From Trading Post Brewing in Langley in collaboration with Full Barrel Brewing a local Langley home brew club comes their “Sessionable Russian Imperial Stout". The beer pours an opaque black colour with a brown head. The aroma consists of brown sugar, dark fruits, roasted malts, chocolate and some sweetness. The flavour is of roasted malts, … Continue reading Sessionable Russian Imperial Stout – TRADING POST BREWING
Author: Mike
I am an avid outdoors man and hobby photographer who loves to spend as much time as possible exploring the beautiful backcountry of the Province of British Columbia and everywhere else! When not exploring nature though I am exploring Craft and Micro Brew beer locally and from around the world. If you love beer like I do please come on a journey for your taste buds. Who knows you just might find your next favorite beer!
7th Year Anniversary Imperial Stout – COAL HARBOUR BREWING
From Coal Harbour Brewing in Vancouver comes their “7th Year Anniversary Imperial Stout" a beer that looks to emulate french toast. The beer pours an opaque black colour with a light brown head. The aroma consists of oak, bourbon, vanilla, maple, roasted malts and brown sugar. The flavour is of bourbon, oak, vanilla, maple, brown … Continue reading 7th Year Anniversary Imperial Stout – COAL HARBOUR BREWING
Jetpacks Was Yes West Coast IPA – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “Jetpacks Was Yes" a West Coast IPA. The beer pours a golden colour with a white head and lacing. The aroma consists of floral hops, melon and some hints of malts. The flavour is of melon, citrus, herbal hops, resin, grain and medium bitterness. The … Continue reading Jetpacks Was Yes West Coast IPA – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
Silk Road Chai Brown Ale – SPINNAKERS GASTRO BREWPUB
From Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub in Victoria BC comes the “Silk Road Chai Brown Ale". The beer pours a brown colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of chai tea, ginger, cinnamon, anise, spice and sweetness. The flavour is of chai tea, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, anise, spice, toffee, chocolate and a nuttiness. The alcohol content … Continue reading Silk Road Chai Brown Ale – SPINNAKERS GASTRO BREWPUB
Episode 73 – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub Tasting
For this episode we sat down to a trio of brews from Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub in Victoria including Honey Mussel Saiosn, Cherry Rye Harvest Hefe and the Framboise. Tune in to learn more about the beer. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of http://www.pacificbeerchat.com Steve H of http://www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Hopped UP … Continue reading Episode 73 – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub Tasting
Pale Ale – Alibi Ale Works
From Alibi Ale Works out of Incline Village Nevada on the shores of Lake Tahoe comes their "Pale Ale". The beer pours a an orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, orange and a sweetness. The flavour is of tropical fruit, orange, watermelon, citrus rind and pith, toffee and medium … Continue reading Pale Ale – Alibi Ale Works
QUEENSBOROUGH GIN FZZZ Lime – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers in Surrey comes their “Queensborough Gin Fzzz Lime" a drink mixed with their Queensborough Gin. This unsweetened premixed cocktail pours clear with a very small white head that dissipated instantly. The aroma consists of lime and gin including juniper berries and pine notes. The flavour is of mild lime much … Continue reading QUEENSBOROUGH GIN FZZZ Lime – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
Double Infinity (Eureka!) – SUPERFLUX BEER COMPANY
From Superflux Beer Company brewing out of Strathcona Beer Company in Vancouver comes their “Double Infinity (Eureka!)" a Double IPA. The beer pours a murky orange with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, sweetness, pith and herbal hops. The flavour is of tropical fruit, candied fruit, citrus pith, sweetness, herbal hops, resin, … Continue reading Double Infinity (Eureka!) – SUPERFLUX BEER COMPANY
First Press Cold Brew Coffee Stout – STEEL & OAK BREWING
From New Westminster’s Steel & Oak Brewing comes their “First Press Cold Brew Coffee Stout". The beer pours a black opaque colour with a brown head. the aroma consists of big coffee notes, roasted malts, chocolate and a semi sweet finish. The flavour is of black coffee, bitterness, roasted malts, chocolate and ash. The alcohol … Continue reading First Press Cold Brew Coffee Stout – STEEL & OAK BREWING
Episode 72 – Andina Brewing
On this episode we got back to our Interview episodes. This time I stopped in to Andina Brewing in East Vancouver to talk with Founder Andres Amaya and head brewer Ben Greenberg. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Andina Brewing - Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Hopped UP Network Promo – Pints and … Continue reading Episode 72 – Andina Brewing
Brumosa Hazy IPA – ANDINA BREWING COMPANY
From Andina Brewing Company in Vancouver comes their “Brumosa Hazy IPA". The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, melon, herbal hops and citrus pith. The flavour is of tropical fruit, melon, mango, pith an rind, herbal hops, with hints of dankness and a slightly higher … Continue reading Brumosa Hazy IPA – ANDINA BREWING COMPANY
Wayfarer Barley Wine – Strange Fellows Brewing
From Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver comes their "Wayfarer Barley Wine" a bottle that I have had in my cellar since March 2018. I cracked the bottle in October 2018. The beer pours a deep amber colour with a light brown head. The aroma consists of dark fruits, toffee, candied sugar and some sweetness. The … Continue reading Wayfarer Barley Wine – Strange Fellows Brewing
Juicy Data hazy IPA – CATEGORY 12 BREWING
From Victoria’s Category 12 Brewing comes their “Juicy Data hazy IPA". The beer pours a mildy hazy orange with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, citrus, berries, dankness and floral hops. The flavour is of tropical fruit, citrus, berries, melon, herbal and dank hops, with grassy notes and a bitter finish. The … Continue reading Juicy Data hazy IPA – CATEGORY 12 BREWING
Jalea Guava Saison – Andina Brewing Company
