[Kidnapman]

What is it everyone sees in Beer that is so good? This I will never understand. I never liked bear ever since the first sip I had. Now that I think about it, I hate most alcoholic drinks... :whistle:

[ShadowBun]

^

[mako]

$6.75 at BC Liquor Stores
UNIBROUE - LA FIN DU MONDE | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/node/89898)

damn
first time i overpaid for beer down in the States

[Obsideon]

What is it everyone sees in Beer that is so good? This I will never understand. I never liked bear ever since the first sip I had. Now that I think about it, I hate most alcoholic drinks... :whistle:

That's good, saves you a ton of money in the long run and probably healthier too.

Too bad for the rest of us :hotbaby:

[PJ]

Rolling Rock is a nice light beer that goes down like water.
Pick up a case every time I go down to Point Roberts. $11 for a 12 pack! :lawl:

Instaglammed - This is how I get writing done.
http://i.imgur.com/H5vbmee.png

[sonick]

What is it everyone sees in Beer that is so good? This I will never understand. I never liked bear ever since the first sip I had. Now that I think about it, I hate most alcoholic drinks... :whistle:

o ok

[Qmx323]

Comes into beer thread,

Discusses disdain for bear

:accepted:

[bcrdukes]

Should change username to Bearnapped.

[AlpineEcstasy]

New to the area, does anyone know where I can get some import beer (Germany)? Specifically looking for dunkel, and bonus points if it's Franziskaner or Weihenstaphaner.

Have been looking everywhere but to no avail :(

[wnderinguy]

New to the area, does anyone know where I can get some import beer (Germany)? Specifically looking for dunkel, and bonus points if it's Franziskaner or Weihenstaphaner.

Have been looking everywhere but to no avail :(

WARSTEINER PREMIUM DUNKEL TALL CAN | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/471169)

[sonick]

WARSTEINER PREMIUM DUNKEL TALL CAN | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/471169)

Good shit, on a kick of this the past few weeks. Great beer for a great price.
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[PJ]

Spent too much on car parts in the past few weeks.

Drinking Hell's Gate until my money tree recovers. For the "cheap beer" price (8 or 9 dollars for a 6pack), it's not bad :notbad:

[Presto]

I was quite impressed with Catcus Club's Blonde Ale. It's very smooth, and has a great taste and finish. I'd like to find an equivalent ale at the beer store!

[AlpineEcstasy]

WARSTEINER PREMIUM DUNKEL TALL CAN | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/471169)

Thanks!

Good shit, on a kick of this the past few weeks. Great beer for a great price.
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Yeah, it's not bad. I drink it for 3 reasons:

1. Only dunkel I've found in Vancouver so far
b. Pretty affordable for a German import
iii.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpttkoFrFj1r16ab6o1_500.jpg

[yray]

ZYWIEC | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/331280)

quite refreshing and sweet

[GLOW]

I was quite impressed with Catcus Club's Blonde Ale. It's very smooth, and has a great taste and finish. I'd like to find an equivalent ale at the beer store!
totally misread it as
I was quite impressed with Catcus Club's Blonde. It's very smooth, and has a great taste and finish.
my first reaction
http://cdn.meme.li/images/300x/332878.jpg

:lol

[Obsideon]

I was quite impressed with Catcus Club's Blondes

Fixed :accepted:

[ShadowBun]

^ qftt

[MeowMeow]

Finally got to try ginja ninja
Personally wasn't my favorite :( but I think it's because I don't really like ginger beer in general

[shawnly1000]

Howe Sound Four Way Fruit Ale

[Sid Vicious]

What is it everyone sees in Beer that is so good? This I will never understand. I never liked bear ever since the first sip I had. Now that I think about it, I hate most alcoholic drinks... :whistle:

it's a side effect of having functioning testicles i guess

btw anyone have r&b bohemian lager? fucking awesome, too bad it only comes on tap, so you pretty much need to go to a bar/resto to drink it

[Matlock]

WARSTEINER PREMIUM DUNKEL TALL CAN | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/471169)

Bought a bunch of these a couple weeks ago. They don't taste good straight out of the can. Much better when poured into a chalice with some head.

Finally got to try ginja ninja
Personally wasn't my favorite :( but I think it's because I don't really like ginger beer in general

I generally don't enjoy any gimmicky wheat beers infused with any sort of fruit or plant. The ginger taste in Ginga Ninja was too weak! I really could not taste it when paired with a meal. The "sneaky" ginger taste only comes through when drank alone.

But, if you want real "ginger beer" made of ginger, go for Crabbies. I always have a bunch of them in the fridge. Strong ginger taste. Tastes sort of like a pop.

[MeowMeow]

^had crabbies before I tried ginja ninja. Maybe that's why I didn't really like the latter.
Crabbies were too sweet for me. But deff like it better than ginja ninja

[bcrdukes]

You have to be careful with these gimmicky beers. They're meant to be consumed as-is. if you try to pair it with anything else (food and/or another beer back to back) your palate is already ruined and it just goes down from there. If you want to try another beer or to have food, ask for some limes or lemons, suck on it to cleanse the palate and then try your next beer.

(I'm over complicating this but this is to prevent you from ruining your beer experiences.)

[mako]

Rickards Shandy
So damn good

[sonick]

Howe Sound King Heffy imperial hefeweizen is very good. Packs a punch at 7.7% but still very drinkable.

[Gucci Mane]

Rickards Shandy
So damn good

+1

my new summer beer. too bad it only comes in 6 packs.

[MindBomber]

I've had Tin Whistle Peach Cream Ale and Old Yale D.O.Ale and Bridge Brewing Hopilano IPA over the past days.

Tin Whistle - beautifully natural peachy aroma, heavily carbonated, and strong peach flavour/sweetness that overpowers any other flavours. Would I say I enjoyed it? Yes. It was something very different to drink on a very hot day. Would I buy it again? No. Would I recommend you buy it? Not unless you fucking love fruit beers. Out of a bomber. 6/10... because the peach flavour was well executed, even if its way unbalanced.

Old Yale - classical brown ale, extremely well done. The coffee, butterscotch, and chocolate notes were very apparent, but not powerful, and exceptionally well balanced. Would I say I enjoyed it? Yes, my friends did too. Would I buy it again? Yes. Would I recommend you buy it? Yes, if you like brown ales, or just because D.O.A. is one of the greatest bands to ever come out of Vancouver. Out of a bomber. 8/10.

Bridge - I had this six days ago, so my memory of it's faded a bit. It was a very good, subtle, balanced IPA. It was not hopped like Fat Tug or Amnesiac or Hoparazzi, thankfully. The big hop IPAs aren't for every occasion. Would I say I enjoyed it? Yes. Would I buy it again? I will. Would I recommend you buy it? Definitely. On draft at St. Augustine's. 8.75/10.

[Hondaracer]

Homies gotta get on the untapped app! Add me if u do - digitalldj
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[OTG-ZR2]

10 Types of Beer Glasses to Complement Your Beer (http://blog.kegerator.com/2013/07/31/beer-glasses/)

If you are an aspiring beer expert, the topic of beer glasses has no doubt crossed your mind at some point. When you envisioned the perfect beer setup in your home, what type of glasses did you think about?

There is a wide variety of beer glassware available to you, and they each have their own unique characteristics. In fact, some glassware is designed specifically to help preserve the foam head of your beer, while others are designed to help enhance the colors of your brew. It’s important to remember that it’s more than just a glass that holds your beer; it’s a delivery mechanism that brings out the unique flavors, colors and aroma of your brew.

My personal favourite is the Snifter. Delirium Tremens is served in one :fullofwin:

http://brewtrendz.zippykidcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Delirium-Glass.gif

[punkwax]

I got a variety of beer glasses in a boxed set as a gift from the groom as I was in a recent wedding party. Never really thought about how the shape could effect how a beer tastes until I read the box. It tells you which glass is best for certain types of beer. I thought it was a great gift..

[sonick]

My gf surprised me with an assorted beer glass set as well, very cool. I too like the tulip glass/snifter.

