On tap: new releases from Strange Fellows, R&B and Foamers’ Folly

Here’s what we’re spending our rent money on this week…

Hop Devil Fresh Hop Kellerbier by Strange Fellows Brewing
Hop Devil Fresh Hop Kellerbier by Strange Fellows Brewing. Contributed photo

Hop Devil Fresh Hop Kellerbier by Strange Fellows Brewing

4.9% ABV • 23 IBU • Draught only

Fresh hop beer season is upon us and Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Brewing has decided to forego the typical IPA and pale ale offerings and instead do a fresh-hopped kellerbier, a fairly obscure German amber lager style that’s unfiltered and barrel-conditioned. Fresh Saaz hops from the Pemberton Valley were used in the beer, which promises a “perfumy floral hop character with soft malt sweetness.”

 

Tart Strawberry & Rhubarb IPA by R&B Brewing Co. Contributed photo

TART STRAWBERRY & RHUBARB IPA
 by R&B Brewing Co.

6.2% ABV • 48 IBU • 473 mL tall cans

This kettle sour by R&B Brewing Co. in Vancouver is made with strawberry and rhubarb puree and hopped with a blend of Mandarina Bavaria, Lemon Drop and Citra hops making for a “bright, juicy and refreshing, slightly soured IPA.” Brewed with spelt and fermented with Kveik yeast.

 

Rye'd the Lightning by Foamers' Folly Brewing Co
Rye’d the Lightning by Foamers’ Folly Brewing Co. Contributed photo

Rye’d the Lightning by Foamers’ Folly Brewing Co.

5.0% ABV • 17 IBU • 473 mL tall cans

This amber ale with ginger and lime by Pitt Meadows’ Foamers’ Folly Brewing Co. offers a spicy ginger aroma with flavours of peppery rye, tangy lemon and lime zest, and a light bready finish. Features Columbus hops, along with a grain bill of Maris Otter, honey malt, rye and crystal malt.

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