From Andina Brewing Company in Vancouver comes their “Jalea Guava Saison". The beer pours a murky orange with a white head. The aroma consists of guava, tropical fruit, sweetness and grain. The flavour is of guava, tropical fruit, citrus rind and pith, hint of grains and some yeast in the end. The alcohol content comes … Continue reading Jalea Guava Saison – Andina Brewing Company
(Trail Brew) Tidal Series Harvest Saison – VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING
Trail Brew Chain Lakes Trail - Mt Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest (Trail Brew) Tidal Series Harvest Saison - Vancouver Island Brewing On October 21st, 2018 I had the pleasure of joining 4 women on a hike to Chain Lakes Trail also known as Chain Lakes Loop at Mount Baker. I met one backpacking up … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Tidal Series Harvest Saison – VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING
Attack of the Cherry Stout – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
From the Parkside Brewery in Port Moody comes their “Attack of the Cherry Stout" and Imperial Stout. The beer pours an opaque black with a brown head. The aroma consists of cherries, roasted malts, chocolate and sweetness. The flavour is of cherry, roasted malts, ash, burnt coffee, toffee, brown sugar with a medium bitterness in … Continue reading Attack of the Cherry Stout – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
Episode 71 – Boxing Cat Brewery (China)
For this episode we sat down to a trio of beers from Shanghai's Boxing Cat Brewery. We tasted their Right Hook Helles, Contender Extra Pale Ale and the TKO India Pale Ale. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Steve H of www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Hopped UP Network Promo – Drunken Lullabies
Japanese Biere De Garde (Aged 1+ Year) – Granville Island Brewing
From Granville Island Brewing out of Vancouver comes their new “Japanese Biere De Garde” released back in August 2017. The beer pours a cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of ripe stone fruit, citrus and sweetness but overall just a very fruity nose. The flavour is of stone fruit, lemon, pickles, … Continue reading Japanese Biere De Garde (Aged 1+ Year) – Granville Island Brewing
Aprikose American Wild Ale (Fellowship III) – Strange Fellows Brewing
From Strange Fellows Brewing in East Vancouver comes their first release in the 2018/2019 Fellowship club. This is Fellowship III. The first release is "Aprikose American Wild Ale" a beer barrel aged with Apricots. The base beer for this blend was brewed both in 2015 and 2016 and then apricots were added in the last … Continue reading Aprikose American Wild Ale (Fellowship III) – Strange Fellows Brewing
Polygamy Porter – Wasatch Brew Pub and Brewery
From Park City Utah’s Wasatch Brew Pub and Brewery comes their “polygamy Porter”. The beer pours a dark brown colour with a light brown head. The aroma consists of roasted malts, coffee, chocolate and ash. The falvour is of roasted malts, chocolate, coffee, ash, toffee, and a low bitterness in the finish. The alcohol content … Continue reading Polygamy Porter – Wasatch Brew Pub and Brewery
Jolly Hopper Imperial IPA – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
From Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub in Victoria BC comes the “Jolly Hopper Imperial IPA". The beer pours a deep amber colour with an off white head. The aroma consists of caramel, floral hops, fruity with sweetness in the finish. The flavour is of herbal hops, pine, resin, citrus rind, bitterness, toffee, caramel and fruit notes. The … Continue reading Jolly Hopper Imperial IPA – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Boris Russian Imperial Stout 2017 Vintage – Strange Fellows Brewing
From Strange Fellows Brewing Company in East Vancouver comes their “Boris Russian Imperial Stout” the 2017 Vintage aged in Woodford Reserve Barrels if my memory serves me right. The beer pours a jet black with a chocolate brown head. The aroma consists of roasty malts, ash, leather, anise, chocolate, treacle, toffee and sweetness. The flavour … Continue reading Boris Russian Imperial Stout 2017 Vintage – Strange Fellows Brewing
Second Situation New England IPA – 2 Crows Brewing
From 2 Crows Brewing out of Halifax Nova Scotia comes their “Second Situation New England IPA". The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma was of tropical fruit, citrus, citrus rind and herbal hops. The flavour is of tropical fruit, orange juice, mild rind, overall very juicy with bitterness and … Continue reading Second Situation New England IPA – 2 Crows Brewing
Episode 70 – 902 TradeCast
We had the pleasure on this episode to sit down to 4 Nova Scotia beers we received in trade from 902 BrewCast out of Halifax Nova Scotia. 2 Crows Brewing, Brightwood Brewery, Bad Apple Brewhouse and North Brewing Company. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Steve H of www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Hopped UP Network … Continue reading Episode 70 – 902 TradeCast
Barrel-Aged Double IPA – TORQUE BREWING
From Torque Brewing in Winnipeg Manitoba comes their “Barrel-Aged Double IPA". The beer pours a copper colour with a white head. The aroma consists of floral hops, tropical fruit, melon, citrus and oak. The flavour is of tropical fruit, melons, pineapple, citrus, citrus pith, saison spices, oak, vanilla, pine and bitterness. The alcohol content comes … Continue reading Barrel-Aged Double IPA – TORQUE BREWING
Chocoholic Chocolate Milk Stout – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
From Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub in Victoria comes their “Chocoholic Chocolate Milk Stout". The beer pours a chocolate brown colour with a brown head. The aroma consists of chocolate, malts, earth and sweetness. The flavour is of milk chocolate, roasted malts, toffee, sweetness and some earth. The alcohol content comes in at 7.75% with an IBU … Continue reading Chocoholic Chocolate Milk Stout – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Four Stew IPA (4th Anniversary) – MOODY ALES
From Moody Ales out of Port Moody comes their “Four Stew IPA" a beer made in memory of Stew Helmer the father of Moody Ales founder Dan Helmer for the 4th Anniversary of the brewery. The beer pours a copper colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of floral hops, some pine, biscuit, grapefruit … Continue reading Four Stew IPA (4th Anniversary) – MOODY ALES
