For this weeks episode we sat down with three beers from WInnipeg Manitoba including One Great City Brewing Monkey Trail Pale Ale, Oxus Brewing Juice of the Oats Oatmeal Stout and Torque Brewing Fake News Russian Imperial Stout. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Steve H of www.pacificbeerchat.com Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Banny of https://brewsbabesbanny.com/ Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram … Continue reading Episode 58 – Going to Winnipeg
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!
Fantacity Dry-Hopped Witbier – 2 Crows Brewing
From 2 Crows Brewing out of Halifax Nova Scotia comes their "Fantacity Dry-Hopped Witbier". The beer pours a golden mildly cloudy colour with white head. The aroma consists of lemony hops, wheat, floral hops, yeast with a lemon peel finish. The flavour is of lemon, citrus peel, wheat, yeast with both mild herbal and bitterness … Continue reading Fantacity Dry-Hopped Witbier – 2 Crows Brewing
Triticale Super Saison – Coal Harbour Brewing
From Coal Harbour Brewing in Vancouver comes their "Triticale Super Saison". The beer poured a copper orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of yeast, floral hops, peppery spice, citrus rind and citrus. The flavour is of peppery spice, yeast, citrus rind, pith, citrusy, wheat, rye spice, low bitterness with maybe a hint … Continue reading Triticale Super Saison – Coal Harbour Brewing
Summer Lovin’ Orange Milkshake IPA – Torchlight Brewing
From Torchlight Brewing in Nelson BC comes their "Summer Lovin' Orange Milkshake IPA". The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of orange, with sweetness from lactose. The flavour is of orange, citrus rind, pith, some malts, lactose sweetness and a very low bitterness. The alcohol content comes in … Continue reading Summer Lovin’ Orange Milkshake IPA – Torchlight Brewing
Lazy Sunday Blondemosa – Britannia Brewing Company
From Britannia Brewing Company in the Richmond with a tasting room in Steveston Village comes their “Lazy Sunday Blondemosa". The beer pours a cloudy orange with a white head. The aroma consists of orange, hint of grain and an overall sweetness. The flavour is of orange juice, mild tartness from said OJ, hints of malt … Continue reading Lazy Sunday Blondemosa – Britannia Brewing Company
Summer Remix mix pack – Moody Ales
From Moody Ales in Port Moody comes their "Summer Remix Mix Pack" containing the Pool Party Raspberry Hefe and the Sunday Funday Lime Kolsch. Like the original Mixed Forecast pack this one hits the spot for the weather as we have hit our first heat wave of the year. Pool Party Raspberry Hefe Pool Party … Continue reading Summer Remix mix pack – Moody Ales
The Big Squeezy(Stone Fruit Pale Ale) – Torchlight Brewing
From Torchlight Brewing in Nelson BC comes their “The Big Squeezy" a Stone Fruit Pale Ale. The beer pours a hazy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of juicy hops, peach, tropical fruit and floral hops. The flavour is of peach, tropical fruit, citrus, nectarine, juicy hops, citrus rind, mild grain, herbal … Continue reading The Big Squeezy(Stone Fruit Pale Ale) – Torchlight Brewing
Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival 2018
Once again Vancouver Craft Beer Week has come and gone running from May 25th through June 3rd, 2018. Starting in 2010 Beer Week has come a long way and seems to only grow every year and 2018 was no different. Sadly this year I was only able to attend the festival on the Sunday but … Continue reading Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival 2018
Episode 57 – Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival 2018
This year I was only able to attend the Vancouver Craft Beer Week festival on the last day. June 3rd, 2018 did not bring the greatest weather but that never stopped a Vancouverite from enjoying beer outdoors. This is a shorter episode with some mini interviews with some of the breweries in attendance. Coal … Continue reading Episode 57 – Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival 2018
Barracuda IPA – Superflux Beer Company
From Superflux Beer Company brewing out of Strathcona Beer Company in Vancouver comes their “Barracuda IPA". The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of mango, tropical fruit, juicy hops and sweetness. The flavour is of mango, tropical fruit, citrus, citrus rind, dankness and mild bitterness. The alcohol content … Continue reading Barracuda IPA – Superflux Beer Company
Neon Moon Black Lager – Dead Frog Brewery
From Dead Frog Brewery recently moved to Langley BC comes their new "Neon Moon Black Lager". The beer pours a chestnut brown with a light brown head. The aroma consists of chocolate, roasted malt, nutty and dark fruit. The flavour is of dark fruit, roasted malt, chocolate, toffee, nutty, ash, earth and some mild bitterness … Continue reading Neon Moon Black Lager – Dead Frog Brewery
Anniversary Beer Raspberry Gose – The Parkside Brewery
From the Parkside Brewery in Port Moody comes their Second Anniversary beer the "Anniversary Beer Raspberry Gose". The beer pours a deep murky red colour with a red head. The aroma consist of huge raspberry notes, juicy berries with a good sweetness on the nose. The flavour is of big tartness, raspberries, jammy berry, mild … Continue reading Anniversary Beer Raspberry Gose – The Parkside Brewery
Dizzy Dogs DBL IPA – Bad Dog Brewing
From Bad Dog Brewing in Sooke near Victoria on Vancouver Island comes their "Dizzy Dogs DBL IPA". The beer poured a deep copper colour with an off white head. The aroma consists of fruity citrusy, melon with floral hops. The flavour is of Citrus, melon, tropical fruit, toffee, herbal hops and a medium bitterness. The … Continue reading Dizzy Dogs DBL IPA – Bad Dog Brewing
The Lion ESB – Silver Valley Brewing
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “The Lion ESB". The beer pours a fairly deep copper colour with a light tan head. The aroma consists of fruity notes, caramel malt and floral hops. The flavour is of caramel, grain, fruity notes, some citrus rind and some mild hops bitterness. The alcohol … Continue reading The Lion ESB – Silver Valley Brewing
Czech Please – Torque Brewing
