[MindBomber]

Review and discuss your favourite beers and breweries.

My beer preference varies widely by season and mood. Partially that's fueled by the fact that beer, unlike most other beverages, varies widely in taste based to the average pallet. Although I do enjoy wine, my pallet is definitely not refined enough to actually detect it's subtleties.

I'll write a proper review later, but to start I'll post Vancouver Island Brewery's tasting notes on Skyhopper Honey Brown, a favourite my fridge is often stocked with.

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i363/Austin_Taylor88/spyhopper-tasting-notes.jpg

[PJ]

Like you said, it all depends on the time, place, mood, etc.. Which, I think is how it goes for most people.

Usually with, say dinner, I like to have a more tasty ale. I always like trying new random breweries, but my "default" is usually something from Granville Island Brewery.

If I'm just hanging out with some people on a hot summer day, it's usually chilled Corona.

[sonick]

Sticking with mostly local/canadian selections here...

My go-to if the bar has it on tap is the Surrey Central Red Racer India Pale Ale. I find the bittersweetness of IPA's refreshing but also with that big depth of flavour that you can slowly savour. Best of both worlds. If only we could get more readily access to Dogfish Head beers here I'd be in heaven.

For lagers, Czechvar (not local), OK Springs 1516, Sleeman 1516.

Wheat ales; Red Racer White Ale, Grasshopper, St. Ambroise Apricot Wheat Ale, R&B Sun God (Mt. Pleasant!)

Ales; Tree Brewing Thirsty Beaver Ale (cheap but tasty!), Rogue Dead Guy Ale (from Portland, but expensive!), anything from Unibroue (La Fin Du Monde, Maudite, etc.), Driftwood Farmhand, R&B Raven Crea,

IPA: Red Racer, Fat Tug, R&B Hobgoblin

Stout: Backhand of God, Guinness, R&B Dark Star, St Ambroise Oatmeal.

Breweries in general: Dogfish Head (American), R&B (Vancouver), Central City (Surrey), Unibroue (Quebec), St. Ambroise (Quebec), Big Rock Brewery (Calgary), Rogue (Portland), Driftwood (Victoria)... And all the monasteries in Belgium that do trappist ales.

Thats all I can think of for now...

[TjAlmeida]

I don't always drink beer, and but when i do..... It's usually a Stella

But for local beer I like blue buck if anyone has heard of it.

[Hondaracer]

^ tree brewery is awsome, their winter ale and ipa is awsome

[MindBomber]

Anything Central City Brews is excellent in my experience.

St. Ambroise Apricot Wheat Ale is my Bro's favourite beer; I enjoy it with a light meal on a summer day, but don't love it overall. I find the apricot flavour too dominant and slightly artificial, if the beer flavours were a little less subtle it would be greatly improved.

[dinamix]

free beer is the best beer

[xilley]

stella artois anyday

[Matlock]

A bit off topic, but has anyone taken a course on beer? I drink the stuff, but I don't know as much as I would like to.

I'll just list a bunch of random beers that I have enjoyed in the past: Chimey Blue, Piraat, Gulden Draak, Tripel Karmeliet, Hoegaarden

Too many more that I can't remember! I usually take a picture of the bottle when I try something new.

[winson604]

Although there's definitely some beers I prefer not to drink such as your typical Canadian, Kokanee, Budweiser etc I will drink them if it's my only options. Overall I'm not one of those super picky guys though.

In terms of just my every day option I usually stick with Sleemans Honey Brown.

My pallet is very much the same when it comes to drinking wine and stuff though. Although I love wine I just don't have the right pallet to recognize all those things other people do. Maybe it's all the years of smoking I don't know.

[jaemc]

All time favourite would have to be Asahi.
Simply smooth and great tasting for myself personally.

Usually go to Boston Pizza with my buddies and we'll do the Canadians :D

[6793026]

I ain't an expert but I do enjoy my beers. Bud, corona and all those shit beer were great when I was a kid but now, I really do appreciate the good old IPA. TONS of flavor and I don't mind it at all. I also enjoy the Wheat ales.

Sorry, stella and becks and all those other beers.. i much rather grab a granville island anytime (I will never turn down Granville island Winter ale and my awesome gf got me Chocolate Granville Island limited edition) That was just pure awesomeness.

Then again GUiness is great once in a blue moon.

[sonick]

Anything Central City Brews is excellent in my experience.

St. Ambroise Apricot Wheat Ale is my Bro's favourite beer; I enjoy it with a light meal on a summer day, but don't love it overall. I find the apricot flavour too dominant and slightly artificial, if the beer flavours were a little less subtle it would be greatly improved.