(Trail Brew) Black Lager – SPINNAKERS GASTRO BREWPUB
Trail Brew Big Cedar and Kennedy Falls Trail - Lynn Headwaters Regional Park (Unofficial Trail) Black Lager - Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub On October 28th, 2018 I headed out to a great rainy day hike location in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver. The trail is not part of the official trail network in the … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Black Lager – SPINNAKERS GASTRO BREWPUB
Suck it Trebek Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale – BACKCOUNTRY BREWING
From Backcountry Brewing in Squamish comes their “Suck it Trebek Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale". The beer pours a murky orange with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, sweetness and herbal and floral hops. The flavour is of tropical fruit, orange, huge citrus overall, herbal hops, mild pith and a low to … Continue reading Suck it Trebek Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale – BACKCOUNTRY BREWING
Little Dog Syndrome Fresh Hop Double IPA – Yellow Dog Brewing Company
From Yellow Dog Brewing in Port Moody comes their "Little Dog Syndrome Fresh Hop Double IPA". The beer pours a mildly cloudy yellow colour with a white puffy head. The aroma consists of floral and herbal hops with lots of citr. The flavour is of herbal hops, resin, huge grapefruit, citrus pith, grassy hops, some … Continue reading Little Dog Syndrome Fresh Hop Double IPA – Yellow Dog Brewing Company
Fresh Hopped Estate Grown ESB – SPINNAKERS GASTRO BREWPUB
From Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub in Victoria comes their "Fresh Hopped Estate Grown ESB". The beer pours a very deep amber colour with an off white head. The aroma consists of very floral and herbal hops, grain and caramel. The flavour is of grain, caramel, herbal and grassy hops and a low bitterness. The alcohol content … Continue reading Fresh Hopped Estate Grown ESB – SPINNAKERS GASTRO BREWPUB
Episode 69 – BC Beer Awards & Festival 2018
On October 20, 2018 it was the 9th Annual BC Beer Awards. This episode documents both the awards and short interviews with breweries and other people in the industry. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Hopped UP Network Promo – Bitch Beer Podcast Video from - Smooth Edge Design … Continue reading Episode 69 – BC Beer Awards & Festival 2018
Juicii #3 IPA – Kilter Brewing
From Kilter Brewing in Winnipeg Manitoba brewing out of Stone Angel Brewing comes their "Juicii #3 IPA". The beer pours a deep murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, pineapple, floral and herbal hops. The flavour is of tropical fruit, pineapple, orange, citrus rind and pith, herbal hops and … Continue reading Juicii #3 IPA – Kilter Brewing
Misthorn Winter IPA – VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING
From Vancouver Island Brewing in Victoria comes their “Misthorn Winter IPA". The beer pours a deep copper colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of orange, orange peel, cinnamon, rye spice and some sweetness. The flavour is of rye spice, orange, orange peel, citrus pith, herbal hops, pith, cinnamon, pine and bitterness. The alcohol … Continue reading Misthorn Winter IPA – VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING
Darkest Hour Imperial Stout (Cascara and Coffee) – Anchorage Brewing Company
From Anchorage Alaska’s Anchorage Brewing Company comes their “Darkest Hour Imperial Stout ". This version was aged 15 Months in Whiskey Barrels with Cascara and coffee from Black Cup. The beer pours a motor oil black with a chocolate brown head. The aroma consists of chocolate, roasted malts, brown sugar, coffee, cherry, treacle and toffee. … Continue reading Darkest Hour Imperial Stout (Cascara and Coffee) – Anchorage Brewing Company
Smoky Chipotle Porter – Meander River Farm & Brewery
From Meander River Farm & Brewery out of Ashdale Nova Scotia comes their "Smoky Chipotle Porter". The beer pours a deep brown with a light brown head. The aroma consists of chocolate, roasted malts, smoke and chipotle peppers. The flavour is of chocolate, dark fruits, raisins, mild berries, smoke, ash, chipotle peppers, roasted malts and some … Continue reading Smoky Chipotle Porter – Meander River Farm & Brewery
Honeymoon Aerobics Double IPA – TWIN SAILS BREWING
From Twin Sails Brewing in Port Moody comes their “Honeymoon Aerobics Double IPA". The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of floral hops and tropical fruit but not much else. The flavour is of tropical fruit, stone fruit, citrus rind, dankness, herbal hops, some alcohol and medium bitterness. … Continue reading Honeymoon Aerobics Double IPA – TWIN SAILS BREWING
4th Anniversary Quadrupel Belgian Ale – MAIN STREET BREWING
From Main Street Brewing in Vancouver comes their “4th Anniversary Quadrupel Belgian Ale". The beer pours a deep reddish with a tan head. The aroma consists of dark fruits, candied sugar, toffee and a sweet finish. The flavour is of dark fruits, stone fruit, clove, candied sugar, toffee, resin, almost pine and bitterness. The alcohol … Continue reading 4th Anniversary Quadrupel Belgian Ale – MAIN STREET BREWING
Fresh-Hopped Wild Pale Ale – Category 12 Brewing
From Victoria’s Category 12 Brewing in Victoria comes their “Fresh-Hopped Wild Pale Ale". The beer pours a cloudy golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of floral and grassy hops, mild citrus and a hint of tartness. The flavour is of herbal and grassy hops, mild pith, citrus, a bit vegetal (In a … Continue reading Fresh-Hopped Wild Pale Ale – Category 12 Brewing
Chrono Wet Hop IPA 2018 – Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks
From Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks in Richmond comes this years version of “Chrono Wet Hop IPA”. This years version has changed from an American IPA style to a New England Style IPA. The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, stone fruit, juicy sweetness, and floral … Continue reading Chrono Wet Hop IPA 2018 – Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks
Sartori Harvest IPA (2018 Edition)- Driftwood Brewery
Well it is that time of year again! Driftwood Brewery out of Victoria BC has brought us their 2018 version of their wet hopped “Sartori Harvest IPA”. Once again this was a hard find although I have stopped hunting it down also the last few years. I found this one out in Maple Ridge myself. … Continue reading Sartori Harvest IPA (2018 Edition)- Driftwood Brewery