[K-Dub]

Currently drinking.. Hop Therapy Double IPA, coming in at 100 IBU and 9%. Tastes like neither, I've had Imperial IPA's and other DIPA's that are much more potent and full ...maybe I'll let this warm up a bit.

Went to a beershare last month. So awesome. This was a few hours into it.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2832/9337998888_34b241e3c5_c.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5333/9335202181_e24f7ff91b_c.jpg

As an aside, recent beers I've been drinking..

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/9415757771_45ffc7d9b1_c.jpg

All time favourite..
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/9326015122_e7544e22d9_c.jpg

Picked up from TotalWine in Bellevue, WA

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/9402288689_3a7493b1ff_c.jpg

[sonick]

^ yummm... very nice.

My current go-to is Hoperation Tripel Cross. Great value and taste; $4.95 for a bomber at 7.1%. Nice fruity Belgian, not too heavy IPA.

The beer label sticker canvas is awesome; how do you peel it off the bottle?

[K-Dub]

^ yummm... very nice.

My current go-to is Hoperation Tripel Cross. Great value and taste; $4.95 for a bomber at 7.1%. Nice fruity Belgian, not too heavy IPA.

The beer label sticker canvas is awesome; how do you peel it off the bottle?
Nice, I have that in the fridge waiting as well. I have a bunch of 'older' IPA's that I'm trying to drink my way through as I don't want them sitting around for too long.

As for the canvas, she said she would soak the bottles in hot water, and most of the labels come off. Elysian ones are very easy to peel off. A little boxcutter helps to scrape as well. The new Phillips one are NOT, they're paper based and will disintegrate.

[unit]

love all the elysian stuff

[sevewone]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMLg7CiCAAAvL7k.jpg

Wouldn't mind trying this when it gets to Western Canada

[Presto]

I went to the local beer store to buy a can of beer, but ended walking out with a case (12) of Sleeman's Lager. They're giving a 32oz stein with purchase. It has thick walls, and weighs 3 pounds.

[MindBomber]

:lol

My local beer store recently had a promotion that offered 32oz Molson Canadian boot mugs. I somewhat shamefully admit, I stood and pondered purchasing 12 Canadians for several minutes merely to have that ridiculous mug. Maturity prevailed, and I left with a several bottles of Fat Tug.

[Xu.Vi]

I went to the local beer store to buy a can of beer, but ended walking out with a case (12) of Sleeman's Lager. They're giving a 32oz stein with purchase. It has thick walls, and weighs 3 pounds.

picked this up last year too :D

[Presto]

:lol

My local beer store recently had a promotion that offered 32oz Molson Canadian boot mugs. I somewhat shamefully admit, I stood and pondered purchasing 12 Canadians for several minutes merely to have that ridiculous mug. Maturity prevailed, and I left with a several bottles of Fat Tug.

I'm a sucker for glassware. However, I've culled my collection, and I will only go for the deal if it's embossed or unique in some way, now. I think I would have drank the swill for a mug shaped like a boot. Which store is this, and do they still have this promo? ;)

[punkwax]

Das Boots were awesome up at a recent cabin trip.. :drunk:

We weren't drinking Molson out of them though.. lol

[MindBomber]

I'm a sucker for glassware. However, I've culled my collection, and I will only go for the deal if it's embossed or unique in some way, now. I think I would have drank the swill for a mug shaped like a boot. Which store is this, and do they still have this promo? ;)

The Gov Signature store in Abbotsford. I saw them last Saturday.

I suspect the Langley Signature store would have them, too.

I looked on Amazon (briefly) and to buy a Das Boot outright costs roughly the same as buying a case of Molson with a Das Boot. Hmmm...

[sonick]

no boot or stein at Richmond ackyroyd government liquor store :(

Did pick up a Fat Tug though, hadn't had it in awhile, and I must say, damn it is good.
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[Lomac]

I've got two of those boot mugs. But they made us buy a 24 pack in order to get one :lol

This is still my favourite brew:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4105919183_b8fdea8830.jpg

[mako]

^ well worth the price :thumbs:

[kcl38]

I really want to try LHB Milk Stout Nitro. Is it still not available in Canada?

[Matlock]

I've got two of those boot mugs. But they made us buy a 24 pack in order to get one :lol

This is still my favourite brew:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4105919183_b8fdea8830.jpg

I bought that 3 back with the chalice at Firefly on Cambie St a couple of months ago. Good stuff. I think I paid like $20.

[bcrdukes]

Did pick up a Fat Tug though, hadn't had it in awhile, and I must say, damn it is good.
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I've only had Fat Tug once and as much as I like its taste profile, it is a sleeper beer. It did me over after just one. :badpokerface:

[MindBomber]

Molson Canadian is literally undrinkable. I reluctantly opened one today (friend was given six as a tip), took a sip, awful, and stubbornly took another sip, but it was as bloody awful as the last one. At that point, I gave it away. I drink Cariboo regularly, and I'll drink a Budweiser, Kokanee, or Coors enjoyably, but Canadian is a step too far.

[punkwax]

My favourite kind of beer is a lot.

[Obsideon]

I dunno if it's the weather or what ... but I've been drinking a lot of:
http://www.adriantrimble.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/k1664b.jpg
and
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/969613_10152882949925473_1707119332_n.jpg

[punkwax]

mmm.. Hoegaarden is the only beer I prefer out of a tap. Tried the bottle once, and it was nasty. Wonder if I got a bad batch.. it had a root beer kinda aftertaste that was just horrible.

Giant Hoegaarden on a patio with some extra lemon. Haven't done that yet this summer, thanks for the reminder, Obsideon!

[artmotion]

I dunno if it's the weather or what ... but I've been drinking a lot of:
http://www.adriantrimble.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/k1664b.jpg
and
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/969613_10152882949925473_1707119332_n.jpg

IFC?

[MindBomber]

mmm.. Hoegaarden is the only beer I prefer out of a tap. Tried the bottle once, and it was nasty. Wonder if I got a bad batch.. it had a root beer kinda aftertaste that was just horrible.

Giant Hoegaarden on a patio with some extra lemon. Haven't done that yet this summer, thanks for the reminder, Obsideon!

Guiness is awful out of a bottle or can, too; I'll only drink it draft.

[Obsideon]

IFC?

Bingo! RED Bar, smog and beer haha

[suzuka84]

I have been drinking a lot of Hawthorn brewing's premium ale and its very fruity. I can def taste some lychee bits in it.

[K-Dub]

:lol

My local beer store recently had a promotion that offered 32oz Molson Canadian boot mugs. I somewhat shamefully admit, I stood and pondered purchasing 12 Canadians for several minutes merely to have that ridiculous mug. Maturity prevailed, and I left with a several bottles of Fat Tug.

I've got two of those boot mugs. But they made us buy a 24 pack in order to get one :lol

This is still my favourite brew:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4105919183_b8fdea8830.jpg

Funny, I went to Malones on Canada Day this year and saw that they had boots. Asked the bartender if I had to order Canadian, he said nope, just two beers. Okay, two Fat Tugs it is. I admit, 32 oz of Fat Tug is a ridiculous amount to drink and I was feeling it at the end.

So I'm sitting at the bar with my girlfriend and her friend, when some girls come by and ask for a boot, even though they didn't order a beer. Bartender looked at her and was like aww, okay sure if you just order 1 beer. I was pissed when I heard this, so I had my girlfriend ask if she could get a boot as well for my 2nd Fat Tug. Score!

Also, I bought the same Innis & Gunn pack, not my favourite beers but I bought it because it was on sale and included the glass!

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2814/9189880712_64ace511a7_c.jpg

I really want to try LHB Milk Stout Nitro. Is it still not available in Canada?

Not available in Canada. Just got a 6pack recently, I have 4 left, want to trade something?

[CorneringArtist]

Funny, I went to Malones on Canada Day this year and saw that they had boots. Asked the bartender if I had to order Canadian, he said nope, just two beers. Okay, two Fat Tugs it is. I admit, 32 oz of Fat Tug is a ridiculous amount to drink and I was feeling it at the end.

So I'm sitting at the bar with my girlfriend and her friend, when some girls come by and ask for a boot, even though they didn't order a beer. Bartender looked at her and was like aww, okay sure if you just order 1 beer. I was pissed when I heard this, so I had my girlfriend ask if she could get a boot as well for my 2nd Fat Tug. Score!