Have you had Unibroue Ephemere and Ephemere Cassis? Soooo tasty. On the nose you get a huge hit of fresh Granny Smith Apple (or Black Currant for the Cassis), but when you drink it you only get a hint of the fruit essence but without the sweetness, so it's super refreshing and drinkable.

Flying Beaver had Ephemere Cassis on tap last summer. Regular Ephemere you can get in liquor stores.

Sorry, stella and becks and all those other beers.. i much rather grab a granville island anytime (I will never turn down Granville island Winter ale and my awesome gf got me Chocolate Granville Island limited edition) That was just pure awesomeness.

Winter Ale is a very good beginner craft beer. A bit overpowering with the Vanilla, but definitely a good starter to get people more into stronger tasting beer; at least that's kind of how it was for me. I've tried the GI Chocolate and remembered it was quite good. Their limited edition beers are very good in general, I find. Had this a few weeks ago:

https://p.twimg.com/AnMa6xsCAAAOSl8.jpg

[FN-2199]

The first time I had Granville Island Hefeweizen...
:sweetjesus:

[mako]

I ain't an expert but I do enjoy my beers. Bud, corona and all those shit beer were great when I was a kid but now, I really do appreciate the good old IPA. TONS of flavor and I don't mind it at all. I also enjoy the Wheat ales.

Sorry, stella and becks and all those other beers.. i much rather grab a granville island anytime (I will never turn down Granville island Winter ale and my awesome gf got me Chocolate Granville Island limited edition) That was just pure awesomeness.

Then again GUiness is great once in a blue moon.

Since you mentioned it ... Blue Moon is very good. Pick it up if you cross the border.

[Expresso]

Can anyone recommend a nice dark hefeweizen?

[unit]

^i like schneider weisse

[Presto]

In an effort to drink less, I've started purchasing single tall boys. One of my new favorites is the Pacific Schwarzbock. It's got hints of chocolate and coffee, and weighs in at 8% ABV. It's only $2.50 at the local beer and wine store.

[woob]

Grimbergen Dubbel
Pauwel Kwak

mmmmmm

[NU350]

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k367/NU350/Car%20Free%20day/DSC_5363.jpg

[True.True]

favorite summer time beer

http://kd59.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/innis_amp_gunn.jpg

[MeowMeow]

Stella & Asahi

Mmm so yummy

[mako]

just had me some Peroni today

[Teh Doucher]

http://cdn.dealsdirect.net/m/products/26/15026/2/product1_15026.jpg

my favorite beer ever. for normal drinking, i just stick to mgd or bud and some rickards white every now and then. but, im a beer whore so i'll pretty much try every beer once. except honey lagers, just can not stand the taste..

[sonick]

Hoegaarden draft in the giant glasses on a patio ftw.

[gdoh]

i used to like stella and Heineken but not so much any more. I think atm my favorite beer is Rickards white but, i also enjoy asahi, most of the granville island beers are good, grasshopper, and probably more that i cant think of right now

[Hondaracer]

i like Keiths white alot more than the Rickards

i really dont like anything Rickards brews

[winson604]

Oh also forgot to mention one of my favs is La Fin du Monde. I like the extra alchy content and the taste is great too.

[Meowjin]

A cold one given to me.

[sonick]

Oh also forgot to mention one of my favs is La Fin du Monde. I like the extra alchy content and the taste is great too.

Yeaaaa Unibroue ftw!

[Renthal]

Light house Race Rocks Amber ale - love the little bit of sweetness
Rickards Red - same as race rocks
1516 - delicious
keith's red

apparently rolling rock is really good but hard to find
i'm going down to portland in a few weeks, apparently there are a ton of great micro-breweries there

[westopher]

If I'm drinking with dinner, a any unibroue, Innis and gunn, or a hoegaarden.
If I'm planning on getting sloshed, I like pbr, pilsner, or Colt 45. They are cheap and they all taste good. (If you grew up drinking colt, you know it eventually goes from terrible, to tolerance, and eventually to love)

[Hondaracer]

They have rolling rock at Rogers arena now

I really enjoyed it although it tastes like a super light beer

[sonick]

Yea I bought a 4-pack of Rolling Rock at BCLS and thought the same thing; very very light.

w00t weekend! Think I'll start things off with a pint of Hoegaarden tonight.

[Expresso]

I can't enjoy Hoegaarden without a slice of orange!

[Chicken Balls]

Elysian Horror Belgian Stout with a Nitro pour. So good!

