barbecue smoker and wood-fired pizza oven. Yum!

VIENNA LAGER

MILK STOUT

SINISTER JACK

ANY EXCUSE

LAGER

S W E E T S TO U T

AMERICAN WILD ALE

PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 35

Availability: Small batch

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.4% 15

KAMLOOPS

ABV IBU

Availability: Small batch

6.5% 25

ABV IBU

5.5% 35

KAMLOOPS

BRIGHT EYE BREWING

IRON ROAD BREWING

292 Tranquille Rd. | BrightEyeBrewing.com

980 Camosun Crs. | IronRoadBrewing.ca

Kamloops’ newest brewery—and the only one on the North Shore—features an ever-rotating lineup of experimental and small batch beers in its bright, modern tasting room.

Beer, nachos, what’s not to like? Iron Road’s top notch food menu is second only to its inventive list of beer.

JUICE SPRINGSTEEN

EAST INDIA PORTER

WHEEL SLIP WITBIER

P O RT E R

SOUR ALE

NEW ENGLAND INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: One-off ABV IBU

6.7% 40

DEXTER M I L K S TO U T Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 20

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 60

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.5% 25 99

KAMLOOPS

RED COLLAR BREWING CO.

THE NOBLE PIG BREWHOUSE

355 Lansdowne St. | RedCollar.ca

650 Victoria St. | TheNoblePig.ca

Happy fifth birthday, Red Collar Brewing! This Kamloops gem brews 25 different beers a year, all pouring in their 80-seat tasting room.

Starting in 2010 as Kamloops’ first brewhouse with great eats and award-winning beer, this is a popular place to be any night of the week.

A DOG AQUATIC

BLACK DOG

PAPA G’S ESB

B E L G I A N Q UA D R U P E L

EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER

PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.0% 55

Availability: Seasonal ABV 11.7% IBU 35

KELOWNA

BETTER THAN HOMEWORK I N D I A PA L E A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.5% 40

ABV IBU

7.2% 50

KELOWNA

BARN OWL BREWING CO.

BNA BREWING CO.

4629 Lakeshore Rd. | BarnOwlBrewing.ca

1250 Ellis St. | BNABrewing.com

Situated in a lovingly renovated century-old barn just steps from Okanagan Lake, Barn Owl is worth a detour just for its spectacular setting.

It’s an exciting time over at BNA with a tasting room expansion that will see seating for about 12 go to more than 100. Time to stop in.

LAKESHORE LAGER

WISE OWL NITRO STOUT

TENNESSEE

THRILLER

HELLES LAGER

E N G L I S H - S T Y L E S TO U T

B O U R B O N BA R R E L AGED IMPERIAL M I L K S TO U T Availability: Seasonal

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

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

100

5.3% 13

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.0% 37

ABV IBU

8.3% 10

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.5% 37

KELOWNA

BOUNDARY BREWING CO.

COPPER BREWING CO.

2-455 Neave Crt. | BoundaryBrewing.beer

#102-1851 Kirschner Rd. | CopperBrewingCo.com

Specializing in balanced, German-style beers, Boundary brews small batches in its coppered oak kettle system—the only one in Canada!

Kelowna’s newest craft brewery (unless another one has opened this week) features approachable styles and a dog-friendly patio.

HOWL-O-WEEN ALTBIER

ROGGENBIER

COPPER LAGER

RY E A L E

VIENNA LAGER

A LT B I E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.4% 30

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.9% 15

E N G L I S H B R OW N A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

HOUSE NUT BROWN

5.2% 28

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 28

Fully Wrapped Print -Vine Arts Growler

101

KELOWNA

JACKKNIFE BREWING

FREDDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BREWPUB

124 McCurdy Rd. | McCurdyBowl.com

727 Baillie Ave. | Facebook.com/JackknifeBrewing

This long-serving North Kelowna craft brewery is attached to a bowling alley, and we think the Dude, himself, would approve.

Promising weird beers and classic pizza, the focus at Jackknife will be process-heavy obscure beer styles and methods. And heavy metal. Of course.

HARKRIDER

WONKY PEDAL

LEVIATHAN

RED ALE

CREAM ALE

I M P E R I A L S TO U T

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.0% 20

ABV IBU

5.0% 15

KELOWNA

HAIR STRAIGHT BACK S P R U C E T I P PA L E A L E

Availability: Year-round ABV 10.0% IBU 30

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.5% 15

KELOWNA

KELOWNA BREWING CO.