Also, I bought the same Innis & Gunn pack, not my favourite beers but I bought it because it was on sale and included the glass!

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2814/9189880712_64ace511a7_c.jpg



Not available in Canada. Just got a 6pack recently, I have 4 left, want to trade something?

Das BOOT! Beerfest - YouTube
DAS BOOT!

[punkwax]

Guiness is awful out of a bottle or can, too; I'll only drink it draft.

How did I forget Guinness :facepalm: - I prefer Guinness on tap as well.. mind you, I actually don't mind it out of the can.

Had a few Smithwicks at Jimmy Flynn's on the strip in White Rock this weekend as well listening to some live tunes.. good times!

[AlpineEcstasy]

There's a liquor store on Hastings in Burnaby that has a pretty solid assortment of German imported beer. I completely forget the name, but it's on the left hand side as you drive East.

I picked up a whole bunch of my favorites, as well as some new brews I've never tried and I was very impressed with Edelweiss Snowfresh (Austria):

https://untappd.s3.amazonaws.com/photo/2013_07_05/687eed8fa039ff6abe4ce365ce017dab_640x640.jpg

[Obsideon]

^ :thumbs:
I enjoyed Edelweiss too!

[sonick]

It is Driftwood Sartori (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18858/53309) frenzy across the city yesterday and today. Hope score a few on my way home from work in a few minutes.

Edit: Success! Picked up three... Very nice beer, fruity and fragrant... almost belgian-ish. Fresh hops vs dry is almost analogous to cooking with fresh vs dry herbs; the hop flavour is much brighter and light tasting but still powerful.

http://i1.minus.com/ibaw21wFwL7rhH.JPG

Why this beer type is so special:

http://i.minus.com/i6Iea2ghAQ8MM.JPG

[Presto]

I went to BCLC Langley on the weekend. There's a few glassware freebies happening:

Peroni Glass with purchase of Peroni 6 pack
Sam Adams Pint Glass with purchase of 12 pack of Sam Adams

and

the giant 1L stein with purchase of Sleemans 12 pack.

[Expresso]

It is Driftwood Sartori (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18858/53309) frenzy across the city yesterday and today. Hope score a few on my way home from work in a few minutes.

Edit: Success! Picked up three... Very nice beer, fruity and fragrant... almost belgian-ish. Fresh hops vs dry is almost analogous to cooking with fresh vs dry herbs; the hop flavour is much brighter and light tasting but still powerful.



Why this beer type is so special:






whered you pick it up from?

[sonick]

whered you pick it up from?

Value on Liquor on Granville just off the Arthur Lang bridge onramp. Dunno if they'll have any left, though.

If you want to try it, The Pumphouse in Richmond will be pouring it on Friday for a Brewmaster's Longtable Dinner.

[MindBomber]

It is Driftwood Sartori (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18858/53309) frenzy across the city yesterday and today. Hope score a few on my way home from work in a few minutes.

Edit: Success! Picked up three... Very nice beer, fruity and fragrant... almost belgian-ish. Fresh hops vs dry is almost analogous to cooking with fresh vs dry herbs; the hop flavour is much brighter and light tasting but still powerful.


Bravo. I, too, bought three bombers. Great beer, albeit overhyped in a way. The rarity of fresh hops causes the hype, more so than the actual taste (IMO).

The other fresh hopped beer, Hoyne Wolf Vine, may still be available. Wolf Vine is a pale ale, while Sartori is an IPA, so the beer nerds pounce a little less quickly. Just in case anyone missed out on Sartori, but is interested in something similar..

On the subject of fresh ingredients in beer; Cannery's Knucklehead pumpkin ale is one of very few BC beers with fresh pumpkin, as opposed to canned pumpkin. In my eyes, that makes it the pumpkin ale to try.

Cannery Brewing Knucklehead Pumpkin Ale - YouTube

[sonick]

agreed. while it does taste unique, I don't feel Sartori really lives up to the hype. In terms of value or taste to price ratio, Fat Tug, which is much cheaper and readily available, still reigns supreme in Driftwood's line up.
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[GLOW]

i always pick up a case when i go to the US...
anyone else drink this?
http://finleybeer.com/images/upload/88.jpg

[mako]

Yes

[-lincolnboi-]

Ya

[mako]

their Seasonals are good too

[GLOW]

i tried the bluemoon pumpkin seasonal last year... it was OK but i think i prefer the regular one myself...might give it another shot this year since it's tis the season

[H.Specter]

kroenenburg mont blanc has been a favourite over a long time, great wheat ale.

new favourite, budweiser crown. I never thought i'd drink budweiser but this is a golden amber ale with dat dere 6% too.


http://www.adweek.com/files/imagecache/node-detail/news_article/black-crown-1.jpg

[jtrinh]

Blue moon is pretty much like Rickards White. I think might even be the same thing? Also served with a slice of orange at some places.

[sonick]

Blue moon is pretty much like Rickards White. I think might even be the same thing? Also served with a slice of orange at some places.

Yup, same beer, same recipe, just brewed in Canada instead of the US.
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[Hondaracer]

It is Driftwood Sartori (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18858/53309) frenzy across the city yesterday and today. Hope score a few on my way home from work in a few minutes.

Edit: Success! Picked up three... Very nice beer, fruity and fragrant... almost belgian-ish. Fresh hops vs dry is almost analogous to cooking with fresh vs dry herbs; the hop flavour is much brighter and light tasting but still powerful.

http://i1.minus.com/ibaw21wFwL7rhH.JPG

Why this beer type is so special:

http://i.minus.com/i6Iea2ghAQ8MM.JPG

picked up a few of these last night, absolutely love it

[GLOW]

i believe you are correct, i've been told it's the same just sold in the US. which is weird b/c when i bought the rickards variety pack i only liked red. after i found that out i gave white a try and it aint bad :o

[BlackV62K2]

Sartori still available? Where?

[MindBomber]

Central City may have stock? Driftwood delivers Santori on standard delivery dates, not a special drop. Therefore, Central City was one of several stockists to accept an order post-initial release date mania.

GIB Mad Dash Fresh Hop ESB, again, an alternative wet/fresh hop beer is on shelves now. And the wet/fresh hopping is the defining quality of Santori, so it's something to check out.

[MindBomber]

I bought a six of Phillips Elsinore, a throwback to Strange Brew (80's Canadian film).

Elsinore is pretty much a Pilsner. I enjoyed the simplicity. I would give it 3.4/5. It's worth trying.

[kcl38]

Not available in Canada. Just got a 6pack recently, I have 4 left, want to trade something?

Covered a shift for someone at work at they repaid me by picking me up a 6 pack while down in the states :fullofwin: Thanks though!

[MindBomber]

I bought a six of Steam Whistle Pilsner today solely because the bottle opener's not bad.

I had low expectations of Steam Whistle and was not pleasantly surprised, it's overall quite bland. I'm trying to not be harsh, but 2.8/5. Elsinore is a wayyyyy better pilsner.

[mako]

I bought a six of Steam Whistle Pilsner today solely because the bottle opener's not bad.

I had low expectations of Steam Whistle and was not pleasantly surprised, it's overall quite bland. I'm trying to not be harsh, but 2.8/5. Elsinore is a wayyyyy better pilsner.

I almost got sucked in with the bottle opener too but decided against it.

