Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not a big fan of pineapple juice or coconut milk. But put them together in a piña colada? Ambrosia. Something about the acidic tropical bite of pineapple and the nutty creaminess of coconut makes […]
On tap: New releases from Strange Fellows, Camp and Old Abbey
Here’s what we’re trading in our empties for this week… SomeAntics by Strange Fellows Brewing (collab w/ Brassneck) Passion fruit saison • 6.0% ABV • 12 IBU • 473 mL tall cans Made in collaboration with Brassneck Brewery, this French style […]
On tap: new releases from Brewhall, Category 12 and Backcountry
Here’s what we’re celebrating the end of Dry January with this week… Köl Story Bro by Brewhall Beer Co. Kolsch • 5.0% ABV • 473 mL tall cans This traditional German-style lagered ale by Vancouver’s Brewhall took home gold at […]
Drink this: Wingman Pale Ale by Ace Brewing Co.
There’s no shortage of new breweries popping up around the province, so this week I thought I’d highlight one of the brew kids on the block, Ace Brewing Co. in Courtenay. The Comox Valley in particular has recently become a […]
On tap: new releases from Yellow Dog, Vice & Virtue and Old Yale
Here’s what we’re substituting water with this week… Ultra Colour by Yellow Dog Brewing Amber IPA • 6.0% ABV • 60 IBU • 473 mL tall cans This hybrid IPA from Port Moody’s Yellow Dog Brewing has the malt backbone […]
On tap: new releases from Strange Fellows, Kettle River and Sundown
Here’s what we’ve got chillin’ in the snow bank this week… Breakfast with Boris by Strange Fellows Brewing Imperial breakfast stout • 9.0% ABV • 750 mL bottles This rich and powerful bourbon barrel-aged breakfast stout was brewed with freshly […]
On Tap: New releases from Field House, Camp and Beere Brewing
Here’s what we’re substituting for food this week… Clementine White IPA by Field House Brewing White India Pale Ale • 6.3% ABV • 20 IBU • 650 mL bottles This Northeast style IPA from Abbotsford’s Field House Brewing pairs citrus […]
Drink this: Santa’s Sac by Bridge Brewing Co.
With Christmas approaching, I thought it might be appropriate to get into the spirit with a holiday-themed beer this week—so I decided to have a taste of Santa’s Sac, by Bridge Brewing Co. While the label says golden strong ale, […]
On tap: new releases from Dageraad, Dageraad, Dageraad and Dageraad
Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing has been busy this past week, releasing four beers and ensuring this holiday season will indeed be merry. Here’s a look at where our money’s going this week. Anno 2019 by Dageraad Brewing Golden strong ale • […]
Drink this: The Shaft by Moon Under Water Brewery
If you’ve ever been to Victoria and found yourself in a bar in the wee hours, there’s a good possibility that you’ve been Shafted. The Shaft is a Victoria tradition: a shooter consisting of vodka, Irish cream, coffee liqueur and […]