KETTLE RIVER BREWING CO.

975 Academy Way | KelownaBrewingCompany.com

731 Baillie Ave. | KettleRiverBrewing.ca

Check out this Kelowna brewpub that has something happening every night, including trivia, karaoke, DJs and will be brewing beer any day now. We hope.

This North End brewery has upped its game with the addition of its Provisions Kitchen, serving a wide range of tasty dishes alongside the excellent beer.

VANISHED IPA

ADAMO PALE ALE

THE PEOPLE'S ELBOW

UNDER THE WEATHER

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

IMPERIAL RED INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: One-off

C H O C O L AT E S W E E T S TO U T Availability: Year-round

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

102

6.8% N/A

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.8% N/A

ABV IBU

8.3% 70

ABV IBU

6.1% 10

KELOWNA

RED BIRD BREWING

1086 Richter St. | RedBirdBrewing.com

RUSTIC REEL BREWING CO.

760 Vaughan Ave. | RusticReel.com

After two successful years of business, Red Bird is excited to expand its operations into a new 5,000-sq.-ft. space nearby. Stay tuned for updates.

This expansive Kelowna brewery features daily fresh-baked spent grain breads and pastries available at its Tackle Box Marketplace.

TOMB

PARAMOUNT

S TO U T

P O RT E R

GINGERBREAD COOKIE ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

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

4.5% 44

ABV IBU

5.6% 55

KELOWNA

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.7% 25

BLACK IPA B L A C K I N D I A PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.0% 60

KELOWNA

TREE BREWING BEER INSTITUTE

VICE & VIRTUE BREWING CO.

1346 Water St. | TreeBrewingBeerInstitute.com

1033 Richter St. | ViceAndVirtueBrewing.ca

The year-round classics and seasonal offerings at the Institute are complemented by a tank-totap lineup: experimental, rotating beer, served completely unfiltered.

Beer makers are increasingly looking to wine for fresh ideas and flavours. Vice and Virtue are well ahead of the curve by blending both since 2018.

LINCOLN'S LAGER

FOOL'S PARADISE

LABRADOODLE BELGIAN ALE

LAGER Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

4.8% 20

D RY- H O P P E D S O U R A L E

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

6.1% 30

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.9% 10

LOVE POTION RASPBERRY BERLINER VICE

BERLINER WEISSE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.0% 2 103

KELOWNA

MERRITT

WILD AMBITION BREWING

EMPTY KEG BREW HOUSE

1 - 3314 Appaloosa Rd. | WildAmbition.beer

2190 Voght St. | EmptyKegBrewHouse.ca

The gang at Wild Ambition is excited to celebrate a whole year of brewing wild and inventive barrel-aged beers in Kelowna this December.

Empty Keg Brewhouse is the only brewery in Merritt; some might call it a gateway to the interior craft breweries in the Cariboo and Okanagan.

CADAVER SYNOD

ULPIA SEVERINA

KAP'T KRUNCH KOLSCH

MAMETTE LAKE MARZEN

BA R R E L - A G E D O U D BRUIN Availability: Seasonal

BA R R E L - A G E D S O U R WITH EMPRESS PLUMS Availability: One off

KO L S C H

O K TO B E R F E S T L A G E R

ABV IBU

6.1% 4

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.6% 7

OLIVER

ABV IBU

6.1% 22

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.1% 29

PENTICTON

BAD TATTOO BREWING CO.

FIREHALL BREWERY

6077 Main St. | FirehallBrewery.com

169 Estabrook Ave. | BadTattooBrewing.com

Oliver may be wine country, but Sid Ruhland’s craft brewery might be the town’s favourite watering hole, thanks to great brews, live music, comedy and trivia nights.

In addition to killer craft beer, Bad Tattoo might have the best pizza in Penticton. Each month a new pizza and beer combination is featured.

HOLY SMOKE STOUT

STOKED EMBER ALE

S TO U T

EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER

PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE PORTER

Availability: Year-round

Availability: Seasonal

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

104

4.7% 25

ABV IBU

5.0% 35

P O RT E R

ABV IBU

6.0% 18

JUICE BOMB NEW ENGLAND INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 25

PENTICTON

BARLEY MILL BREW PUB

CANNERY BREWING

2460 Skaha Lake Rd. | BarleyMillPub.com

198 Ellis St. | CanneryBrewing.com

What are you doing with your life? Because Barley Mill has ping pong, foosball, darts, billiards, UFC and karaoke. And don't forget to satisfy all your craft beer needs.