[sonick]

BC Beer Awards 2013 Winner's List: The Winners 2013 ? BC Beer Awards (http://bcbeerawards.com/the-winners-1/)

Which ones have you tried? This is my list:

Pilsner – 13 entries
1st Place - Central City Brewers and Distillers - Red Racer Pilsner - The Central City Brew Crew
2nd Place - Tree Brewing Co. - Kelowna Pilsner - Dave Gokiert

English Ale – 14 entries
2nd Place - Central City Brewers and Distillers - Red Racer ESB - The Central City Brew Crew
Special Mention - Okanagan Spring - Pale Ale

American Ale – 28 entries
1st Place - Parallel 49 Brewing Company - Gypsy Tears - Graham With
3rd Place - Central City Brewers and Distillers - Red Racer Pale Ale - The Central City Brew Crew

Wheat Beer – 18 entries
3rd Place - Howe Sound Brewing - King Heffy Imperial Heffeweizen - Paul Wilson & Franco Corno

Fruit Beer – 18 entries
2nd Place - Parallel 49 Brewing Company - Seed Spitter - Graham With

Brown / Porter – 23 entries
1st Place - Phillips Brewing Co. - Chocolate Porter
Special Mention - Hoyne Brewing Company - Dark Matter - Sean Hoyne (no trophy)

Belgian / Sour Beer – 15 entries
2nd Place - Granville Island Brewing - Thirsty Farmer Saison - Vern Lambourne

IPA – India Pale Ale – 34 entries
1st Place - Driftwood Brewing Company - Fat Tug IPA - Jason Meyer & Kevin Hearsum
2nd Place - Driftwood Brewing Company - Sartori Harvest IPA - Jason Meyer & Kevin Hearsum
Special Mention - Hoyne Brewing Company - Devils Dream IPA - Sean Hoyne (no trophy)

Imperial IPA – 11 entries
1st Place - Central City Brewers and Distillers - Central City Imperial IPA - The Central City Brew Crew
2nd Place - Phillips Brewing Co. - Amnesiac Double IPA
3rd Place - Parallel 49 Brewing Company - The Hopnitist - Graham With


Also local beer guy/blogger's thoughts on the list: If I Were Judge at Barley Mowat (http://barleymowat.com/2013/10/21/if-i-were-judge/)

[sonick]

A draft of CRAFT Beer Market's tap list was leaked on reddit:

http://barleymowat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ntVyEcc.png
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[kunoman1]

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1384251_10201459501582596_1101160748_n.jpg

We just got 2 bottles from Deadfrog in Richmond

[rocksforsale]

Picked up a case of chainbreaker white ipa by deschutes down in the states just to try it out. Not a big fan of citrusy stuff so if anyone wants it inbox me

[Hondaracer]

Don't get why red racer is always so highly regarded, it's far from great IMO
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[MindBomber]

I agree, I'm not a big red racer fan.

I assume it's so well-liked because it's a gateway craft beer, so people develop a fondness of it early on in their good beer drinking days.

[kcl38]

One day my Dad found a Red Racer, which I think someone left with me at a BBQ over the summer, cracked it open, and immediately poured it out. :lawl:

[sonick]

So, CRAFT Beer Market opens tomorrow...

Speaking of Central City, pretty excited to hear their Imperial IPA is now going to be a regular item. Amazing beer.

I personally disagree with the above sentiments in regards to Red Racer. It is a solid IPA but far from a 'gateway' IPA (see above posts' Dad); admittedly a bit dated in taste profile compared to all the other varieties of IPA that have come out since then locally. If anything, Fat Tug is a far more accessible gateway IPA than Red Racer.

Speaking of gateway "craft" beers, I am officially over Lions' Winter Ale.

[Hondaracer]

I prefer the vertical winter ale by tree brewing to the GIB
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[MindBomber]

I'll have to refresh my memory of Red Racer and report back...

Lions' is indisputably a gateway "craft" beer... I'm over it.

I may try the Vertical by Tree Brewing.

I tend to drink Hermannator quite a lot through the Winter season, it's too damn good. It's also back on the shelves..

[sonick]

+100 on Hermannator. Picked up my first pack (but most certainly not the last ) of the season last weekend. Amazing.

[Everymans]

picked up a bottle of salty scot by 49th parellel. Such a bizarre combination of flavors. But in the end I was very satisfied with it. Definitely a sipping beer, 7.5%. One of the best smelling beers I've ever had, must be the scotchyness.

[Presto]

^^^
It reminds me of the Granville Is. Winter Ale, but with more kick.

[sonick]

My girlfriend liked Salty Scot too, the caramel and toffee sweetness really helps.

Plus being at 7.5% is a bonus :ifyouknow:

[kevin7352]

Not sure if I'm allowed to be doing this but I got a 1L bottle of Fat Tug if anyone wants it for cheap. I tried it at the bar the other day and did not like it at all

[MindBomber]

I'd suggest saving the bottle and giving Fat Tug a second shot.

Fat Tug truly is a world class IPA, and once you like it, you love it, but it takes a little bit to adjust to that level of bitterness. It's a mildly acquired taste that's well worth acquiring.

[kevin7352]

I'm not sure about that...I've given all 3 of the Red Racers from the variety pack a try before and I still can't drink IPAs

[Hondaracer]

IMO anyone who says they know/like beer and says somthing like "I don't like IPA's" doesn't really know what they are talking about, IPAs are such a vast spectrum of tastes that it's borderline ignorant to say that you don't like them

You could say you don't like the hops, but if you put a Budweiser and a Keith's IPA in front of Somone I doubt most could tell you the difference and that's an IPA vs lager
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[sas]

Alexander Keith's an IPA? No.. far from it.
For the guy that doesn't like IPAs, try one that's less hoppy. You picked two IPAs that are both above 70ibu. Red Racer and Fat Tug are both excellent IPAs. Red Racer has probably lost some of its allure given that everyone in the Pacific Northwest has jumped on the IPA bandwagon but it doesn't take away from the fact that it's an excellent brew. You guys are spoiled with all the options. I take solace I'm close to Quebec and Unibroue.

[kevin7352]

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[kcl38]

Anyone know where to get Hitachino Celebration Ale in town?

[Hondaracer]

Anyone been to CRAFT yet? Probably going to go tonight
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[saucywoman]

Anyone been to CRAFT yet? Probably going to go tonight
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Please report back on how it is :). I think this is the place my ex went and he liked it. Someone was talking to me about it in chat last night and browsing their site I want to go.
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[sonick]

report back of how busy it is, I've been waiting for the hype to die down somewhat before trying to go.

I've seen their beer list and although huge I prefer Alibi Room or St Augustines tap list more.
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[bcrdukes]

My hipster groupy has reported that if you've been to Tap & Barrel, it's more or less the same but in a different venue and focus on food from "local" sources. It can get busy during dinner times. I ride my bike past Craft quite often and people seem to be coming and going all the time. The area has become a lot more busy and packed with more cars than usual. (Just an observation.)

If you're a fan of St. Augustine's and/or Alibi Room, you're best to continue your patronage there. If anything is different about Craft, it's the venue/atmosphere and clientele. Be prepared to pay inflated prices to reflect the locale.

I've been to the Craft in Calgary and it was just okay and nothing to write home about.

[Hondaracer]

So ended up going last night it was a fucking 2 hour wait and tap and barrel, so we ended up buying some beers from that crazy liquor store in that square (insane amount of beers, like crazy their selection!) it's a great building and design, the interior looks awesome as well as the bar setup

Service was pretty terrible our waitress didn't really know much about anything, she only redeemed herself for a tip towards the end of the night when she gave us some suggestions on the beers. The food menu is pretty crappy and their appies are super overpriced, like $21 for the charcuterie plate which had like 6 pieces of cheese and meat :/

Burgers and fries were pretty tasty, and their beer menu is pretty extensive, it's laid out really nice on the menu as well, I'd go back for sure but not with a 2 hour wait

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/AE14B560-E76F-43F1-81C5-DB6EB4BE1A29-7782-0000045842041D41_zpsc9e94aed.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/BE421175-6C91-42DB-BCE6-B63A3BD7EA2E-7782-0000045851A67B7D_zps2f65721d.jpg

Nice 6 beer paddles, you can only get their set paddles though which are either local or not local, only choice of the 2
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[pherio]

I went there the day after they opened and waited 3hrs, 1/2 their pagers weren't working so if we didn't goto the hostess to ask, we would of been there longer.

Problem was that people that got there early weren't leaving they pretty much go there for an afternoon drink and stayed hours on end.

[MindBomber]

I hate Parallel 49, but a nitro milk stout is tough to resist.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=489818104467744&set=vb.145540875562137&type=2&theater

[Obsideon]

I went there last week on a Sunday afternoon, only had to wait 20-30min.