[CorneringArtist]

Big fan of Stella and Carlsberg, I had a tallboy of Fosters in the States I liked and I'm trying to find it here, but I dont think BCLS sells it? Correct me if Im wrong

[jonwon]

fresh and fruity :)

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/sites/default/files/styles/brand_medium/public/brand/hero/1664-blanc_0.jpg

[MindBomber]

Big fan of Stella and Carlsberg, I had a tallboy of Fosters in the States I liked and I'm trying to find it here, but I dont think BCLS sells it? Correct me if Im wrong

If it's not stocked, they can usually bring it in.

[sonick]

ephemere pomme at Guilt & Co. :sweetjesus:

[JHatta]

my all time favourite beer: Duvell (Belgian)

http://ratingworld.com/images/entity_picture/11951/picture.jpg?1291256903

[waddy41]

http://www.brasserie-dupont.com/dupont/Images/MoinetteBlonde25Cl.jpg

[LSF22]

http://www.amsterdambeers.com/images/explorator.png http://www.amsterdambeers.com/images/navigator.png http://www.amsterdambeers.com/images/maximator.png

One of my favs... haven't been able to find here yet :(

[waddy41]

wow that's strong

[MindBomber]

Has anyone else tried Granville Island Raspberry ale?

I had it quite often last summer and found it a very refreshing, light summer beer.
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i363/Austin_Taylor88/292224_10150920126274002_68622774001_11439140_8760 86626_n.jpg

[sonick]

Winners of World Beer Cup 2012:

http://www.worldbeercup.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/WBC12-Winners-List.pdf

Some local winners:

Category 20: Wood- and Barrel-Aged Beer, 34 Entries
Bronze: Central City Oaked Porter, Central City Brewing Co., Surrey, Canada

Category 68: English-Style India Pale Ale, 48 Entries
Silver: IP’Eh!, Russell Brewing Co., Surrey, Canada

Category 70: Extra Special Bitter, 49 Entries
Gold: Red Racer ESB, Central City Brewing Co., Surrey, Canada

[mako]

Has anyone else tried Granville Island Raspberry ale?

I had it quite often last summer and found it a very refreshing, light summer beer.
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i363/Austin_Taylor88/292224_10150920126274002_68622774001_11439140_8760 86626_n.jpg

It's alright, if you like them fruity beers

[2damaxmr2]

Guinness or Granville island lager.

[Obsideon]

There are far too many delicious beers that I enjoy for me to list (Keith's White Ale, Guiness, Bud Light Lime, Granville Island Maple, Grasshopper Wheat Ale, Cobra India Ale, Hoegaarden, Asahi, Stella, etc) it's easier for me to list beers that I do NOT like to drink:

1) Coors Light - I would rather just drink water or nothing at all then consume this piss-like conconction of what they label a beer!
2) Pacific Pilsner - Did a beer marathon at the Rugby House (RIP) where they had like 8-12 different beers on top, we had a pint of every glass from the bottom of the menu, until we got to this beer at the top (also the cheapest) and we figure ... oh snap why not, we're pretty buzzed already and had a dozen other beers before this, how bad could it be?... oh FML it was still gross lol!
3) Old Stock Ale - Friend brought it to a party, never again will I drink this.
4) Budweiser - I can handle if it's the only thing available (got used to it at Rogers Arena) but I definitely wouldn't order it if I had any other choice.

My basic run of the mill staple would be Kokanee though.

[Obsideon]

Has anyone else tried Granville Island Raspberry ale?

I had it quite often last summer and found it a very refreshing, light summer beer.
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i363/Austin_Taylor88/292224_10150920126274002_68622774001_11439140_8760 86626_n.jpg

If you like fruity beers, then you should definitely check out "Fruli"
It's a Belgian Strawberry Beer, delicious!

[Ch28]

Fruli = liquid strawberry jam

[artmotion]

http://www.erdinger.de/images/details/dash/weissbier_main.png

Does anyone here brew their own beer? I was thinking of giving it a shot.

[K-Dub]

this thread is relevant to my interests.

[mako]

That's a lot of foam on that Erdinger - almost looks like whipped cream topping

[corollagtSr5]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uxZ_119m0aU/ThkkzQa24_I/AAAAAAAAAT0/vRv1-s8rbhg/s320/Cariboo.jpg

Cariboo beer, brewed in Prince George. 5.5%
$25 dollars for 20 beers. PACIFIC WESTERN - CARIBOO GENUINE DRAFT CAN | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/110205)

[MelonBoy]

http://foodology.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/suika-asahiblack.jpg

Asahi black ftw.. they always come with this tiny little glass in restaurants.. Im not actually sure why though.. (care to explain anyone)

That or Sapporo is my go to beer at Japanese resto's..
Really digging the Canadian lately.. not sure why though. (Didn't like it before but I get the craving every so often)

[skittle]

I've been drinking Stanley Park Belgium Amber, brewery is owned by the Mark Anthony Group.