Check out Canneryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful new packaging showcasing iconic Okanagan scenes, and stop by the brewery for Tuesday Vinyl Nights and live music every Sunday.

RUDE PONY

PEN CITY OATMEAL STOUT

DARKLING OATMEAL STOUT

SUNBLINK TROPICAL SOUR

S TO U T

FRUITED SOUR ALE Availability: Seasonal

NEW ENGLAND INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.3% 26

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.2% 41

PENTICTON

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 30

ABV IBU

5.0% 15

PENTICTON

HIGHWAY 97 BREWERY

SLACKWATER BREWING

954 Eckhardt Ave. | Hwy97Brewery.com

218 Martin St. | SlackwaterBrewing.com

Need a reason to visit? How about three new beer releases before Christmas: BumbleBerry Pie Saison, Fill 'er Up IPA, and Fresh Tracks Winter Cream Ale.

This Penticton craft brewery is quickly becoming the coolest place in town, thanks to great beers, delicious food, live music and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.

BUMBLEBERRY PIE SAISON

TIGHT LINES

SAISON Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.5% 30

FRESH TRACKS WINTER CREAM ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 24

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

HELLES LAGER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 17

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 27 105

PENTICTON

SALMON ARM

THE TIN WHISTLE BREWING CO.

BARLEY STATION BREW PUB

112-1475 Fairview Rd. | TheTinWhistleBrewery.rocks

20 Shuswap St. N. | BarleyStation.com

Based in the Cannery Trade Centre, Penticton’s oldest brewery features local fruit in many of its beers and takes its name from a historic Okanagan train.

Stop by this popular brewpub located right on the Trans-Canada Highway any day of the week, but especially on Fridays for small batch releases.

KILLER BEE

FIRKIN IRISH STOUT

SHUSWAP TRAIL ALE

D RY I R I S H S TO U T

I N D I A PA L E A L E

H O N E Y P O RT E R Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

PARADISE COCONUT HOPFENWEISSE HOPPY HEFEWEIZEN Availability: Year-round

6.0% 15

ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.5% 20

SORRENTO

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

4.1% 32

ABV IBU

6.5% 78

SUMMERLAND

BREAKAWAY BREWING CO.

CRANNÓG ALES

706 Elson Rd. | CrannogAles.com

13224 Victoria Road N. | Instagram.com/BreakawayBrewingCo

Certified organic and environmentally conscious, this farm-based brewery has been producing award-winning ales its own way since 2000.

Breakaway has only been open for less than a year, but work is already underway to double its brewhouse and triple its seating capacity.

BACK HAND OF GOD

CHOCOLATE STOUT

S TO U T Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

106

5.2% 16

GAEL’S BLOOD P OTATO A L E

S TO U T

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.2% 48

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 30

PALE ALE PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.5% 35

SUMMERLAND

VERNON

DETONATE BREWING

MARTEN BREWING CO.

#104-9503 Cedar Ave. | DetonateBrewing.com

2933A 30th Ave. | MartenBrewpub.com

Detonate Brewing is ready to blow your mind and wants to make sure you’re having a blast. A veritable flavour explosion of barley, hops and yeast awaits.

Located right in the heart of Vernon at 30th and 30th, Marten boasts a big, beautiful, twolevel tasting room with the brewhouse right in the middle.

DRIVES ME HAZY IPA

TIC TOC

B.C. BUD

MUNICH DUNKEL

I N D I A PA L E A L E

SUNDAY FUNDAY

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

B R E A K FA S T S TO U T Availability: Year-round

6.7% 30

ABV IBU

Availability: Seasonal

5.8% 32

ABV IBU

WEST KELOWNA

West Kelowna’s only craft brewery has a new Southern barbecue inspired menu, just in case you needed another reason to swing by the tasting room.