From Torque Brewing in Winnipeg Manitoba comes their “Czech Please" a Czech Pilsner. The beer pours a golden to straw colour with a white head. The aroma consists of grainy malts, citrus and floral hops. The flavour is of grain, lemon, citrus rind, mild grassy hops and a low bitterness. The alcohol content comes in … Continue reading Czech Please – Torque Brewing
Episode 56 – Brews Brothers Vol 4
For the fourth year in a row Parallel 49 Brewing in East Vancouver has made their Brews Brothers mixed pack. This years theme was New Wave music and they brought in the breweries Bad Tattoo, Twin Sails, Parkside, R&B, Riot, Mount Arrowsmith, Postmark, Boombox, Gladstone, Red Collar, Superflux and Faculty Brewing. This is the only … Continue reading Episode 56 – Brews Brothers Vol 4
Don’t Call It A Comeback Double IPA – Boombox Brewing
From Boombox Brewing in Vancouver brewed out of Parallel 49 Brewing comes their "Don't Call It A Comeback Double IPA". The beer pours a very cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, mango, citrus, dankness and some herbal notes. The flavour is of tropical fruit, mango, citrus, citrus rind, … Continue reading Don’t Call It A Comeback Double IPA – Boombox Brewing
Like the Sun Golden Ale – Silver Valley Brewing
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their "Like the Sun" Golden Ale. The beer pours a golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of lemon, grainy malts, floral hops and sweetness. The flavour is of lemon, grainy malts, herbal hops, pith, semi sweetness and a light bitterness. The alcohol content … Continue reading Like the Sun Golden Ale – Silver Valley Brewing
(Trail Brew) Iced Tea Pale Ale – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Trail Brew Quarry Rock - Portion of Baden Powell Trail Iced Tea Pale Ale - Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub I took Monday June 5th off work as I had to be home to give access to a fire inspection. Seeing as I was busy on the weekend visiting friends and then attending Vancouver Craft Beer Week … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Iced Tea Pale Ale – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Beer Connoisour – COAL HARBOUR BREWING
From Coal Harbour Brewing in Vancouver comes their “Beer Connoisour" a Raspberry Sour brewed with Dino Sours. The beer pours a cloudy red colour with a white head. The aroma consists of raspberries, lemongrass and sweetness. The flavour is of raspberries, tartness, lemongrass, herbal hops, juniper berries and some sweetness. The alcohol content comes in … Continue reading Beer Connoisour – COAL HARBOUR BREWING
Episode 55 – Annex Ale Project
Last time I was in Calgary Alberta I headed to Annex Ale Project to sit down with co-owner and head brewer and craft soda maker Andrew Bullied of Annex Ale Project. We talked about his beginnings in beer as well as tasted their beer Bitter Division a North American Bitter, Paradise Found GInger Super … Continue reading Episode 55 – Annex Ale Project
Modernness N.E. Pale Ale – Electric Bicycle Brewing
From Vancouver's newest brewery Electric Bicycle Brewing in the Brewery Creek district comes their "Modernness N.E. Pale Ale". This beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, mango, pineapple and peach. The flavour is of peach, mango, pineapple, citrus rind and pith, some malts with very low … Continue reading Modernness N.E. Pale Ale – Electric Bicycle Brewing
What Have You Done For Me Lately? IPA – TWIN SAILS BREWING (Boombox Brewing)
From Twin Sails Brewing in Port Moody in collaboration with Boombox Brewing out of Vancouver comes their "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" an India Pale Ale. The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of juicy tropical fruits, orange with a sweet finish. The flavour is of … Continue reading What Have You Done For Me Lately? IPA – TWIN SAILS BREWING (Boombox Brewing)
Episode 54 – Tasting some Steel & Oak Brewing
On this episode we sit down and taste 3 different beer from Steel & Oak Brewing out of New Westminster. First off we tried Khlib a bread beer then Wolven a barrel aged dark ale with raspberries and we finished with the Baltic Porter. Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Steve H of www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By … Continue reading Episode 54 – Tasting some Steel & Oak Brewing
Paradise Found (Ginger Super Berliner) – ANNEX ALE PROJECT
From Annex Ale Project in Calgary Alberta comes their “Paradise Found (Ginger Super Berliner)". The beer pours a cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of candied ginger, citrusy lemon, grain and cereal malts with some leafy hops. The flavour is of ginger, ginger tea, lemon, lemon peel, mild tartness, sweetness and … Continue reading Paradise Found (Ginger Super Berliner) – ANNEX ALE PROJECT
(Trail Brew) Day Dreamer NE IPA – Coast Mountain Brewing
Trail Brew Lindeman Lake and Greendrop Lake - Chilliwack lake Provincial Park Day Dreamer NE IPA - Coast Mountain Brewing On May 27th, 2018 I decided to check out a trail in the Chilliwack region. One of my Facebook Friends had been out to Lindeman Lake in Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park and the area was … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Day Dreamer NE IPA – Coast Mountain Brewing
Scarlet Red Rye Ale (Barley Wine) 2017 – Steamworks Brewing
From Steamworks Brewing in Burnaby BC comes their “Scarlet Red Rye Ale” a Rye Barley Wine that is part of their 2017 Barrel Aged series. This beer won a Silver at the World Beer Cup 2018 in the Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Beer category. The beer pours an orange brown colour with a tan head. … Continue reading Scarlet Red Rye Ale (Barley Wine) 2017 – Steamworks Brewing
THE OFFICIAL 2018 VCBW COLLABORATION BEER: SEA-TO-SKY EDITION
The Official 2018 Vancouver Craft Beer Week collaboration beer was brewed at Backcountry Brewing in Squamish in collaboration with Beere Brewing in North Vancouver and Coast Mountain Brewing in Whistler. This years beer was the "Double Dry Hopped Pilsner". The beer pours a copper colour with a white head but this is not a super … Continue reading THE OFFICIAL 2018 VCBW COLLABORATION BEER: SEA-TO-SKY EDITION
Episode 53 – Vancouver Craft Beer Week is here!
