*Also known as NEIPA (New England IPA) WHAT IS IT? An offshoot of top fermenting American IPA styles, typically using new world hops for big, vibrant aromas by focusing on cold side additions to create biotransformation and extract essential oils. […]
Style snapshot: 6 brewed-in-B.C. ESB to try
A guide to the sessionable yet contemplative ESB WHAT IS IT? A top-fermented ale just that’s little bit stronger and darker than a typical pub-strength English Bitter, among the stronger offerings from English breweries, but average for American craft beer. […]
Style Snapshot: Six must-try B.C. Hefeweizen
A guide to the zesty, contemplative Hefeweizen WHAT IS IT? A top fermented ale, frequently made with up to 70% malted wheat, renowned for its fruity, spicy nose and lightly tart, quaffable body. It literally translates as “yeast-wheat.” DANGER LEVEL […]
Style Snapshot: A guide to the roasty, contemplative imperial stout
WHAT IS IT? A dark malt accented, extremely strong beer, sometimes aged in bourbon barrels. DANGER LEVEL High GLASS Snifter STYLE STATS ABV: 8-12% IBU: 50-90 Colour: Midnight black Body: Extremely full Bubbles: Medium ORIGIN STORY Originally brewed for export […]