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.2% 35

IBU

6.1% 70

BACK HAND OF GOD

2405 Main St. | Facebook.com/KindBrewer

S TO U T

ABV

BEST DARK ALE

KIND BREWING

IRISH STOUT

5.0% 25

Availability: Year-round

DOPPEL DUNKEL WEIZEN D O P P E L D U N K E LW E I Z E N Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

7.0% 24

nual * 2 0

Thanks for voting for us, B.C.!

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KOOT E NAYS 93

N W

A L B E R T A 13

LAKE LOUISE

GOLDEN 23

05 09

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

03 06 11

10 3

NELSON

FERNIE 93

CASTLEGAR 95 3B

ROSSLAND

UNITED STATES

BREWERIES

01 Angry Hen 110 02 Arrowhead 110 03 Backroads 110 04 Fernie 109 05 Mt. Begbie 111 06 Nelson 111 07 Over Time 110

CRANBROOK ROSSLAND

12 08

BANFF

08 Rossland 112 09 Rumpus 111 10 Tailout 109 11 Torchlight 111 12 Trail Beer Refinery 112

13 Whitetooth 109

BREW PUBS

14 Fisher Peak 109

ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA

CASTLEGAR

CRANBROOK

TAILOUT BREWING

FISHER PEAK BREWING CO.

1800 8th Ave. | TailoutBrewing.com

821 Baker St. | TheHeidOut.ca

If you’re passing through the Kootenays, make sure to stop in at the newly-opened Tailout Brewing, Castlegar’s first and only craft brewery.

The on-site brewery of The Heid Out restaurant. If you ever need to go on the lam or otherwise hide out, you could do a lot worse than this place.

HEADWATERS PALE ALE

SINGLE SPEY IPA

HELL ROARING

WILD HORSE

PA L E A L E

I N D I A PA L E A L E

S C OT T I S H A L E

WITBIER

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 42

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 95

FERNIE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.8% 30

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 11

GOLDEN

FERNIE BREWING CO.

WHITETOOTH BREWING

26 Manitou Rd. | FernieBrewing.com

623 8th Ave. N. | WhitetoothBrewing.com

Fernie welcomes you to another winter of dark beer and light Kootenay pow. The tasting room is open seven days a week for all your après needs.

Whitetooth is getting attention for its High Gravity series of strong beers, including the B.C. and Canadian award winner, Truth Dare Consequence Nordic Imperial Stout.

SAP SUCKER

HIT THE DECK

M A P L E P O RT E R

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

DIRECTISSIMA DUBBEL

ROGGEN SCHLAGER

BELGIAN DUBBEL

ROGGENBIER

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 35

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.4% 40

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.7% 21

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.0% 16 109

INVERMERE

KASLO

ARROWHEAD BREWING CO.

ANGRY HEN BREWING

481 Arrow Rd. | ArrowheadBrewingCompany.ca

343 Front St. | AngryHenBrewing.com

This locally-focused craft brewery in the shadow of the Rockies is proudly “from the valley, and for the valley.”

What could be better than a warm bowl of stout mac and cheese along with a glass of craft beer to fill your belly on a cold winter day?

BLACK JACK

REDRUM

SVART-HONA

FOXED HEN

D RY I R I S H S TO U T

R H U BA R B RY E PA L E A L E

D RY S TO U T

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

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.4% N/A

Availability: Seasonal

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

6.6% 50

KIMBERLEY

ABV IBU

4.4% 50

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.0% 25

NELSON

OVER TIME BEER WORKS

BACKROADS BREWING CO.

136A Wallinger Ave. | OverTimeBeer.ca

460 Baker St. | BackroadsBrewing.com

On the first Saturday of every month, Over Time taps a new beer as voted on by its customers. That’s called a Beerocracry, folks! #DadJoke

Backroads has collaborated with their ski-bum friends, Whitetooth Brewing in Golden, to put out a ski-themed beer called “Friends on Pow Days” this winter.

AFTERNOON

HOLD UP

VA N I L L A P O RT E R

S C OT C H A L E

FRIENDS ON POW DAYS

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

110

5.5% 22

SOUR ALE

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

6.1% 21

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

4.6% N/A

CABIN FEVER WINTER ALE Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

8.5% N/A

NELSON

TORCHLIGHT BREWING CO.

NELSON BREWING CO.

512 Latimer St. | NelsonBrewing.com

125 Hall St. | TorchlightBrewing.com

Nelson Brewing is a certified organic craft brewery situated in a 125-year-old building located in the heart of the West Kootenay region.