Its that time of year again! Vancouver Craft Beer Week has arrived. Here is a preview of what is to come. Get your tickets asap before you miss out! This is the biggest festival of the year. VCBW Website Podcasters Involved: Mike G of www.pacificbeerchat.com Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Banny of https://brewsbabesbanny.com/ Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Hopped … Continue reading Episode 53 – Vancouver Craft Beer Week is here!
Helles Lager – Trading Post Brewing
From Trading Post Brewing in Langley comes their “Helles Lager". The beer pours a copper colour with a white head. The aroma consists of grain, citrus, sweetness and floral hops. The flavour is of grain, bready malts, citrus, grassy hops and sweetness. The alcohol content comes in at 5%. This is definitely a well crafted … Continue reading Helles Lager – Trading Post Brewing
Smoke & Mirrors Imperial Smoked Ale – Coal Harbour Brewing
From Coal Harbour Brewing in Vancouver comes their "Smoke & Mirrors Imperial Smoked Ale". This beer won Silver in the Smoked Beer category at the Wold Beer Cup 2018. The beer pours a black opaque colour with a brown head. The aroma consists smoke, roasted malts and earth. The flavour is of dark fruits, roasted … Continue reading Smoke & Mirrors Imperial Smoked Ale – Coal Harbour Brewing
Trinken
Do you like going for walks but wish you could bring a beer with you? Trinken is your answer! It is a stealth cup that helps you drink your can of beer while out and about. This device is not about getting drunk while out and about but it can make a walk to the … Continue reading Trinken
Formative Years Double IPA – Annex Ale Project
From Annex Ale Project in Calgary Alberta comes their "Formative Years Double IPA" both their Anniversary brew and well as their 100th Batch of beer. The beer pours a copper colour with a slightly off white head. The aroma consists of pineapple, tropical fruits, citrus, orange zest, sweetness. The flavour is of pineapple, tropical fruits, … Continue reading Formative Years Double IPA – Annex Ale Project
Episode 52 – Coast Mountain Brewing
We recently found ourselves in Whistler for a long weekend and stopped into Coast Mountain Brewing. We talked to Kevin Winter the owner and brewmaster. This is a brewery you must visit so head on up to Function Junction in Whistler. Blogger Involved: Mike G of http://www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram … Continue reading Episode 52 – Coast Mountain Brewing
Gaper Juice – Coast Mountain Brewing (Handlebar Cafe and Apres)
From Coast Mountain Brewing in Whistler in Collaboration with Handlebar Cafe and Apres comes the "Gaper Juice" a hazy Session Ale made for Gaper Day the last day of skiing at Whistler Mountain and the day you dress in your craziest outfit. Gaper Day takes place on May 21st this year. The beer pours a deeply … Continue reading Gaper Juice – Coast Mountain Brewing (Handlebar Cafe and Apres)
Tiger Shark Citra Pale Ale – Phillips Brewing & Malting Co
From Phillips Brewing & Malting Co in Victoria comes their "Tiger Shark Citra Pale Ale". The beer pours a golden straw colour with a white head. The aroma consists of bright citrus and tropical fruit, sweetness, some grains and floral hops. The flavour is of citrus, tropical fruits, orange peel, pith, grain and a decent … Continue reading Tiger Shark Citra Pale Ale – Phillips Brewing & Malting Co
Belgian Style Blonde Ale – Trading Post Brewing
From Trading Post Brewing in Langley comes their “Belgian Style Blonde Ale”. The beer pours a mildly cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of bubblegum, candy sugar, fruity notes, spices, Belgian yeast and sweetness. The flavour is of bubblegum, citrus, esters, candy sugar, grain, herbal hops and a low bitterness. The … Continue reading Belgian Style Blonde Ale – Trading Post Brewing
(Trail Brew) Sunrise Gose – Coal Harbour Brewing
Trail Brew Stawamus Chief First and Second Peak - Stawamus Chief Provincial Park and Protected Area Sunrise Gose - Coal Harbour Brewing On May 12th, 2018 I decided to head out to Squamish the self proclaimed Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada to take a hike. This does not seem like unfounded boasting though as hiking, … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Sunrise Gose – Coal Harbour Brewing
Episode 51 – Coal Harbour Brewing
This week I sat down with Thomas Batty the Head Brewer at Coal Harbour Brewing of East Vancouver. We talked about the history of the brewery, his direction for the beer and their Silver Medal at the 2018 World Beer Cup. Blogger Involved: Mike G of http://www.pacificbeerchat.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Coal Harbour Brewing … Continue reading Episode 51 – Coal Harbour Brewing
Babe Blueberry Vanilla Ale – Wood Buffalo Brewing
From Wood Buffalo Brewing Co in Fort McMurray Alberta comes their "Babe Blueberry Vanilla Ale". The beer pours a reddish orange with a white head. The aroma consists of blueberry, vanilla, mild malts and a sweetness in the finish. The flavour is of blueberry, vanilla, bready malts, citrus, sweetness and some mild bitterness. the alcohol … Continue reading Babe Blueberry Vanilla Ale – Wood Buffalo Brewing
Ginger (Ginger Beer) – Odd Society Spirits
From Odd Society Spirits comes their "Ginger" not a beer but an alcoholic Ginger Beer. This Ginger Beer pours a very light yellow colour with a small head that dissipates quickly. The aroma consists of ginger, candy sugar, citrus, with a small bite in the end. The flavour is of ginger, lemon, lime, candy sugar, … Continue reading Ginger (Ginger Beer) – Odd Society Spirits