The beer selection, is obviously huge. So much to choose from, I only managed to get through a flight and 5 regular pints. :drunk:
The decor is very nice, spacious, rustic yet modern. I did not like their choice of TV location placement. The big table they got for the 6 of us had no clear view of any TVs although we requested for a spot to watch the game 3 times, they had 1 dinky 21" TV hanging like 30 feet in the air on one of their supporting beams for pretty much NOBODY to see and another small TV facing the washroom (wtf?). The rest of the screen's are at the bar.
The food ... oh sigh, if only they were as proud of their beer selection as they were their food quality... my burger was dry and expensive.
Probably wouldn't go back as I always need something to eat when I drink a lot. Definitely not worth the wait or hype IMHO.

[MindBomber]

Kelp Stout, this is a pretty rad concept. Tofino Brewing is releasing it this week.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=669315483101947&set=a.263654113668088.71181.155828647783969&type=1&theater

[Hondaracer]

yea TV and washroom placement at Craft is horrible, the fucking washrooms are TERRIBLE if your upstairs like we were, holy fuck once you break the seal and you've got a buzz going it's a nightmare to get to the bathroom

[sonick]

just cracked open a Vancouver Island Brewery StormChaser Winter Lager. Tastes like a milder, more subtle Lions Winter Ale. Not much body or depth. Should've stuck to Hermannator, but this was more sessionable.
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[MindBomber]

I found this interesting.

http://www.beermebc.com/2013/12/06/results-2013-bc-craft-beer-survey/

[GLOW]

wife got me a case of blue moon seasonal taster with like 6 diff flavours...can't wait to open it, i think the gingerbread beer will be interesting.

[sonick]

I found this interesting.

Beer Me BC | Results Are In - The 2013 BC Craft Beer Survey Infographic - Beer Me BC (http://www.beermebc.com/2013/12/06/results-2013-bc-craft-beer-survey/)

I participated in this, pretty much the top 3 breweries were what I had chosen.

[MindBomber]

I participated in this, pretty much the top 3 breweries were what I had chosen.

I did, too. I predicted Driftwood, P49, Phillips, but personally, I believe Crannog has earned the second place spot. Crannog's underappreciated as they lack a bottled program. I tend to think the BC breweries without bottling programs all are underappreciated...

[MindBomber]

Brewery Creek is running a Red Racer glassware giveaway.

The imperial porter is pricey but fantastic.

I scored a couple bottles of Driftwood Flanders Red and it was also pricey but fantastic.

Has anyone else enjoyed any particularly good beers lately?

[mako]

Brewery Creek is running a Red Racer glassware giveaway.

details?

[MindBomber]

details?

You receive a pint glass with the purchase of any three Red Racer bombers.

It's not great, but not bad either.

[mako]

I'm not familiar with Red Racer ... what are their bombers?


And I've been enjoying this recently
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ux2o1CKSY5M/THCnnOXqkgI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/4BQ9wIVsQd4/s1600/Murphys%2BStout%2B(UK).jpg

[MindBomber]

Imperial Porter, Imperial India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Pale Ale, and Pilsner. I love the Imperial Porter and Imperial IPA. I like the IPA and ESB. I can't comment on the Pale Ale or Pilsner.

This blind taste test of Murphy's, Beamish, and Guinness might interest you.
Left4Beer: The Great Irish Stout Blind Taste Test (http://www.left4beer.com/2008/12/great-irish-stout-blind-taste-test.html)

[kevin7352]

http://straightrazorplace.com/attachments/finer-things-life/55128d1294693925-beer-day-innis-gunn.jpg

Drinking this right now. It's amazing. So smooth, creamy, sweet

[Hondaracer]

Thinking of buying a large cooler and throwing it in the crawl space for some aging

I've bought a few of the imperial stout and have a few very nice bottles of wine to keep long term, big cooler sitting in the dark dece way to keep them out of the way
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[MindBomber]

That's exactly the set-up that I have. It seems to work well.

[sonick]

I'd try my hand at cellaring beers but I would be afraid I would just end up drinking them all on a boring night and I am too lazy to go out.

[sonick]

PSA: Phillips Amnesiac comes in tallboy cans now, a great bargain for an awesome DIPA.

Also, a new local vancouver brewery that just opened late February is just hitting shelves everywhere from what I noticed, Bomber Brewing. I've tried their ESB and IPA, both solid. They also come in cans, which is rare for a new craft brewery (due to high cost of entry into a canning system) but it's typically cheaper for consumers and retains flavour and freshness better than bottles.
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[Hondaracer]

Had the bomber ESB at the blackbird downtown, very tasty
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[Expresso]

Has anyone been to Brassneck? Any opinions?

[sonick]

I've only been to Brassneck for growler fills, haven't sat down and drank there before however the sitting area looks casual and fun. Beer is solid but gets REALLY busy on weekends now.

Depending on what beer you feel like, I prefer Powell St. for my growler fills. They have less brews (IPA, Pale Ale standard, then usually stout or ESB on rotation) but much smaller and less busy so it is a quick in and out.

[MindBomber]

My favourite of the new breweries is Four Winds.

Their IPA is complex yet smooth and their limited releases have been outstanding.

I'd try my hand at cellaring beers but I would be afraid I would just end up drinking them all on a boring night and I am too lazy to go out.

I planned on cellaring a case of Hermannator but drank it in that style. :okay:

[franko]

Has anyone been to Brassneck? Any opinions?

Tried 5 of their beers, all quite good. The tasting room is nice but small; gets filled up pretty quickly so sometimes there's a wait to get in.

[MindBomber]

I've been breaking out of the cycle of consistently buying the one range of beers recently.

I've got to say, Lighthouse's Switchback IPA is one of the standout best beers in BC. I'm shocked that it too me so long to try it. Tree Brewing's beers are also all excellent, and a number are available as tallboys so they're easy to try. I especially enjoyed their Cutthroat IPA.

[Hondaracer]

Tree brewings winter ale is my favorite seasonal I think
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[MindBomber]

I basically agree. Next to Hermannator, I think Tree's Vertical Winter is my favourite seasonal. I'm drinking Nelson Brewing Company's Paddywack IPA right now and it's really different. It's definitely not an American IPA, maybe an English IPA. The most prominent tastes are burnt sugar, caramel, wood, and smoke, although the hops are also apparent. It's very smooth and creamy. It doesn't fit my expectations of an IPA but it's very good. I would drink it on the regular in Fall/Winter.

[Obsideon]

Currently tapping Steamworks Pale Ale and Wheat Ale at work, been drinking & enjoying it! :woot2:

[sonick]

full of poutine and now at Dieu du Ciel, the #1 rated beer place in Montreal on ratebeer.
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[MindBomber]

Anyone have any great beers lately?

I liked Phillips Electric Unicorn and VIB's 30th Anniversary Imperial Red Ale, but I wasn't blown away by them.

[Hondaracer]

Lol I'm not shitting you I bought both of those exact same beers together last week lol

Felt the same. Seems like it's kind of a trade mark of the imperials but they always seem to me like they have a stronger whiskey type aftertaste whether it be the red ale or the imperial stouts etc

[shawnly1000]

Paradise Valley Grapefruit Ale | Whistler Brewing (http://www.whistlerbeer.com/beers/paradise-valley-grapefruit-ale/)

[punkwax]

Been drinking a lot of Blue Buck recently.. Shock Top when I wanna switch it up.

[sonick]

Been really into the sessionals lately and less so on the heavy imperials or DIPA/TIPAs... Nice not having to worry about getting TOO hammered and hung over the next day...

Two favs are Phillips Bottle Rocket ISA and Main Street Brewing's Sessional IPA. Especially the latter, great hop flavour but refreshing and doesn't get you hammered.

[GLOW]

tried an IPA for the first time at tap and barrel last weekend. quite enjoyed it. tried pabst due to this thread and it's been my go to beer this year. it's so well priced!

[Kilinim]

Where can I buy Unibroue Blanche de Chambly locally?

[MindBomber]

I've been really enjoying the wave of india session ales, too. My go to is the Red Racer ISA. I tried the Coal Harbor 311 Helles. It's cheap at $13 for an 8 pack. It's also well-brewed. It's not for me though because the style is just too light. It's like watered down bud.