Focusing on environmentally conscious practices, Torchlight’s innovative natural brews are now available at ski hills all over the Kootenays this winter.

HARVEST MOON

MOUNTAIN KING GOLDEN STOUT

HOOLIGAN

KO L S C H H E M P A L E

PILSNER

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.0% N/A

ABV IBU

5.0% N/A

REVELSTOKE

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

4.5% 20

ON TOUR CRIMSON ALE AMBER ALE Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 25

REVELSTOKE

MT. BEGBIE BREWING CO

RUMPUS BEER COMPANY

2155 Oak Dr. | Mt-Begbie.com

208 1st Street E. | RumpusBeerCo.com

Mt. Begbie Brewing in beautiful Revelstoke recently took home six medals at the World Beer Awards in 2019—the most of any Canadian brewery!

This tiny Revelstoke brewery hasn’t even been open for a year and it’s already planning a (much-needed) expansion for spring. Expect more beers and more space!

NIGHT IN THE WOODS

BEGBIE GRAND CRU

MAIN DAIMIE

I M P E R I A L S TO U T

BELGIAN STRONG ALE

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

8.1% 50

Availability: Seasonal ABV 10.6% IBU 50

BRETT SAISON

E S P R E S S O P O RT E R

Availability: Small batch ABV IBU

POCKET ROCKET

4.5% 30

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.8% 32 111

ROSSLAND

TRAIL

ROSSLAND BEER CO.

TRAIL BEER REFINERY

1990 Columbia Ave. | RosslandBeer.com

1299 Bay Ave. | TrailBeerRefinery.ca

These guys canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to brag to you about the awesome team of athletes in their tasting room, which has become the local hub for adventurers.

A beacon for craft beer, Trail Beer Refinery was recently awarded the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce Tourism Award.

SEVEN SUMMITS MILK STOUT

PAYDIRT PALE ALE

KOOTENAY TIME LAGER

THUNDER ROAD IPA

N O RT H A M E R I C A N PA L E A L E Availability: Seasonal

LAGER

I N D I A PA L E A L E

S W E E T S TO U T Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.9% 34

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.2% 39

ABV IBU

Availability: Year-round

5.0% 15

IBU

T he N o rt h

BREWERIES 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11

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

6.0% 59

ABV

W 114 113 115 114 113 113 115 115 115 114 114

02 06

FORT ST JOHN

SMITHERS

03 08

TERRACE PRINCE RUPERT

04 10

PRINCE GEORGE

QUESNEL

VALEMOUNT BRITISH COLUMBIA

112

100 MILE 05 HOUSE 97

100 MILE HOUSE

FORT ST JOHN

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

Word is this brewery is struggling so if you will be in 100 Mile House this winter, show some love and support your local! GHETTO SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER DA R K A L E

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

AUTUMN WHEAT W H E AT A L E Availability: Seasonal

5.6% 26

ABV IBU

5.0% 18

FORT ST JOHN

BEARD’S BREWING CO.

10408 Alaska Rd. N. | BeardsBrewing.ca

Fort St. John’s first craft brewery has a passion for beer—specifically, local, fresh craft beer. Currently offering more than 15 beers on tap and more to come. FIRESIDE IPA

BLACK BEARD

I N D I A PA L E A L E

OAT M E A L S TO U T

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.2% 64

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.8% N/A

Get dressed!

MIGHTY PEACE BREWING CO.

10128 95th Ave. | MightyPeaceBrewing.ca

Look as good as the beer you drink.

Expanding the craft beer revolution into Peace Country one beer at a time. Mighty Peace's diverse beer list is proof of success in that department! THE VILLAGE IDIOT

BELGIAN DARK STRONG ALE

INDIA SESSION ALE

ABBEY ALE

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.7% 1

Availability: One-off ABV 10.8% IBU 31

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PRINCE GEORGE

TRENCH BREWING & DISTILLING

CROSSROADS BREWING

508 George St. | CrossroadsCraft.com

399 2nd Ave. | TrenchBrew.ca

From live music, brewery tours, holidays, games and events, like its massive street festivals, there is always something happening at Crossroads.

Single-handedly turning around Prince George’s East End, Trench now has a full menu, including tacos, soups, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches.