Fake News Russian Imperial Stout – Torque Brewing
From Torque Brewing in Winnipeg Manitoba comes their “Fake News Russian Imperial Stout". The beer pours an opaque black with a brown head. The aroma consists of chocolate, roasted malts, caramel and earth. The flavour is of roasted malts, earth, resin, bitterness, chocolate, caramel, toffee, smoke, some fruity notes and alcohol. The alcohol content comes … Continue reading Fake News Russian Imperial Stout – Torque Brewing
Crimzen Premium Red Ale – Lost Craft
From Lost Craft Beer a contract brewery out of Toronto Ontario comes their "Crimzen Premium Red Ale". The beer pours a deep reddish colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of fruit, mild roasted malts, floral hops and some sweetness. The flavour is of fruit, caramel, toffee, mild roasted malts, low bitterness, herbal hops … Continue reading Crimzen Premium Red Ale – Lost Craft
Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout 2017– Moody Ales (Cellared)
From Moody Ales out of Port Moody comes their “Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout”. This beer was purchased on January 2017 and consumed on April 2018. The aroma consists of opaque black with a brown head. The aroma consists of bourbon, chocolate, dark fruit, vanilla, toffee and sweetness. The flavour is of roasted malts, … Continue reading Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout 2017– Moody Ales (Cellared)
(Trail Brew) Mental Floss Double Dry Hopped IPA – Beere Brewing
Trail Brew Norvan Falls - Lynn Headwaters Regional Park Mental Floss Double Dry Hopped IPA - Beere Brewing On May 6th I headed out with a friend for an early morning hike to Norvan Falls in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver. This is one of the more rugged parks in the Metro Vancouver Regional … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Mental Floss Double Dry Hopped IPA – Beere Brewing
Episode 50 – Beer Festival Wishlist
A while back the group got together after the Coquitlam Beer Festival to discuss their ideas for their perfect beer festival. Let us know what you think is the perfect beer festival. Blogger Involved: Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Banny of https://brewsbabesbanny.com/ Sara 0f Vancity_Beergirl Ryan of FV Beer King Mike A of http://thebeerrater.com/ Britt Bailey of … Continue reading Episode 50 – Beer Festival Wishlist
Barrel-Aged Imperial Porter – Last Best Brewing & Distilling (Cellared)
From Last Best Brewing & Distilling in Calgary Alberta comes their first ever bottled beer the “Barrel-Aged Imperial Porter” the first of their Lineage Series. This beer was barrel aged in rum barrels for 7 months. This beer was released Winter 2015 and consumed Spring 2018. Pouring an opaque black with a brown head this is … Continue reading Barrel-Aged Imperial Porter – Last Best Brewing & Distilling (Cellared)
Barrel-Aged Pentagram – Surly Brewing Co
From Brooklyn Center Minnesota’s Surly Brewing Co comes their “Barrel-Aged Pentagram". This beer was aged in wine barrels then put into High West rye whiskey barrels to finish. The beer pours a deep brown colour with a reddish tinge and a brown head. The aroma consists of oak, red wine, vanilla, brettanomyces funk, rye roasted … Continue reading Barrel-Aged Pentagram – Surly Brewing Co
Raspberry Wheat Ale – Trading Post Brewing
From Trading Post Brewing in Langley comes their “Raspberry Wheat Ale". The beer pours a deep reddish colour with a pinkish red tinged head. The aroma consists of raspberry, berry, wheat, yeast and some pith. The flavour is of raspberry, berry, wheat, yeast, hearbal and a semi sweet finish. The alcohol content comes in at … Continue reading Raspberry Wheat Ale – Trading Post Brewing
(Trail Brew) Damn Right Milkshake IPA – Twin Sails Brewing
Trail Brew Diez Vistas - Buntzen Lake Damn Right - Twin Sails Brewing On Sunday April 29th I was out for a hike when the idea for a semi regular series came to me. This series will be called Trail Beer and will be both about the hike and a beer review of the beer … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Damn Right Milkshake IPA – Twin Sails Brewing
Brune Kelderbier (Abbey Dubbel) – Dageraad Brewing
From Dageraad Brewing out of Barnaby BC comes their "Brune Kelderbier" an Abbey Dubbel aged with Brettanomyces. This beer was bottled on Feb 28, 2017. The beer pours a brown colour with lots of bubbles and a light brown head. The aroma consists of Brettanomyces funk, dark fruits, mild malt and a sweetness. The flavour … Continue reading Brune Kelderbier (Abbey Dubbel) – Dageraad Brewing
DBL JUX Wild Double IPA – Four Winds Brewing
From Four Winds Brewing in Delta comes their “DBL JUX Wild Double IPA" a Double IPA version of their very popular Juxtapose Wild IPA. The beer pours a cloudy golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of wild yeast, floral hops, citrus and tropical fruit. The flavour is of tropical fruit, citrus, wild … Continue reading DBL JUX Wild Double IPA – Four Winds Brewing
On Three… Triple IPA – Twin Sails Brewing
From Twin Sails Brewing in Port Moody comes their “On Three... Triple IPA". The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of orange juice, pineapple juice and sweetness. The flavour is of orange juice, pineapple, tropical fruits, mild caramel, bread, honey, some pine, herbal hops, dankness with alcohol in … Continue reading On Three… Triple IPA – Twin Sails Brewing
Episode 49 – (All the Haze) Monkish Vs Green Cheek