Mocha Porter – Granville Island Brewing
From Granville Island Brewing out of Vancouver comes their new “Mocha Porter" featuring decaf coffee from JJ Bean Coffee Roasters. The beer pours a deep brown with a light brown head. The aroma consist of chocolate, roasted malts, coffee, ash and maybe even a hint of dark fruit. The flavour is of chocolate, roasted malts, … Continue reading Mocha Porter – Granville Island Brewing
Fuzzy Wuzzy Peach IPA – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
From the Parkside Brewery in Port Moody comes their “Fuzzy Wuzzy Peach IPA". The beer pours a deep amber colour with a white head. The aroma consists of peach, stone fruit, sweetness and a floral finish. The flavour is of peach, other stone fruit, citrus, some malt, mild herbal hops and some low to medium … Continue reading Fuzzy Wuzzy Peach IPA – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
Rolling Stock IPA – Taylight Brewing
From Taylight Brewing out of Port Coquitlam comes their "Rolling Stock IPA". The beer pours a hazy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of citrus, grain, floral hops and a semi sweet finish. The flavour is of herbal hops, tropical fruit, citrus, citrus pith and medium bitterness. The alcohol content comes in … Continue reading Rolling Stock IPA – Taylight Brewing
Episode 68 – BC Beer Awards Judging
Carnell and I were invited to check out and share what happens behind the scenes of the BC Beer Awards judging on September 29th, 2018. We sat down with Chester one of the people that runs the Judging portion of the awards to get an inside look. Tune in to find out just how … Continue reading Episode 68 – BC Beer Awards Judging
Flying Fist IPA – 京A Brewing Co (Jinga Brewing)
From Beijing China's 京A Brewing Co (Jinga Brewing) comes their "Flying FIrst IPA". The beer pours a golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, melon, floral hops and a sweetness. The flavour is of tropical fruit, citrus, citrus pith, resin, grassy, caramel, pine and bitterness. The alcohol content comes in at … Continue reading Flying Fist IPA – 京A Brewing Co (Jinga Brewing)
Comet Launcher Double IPA – Off The Rail Brewing
From Off The Rail Brewing in Vancouver comes their “Comet Launcher Double IPA". The beer pours a deep murky orange with an off white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, citrus, sweetness, hint of pine and floral hops. The flavour is of citrus, tropical fruit, pine, earth, resin, bready malts and a medium bitterness. … Continue reading Comet Launcher Double IPA – Off The Rail Brewing
Parkside Motel Pale Ale – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
From the Parkside Brewery in Port Moody comes their “Parkside Motel Pale Ale" a Pale Ale with 5 hops. The beer pours a cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of floral and herbal hops, citrus rind and citrus. The flavour is of citrus, tropical, berry, citrus rind, resin, herbal hops and … Continue reading Parkside Motel Pale Ale – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
Barking Mad Plum Porter – Main Street Brewing
From Main Street Brewing in Vancouver comes their “Barking Mad Plum Porter". The beer pours a fairly light brown colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of mild roast, plums, ash and fruit that I can not quite pin down. The flavour is of plum, mild roast, earth, mild bitterness, coffee, ash and chocolate. … Continue reading Barking Mad Plum Porter – Main Street Brewing
(Trail Brew) Yanjing Beer 10°P – Beijing Yanjing Brewery
Trail Brew Juyongguan Great Wall Yanjing Beer 10°P -Beijing Yanjing Brewery Between September 15th to 24th 2018 my Wife and I took a trip of a lifetime to China. We started out trip in Beijing and on September 16th we headed to the Great Wall of China. We headed to the Juyongguan Great Wall portion … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Yanjing Beer 10°P – Beijing Yanjing Brewery
Brew Crime – Back To School
With school on the horizon we thought it made sense to hit up the topic of Back to School. This will not be back to school shopping though. One rotten apple spoils the whole bunch. Or in this case one rotten teacher spoils it for everyone. Joanne Chambers was an elementary school teacher with … Continue reading Brew Crime – Back To School
Episode 67 – Haze Train to Super-Bell-Winds
For this episode we sat down to two amazing New England Style India Pale Ale's one from Superflux Beer Company Barracuda IPA and one a collaboration between Four Winds Brewing and Bellwoods Brewery Fog Zombie Double IPA. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Steve H of www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Hopped UP Network Promo – Women … Continue reading Episode 67 – Haze Train to Super-Bell-Winds
Love Potion No. 2 Peach Apricot ‘BerlinerVice’ – Vice & Virtue Brewing
From Vice & Virtue Brewing in Kelowna comes their "Love Potion No. 2 Peach Apricot ‘BerlinerVice’". The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of peach, apricot, apricot flesh and sweetness. The flavour is of peach, apricot, unripe apricot, mild sweetness and a light sourness with a citrus pith … Continue reading Love Potion No. 2 Peach Apricot ‘BerlinerVice’ – Vice & Virtue Brewing
Fresh Cut Pineapple Cider – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers in Surrey comes their “Fresh Cut Pineapple Cider". The cider pours a light yellow almost coulerless with a small white head. The aroma consists of pineapple with maybe a hint of apple but overall sweet. The flavour is of pineapple, apple with some sugary sweetness. The alcohol content comes … Continue reading Fresh Cut Pineapple Cider – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
(TRAIL BREW) The Legend Of Citra Double IPA – BOOMBOX BREWING (Kilter Brewing)
Trail Brew East Canyon Trail - Golden Ears Provincial Park The Legend Of Citra Double IPA - Boombox Brewing (Kilter Brewing) On Saturday September 8th, 2018 I slept in and it was raining so I reigned in my hiking plans and headed out to Golden Ears Provincial Park. There is no reason to head to … Continue reading (TRAIL BREW) The Legend Of Citra Double IPA – BOOMBOX BREWING (Kilter Brewing)
Venerator Doppelbock – Swans Hotel and Brewpub