CINDERS RED RYE

RAVEN SCHWARZBIER

RED ALE Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 32

SIZER’S SASION SAISON

GERMAN BLACK LAGER Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.5% 21

PRINCE RUPERT

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.5% 30

SIX MILE STOUT S TO U T Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.0% 25

QUESNEL

WHEELHOUSE BREWING CO.

217 1st Ave. E. | WheelhouseBrewing.com

BARKERVILLE BREWING CO.

185 Davie St. | BarkervilleBeer.com

While Rogers Hometown Hockey is in town on Dec. 7, Wheelhouse is holding a contest with Prince Rupert's best restaurants competing with their best chili recipe.

Celebrating six years of award-winning beers, this Quesnel brewery is committed to the environment, as well as good beer, even using compostable four-pack rings.

SMOKEHOUSE PORTER

COLD SNAP

18 KARAT

WINTER ALE

AMBER ALE

FOGGY HARBOUR IPA

S M O K E D P O RT E R Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

114

6.3% 30

NEW ENGLAND INDIA PA L E A L E Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

6.1% 40

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

7.0% 52

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

5.0% 33

SMITHERS

BULKLEY VALLEY BREWERY

SMITHERS BREWING CO.

3860 1st Ave. | BulkleyValleyBrewery.ca

3832 3rd Ave. | SmithersBrewing.com

What started as a ski shop now has tasty beers, open mic nights every Thursday, games nights on Tuesdays and live music on the weekends.

This band of experimental brewers has recently taken the plunge into wild/Brett fermentation. Stay tuned as they bring the funk to Northern B.C.!

ULLRS OATMEAL STOUT

HAZZY DAYZ IPA

PANORAMA PORTER

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

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

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

6.0% 25

ABV IBU

GOSE WITH LOCAL HASKAP BERRIES

Availability: Seasonal

4.6% 33

TERRACE

GOSE-BUSTERS

ABV IBU

Availability: Small batch

6.6% N/A

ABV IBU

4.1% N/A

VALEMOUNT

SHERWOOD MOUNTAIN BREWHOUSE

THREE RANGES BREWING CO.

101 - 4816 Hwy. 16 West | SherwoodMountain.beer

1160 5th Ave. | ThreeRanges.com

Favourite local haunt and leader of the craft beer revolution in Terrace, Sherwood Mountain is celebrating its five-year anniversary this December.

Even though Three Ranges is back to its winter hours, you still have plenty of time to stop in for a delicious pint.

FRIAR HOUSE LAGER

7 SISTERS STOUT

UP SWIFT CREEK PILSNER

MUDBOGGER DARK LAGER

LAGER

D RY I R I S H S TO U T

PILSNER

DA R K L A G E R

Availability: Year-round ABV IBU

4.7% 20

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.8% 30

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

4.7% 25

Availability: Seasonal ABV IBU

5.8% 28 115

BEER GROUND To the

There’s no shortage of new breweries in the works all over the province. Here’s a look at some of the ones we’re keeping an eye on.

BRICKLAYER BREWING

GRAND FORKS BEER CO.

Chilliwack (spring 2020) Agassiz couple Megan McDonald and Kris Schmidt are bringing their take on modern craft styles with a heavy focus on sours to the newly redeveloped Five Corners neighbourhood of downtown Chilliwack. BricklayerBrewing.com

Grand Forks (summer 2020) You know the craft beer revolution has been fought and won when even Grand Forks is getting into the act. This new craft brewery and tasting room is set to open downtown on Market Avenue any month now. GrandForksBeerCo.com

DEVIL'S BATH BREWING

HERALD STREET BREW WORKS

Port McNeill (2020) Craft beer is coming to the North Island as three local homebrewing brothers plan to convert the former Shell gas station into the region's first brewery using the brewhouse from the now defunct Forbidden Brewing in Courtenay.

DOG MOUNTAIN BREWING Port Alberni (winter 2019/2020) This bright blue brewery in downtown Port Alberni is coming together nicely. The rooftop patio offers panoramic views of the Alberni Inlet, the perfect place to sample Dog Mountain’s wild and mixed-fermentation beers. DogMountainBrew.com

ERIE CREEK BREWING CO . Salmo (early 2020) This 126-seat craft brewery is being built in a former bank/church, with seating right in the former vault. Live music, full kitchen and six taps of traditional craft and Belgian-style abbey ales are in the works.

