Entries categorized as ‘British Columbia’
VICTORIA, BC – Phillips Brewing have just released the latest batch of their seasonal Dirty Squirrel Hazelnut Brown Ale:
The Dirty Squirrel Hazelnut Brown Ale offers sweet, earthy flavours. It’s hazelnuttier than a Nutella sandwich on hazelnut bread with a side of hazelnuts. You have to act fast to catch this Squirrel. It’s available for a limited time at cold beer and wine stores, as well as here at the brewery.
To mark the launch, they’re having a “quick and dirty mingler” at the brewery today (Tuesday November 10th) from 4PM to 6PM PST. In addition to sampling the beer, they’ll have a dirty joke contest, so bring your best and filthiest joke and you might win a prize.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
VANCOUVER, BC – Granville Island Brewery have announced the release of their winter seasonal beer, Lions Winter Ale, for another year:
Lions Winter Ale combines premium Crystal, Vienna and Munich malt with aromatic specialty Wilamette, Czech and German Spalt hops, which give the beer a rich and robust body. The vanilla-like finish of this robust ale is a great excuse to get out of the cold and enjoy this beer made from the finest natural ingredients.
Lions Winter Ale is available now at select bars and stores in and around Vancouver.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
VICTORIA, BC – Vancouver Island Brewery have released this year’s edition of their winter seasonal, Hermannator Ice Bock. It’s described by the brewery as follows:
The Ice Bock has a silky mouth feel that is created by a slow fermentation process, and then aged at near freezing temperatures for 10 weeks. Using a signature blend of chocolate and caramel malts creates a dark chestnut coloured beer with a full body and rich malt flavour. At 9.5% alc by volume, Hermannator delivers a smooth, but assertive mouthfeel with hints of plum spiciness. A warming brandy like finish rounds out this outstanding winter beer.
Hermannator Ice Bock is available now at select Victoria-area liquor stores in limited quantities.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
VICTORIA, BC – Lighthouse Brewing Company have just released their first seasonal beer, Lighthouse Winter Ale.
The beer is described by the brewery as follows:
Lighthouse Winter Ale is brewed in the English tradition of the “winter warmer”. We begin with a generous quantity of Maris Otter malt, enriched with the finest UK specialty malts, producing a luscious, silky-sweet character and striking copper/amber hue. German Noble hops provide a delicate balance on the palate, and add spicy complexity to a predominantly malty aroma. Mashed at a slightly higher temperature, and cellar-aged at the brewery, this full bodied, rich, and warming ale is the perfect companion through the chill of the holiday season.
Lighthouse Winter Ale is available in two forms: a 5.6% version on draught in select bars in Victoria and area, and a 6.5% version in a limited run of 2000 bottled six-packs.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
VICTORIA, BC - Vancouver Island Brewery have announced that their Spyhopper Honey Brown has won a bronze medal in the 2009 World Beer Championships.
Run by the Beverage Tasting Institute, the WBCs are North America’s oldest international beer competition. The judges awarded Spyhopper an 84 out of 100 (“Recommended”) in the Specialty Beers category, and recorded the following tasting notes:
Brilliant clear amber color. Very pleasant aromas of honeyed raisin toast follow through on a soft, satiny entry to a dryish medium body with a toasted grain, light molasses, and straw-like hops on the relaxed finish. An easy going, mellow beer to chill with.
Spyhopper Honey Brown is the latest addition to the Vancouver Island Brewery line-up, offered for the first time in April of this year to mark the brewery’s 25th anniversary.
Categories: Beer Awards · Brewery News · British Columbia
CREEMORE, ON & VANCOUVER, BC – It was announced this afternoon that two of Canada’s oldest craft breweries will be joining forces, as Creemore Springs Brewery (a subsidiary of Molson Coors Canada since 2005) plans to acquire Granville Island Brewing from Andrew Peller Limited.
The full press release follows below:
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Oct. 19, 2009) – Granville Island Brewing and Ontario-based Creemore Springs Brewery will be joining forces, to continue bringing Canadians superior craft and specialty beers.
Creemore announced today its intention to acquire Granville Island Brewing from Andrew Peller Limited. These two leading Canadian craft brewers, each with specialty product portfolios that complement existing offerings across Canada, will be able to offer their wide range of brands to more markets in Canada, while continuing to maintain their distinct positions in BC and Ontario.
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Categories: Brewery News · British Columbia · Ontario
VICTORIA, BC – Phillips Brewing have just released their newest seasonal beer, Grow Hop Fresh Hop Bitter.
A hoppy harvest ale brewed using freshly picked Chinook hops, Grow Hop is available in 650 ml bottles at the brewery and in select beer & wine stores in BC.
Phillips is also planning food and beer pairing events in collaboration with Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen and Vista 18. Visit the Phillips website for more details.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
PENTICTION, BC – Cannery Brewing have launched their newest limited release beer, Wildfire IPA.
According to the brewery:
It’s a unique, dark India Pale Ale, that was made as a special tribute to the firefighters and emergency service workers who helped fight the 2009 Okanagan Valley Fires.
Wildfire IPA is available at Cannery Brewing and select liquor stores/restaurants.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
VANCOUVER, BC – The latest newsletter from CAMRA Vancouver notes that several BC breweries have seasonal pumpkin ales out now or coming soon:
Locally brewed Pumpkin Ales are hitting the shelves at your local liquor store just in time for the cooler autumn weather. Granville Island’s Pumpkin Ale Limited Release is already at your local store, and Howe Sound Brewing’s Pumpkineater Imperial Pumpkin Ale should be arriving this week. In addition look out for Phillips Crooked Tooth Pumpkin Ale and Central City’s Pumpkin Ale, both of which should arrive over the next two or three weeks. Don’t forget Steamworks‘ Great Pumpkin Ale, which has been on tap at Steamworks since late September.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
VANCOUVER, BC – Granville Island Brewing has two new seasonal beers and a new mixed pack available now or soon:
- Granville Island Pumpkin Ale is part of the brewery’s Limited Release series, and is available at the brewery store and select BC liquor stores. It’s a 6.0% ale described as having “earthy undertones, a burnt orange colour and roasted pumpkin spice flavours.”
- Granville Island Lions Winter Ale, the brewery’s annual winter seasonal, will be released on October 20th. It’s a 5.5% strong ale.
- Also in late October, the new Granville Island Mingler mixed pack will be released, featuring 3 bottles each of Lions Winter Ale, Brockton IPA, English Bay Pale Ale and Island Lager.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