From Swans Hotel and Brewpub in Victoria BC comes their "Venerator Doppelbock". The beer pours a deep reddish brown with a brown head. The aroma is of dark fruit, caramel, toffee and some roasted malts. The flavour is of roasted malts, toffee, chocolate, dark fruit, bitterness, earth, resin in the finish. The alcohol content comes in … Continue reading Venerator Doppelbock – Swans Hotel and Brewpub
Episode 66 – Summer Brews to Welcome Fall
On this episode Steve brought us some fun summer beer to sample. Beers included Hoyne Brewing Summer Haze Honey Wheat Beer, Moody Ales Sublime Pineapple Hefeweizen, Bridge Brewing First Rodeo Tart Citrus Wheat Ale and Twa Dogs Melodie Raspberry Kolsch. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Steve H of www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Hopped UP … Continue reading Episode 66 – Summer Brews to Welcome Fall
Unperial Stout #107 Coffee Stout – Beerbliotek (Dugges and da Matteo)
From Beerbliotek out of Gothenburg Sweden in collaboration with Dugges and da Matteo coffee roasters comes their "Unperial Stout #107 Coffee Stout". The beer pours a black that is almost opaque with a brown head. The aroma consists of roasted malts, chocolate, ash, earth and coffee. The flavour is of roasted malts, chocolate, toffee, ash, … Continue reading Unperial Stout #107 Coffee Stout – Beerbliotek (Dugges and da Matteo)
Three Bears Breakfast Stout – Trading Post Brewing
From Trading Post Brewing in Langley comes their “Three Bears Breakfast Stout”. The beer pours an opaque black with a brown head. The aroma consists of chocolate, toffee, roasted malts, burnt coffee, ash and oatmeal. The flavour is of burnt coffee, roasted malts, chocolate, toffee, ash, medium bitterness, oatmeal and some mild sweetness to tie … Continue reading Three Bears Breakfast Stout – Trading Post Brewing
Go Easy Dry Hopped Pale Ale – Beere Brewing
From Beere Brewing in North Vancouver comes their "Go Easy Dry Hopped Pale Ale". The beer pours a very cloudy orange with a white head. The aroma consists of orange, tropical fruit, pineapple, herbal hops and some mild sweetness. The flavour is of herbal hops, mild dankness, citrus, tropical fruit, pineapple, citrus pith and a … Continue reading Go Easy Dry Hopped Pale Ale – Beere Brewing
Widowmaker IPA – BACKCOUNTRY BREWING
From Backcountry Brewing in Squamish comes their “Widowmaker IPA". The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, orange juice, mild dankness and floral hops. The flavour is of tropical fruit, orange, citrus rind, herbal hops, oats, mild bitterness, dankness and some resin. The alcohol content comes … Continue reading Widowmaker IPA – BACKCOUNTRY BREWING
Grande Cuvee Porter Baltique – Les Trois Mousquetaires
From Les Trois Mousquetaires out of Brossard Quebec comes their "Grande Cuvee Porter Baltique". The Baltic Porter pours a deep opaque black colour with a brown head. The aroma consists of chocolate, vanilla, toffee, coffee, ash, cherries and sweetness. The flavour is of chocolate, toffee, caramel, anise, brown sugar, vanilla, ash, cherries, earth, mild bitterness with … Continue reading Grande Cuvee Porter Baltique – Les Trois Mousquetaires
Episode 65 – Sweden and Estonia Fun
We were lucky to have some more beer from Steve's trip across the pond with brews coming from both Sweden and Estonia. Beer came from Pühaste Brewery, Oceanbryggeriet and Omnipollo. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Steve H of www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Friend of the show podcast - Shooting Breezes Hopped UP Network Promo … Continue reading Episode 65 – Sweden and Estonia Fun
Little Juice Smoothie “Space Cowboy” – Three Magnets Brewing
From Three Magnets Brewing out of Olympia Washington comes their "Little Juice Smoothie "Space Cowboy"" a Milkshake IPA. The beer pours a mildly cloudy orange with a white head. The aroma is of candied fruit, orange, grapefruit, berries and sweetness from the lactose. The flavour is of herbal hops, citrus rind, orange, grapefruit, berries, tropical … Continue reading Little Juice Smoothie “Space Cowboy” – Three Magnets Brewing
Rail Ale Nut Brown – Howe Sound Brewing
From Squamish BC’s Howe Sound Brewing comes the “Rail Ale Nut Brown". The beer pours a deep brown colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of nuts, caramel and a sweet finish. The flavour is of nuts, caramel, toffee, hint of coffee, chocolate, mild roasted malts, earth and some light bitterness in the finish. The … Continue reading Rail Ale Nut Brown – Howe Sound Brewing
Pike Old Bawdy Barley Wine style Ale 2006 – Pike Brewing Company
From Pike Brewing Company in Seattle Washington comes their "Pike Old Bawdy Barley Wine style Ale" from the 2006 vintage the first version after it was stopped in 1997. Being that I drank this beer in August 2018 this bottle is between 11 and 12 years old depending on brew dates. The beer pours a … Continue reading Pike Old Bawdy Barley Wine style Ale 2006 – Pike Brewing Company
Just the Hits Double IPA – Boombox Brewing (Twin Sails Brewing)
From Boombox Brewing in Vancouver in collaboration with Twin Sails Brewing out of Port Moody comes their "Just the Hits Double IPA". The beer pours a murky orange with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit including but not limited to pineapple as well as orange juice with sweetness. The flavour is of … Continue reading Just the Hits Double IPA – Boombox Brewing (Twin Sails Brewing)
Lupulin the Third Hazy IPA – Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks
From Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks in Richmond comes their "Lupulin the Third Hazy IPA". The beer pours a hazy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, pineapple, citrus, floral hops and an overall sweetness. The flavour is of tropical fruit, pineapple, orange, melon, citrus pith, resin and bitterness. The alcohol content … Continue reading Lupulin the Third Hazy IPA – Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks
Ghost in the Machine Double IPA – Parish Brewing
From Parish Brewing out of Broussard Louisiana comes their "Ghost in the Machine Double IPA". The beer pours a murky orange colour with white head. The aroma consists of orange juice, pineapple, other tropical fruits, herbal hops and sweetness. The flavour is of orange juice, pineapple, general tropical fruits, grapefruit, citrus pith, mild bitterness and … Continue reading Ghost in the Machine Double IPA – Parish Brewing
