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Drink this: Coconuts IPA by Superflux Beer Co.

Rob Mangelsdorf • February 12, 2020
Coconuts by Superflux Beer Co.

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 […]

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On tap: New releases from Strange Fellows, Camp and Old Abbey

Rob Mangelsdorf • February 6, 2020
SomeAntics by Strange Fellows Brewing

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 […]

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On tap: new releases from Brewhall, Category 12 and Backcountry

Rob Mangelsdorf • January 29, 2020
Epiphany by Category 12 Brewing

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 […]

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On tap: new releases from Yellow Dog, Vice & Virtue and Old Yale

Rob Mangelsdorf • January 22, 2020
Ultra Colour by Yellow Dog Brewing.

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 […]

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On Tap: New releases from Field House, Camp and Beere Brewing

Rob Mangelsdorf • January 9, 2020

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 […]

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On tap: new releases from Dageraad, Dageraad, Dageraad and Dageraad

Rob Mangelsdorf • November 28, 2019

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 • […]

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Drink this: The Shaft by Moon Under Water Brewery

Rob Mangelsdorf • November 26, 2019

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 […]

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On tap: new releases from Bomber, Category 12 and Old Yale

Rob Mangelsdorf • November 22, 2019
Goodwill Lager by Bomber Brewing and the Parkside Brewery.

Here’s where our paycheque is going this week… Goodwill Lager by Bomber Brewing (collab with the Parkside Brewery) Helles lager • 4.9% ABV • 473 mL tall cans Drink for a cause this holiday season with this collab between Bomber […]

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On tap: new releases from Strathcona, Container and Field House

Rob Mangelsdorf • November 7, 2019
Imperial Gerwurztraminer Gose by Field House Brewing (collab w/ Ravens Brewing)

Here’s what we’re slipping into our IV bag this week… Imperial Gerwurztraminer Gose by Field House Brewing (collab w/ Ravens Brewing) Salted sour wheat ale • 6.7% ABV • 10 IBU • 650 mL bottles Brewed in collaboration with Ravens […]

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On tap: new releases from Persephone, Dageraad and Doan’s

Rob Mangelsdorf • October 17, 2019
Pomegranate Wheat Ale by Persephone Brewing

Here’s what we’re chugalugging this week… Pomegranate Wheat Ale by Persephone Brewing Fruited sour ale • 4.9% ABV • 473 mL tall cans The latest addition to Persephone’s Sour Series is a Pomegranate Wheat Ale, fermented for over three months […]

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