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Style snapshot: 6 brewed-in-B.C. ESB to try

Jordan St. John • October 19, 2023

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. […]

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Style Snapshot: Six must-try B.C. Hefeweizen

Jordan St. John • May 5, 2023

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 […]

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Style Snapshot: A guide to the roasty, contemplative imperial stout

Jordan St. John • November 25, 2022

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 […]