[sonick]

Had a Dageraad for the first time, their amber. Very, very good. Their blonde is supposed to be better.

I also tried Red Racer ISA yesterday, and really enjoyed it as well. Lots of hops at first, and finishes clean. Amazing flavour considering it's 4%. Quite the difference considering the 4.2% american swill I had to drink in Vegas last weekend.

[Expresso]

Had some Umlaut from Brassneck. It's a hefe. Really nice and easy to drink.

[bcrdukes]

Where can I buy Unibroue Blanche de Chambly locally?

UNIBROUE - BLANCHE DE CHAMBLY | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/573113)

Punch in your postal code where it says "Where to buy."

[MindBomber]

Had a Dageraad for the first time, their amber. Very, very good. Their blonde is supposed to be better.

I also tried Red Racer ISA yesterday, and really enjoyed it as well. Lots of hops at first, and finishes clean. Amazing flavour considering it's 4%. Quite the difference considering the 4.2% american swill I had to drink in Vegas last weekend.

Exactly, the hop level is very impressive for 4%.

I'm planning to try drinking Red Racer ISA, IPA, and Imperial IPA back to back to compare them when I get time.

[waddy41]

So good:

http://www.beermebc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014_05_BMBC-4768-300x449.jpg

[MindBomber]

What's everyone's favourite IPA?

Tree's Hop Head DIPA is my current fav.

It's closer to an English than West Coast style. Pine and toffee take the forefront in favor of citrus.

Four Winds is pretty much perfect but doesn't have the distinctive character I'd like to see.

[Hondaracer]

dont really have a paticular one that comes to mind

I do feel that the Fat Tug though is among the top BC craft beers being made currently

[rageguy]

I've been into grapefruit beer lately. Try out the Schofferhofer, you can find it a Legacy, $16.25 for 6.

http://www.bayareabev.com/images/uploaded/monthlypromos/1375897953Schofferhofer%20Grapefruit.jpg

[rsx10]

Looks awesome. Love these beers!!!!

[MindBomber]

dont really have a paticular one that comes to mind

I do feel that the Fat Tug though is among the top BC craft beers being made currently

The only problem I have with Fat Tug is that its only available on draught or in bombers, and the latter can be awkward at times. Am I the only one that thinks that?

I've been into grapefruit beer lately. Try out the Schofferhofer, you can find it a Legacy, $16.25 for 6.

http://www.bayareabev.com/images/uploaded/monthlypromos/1375897953Schofferhofer%20Grapefruit.jpg

I'll give this a shot. I'd suggest seeking out IPAs that go heavy on Cascade hops, as they're very grapefruity.

[sonick]

Besides Fat Tug, I like Lighthouse Switchback, Phillips Amnesiac (now comes in tallboys!), and Hoperation Tripel Cross.

I haven't had much experience (i.e. have not drank each of them enough) with the IPAs from the new breweries, but the ones I have tried have all been absolutely solid (Brassneck, Four Winds, Main Street, Powell Street).

Though from what I remember they definitely restrain themselves on the hops which is a nice change from the hop-bomb-arms-race breweries had been having two or three years ago.

I am not sure exactly which hop gives this flavour, but there is a certain clovey aftertaste that some big Imperial IPA's (Central City comes to mind) and other heavy IPAs, that I find too overpowering after a few sips.

[Expresso]

I've been into grapefruit beer lately. Try out the Schofferhofer, you can find it a Legacy, $16.25 for 6.

http://www.bayareabev.com/images/uploaded/monthlypromos/1375897953Schofferhofer%20Grapefruit.jpg

If you want a real strong grapefruit flavour try Parallel 49 Tricyle Radler. It's basically beer + grapefruit juice.

[Hondaracer]

The only problem I have with Fat Tug is that its only available on draught or in bombers, and the latter can be awkward at times. Am I the only one that thinks that?



I'll give this a shot. I'd suggest seeking out IPAs that go heavy on Cascade hops, as they're very grapefruity.

fat tug comes in the 1L bottles as well?

Some of the best i've tasted were those Sartori IPA's...mmmmm...dose fresh hops..

[sonick]

Bombers are 750ml

[Hondaracer]

ahh always thought of bombers as the jugs

Nevermind I'm baked meant growlers

[rageguy]

If you want a real strong grapefruit flavour try Parallel 49 Tricyle Radler. It's basically beer + grapefruit juice.

Yup I had that too. The Parallel 49 has a strong grapefruit bitter flavour, while the Schofferhofer has a strong sweet flavour, almost like sugar water.

[Expresso]

Does anyone know if Crannog Ales does outside sales ie. bottles/cans?

Looking for Back Hand of God.

[MindBomber]

unfortunately, they do not bottle or can their product. i commend you on your taste though, they're my favorite brewery in bc.

[punkwax]

Tried this the other night, mainly because I had a chuckle at the name and logo. Then I noticed it was Phillips brewery so gave it a shot. It was pretty darn good.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8174/7918315296_7472cd7293_z.jpg

[Hondaracer]

At "john B's" tonight in coquitlam I had a "palette killer IPA" lol great name

The waitress claimed it had an 140 IBU but I've definately had more bitter beers that were rated around 80-90

[MindBomber]

Drinking Bowen Island Mutiny Red Ale. It's actually not bad at all and costs about 9 bucks for a 6 pack.

[sonick]

Tried this the other night, mainly because I had a chuckle at the name and logo. Then I noticed it was Phillips brewery so gave it a shot. It was pretty darn good.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8174/7918315296_7472cd7293_z.jpg

I bought one of these Friday after seeing this post.. It is indeed quite good. Perhaps it was just the temperature and I was thirsty after a day of work but it is extremely drinkable and refreshing, despite being 6.5% and an IPA. It was light and citrusy almost like a hef.

The only qualm I may have with it is that it doesn't have much body and flavour after the initial taste, but perhaps that adds to its refreshment.

[Hondaracer]

checked out Steel and Oak brewing in New west this past weekend, was super impressed with their beer and their tasting room is quite nice, really nice/informative guys working there as well. Also probably the nicest paddles i've seen locally, they have a friend of theirs CNC all of them and they have a great finger hold on either side as well as kind of an interlocking brick style bottom so they are easy to stack

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/4B6A6F93-240D-4C56-803A-05C5F8E235A9_zpsffdejmql.jpg~original

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/AE566EB0-A8C0-4377-9C9E-7B5B176F6446_zpstqesgevl.jpg~original

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/0A470980-F5B4-40CE-A949-69D40129A356_zpsyrsi2l0h.jpg~original

decided to go for the flight for a little breakfast lol. Was impressed with all the beers but the Red Pilsner paticularly stood out, unfortunately couldnt buy a growler in it so i opted for an ESB which was excellent as well

the Smoked Hefe was pretty crazy as typically i'm not too crazy for the Hefeweizen's but the nose of the smoke was crazy, it was like you had your face in a camp fire lol

If anyone goes and checks it out, and youre into wine, further down the Alley way as well there is the Pacific Breeze winery. Me and my GF have been drinking their wine for about a year now and part of their wine clup, highly recommend their stuff as well.

[Expresso]

Nice, I saw a few pix on Instagram. Good to see them up and running now.

[Obsideon]

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/sites/default/files/styles/brand_hero/public/brand/hero/1664-blanc_0.jpg?itok=20l7XPvu

Pretty much my go-to beer for the whole summer. Damn delicious!

[MindBomber]

I'm very curious about Four Winds' Phaedra Belgian Rye IPA.

The review on Beer Me BC and the reviews on Beer Advocate are offering pretty serious praise. Furthermore, in contrast to Driftwood's hyped up offerings, it's pretty cheap at $7.50 for a bomber. Anyone try it? or planning on trying it? I think I might have to look for it.

[Obsideon]

Got suckered in by those endless YouTube commercials. Picked up a 6-pack of these ... meh. :pokerface:
Shock Top: 6-Pack - YouTube

[Hondaracer]

Choices from last night:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/53C75706-879D-4B12-8EDF-52CF7911AFB1_zps3arizotk.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/53C75706-879D-4B12-8EDF-52CF7911AFB1_zps3arizotk.jpg.html)

Only ended up drinking that moon potts Pilsner, was very good.