In this weeks episode the group sits down to with two fantastic Californian beers that Banny and Carnell brought back from a recent trip. The first beer was Foggier Window a Double IPA from Monkish Brewing while the second one was More Space from Green Cheek Beer Company. Both of these beers were awesome … Continue reading Episode 49 – (All the Haze) Monkish Vs Green Cheek
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Episode 48 – BC Beer Wars 2018
In a bonus episode this week I have audio from the very fun BC Beer War event that was held at the Croatian Cultural Centre on April 8, 2018. BC Beer Wars is put on by Vancouver Craft Beer Week in collaboration with the Eastside Boxing Club. Money raised by the event goes to … Continue reading Episode 48 – BC Beer Wars 2018
Episode 47 – Boundary Brewing Anti Fascist Nut Brown
For this weeks episode we sat down and discussed two beer from Boundary Brewing in Kelowna BC. The first was the collaboration beer with Crannóg Ales in Sorrento BC the Not For Nazi Organic Nut Brown Ale. You can hear about it by checking out Episode 32 where we talk interview Boundary Brewing. We … Continue reading Episode 47 – Boundary Brewing Anti Fascist Nut Brown
Episode 46 – Last Best Brewing & Distilling
This weeks episode we stop in at Last Best Brewing & Distilling a Brewpub in Calgary Alberta. We get to know the brewpub as well as their other brewpubs in the Bear Hill Brewing parent company. Enjoy the interview with Phil Brian the production manager for the chain of brewpubs. Mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Intro … Continue reading Episode 46 – Last Best Brewing & Distilling
Episode 45 – The Dandy Brewing Company
The Dandy Brewing Company in Calgary Alberta was on the cusp of leaving the Nano Brewing world when we sat down with them to discuss the brewery recently. We talked to them about the current brewery and what was to come in the future. Sit back and take a ride with one of the … Continue reading Episode 45 – The Dandy Brewing Company
Episode 44 – Musings of the Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival 2018
After the Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival Carnell got a group of Bloggers and social media influencers together to talk about the beer festival and other topics. We hope you enjoy this episode. Blogger Involved: Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Banny of https://brewsbabesbanny.com/ Sara 0f Vancity_Beergirl Ryan of FV Beer King Mike A of http://thebeerrater.com/ Britt Bailey of … Continue reading Episode 44 – Musings of the Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival 2018
Episode 43 – Fuggles and Warlock Craftworks
Dan Colyer and Tony Iaci started out as celebrated home brewers and have now brought that passion to Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks. Their tagline is "Keeping Beer Weird" and they do a good job building their Geek Culture to their beer and labels. Head out to Richmond and try out their beer! Blogger Involved: Mike G … Continue reading Episode 43 – Fuggles and Warlock Craftworks
Episode 42 – Ravens Brewing Company
Ravens Brewing is located in Abbotsford in the Fraser Valley not far from Vancouver. Join us as we sat down with their head brewer Dan Marriette to learn more about him and the brewery. Blogger Involved: Mike G of www.mikescraftbeer.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Ravens Brewing Compnay - Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagarm
Episode 41 – Hopwired Festival 2018
On Feb 24th, 2018 the first Annual Hopwired Festival was held in Vancouver at the Croatian Cultural Center. Hopwired is a craft beer and coffee fusion festival and was a blast! The team that put it on killed it and I am glad to see that it will be back for a repeat performance next … Continue reading Episode 41 – Hopwired Festival 2018
Episode 40 – Better Than Sex
Can you get any more click-bait than that? Well maybe if you are sitting down to drink three amazing brews like we did on this episode. We started out with Founders Brewing KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) then moved onto the hype beer CBS or Canadian Breakfast Stout. Lastly we crossed the pond for a … Continue reading Episode 40 – Better Than Sex
Episode 39 – Haze For Days
For this episode we sit down with a selection of North American Hazy IPA's. We drink a local in Strathcona Beer Company Get Down on it as well as the Quebec brewery Bièreie Shelton with the NE IPA then we move onto Old Nation Brewing M-43 and Boss Tweed and Trillium Fort Point. This … Continue reading Episode 39 – Haze For Days
Episode 38 – Hoppy Craftsmen Podcast Collaboration
In early January I headed down to Arizona for a nice holiday in the Desert with family. What holiday is complete without meeting some local craft beer nerds tough? For this episode I hooked up with the Hoppy Craftsmen Podcast in the Phoenix area. This is only part one though. You will have to … Continue reading Episode 38 – Hoppy Craftsmen Podcast Collaboration
Episode 37 – Doan’s Craft Brewing Company
Doan's Craft Brewing Company is located in East Vancouver and is a Nano Brewery that produces enough beer to make it break the Nano barrier. Get to know the Head Brewer and Co-owner Evan Doan. Blogger Involved: Mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Mike A of http://www.thebeerrater.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Doan's Craft Brewing … Continue reading Episode 37 – Doan’s Craft Brewing Company
Episode 36 – Arizona Hazy IPA’s
When I was in Arizona I met up with the Hoppy Craftsmen Podcast and traded beer and recorded a series of future collaboration episodes. This episode back in Vancouver we shared 6 Arizona beers from Arizona Wilderness Brewing, Wren House Brewing, Tombstone Brewing and Pueblo Vida Brewing. These breweries make amazing beer and it is … Continue reading Episode 36 – Arizona Hazy IPA’s