Beauregarde Blueberry Wit – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
From the Parkside Brewery in Port Moody comes their “Beauregarde Blueberry Wit". The beer pours a deep red colour with a light red head on top. The aroma consists of huge blueberries, wheat and some sweetness. The flavour is of blueberries, wheat, grain, yeast but not all that sweet. The alcohol content comes in at … Continue reading Beauregarde Blueberry Wit – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
Episode 64 – The Maritimes Come to Play
On this episode we sat down to a trio of brews from the Maritime Provinces of Canada. We got these beer in trade from 902 Brewcast a great Halifax podcast. The beers we enjoyed were Tatamagouche Brewing Guava Heist Berliner Weisse, a collaboration betweeen 2 Crows Brewing and Niche Brewing Cool Kids a Foedre-Aged … Continue reading Episode 64 – The Maritimes Come to Play
Global Mutt Baltic Porter – Wander Brewing
From Wander Brewing in Bellingham Washington comes their "Global Mutt Baltic Porter". The beer pours an opaque black with a brown head. The aroma consists of cocoa, roasted malts, toffee, earth and anise. The flavour is of roasted malts, coffee, chocolate, anise, earth, pine, ash and bitterness. The alcohol content comes in at 7% with … Continue reading Global Mutt Baltic Porter – Wander Brewing
Power Slide Double IPA – Parallel 49 Brewing
From East Vancouver's Parallel 49 Brewing comes their "Power Slide Double IPA". The beer pours a mildly hazy orange with a white head. The aroma consists of sweetness, citrus, tropical fruit and some floral hops. The flavour is of tropical fruit, orange juice, sweetness, citrus rind, some pine and low bitterness. The alcohol content comes … Continue reading Power Slide Double IPA – Parallel 49 Brewing
Everything’s Coming Up Milhouse West Coast IPA – Backcountry Brewing
From Backcountry Brewing in Squamish comes their “Everything's Coming Up Milhouse" a West Coast IPA. The beer pours a cloudy orange with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruits, sweetness and floral hops. The flavour is of tropical fruit, citrus, sweetness, herbal hops, citrus pith and a low bitterness. The alcohol content comes … Continue reading Everything’s Coming Up Milhouse West Coast IPA – Backcountry Brewing
QUEENSBOROUGH GIN TWST ORANGE PEEL + JASMINE – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers in Surrey comes their “Queensborough Gin Twst Orange Peel + Jasmine" a drink mixed with their Queensborough Gin. The cocktail pours clear with a very small white head that disappears quite fast. The aroma consists of orange peel, sweetness, orange and a hint of gin. The flavour is of candied … Continue reading QUEENSBOROUGH GIN TWST ORANGE PEEL + JASMINE – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
Episode 63 – Seattle Short
I recently headed down to Seattle for a beer trip. Well it was actually a Baseball trip for my Wife and our friends but I don't have time for baseball so I made it a beer trip. I headed out to Pike Brewing, Cloudburst Brewing, Teku Tavern in Seattle and Wander Brewing in Bellingham. … Continue reading Episode 63 – Seattle Short
Skate or Dye Mango ISA – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
From the Parkside Brewery in Port Moody comes their "Skate or Dye Mango ISA:. The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of mango, pineapple and an overall juicy hops presence. The flavour is of mango, pineapple, citrus pith, herbal hops, resin, mild bitterness and some dankness. The alcohol … Continue reading Skate or Dye Mango ISA – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
Salted Watermelon Sour – Stanley Park Brewing
From Delta's Stanley Park Brewing comes their new "Salted Watermelon Sour" a Gose part of their Concession Stand mixed pack. The beer pours a cloudy orange with a white head. The aroma consists of watermelon, salt and some sweetness. The flavour is of watermelon, salt, tartness and citrus. This reminds me of a salted watermelon … Continue reading Salted Watermelon Sour – Stanley Park Brewing
Apparent Horizon – Temporal Artisan Ales
From Temporal Artisan Ales brewed out of Luppolo Brewing in Vancouver comes their "Apparent Horizon" a blend of barred aged beers. The beer pours a cloudy orange colour with a very fast dissipating white head. The aroma consists of plum, ripe peach, citrus, sweetness, oak and some mild funk. The flavour is of plum, pineapple, … Continue reading Apparent Horizon – Temporal Artisan Ales
QUEENSBOROUGH GIN TWST BLOOD ORANGE + ELDERFLOWER – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers in Surrey comes their “Queensborough Gin Twst Blood Orange + Elderflower" a drink mixed with their Queensborough Gin. The cocktail pours clear with a very small white head that disappears quite fast. The aroma consists of orange candy, elderflower. The flavour is of blood orange, elderflower, berries, mild juniper … Continue reading QUEENSBOROUGH GIN TWST BLOOD ORANGE + ELDERFLOWER – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
Dortmunder Export Lager – Bomber Brewing
From Bomber Brewing in East Vancouver comes their “Dortmunder Export Lager" a beer brewed for the St. Augustine’s 10th Anniversary party on August 9, 2018. The beer pours a copper colour with a white head. The aroma consists of grain, bread, citrus, sweetness and a grassy finish. The flavour is of grain, cracker malts, citrus, sweetness, … Continue reading Dortmunder Export Lager – Bomber Brewing
Man-Go Fluff Yourself (Mango Milkshake IPA) – Riverbend Brewing
From Riverbend Brewing in Bend Oregon comes their "Man-Go Fluff Yourself (Mango Milkshake IPA)". The beer pours a murky orange with a white head. The aroma consist of mango, tropical fruit, citrus and lactose. The flavour is of mango, mango candy, pineapple, citrus pith, vanilla, lactose and some herbal hops and low bitterness. The alcohol … Continue reading Man-Go Fluff Yourself (Mango Milkshake IPA) – Riverbend Brewing
Episode 62 – Brews from the Faroe Islands and Iceland
For this episode Steve takes over as host as he recently headed out to Iceland and Sweden. This episode we sat down to a selection of brews from the Faroe Islands and one beer from Iceland. From the Faroe Islands we had beers from Föroya Bjór including Gull (German Pilsner), Pilsnar, Slupp (Vienna Lager), Classic … Continue reading Episode 62 – Brews from the Faroe Islands and Iceland