Also just now hit up the parallel 49 tasting room for the first time, pound those paddles!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/9A531A2E-2380-4B1A-9888-6B9389A8E1A6_zps2zzwvkmb.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/9A531A2E-2380-4B1A-9888-6B9389A8E1A6_zps2zzwvkmb.jpg.html)

Dunno if it's like a nostalgia thing or just can't remember clearly but lately I've been disliking more of the P49 beers than liking them, they had a few new IPA's, I beleive the hopnitist was my favorite of the bunch

[ae101]

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608013072668493713&pid=1.7

jolly shady, its beer mix with soda (its not the sames as mixing it yourself)

[sonick]

My tastes have gone away from the super IBU hoppy IPAs and Imperial IPAs lately and gone for more mellow but still hoppy beers.

Four Winds Juxtapose Brett IPA is probably my favourite IPA right now. Light and drinkable but such complex flavours from the brettanomyces that adds such a nice tart earthy aroma to the fruity hops.

[RiceFarmer]

Couple of good summer beers I've enjoyed

Blood orange pale ale from Elysian

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GudVmbVvhws/UaVoMiHMHzI/AAAAAAAAAX4/ExWI58le8BU/s1600/IMG_1928.jpg

Breakside Passion Fruit Sour Ale

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KVlcbPcTkKg/U88e5JwRqOI/AAAAAAAACfo/yQp5UOZQFvo/s1600/IMG_1287.JPG

[Slifer]

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608013072668493713&pid=1.7

jolly shady, its beer mix with soda (its not the sames as mixing it yourself)

Can you get them locally? I had those in Malaysia, they are pretty good.

[sonick]

Anybody tried P49's Filthy Dirty IPA yet?

[racerman88]

Anybody tried P49's Filthy Dirty IPA yet?

I have some but have not tried it yet

[Hondaracer]

Anybody tried P49's Filthy Dirty IPA yet?

Not a fan

[MindBomber]

I've refused to drink P49 since they released their berliner weisse, and left it on shelves even once it proved to be literally undrinkable.

Overall, they seem to have been going downhill since shortly following their opening.

This is not surprising given their gimmicky, marketing based style seems more reminiscent of macros than great micros.

[asahai69]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/asahai69/IMG_20140829_215349.jpg

Preparatons for my trip to Oktoberfest/Germany

[Eternal_SiR]

I'm a pretty loyal 4 Winds guy, great people plus a bonus is they are around the corner from my work. I love their triplicity if your lucky to get some in the bottles. I had them save me a case when they first started bottling. Definately not an everday beer as its more on the expensive side, but at 9% and tasting like honey water, it gets dangerous fast. Their Saison and Wistism is really good too, had a keg of those a while back.
Steel and Oak is another friendly place, i love their Smoked hefeweisen.

[Expresso]

Looks like its fresh hops season again. Driftwood and Powell are at it for sure.

[Hondaracer]

When do they usually release?

[sonick]

When do they usually release?

Driftwood is out next week.

Bomber and Main Street are supposedly also doing them.

Lions Winter Ale won Georgia Strait's Best Beer award :fuckthatshit:

[punkwax]

I don't get the appeal with the winter ale. I don't mind 1, but wouldn't grab a 6er to watch a game.

Going to a BBQ today - will grab a few different crafts and report back.

Edit:

Weapons of choice:

Vancouver Island Brewing - Sabotage India Session Ale
Phillips Brewing Co - Ginger Beer (Big fan of Phillips, haven't tried the ginger, figured I'd give it a shot)
Driftwood Brewery Pale Ale

All new to me.

Edit II:

Started with Sabotage. Good, crisp, drinkable beer. Not overly hoppy and a good start.
Moved onto Driftwood. Also a good drinking beer. Little hops again but nothing overpowering. Will buy again.
Had the Phillips ginger beer last. Aftertaste was definitely gingery. Glad I tried it, but like winter ale, could do 1 but definitely wouldn't choose it for a steady drinking day. Overall a good beer though.

Sabotage wins.

[Expresso]

Gah, Brewery Creek sold out of Sartori in like 3 hours. Didn't make it in time.

[sonick]

Yeah I missed it too :okay:

[Hondaracer]

Are the Sartoris only available at beer stores? BCL doesn't jnow anything about them

[sonick]

Yeah, only private cold beer/wine stores as far as I know.

O'hares in Richmond supposed to get it at the end of the week.

Value on Liquor still hasn't gotten their shipment yet.

[TOS'd]

How much do the sartoris go for?

[Hondaracer]

Found some..I'll let you guys know where once I've got what I need lol sorry

Also seems like this place is limit two or else I'd buy em all

[Expresso]

Just got some at Viti. There almost out they say. Also Liberty and Tobys on Commercial still have a few left. Call before you go.

I read BCL got some last year not sure about this year. Just follow Driftwood on Twitter they usually post what stores carry em. Then call and see if they have stock.

Also got two bottles of Hoynes version as well.

[sonick]

How much do the sartoris go for?

like ~$8 IIRC? Hondaracer/Hachi how much you get em for?

[TOS'd]

Liberty has it for 7.99

[Expresso]

OK finished my Sartori run. Updated my previous post.

Sonick: You are on the money. $8-9 tax in depending on store. They come in 650ml.

[punkwax]

Dang.. my local haunts don't carry it.. you've all peaked my interest.

Grabbed a What the Huck from Fernie brewing.

[Hondaracer]

My buddy who works in Van grabbed a few for me and some friends, same thing though none of the nearby stores i thiught might carry them did..

Excited to try it though

[Hondaracer]

Lol same buddy managed to grab 24 today for 3 of us

[TOS'd]

^ lol, wonder if i can even grab one to try today after work :alone:

[sonick]

Sold out at Value on Liquor last night around 7 :okay:

Honda, you planning on drinking all that within the next few weeks? These fresh hop beers are best as fresh as possible :drunk:

[Hondaracer]

Yea most of them ASAP

We actually kept a few months after release, definately not as good but the flavor changes quite a bit over time, still quite enjoyable

For those looking my buddy got them from a place on comercial yesterday (sorry don't know name they had a limit of two) then he got a case from a liquor depot somewhere around van, sorry didn't cstch the exact location on that one either

[MindBomber]

everyone gets overly excited when they hear true craft retailers - brewery creek, for example - sells out in one or two hours and have one or two bottle limits. they're the first to sell out. go to the hole in the wall stores and they'll sell you all you want and they'll have stock on the shelves for weeks, if not months.

[TOS'd]

Picked up some to give it a try.

[Expresso]

everyone gets overly excited when they hear true craft retailers - brewery creek, for example - sells out in one or two hours and have one or two bottle limits. they're the first to sell out. go to the hole in the wall stores and they'll sell you all you want and they'll have stock on the shelves for weeks, if not months.

Please list some then. thanks!

[MindBomber]

Please list some then. thanks!

The stores that I routinely visit are all in Langley/Abbotsford, so they'd be a bit of a drive for you. Jimmy Mac's comes to mind immediately; I bought bird of prey months after it sold out the day of release at Brewery Creek. The principle in very consistent in every city in my experience though. If you follow Driftwood on Facebook and Twitter you will see they post and tweet locations with remaining stock once the supply begins seriously dropping.

[Hondaracer]

Jimmy macs is where we got ours last year

[Hondaracer]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/DF2A66E9-8192-43A9-B3C8-2EC039DCB718_zpsijykrcne.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/DF2A66E9-8192-43A9-B3C8-2EC039DCB718_zpsijykrcne.jpg.html)

[cdizzle]

got the last two bottles from Liquor Barn on Hastings!
thank you all for the suggestion!

[TOS'd]

So, how is it? I havent opened mine yet.

[Hondaracer]

pretty good! i like it a lot

hints of strong citrus, grapefruit etc.

the bitterness goes stands out big time if you let it warm up a bit out of the fridge

[Expresso]

If you like IPAs you will like this. Definitely hints of grapefruit.