Episode 35 – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouses
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouses is located in Victoria the Capital of British Columbia and is the oldest Brewpub in Canada opening in 1984. Thanks to Paul Hadfield and Matt West-Patrick for sharing its really interesting story with us. Blogger Involved: Mike G of www.mikescraftbeer.com Tim of https://craftbeertourist.com/ Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & … Continue reading Episode 35 – Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouses
Episode 34 – Kettle River Brewing
Kettle River Brewing in Kelowna is a nano brewery in the process of expanding. Take a listen to my interview with the founders and get to know their story. Blogger Involved: Mike G of www.mikescraftbeer.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Kettle River Brewing – Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Episode 33 – Red Bird Brewing
Not all breweries are large. Red Bird Brewing in kelowna is a fairly new small nano brewery making tasty beer in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Blogger Involved: Mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Intro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram Red Bird Brewing - Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Episode 33
Episode 32 – Boundary Brewing
Recently I sat down with Oliver of Boundary Brewing in Kelowna to talk about the brewery but also to hit on some hard hitting commentary. The brewery was attacked online by right wing Fascist Nazis mostly from the United States who had never even heard of the brewery. Their attack backfired though as the … Continue reading Episode 32 – Boundary Brewing
Episode 31 – 6 Year Vertical Woolly Bugger Barleywine
In this episode we sit down with a 6 year vertical of Howe Sound Brewing out of Squamish's Woolly Bugger Bareywine. The vintages went from 2011 to 2016. We also strayed into other topics including fresh hopped beer. Bloggers Involved: Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Steve of www.mikescraftbeer.com Mike G of www.mikescraftbeer.com And guests: Lundy of https://twitter.com/PinkPints Kevin … Continue reading Episode 31 – 6 Year Vertical Woolly Bugger Barleywine
Episode 30 – Handlebar Cafe and Apres
In this episode we headed up to the resort town of Whistler to sit down with the Handlebar Cafe and Apres located in the upper village. This is a craft beer inspired bar that you need to hit up when you are in Whistler as its tap list is always changing and so is their … Continue reading Episode 30 – Handlebar Cafe and Apres
Episode 29 – Vertical Unibroue Grande Reserve 17
For the latest episode we got together at 12 Kings Pub where we discussed a vertical of 4 vintages of Grange Reserve 17 from the Quebec brewery Unibroue. The vintages in question were 2013-2106. Bloggers Involved: Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Steve of www.mikescraftbeer.com Mike A of www.thebeerrater.com Mike G of www.mikescraftbeer.com And guests: Lundy of https://twitter.com/PinkPints Kevin S … Continue reading Episode 29 – Vertical Unibroue Grande Reserve 17
Episode 28 – (Part 3) KPU Brewing & Brewery Operations
In Parts One and Two of our Kwantlen Polytechnic University Brewing & Brewery Operations program series we talked to the faculty. We got to know about the program and what you learn along the way. You also got to know Nancy More one of the people that built the curriculum. Now in part three you will get … Continue reading Episode 28 – (Part 3) KPU Brewing & Brewery Operations
EPISODE 27 – (PART 2) KPU Brewing & Brewery Operations
In part two of this three part series we sat down with Nancy More one of the people that built the curriculum for the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Brewing & Brewery Operations program. She was also the very first Female brewer in North America. Between the information about the program itself and her stories we found … Continue reading EPISODE 27 – (PART 2) KPU Brewing & Brewery Operations
Episode 26 – (Part 1) KPU Brewing & Brewery Operations
These next three episodes we will be getting to know the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Brewing & Brewery Operations program located at the Universities Langley campus. In part one we sat down with DeAnn Bremmner the Coordinator, Communications, Events & Professional Studies for the progam and Alek Egi on of the Brewing Instructors at the Langley … Continue reading Episode 26 – (Part 1) KPU Brewing & Brewery Operations
Episode 15.5 The Lost Episode (Collaboration Podcast)
Back in May 2017 Pacific Beer Chat partnered up with Off Notes Podcast for a fun collaboration episodes where we discussed collaboration beers. Unfortunately before part 2 could be released my hard drive died and I lost everything. Just this week though I found the original footage. The audio is not quite as good as … Continue reading Episode 15.5 The Lost Episode (Collaboration Podcast)
Episode 25 – Russian Imperial Showdown
For the latest episode we got together at 12 Kings Pub to discuss some world class Russian Imperial Stouts. Stouts came from Nokomis Craft Ales out of Saskatchewan, Cigar City Brewing out of Tampa Florida and two from De Struise Brouwers out of Belgium. Bloggers Involved: Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Steve of www.mikescraftbeer.com Mike A of www.thebeerrater.com Mike G of www.mikescraftbeer.com And guests: Lundy … Continue reading Episode 25 – Russian Imperial Showdown