Parkade IPA – Steel & Oak Brewing
From New Westminster’s Steel & Oak Brewing comes their “Parkade IPA". The beer pours a mild cloudy ornage with an off white head. The aroma consists of herbal hops, tropical fruit, citrus, caramel and some floral hops. The flavour is of herbal hops, tropical fruit, grapefruit rind, resin, bitterness, earth, mild caramel and hops bitterness. … Continue reading Parkade IPA – Steel & Oak Brewing
Sunshine Hefeweizen – Boundary Brewing
From Boundary Brewing in Kelowna comes their “Sunshine Hefeweizen". The beer pours a mild cloudy yellow with a white head. The aroma consists of banana, bubblegum, wheat, clove and yeast. The flavour is of yeast, banana, wheat, clove, mild bubblegum, citrusy with almost no bitterness. The alcohol content comes in at 5.2% with an IBU … Continue reading Sunshine Hefeweizen – Boundary Brewing
INVISIBLE (NO COAST IPA) – Powell Brewery
From Powell Brewery in East Vancouver comes their “Invisible No Coast IPA". The beer pours a cloudy but not murky orange with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, pineapple, sweetness and floral hops. The flavour is of tropical fruit, citrus rind, earth, resin, pine, biscuit malt, dankness and medium bitterness. The alcohol … Continue reading INVISIBLE (NO COAST IPA) – Powell Brewery
Black Lager – Russell Brewing
From Russell Brewing in Surrey comes their “Black Lager". The beer pours a deep chestnut brown colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of roasted malts, chocolate, nuts and sweetness. The flavour is of roasted malts, chocolate, mild ash, mild smoke, nuts, sweetness and low bitterness. The alcohol content comes in at 5%. This … Continue reading Black Lager – Russell Brewing
Hopping Mad Cider – Central City Brewers & Distillers
From Central City Brewers & Distillers in Surrey comes their "Hopping Mad Cider". The cider pours a very light yellow colour with a white head. The aroma consists of apples, citrusy lemon and floral hops. The flavour is of apple, lemon, grassy hops and some sweetness. The alcohol content comes in at 5%. This is … Continue reading Hopping Mad Cider – Central City Brewers & Distillers
Neon Friday DDH Oat IPA – Upstreet Craft Brewing
From Upstreet Craft Brewing in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island comes their "Neon Friday DDH Oat IPA". Neon Friday is a line of on-offs that are big on hops and push flavour and aroma to the limit according to the brewery. The beer pours a murky deep orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists … Continue reading Neon Friday DDH Oat IPA – Upstreet Craft Brewing
(Trail Brew) The Bright Side – Dageraad Brewing
Trail Brew Three Brothers Mountain - E.C. Manning Provincial Park The Bright Side - Dageraad Brewing Back on July 15th, 2018 I headed out to Manning Park for the next iteration of Trail Brew. The weather was beautiful this day and I knew it would be hot but I had no idea just how hot … Continue reading (Trail Brew) The Bright Side – Dageraad Brewing
Chocolate River Imperial Stout – Trinity Brew
From Trinity Brew in Colorado Springs Colorado comes their "Chocolate River Imperial Stout". The beer pours a deep brown colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of chocolate, roasted malts, vanilla and sweetness. The flavour is of big roasted malts, burnt coffee, chocolate, vanilla, earth, mild bitterness and some mild alcohol in the finish. … Continue reading Chocolate River Imperial Stout – Trinity Brew
Episode 61 – Commander Imperial Stout Vertical
This weeks episode we sat down with a 5 year vertical of Dead Frog Brewing's Commander Imperial Stout from 2014 to 2018. Turns out we liked this beer more than we realized! Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Steve H of www.pacificbeerchat.com Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Hopped UP Network Promo – Drunken Lullabies
Hefeweizen – BACKROADS BREWING
From Backroads Brewing in Nelson comes their “Hefeweizen". The beer pours a mildy cloudy and deep golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of wheat, banana, spices and some sweetness. The flavour is of what, banana, citrus, grain, wheat and sweetness. The alcohol content comes in at 5% with an IBU of 13. … Continue reading Hefeweizen – BACKROADS BREWING
White Rabbit Lemon Raz Radler – RUSSELL BREWING
From Russell Brewing in Surrey comes their “White Rabbit Lemon Raz Radler". The beer pours a straw yellow with a white head. The aroma consists of lemon, raspberry, general berries, wheat and sweetness. The flavour is of lemon, raspberry, berries, wheat, grain and sweetness. The alcohol content comes in at 3.5% with and IBU of … Continue reading White Rabbit Lemon Raz Radler – RUSSELL BREWING
Pears In White Satin – Moody Ales (Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks)
From Moody Ales in Port Moody in collaboration with Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks out of Richmond comes their second iteration of the "Pears In White Satin" an Imperial Pear Kolsch. The beer pours a cloudy straw colour with a white head. The aroma consists of pear, tropical fruit, sweetness but dominated by fruit. The flavour is … Continue reading Pears In White Satin – Moody Ales (Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks)
Episode 60 – Siris Cask Festival
On this weeks abbreviated episode I found myself at the Siris Cask Festival. Siris is a cask festival where only the women of the British Columbia craft beer industry brew the beer. The festival celebrates the women of our industry and hopes to inspire new women to get into brewing. Podcaster Involved: Mike G … Continue reading Episode 60 – Siris Cask Festival
KBS – Founders Brewing
From Founders Brewing out of Grand Rapids Michigan comes their "KBS" a Bourbon barrel aged chocolate coffee stout. The beer pours an opaque black colour with a brown head. The aroma consists of chocolate, molasses, oak, vanilla, sweetness and oak. The flavour is of chocolate, caramel, toffee, molasses, vanilla, anise, oak, earth, ash, mild bitterness … Continue reading KBS – Founders Brewing
Pollyanna Wild Northeast IPA – 2 CROWS BREWING
From 2 Crows Brewing out of Halifax Nova Scotia comes their “Pollyanna Wild Northeast IPA". The beer pours a murky copper colour with an off white head. The aroma consists of floral hops, mild fruits including tropical fruits, mango, orange and some caramel and bready malts. The flavour is of tropical fruits, mango, orange, citrus … Continue reading Pollyanna Wild Northeast IPA – 2 CROWS BREWING