[punkwax]

Funny story, went to the 4th beer store in search of the elusive Sartori, was in the Driftwood area and got excited when I saw Sorachi. Didn't even think to look at the brewery and cleared the shelf :lol

Got to the counter and it dawned on me that it wasn't the right beer. Oh well, grabbed the 4 they had anyway. Anyone tried it?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KK_a_jUhUxg/UWN1cMrFqrI/AAAAAAAAZxg/09W4cseYxUQ/s1600/SorachiAce.jpg

[sonick]

:lawl: that's pretty funny.

Yes I've had Sorachi Ace, very good, a well-done saison.

Went to four different private liquor stores (not craft-beer specific) yesterday with no luck :okay:

[TOS'd]

Hi

[Expresso]

Sonick give driftwood twitter feed a follow they usually update which retailers have any left.

[sonick]

So apparently that rich Reiko chick has her own beer: https://twitter.com/CorsaBeer

[Hondaracer]

yea, no thanks.

[MindBomber]

yea, fuck that.

on another note, i read a post recommending the Stiegl Radler (half beer/half grapefruit juice) and bought one to try out. i've since picked up a couple on each trip to the liquor store, though they're certainly not beer like, they're delicious. thanks to whoever recommend them.

[Hondaracer]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/C000DA45-F4D6-4BD7-9FEF-4C3725CCFE6A_zpsxmuoz9in.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/C000DA45-F4D6-4BD7-9FEF-4C3725CCFE6A_zpsxmuoz9in.jpg.html)

If I rated the Sartori at an 8/8.5 this one is a 5. It's completely flat lacking flavor. A little initial peppery taste then nothing, after taste is like soda water

[asahai69]

Just got back from Germany. Holy jesus they do beer right over there. Gonna be the biggest beer snob now.....

[Expresso]

lol 5 is kind of harsh. It's a Pale Ale in the end. I found the initial taste to be bit off putting though. Tasted really floral or something.

[R. Mutt]

Not a beer aficianado and it's probably mentioned in this thread but I love the oak flavor you get from Innis & Gunn

[sonick]

Coming soon in local liquor stores...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/10670076_963716083654003_8635835620118453085_n.jpg ?oh=525127bf9fcb744d0d4139106e4c0a79&oe=548383A9&__gda__=1422674935_4a520382b73732e0b7c2cfe743b82c8 2

[jakers]

Night off so I'm indulging midweek.

Headed off to the liquor store right before closing to pick up some Hoyne Dark Matter after a friend recommended it. I don't talk beer much so excuse any nub talk.

Pours dark as you'd hope by the name. Had a nice tan head on it, which dissipated fairly quickly. Has a nice chocolaty smell to it. Tastes a little less strong than the scent. Drinks real smooth.

And if you hate talking about beer like that. Dark Matter is a fun dark beer, nothing amazing but I'd have it again any time I want something dark and malty.

I've got a Sam Adams Octoberfest and a Phillips Chocolate Porter lined up. But I think I'll save the Phillips for another night because of the similarities with the above beer.



Heading into Autumn, any seasonal recommendations?

[GLOW]

what's everyone's bang-for-buck go-to cheap beer?
for me it's coors or pabst. 15pack=$20-22

[Hondaracer]

Keith's IPA is my go to

Is the Hoyne dark matter a stout?

[sonick]

Keith's IPA is my go to

:heckno: :heckno: :heckno: :heckno: :heckno:

For the sake of sullying the IPA name by misleading the unwashed masses to thinking Keith's is what IPA is, I refuse to drink it.

Fuggles & Warlock has a fresh hop beer on tap which I tried last night. Very heavy handed on the hops, did not have the 'freshness' that typical wet hopped beers have. Not bad, but loses the magic of the fresh hops.

They also have a beer with Brett, which I am excited to try.

[Hondaracer]

Meh Keith's may promote it as an IPA but I think it tastes infinitely better than any other run of the mill coors, bud, Kokanee etc

Great taste and high drinkability

[Godzira]

http://www.united-nations-of-beer.com/images/delirium-tremens-21351978.jpg


this.

[jakers]

Keith's IPA is my go to

Is the Hoyne dark matter a stout?

AFAIK it's a brown ale

[Gallardo]

http://i.imgur.com/vfnGNGl.jpg

Hi guys, so I copped a bottle of the Sartori. Found bottles and bottles of these at a local beer store (Victoria), fully stocked. Quite odd since according to you guys, it's sold out everywhere in Vancouver. I figured less people visit this store I guess.

Anyways, it's a great IPA. When drank cold, there's a numbness and you can't really taste it's flavours very much. As the the beer becomes warmer, the tones of the beer becomes more apparent. Like another member has stated, the bitterness will be loud and clear when drank at room-temperature. But then again, like a pint of Guiness, the bitterness becomes acquired taste.

After swallowing, you get a waft of fruity tone, fresh pear and citrus notes.


Overall, I would rate this 8/10. :concentrate:

[MindBomber]

what's everyone's bang-for-buck go-to cheap beer?
for me it's coors or pabst. 15pack=$20-22

Cariboo, but there a few really legit cheap beers out there.

Bowen Island Mutiny Red Ale is great for the price.

[Gucci Mane]

what's everyone's bang-for-buck go-to cheap beer?
for me it's coors or pabst. 15pack=$20-22

miller highlife. buy the 12packs every time i cross to get gas.

[Lowered_Klass]

what's everyone's bang-for-buck go-to cheap beer?
for me it's coors or pabst. 15pack=$20-22

I'm a big fan of Budweiser Crown. Actually has some substance to it. I find it a great 'after work' beer to have with dinner.

Miller Highlife is a staple when I cross the line. I always bring a case home with me. The only Miller beer I enjoy.

I'm looking for new lager style beers to try. What's everyone's favs?

It seems most have big hard-ons for IPA's, but I'm sure you guys have some less 'hoppy' beers you enjoy now and then?

A fav of mine is the Whistler Brewing Powder Mtn lager, but it's been tough to find lately.
...and by tough to find, I mean the BC Liquor store by my place hasn't been stocking it lol :D

[GLOW]

usually when i cross the border a pick up blue moon. maybe i will consider miller highlife when i cross. i tried a miller once when i crossed and i didn't enjoy it that much but i can't remember which one.

[sonick]

I'm looking for new lager style beers to try. What's everyone's favs?

It seems most have big hard-ons for IPA's, but I'm sure you guys have some less 'hoppy' beers you enjoy now and then?

Lager-style beers I like Czechvar, Hacker-Pschorr Munchuner Gold, Peroni, Pilsner Urquell.

Non-IPA/Hop beers I really like Belgians (Dageraad is awesome), saisons, sours (albiet rare). With winter coming, stouts & imperial stouts.

ESB's and other ales (pale, red) are ok but not my preferred.

Not a big fan of wheat or hefe beers.

Speaking of winter, it's almost hermannator time :woot:

[MindBomber]

That's right! Hermannator's back in about a month! :drunk:

[MindBomber]

I'm curious to try Central City Brewers x Four Winds Brewery's "Maiden Voyage."

It is a cedar aged pale ale. Anyone try it yet?

[cctw]

i managed to order a case of Sartori at a bc liquor store...i guess there's still some stock

[Hondaracer]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/D549C3C3-7861-44EC-99FE-0C3004E55D1A_zpskcqtxlmx.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/D549C3C3-7861-44EC-99FE-0C3004E55D1A_zpskcqtxlmx.jpg.html)

[asahai69]

has anyone seen this beer locally?

http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/pimages/AugustinerLagerbierHell.jpg

[jmanhas00]

Liquor store on main between 15th and 14th might be a good place to look. If you find it lmk beer looks pretty good lol

[Hondaracer]

That powell street wet hopped kind of has an identity crisis. Will have to try it again when I'm not so congested :/

[Expresso]

^^^tastes like an IPA right?

[sonick]

Reports are Hermannator has been delivered to government warehouse... So should be in stores soon... Can't wait to taste that sweet malty goodness :sweetjesus:

Also dageraad is releasing a wet hopped beer tomorrow http://instagram.com/p/uPbVHTNdxj/