B.C.'S CRAFT BEER AND CIDER GUIDE
Vancouver Island Brewing will shut down its Government Street brewery by Nov. 1, but beer production will continue down the street at Phillips Brewing and Malting. Vancouver Island Brewing is closing its beer operations on Government Street and has signed […]
$2 from the sale of each crisp, delicious Goodwill Lager will go towards toys for kids Freehouse Collective is pleased to bring back the delicious holiday tradition of “donation by libation” with the return of Goodwill Lager. Each year, Freehouse […]
Get ‘em while you still can! To some, Autumn means rain, coats and boots, rain, pumpkin spice, and rain; to us, it means a new crop of fresh hop brews to savour! Slightly delayed this year, due to the insane, […]
Celebrating milestones during the pandemic sucks. Typically, a brewery turning 10 or 20 years old might put on a big event, but during COVID, not so much. In 2021, two well-known Victoria breweries reached significant milestones with little fanfare: Phillips […]
In September 2021, the Canadian Brewing Conference and blind tasting competition (sanctioned by the Beer Judge Certification Program) took place in Quebec City, drawing the interest of breweries from across the country. And, our province made us proud. B.C. breweries […]
It’s October and things are officially spooky what with the dark and stormy nights, creeping fog and pumpkin beers showing up on beer store shelves. Yikes! It’s no secret that I have no love for pumpkin beers. In fact, one […]
British Columbia is truly the land of plenty. There’s no shortage of delicious homegrown ingredients brewers can play with, and incorporating these flavours is one of the many ways they can put their own spin on classic beer styles. Phillips’ […]
Here’s a look at what we’re eyeing to imbibe this week. Oro Blanco by Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. 4.2% ABV • 473 mL tall cans Oro Blanco, AKA “White Gold,” is Phillips’ latest tall can seasonal release. This sour […]
What do you do when all your employees happen to be super creative artists and musicians, in addition to being stellar brewery staff? If you’re Phillips Brewing and Malting Co., you have a massive party showcasing their skills! This Saturday, […]
Silver medal – Best Brewery Tasting Room Silver medal – Most Knowledgeable Tasting Room Staff Silver medal – Best Social Media Bronze medal – Best Branding/Packaging Victoria’s Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. has long been a trendsetter in the […]