FIELD HOUSE CHWK Chilliwack (early 2020) Downtown Chilliwack is suddenly the place to be for awesome craft beer, with Field House’s second location set to join Flashback and Bricklayer. Housed in a historic brick building, it will feature a 125-seat tasting room, an outdoor patio, a full kitchen and its own dedicated brewhouse. FieldHouseBrewing.com

Victoria (spring 2020) Work is progressing at Victoria’s most hotly anticipated craft brewery, a collaboration between the people behind Steel & Oak and The Drake Eatery. Word is there will be a roof-top patio in time for summer. HeraldStreet.com

HORNBY ISLAND BREWING COMPANY Hornby Island (2020) This aspiring nanobrewery is already contract brewing out of Small Block Brewing in Duncan and hopes to open a modest brick-and-mortar on its namesake island in 2020. HornbyIslandBrewing.ca

HUDSON TAPHOUSE AND BREWPUB Victoria (early 2020) The owners of the Yates Taphouse are behind this 300-seat neighbourhood brewpub in the new Hudson District development that’s currently being held up by permitting delays.

LAKESIDER BREWING CO. West Kelowna (early 2020) Test batches are already being brewed at this new West Kelowna brewery that plans to highlight the bounty of Okanagan fruit in its beers. LakesiderBrewing.com

LOCALITY BREWING Langley (spring 2020) This farm-to-glass brewery is growing all their own ingredients on-site, and will even be malting its own barley. Facebook.com/localitybrewing

MERRIDALE BREWERY AND DISTILLERY Victoria (2020/2021) Yet another victim of the City of Victoria’s red tape nightmare. This massive 12,000-sq.-ft. facility planned for Vic West’s Dockside Green development will include a brewery, distillery, pizzeria, rooftop bistro and even an art gallery. It’ll be amazing, if the city ever gets around to approving it. Merridale.ca

MOUNTAINVIEW BREWING Hope (early 2020) The thirsty denizens of Hope are no doubt hoping the arrival of the town’s first craft brewery comes soon, which will give travellers another reason to visit— other than filling up their gas tank. MountainviewBrewing.ca

NEIGHBOURHOOD BREWING Penticton (summer 2020) Construction has begun at Penticton’s soon-to-be newest brewery, brought to you by the good folks behind Yellow Dog Brewing. Neighbourhood will be one of the few purpose-built breweries and tasting rooms in the province. Beers are already being contracted brewed around the corner at Bad Tattoo Brewing. NeighbourhoodBrewing.com

NORTH POINT BREWING CO. North Vancouver (winter 2019) The North Shore’s soon-to-be 10th craft brewery is set to open on First Street East in Lower Lonsdale any day now. NorthPointBrewing.com

PATINA BREWING Port Coquitlam (early 2020) The former mayor of Port Coquitlam is partnering with the owners of Orrange Kitchen + Bar to bring a brewery and barbecue joint to downtown PoCo. PatinaBrewing.ca

RUSTED RAKE BREWING Nanoose (spring 2020) This farmbased brewery and restaurant has

been navigating all manner of bureaucratic red tape hell for the past year, but it looks like its brewery application has been approved, so expect a new lease on life for this beloved local. RustedRakeFarm.com

SHAKETOWN BREWING North Vancouver (2020) Named after Lynn Valley’s original moniker, Shaketown is coming to Lower Lonsdale and features the great David Varga (formerly of 33 Acres Brewing) at the helm. More great news for the North Shore.

SHORELINE BREWING Kelowna (summer 2020) Unfortunately construction delays have pushed back the opening of Shoreline, located across from Gyro Beach on the groundfloor of the massive new Shore development. Expect seating for close to 100 people in its tasting room, with another 100 on its expansive patio.

SUNDOWN BREWING North Vancouver (2020) The award-winning contract brand got its start at Callister and is currently based out of Container Brewing. Word on the street is that a brick-and-mortar brewery is on the way, with North Vancouver as the likely destination.

URSA MINOR BREWING Burns Lake (spring 2020) Not to be confused with Minnesota’s Ursa Minor Brewing, this tiny farmhouse brewery is located 60 km south of Burns Lake on Ootsa Lake, roughly in the middle of nowhere, and will be growing many of the ingredients it uses in its beers. Instagram. com/ursaminorbrewing j • Got a hot brewery tip? Let us know at editor@thegrowler.ca

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