Tiny Umbrella Double IPA – COAL HARBOUR BREWING
From Coal Harbour Brewing in Vancouver comes their “Tiny Umbrella Double IPA" a Pineapple and Passion Fruit brew. The beer pours a murky orange juice colour with an off white head. The aroma consists of pineapple, passion fruit, grapefruit and sweetness. The flavour is of pineapple, passion fruit, orange juice, citrus pith, mild alchol and … Continue reading Tiny Umbrella Double IPA – COAL HARBOUR BREWING
East Coast IPA – RUSSELL BREWING
From Russell Brewing in Surrey comes their “East Coast IPA". The beer has the tagline delicious juicy vibes. The beer pours on the lighter side of murky orange with a white head. The aroma consists of fruity, juicy notes with floral hops and some mild herbal notes also. The flavour is of juicy fruit notes, … Continue reading East Coast IPA – RUSSELL BREWING
Ambrée Biére De Garde – Backroads Brewing
From Backroads Brewing in Nelson comes their "Ambrée Biére De Garde" the first barrel aged beer from the brewery. The beer pours a deep amber colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of red wine, cherries, plum, toffee, oak and a sweetness in the finish. The flavour is of grain, oak, red wine, cherries, … Continue reading Ambrée Biére De Garde – Backroads Brewing
Episode 59 – Manitoba Social Pack
On Episode 59 Steve and Mike sat down to the Manitoba Social Pack put on by the Manitoba Brewers Association. This 12 case had beer from 10 different breweries in Manitoba and two cans of their collaboration brew. The breweries involved were Half Pints, Stone Angel, Barn Hammer, Torque, Oxus, Fort Garry, Farmery, One Great … Continue reading Episode 59 – Manitoba Social Pack
Faller Northwest Pale Ale – Vancouver Island Brewing
From Vancouver Island Brewing in Victoria comes their "Faller Northwest Pale Ale". The beer pours a copper golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of citrus, grain, bread with herbal and floral notes. The flavour is of citrus, pine, bready, grain, herbal, resin and mild bitterness. The alcohol content comes in at 5.4% … Continue reading Faller Northwest Pale Ale – Vancouver Island Brewing
Belgian Saison – RUSSELL BREWING
From Russell Brewing in Surrey comes their “Belgian Saison". The beer pours a golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of yeast, citrus, banana, earth, spices, grain and floral hops. The flavour is of lemon, citrus rind,banana, spices, pepper, earth, yeast, grain and a low bitterness. The alcohol content comes in at 5.8% … Continue reading Belgian Saison – RUSSELL BREWING
Whiskey & Oak Imperial Coffee Brown – Field House Brewing (Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters)
From Field House Brewing in Abbotsford in collaboration with Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters out of Mission comes their "Whiskey & Oak Imperial Coffee Brown" a beer originally brewed for the Hopwired craft beer and coffee festival. The beer pours a deep brown colour with a brown head. The aroma consists of coffee, roasted malts, nuts, chocolate … Continue reading Whiskey & Oak Imperial Coffee Brown – Field House Brewing (Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters)
Brut IPA – STEAMWORKS BREWING
From Steamworks Brewing in Burnaby BC comes their “Brut IPA". This is a new style of IPA that is exploding in the US right now. The beer finishes very dry by adding an enzyme amylase that breaks down the sugars reducing sweetness and kicking up the mouthfeel. The beer pours a yellow colour with a … Continue reading Brut IPA – STEAMWORKS BREWING
Crewseeker Wild Saison – BRITANNIA BREWING COMPANY (Four Winds Brewing)
From Britannia Brewing Company in the Richmond with a tasting room in Steveston Village in collaboration with Four Winds Brewing in Delta comes their "Crewseeker Wild Saison". The beer poured an amber colour with a white head. The aroma consists of fruit, grape must, pear, yeast, mild funk, spice and some oak. The flavour is … Continue reading Crewseeker Wild Saison – BRITANNIA BREWING COMPANY (Four Winds Brewing)
Hoplite India Session Ale – TORCHLIGHT BREWING
From Torchlight Brewing in Nelson BC comes their “Hoplite India Session Ale". The beer pours a straw yellow colour with a white head. The aroma consists of citrusy lemon, floral hops and sweetness. The flavour is of citrus, citrus rind, grain, grassy and pine hops with some mild bitterness. The alcohol content comes in at … Continue reading Hoplite India Session Ale – TORCHLIGHT BREWING
Dazy Double Hazy IPA – RUSSELL BREWING
From Russell Brewing in Surrey comes their “Dazy Double Hazy IPA". The beer pours a fairly clear orange with a white head. The aroma consists of citrus, tropical ftuits, grapefruit, grain and floral hops. The flavour is of tropical fruits, grapefruit, citrus rind, pith, sweetness, herbal hops, bitterness and some mild alcohol. The alcohol content … Continue reading Dazy Double Hazy IPA – RUSSELL BREWING
Sea maiden Watermelon Sour – BRITANNIA BREWING COMPANY
From Britannia Brewing Company in the Richmond with a tasting room in Steveston Village comes their “Sea maiden Watermelon Sour". The beer pours a Golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of watermelon, with tartness in the finish. The flavour is of mild watermelon, tartness, semi sweetness, salty and some grain in the … Continue reading Sea maiden Watermelon Sour – BRITANNIA BREWING COMPANY
(Trail Brew) On Tour Crimson Ale – TORCHLIGHT BREWING
Trail Brew Munro Lake - Pinecone Burke Provincial Park On Tour Crimson Ale – Torchlight Brewing On Saturday June 23rd I headed out for a hike. The weather was overcast so the idea of hiking to a peak was out of the question. Because of this I decided to hit up a mountain lake in … Continue reading (Trail Brew) On Tour Crimson Ale – TORCHLIGHT BREWING
Mango Milkshake IPA – Russell Brewing
From Russell Brewing in Surrey comes their "Mango Milkshake IPA". The beer pours a murky orange with a white head. The aroma consists of mango, lactose, sweetness and just a juicy hop finish. The flavour is of mango, sweetness, lactose, citrus rind, resin and mild bitterness. This brew definitely has the right mouthfeel of a … Continue reading Mango Milkshake IPA – Russell Brewing
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