Episode 24 – BC BEER AWARDS 2017
On October 21st, 2017 British Columbia celebrated the 8th Annual BC Beer Awards. This episode documents both the awards and short interviews with some of the brewers and other people in the industry. blogger Involved: Mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Episode Breakdown: West Coast Canning - 2:24 Doan's Craft Brewing Company - 4:05 Steel & Oak … Continue reading Episode 24 – BC BEER AWARDS 2017
Episode 23 – 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Company
On October 17th, 2017 Mike found himself in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. He reached out to a few breweries and luckily was able to hook up with 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Company. Mike sat down with cofounder Shawn Moen. This brewery makes tasty beer and has a cool story. This is our first episode removed from … Continue reading Episode 23 – 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Company
Episode 22 – Orlando Florida (Short)
In this latest episode I discuss my recent trip to Orlando Florida including the craft beer I found at Universal Studios Orlando, Disney World and two Cigar City Brewing beer I brought home. blogger Involved: Mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Correction Funky Buddha was purchased by Constellation Brands not AB-Inbev as incorrectly stated. I apologize. … Continue reading Episode 22 – Orlando Florida (Short)
Episode 21 – BC Ale Trail
In this latest episode we discuss the British Columbia tourism project the BC Ale Trail. We brough on Joe Wiebe one of the founders of the trail with the BC Craft Beer Brewers Guild. If you love to travel for Craft Beer be it taking local transit or renting a car and driving this is your go … Continue reading Episode 21 – BC Ale Trail
Episode 20 – Trail Beer Refinery
On June 23rd, 2017 Chelsea of Brewtiful British Columbia and Mike of Mike’s Craft Beer stopped in to Trail Beer Refinery. In this episode we discuss the breweries current plans and what their reception has been in the town of Trail. Bloggers / Podcasters involved include: Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Episode … Continue reading Episode 20 – Trail Beer Refinery
Episode 19 – Rossland Beer Co
On June 23rd, 2017 Chelsea of Brewtiful British Columbia and Mike of Mike's Craft Beer stopped in to Rossland Bee Co. We discussed their beginnings in a different town, to their original system and the brand new system going in now. Bloggers / Podcasters involved include: Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Episode … Continue reading Episode 19 – Rossland Beer Co
Episode 18 – Torchlight Brewing
Pacific Beer Chat Poscast #18 On June 24th, 2017 Chelsea and Mike headed to the Kootenays in South Eastern British Columbia to celebrate the grand opening of the new location of Torchlight Brewing. We discuss their origins, the new location and whats to come. Bloggers / Podcasters involved include: Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Mike G … Continue reading Episode 18 – Torchlight Brewing
Episode 17 – BJCP Judged Beer Awards
Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #17 In our latest episode we talk about BJCP judged Beer Awards. Our opinions about then and some of our ideas. Bloggers / Podcasters involved include: Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Steve of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Episode 17
Episode 16 – Frequently Asked Beer Questions (#FABQ)
Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #16 Recently we were called out by BAOS Podcast to do the #FABQ. After a dead computer and a few false starts due to sickness we are back and answering the 9 burning questions. This who #FABQ was started by the Youtuber Tasting Nitch. We call out Booze Reviews and … Continue reading Episode 16 – Frequently Asked Beer Questions (#FABQ)
Episode 15 – Collaboration Podcast (Off Notes Podcast)
Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #15 If Breweries can collaborate so can Craft Beer Podcasts! Breweries collaborate all the time and it is what makes the industry so amazing! We reached out to Off Notes Podcast and this podcast came out of it! Find Part 2 of the Collaboration Podcast here! Bloggers / Podcasters involved … Continue reading Episode 15 – Collaboration Podcast (Off Notes Podcast)
Episode 14 – Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale Part 2
Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #14 On the weekend of April 7-8, 2017 Chelsea and I interviewed a selection of the breweries that were pouring at the Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale held in Penticton. Here is part two of two parts of our audio. Bloggers Involved include: Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Episode Breakdown: R&B … Continue reading Episode 14 – Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale Part 2
Episode 13 – Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale Part 1
Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #13 On the weekend of April 7-8, 2017 Chelsea and I interviewed a selection of the breweries that were pouring at the Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale held in Penticton. Here is part one of two parts of our audio with a slideshow from the event. Bloggers Involved include: Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Mike … Continue reading Episode 13 – Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale Part 1
Episode 12 – Crannóg Ales at the Fest-Of-Ale
Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #12 While attending the Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale we had the honor to interview Brian of Crannóg Ales. It was such a good interview that we decided to share it as its own episode. We apologize that there is no true video as we did not have one with us so I made … Continue reading Episode 12 – Crannóg Ales at the Fest-Of-Ale
Episode 11 – Women in Craft Beer
Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #11 Women are a very important part of the craft beer industry. In the spirit of this we talk to some of the women in the industry about Women's role in the craft beer world. I am honored that these ladies were willing to join us and I hope they … Continue reading Episode 11 – Women in Craft Beer
Episode 10 – Beer Education
Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #10 This time we talk beer Education with a Certified Cicerone. In the latest episode we talk to a Certified CIcerone and discuss beer education topics. Mike A of http://thebeerrater.com/ Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Chelsea of http://brewtifulbc.ca/ Terry of http://westcoastbeergeek.com/ Steve of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com and a Special Guest in: … Continue reading Episode 10 – Beer Education
Episode 9 – IPA is on the Rise
IPA is on the Rise (Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #9) In the latest episode of Pacific Beer Chat we talk about the IPA. How it had waned in popularity and how it is surging once again. From West Coast IPA's to New England IPA's (East Coast IPA's), Milkshake IPA's and beyond. Bloggers Involved include: … Continue reading Episode 9 – IPA is on the Rise
Episode 8 – Bottle Share
In this latest episode we discuss a favouite topic of many craft beer fans in the Bottle Share. Learn about the very popular beer sharing events. We also discuss the beers that we all brought to the event. We hope to inspire you try your hands at one of these events soon. Thanks a … Continue reading Episode 8 – Bottle Share
Episode 7 – Glassware
Glassware (Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #7) Welcome to Episode 7 of Pacific Beer Chat. Bloggers involved include; Terry of http://westcoastbeergeek.com/ mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Carnell of http://brewardinlet.com/ Steve H of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Topics of Discussion: Winter beers: Our thoughts on glassware.
Episode 6 – Winter Beers
Winter Beers (Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #6) Welcome to Episode 6 of Pacific Beer Chat. Bloggers involved include; Terry of http://westcoastbeergeek.com/ Mike A of http://thebeerrater.com/ mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com Carnell of https://carnellsbeer.wordpress.com/ Topics of Discussion: Winter beers: our likes, dislikes and wants.
Episode 5 – Keeping up with the Beer Geeks
Keeping up with the Beer Geeks (Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #5) Welcome to Episode 5 of Pacific Beer Chat. Bloggers involved include; Joe of http://thirstywriter.com/, Terry of http://westcoastbeergeek.com/ Mike A of http://thebeerrater.com/ Steve also of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com. Topics of Discussion: 1 – Recent attended event recap and upcoming events. 2 – … Continue reading Episode 5 – Keeping up with the Beer Geeks
Episode 4 – Cellaring Beer
Cellaring Beer (Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #4) Welcome to Episode 4 of Pacific Beer Chat. Bloggers involved include; Joe of http://thirstywriter.com/, Terry of http://westcoastbeergeek.com/ Steve also of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com. Topics of Discussion: 1 – Recent attended event recap. 2 - Cellaring Beer Cellaring resources: http://www.cellarhq.com http://www.beercellar.me http://westcoastbeergeek.com/2015/03/13/craft-beer-review-granville-island-brewing-3-year-barleywine-vertical/ http://mikescraftbeer.com/2014/02/19/do-it-yourself-bottle-waxing/
Episode 3 – Breweries, Events and Cross Canada Beers
Breweries, events and cross Canada beers (Pacific Beer Chat Podcast #3) I apologize for the lac of video for the first 9:39 of the video I screwed something up and lost that portion of video (Mike Mikescraftbeer). Welcome to Episode 3 of Pacific Beer Chat. Bloggers involved include; mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com, Terry of … Continue reading Episode 3 – Breweries, Events and Cross Canada Beers
Episode 2 – Were Back and Talking Beer
Were back and talking beer (Pacific Beer Chat #2) Welcome to Episode 2 of Pacific Beer Chat. Bloggers involved include; mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com, Terry of http://westcoastbeergeek.com/ Joe of http://thirstywriter.com/, Mike of http://thebeerrater.com/ and Steve also of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com. Topics of Discussion: 1 - Recent attended event recap. 2 - Discussing the April 1st Price … Continue reading Episode 2 – Were Back and Talking Beer
Episode 1 – Meet the Bloggers
Meet the Bloggers (Pacific Beer Chat #1) This is the inaugural podcast from Pacific Beer Chat. Bloggers involved include; mike G of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com, Terry of http://westcoastbeergeek.com/ Joe of http://thirstywriter.com/, Mike of http://thebeerrater.com/ and Steve also of http://www.mikescraftbeer.com. Topics of Discussion: Promo for Victoria Beer Week 1 - Favourite local place to grab a beer … Continue reading Episode 1 – Meet the Bloggers
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