[mako]

Stanley Park is excellent

[racerman88]

Granville island Winter Lions ale and Philips chocolate porter

[sas]

3 Monts and Young's Double Chocolate are some of my staples

http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b1895b6acda3aab1c1fad500639703cbe48b43a1a9c175825c 5bd6f2445fd3a34g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?thumb=5&quickkey=bm7tzkku7oucfpu)

[ra604]

I've had Granville Island Beers: Brockton Ipa, Pale and Winter Ale and Island Lager, Honey Cypress
The GIB Raspberry beer is sweet, if you like that kind of thing would do you good for this hot weather.

But to compare it to Bowen Island beers: Ipa, ale, and lager, there's more of a cripser taste in the bowen island beers, though thats imo.

As for the good beer, Chimay is always a soother on a nice hot day. A bit pricey but worth it knowing where it came from.

And if your in the mood to try some good, fruity beers or just any beers, should check out: St. Augustines, Commercial and 7th, they've basically got their own brewery, tonnes of beers and when you go to the washroom (men), theres a tv that tells you how much beer is left for each type whether its the stout, ipa, ale, good pub food too

[HondaGuy]

Sapporo is nice and light when eating... :)

[sonick]

2012 Canadian Brewing Award Winners:
Great Canadian Beer Blog: 2012 Canadian Brewing Award Winners (http://www.greatcanadianbeerblog.com/2012/06/2012-canadian-brewing-award-winners.html)

Central City won Brewery of the Year.

lol my cheap go-to ale, Thirsty Beaver Amber Ale $2.15 per 500ml tall-boy won 2nd in its category. Not too shabby.

[PJ]

Curiosity got the best of me and I decided to pick up a 6-pack of the Bud Lime Mojito..
Instantly regret it after the first sip :ohgodwhy: :heckno:

[Culture_Vulture]

Has anyone else tried Granville Island Raspberry ale?

I had it quite often last summer and found it a very refreshing, light summer beer.
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i363/Austin_Taylor88/292224_10150920126274002_68622774001_11439140_8760 86626_n.jpg

First time trying seasonal raspberry ale last week,
surprisingly good, 9% alc and dry, so it really does pack a nice punch.

[MindBomber]

I tried Big Rock Rye & Ginger recently.

My overall impression of the beer was good, but definitely not great. I'm not sure if I'll purchase it again, but I'm leaning slightly towards not.

Some notes on it..
-It has a nice moderate carbonation, and leaves a slight tingle on the lip.
-A very nice malty taste, I think this would be my favourite characteristic of the beer.
-The ginger taste is very subtle, but present. I didn't find myself having to search for the taste. I would have preferred a bit more ginger flavour.
-Slightly more present than the ginger is a lemon citrus flavour, which worked well but I would have liked a bit less of it.

Worth trying if you're a curious beer nerd.

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i363/Austin_Taylor88/7199372632_8737caeb16.jpg

[PJ]

Planned to stop by the liquor store tonight. ^Probably give that a shot too.

Glad to know I'm not the only one trying these random beers. My friends always made fun of me whenever I brought over a 6pack of something they've never heard of :alone:

[SchoolGlue]

http://www.canadiandesignresource.ca/officialgallery/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/steam_whistle-bottles.jpg

I also buy random beers to try and get laugh at too

[sonick]

Nearly $11, this better be good:

http://i.minus.com/iYzOUkeiUIEui.jpg

[sas]

That Imperial Ale is TERRIFIC. Did you grab that from central city? I had no idea its in stock. That is the best IPA in the North West in my books.

The regular IPA on draught is good as well but the imperial is more balanced.
I find too many IPAs place too much of an emphsis on being way too hoppy.

You should also try Eclipse of the Hop from Howe Sound.

[GLOW]

Curiosity got the best of me and I decided to pick up a 6-pack of the Bud Lime Mojito..
Instantly regret it after the first sip :ohgodwhy: :heckno:

i'm curious too....do you like bud light lime but dislike bud lime mojito? if so i'll probably stay clear away from it.

[Durrann]

Rickards white is my fave

[Obsideon]

i'm curious too....do you like bud light lime but dislike bud lime mojito? if so i'll probably stay clear away from it.

Bud Light Lime is delicious and a great summer drink, Bud Light Lime Mojito is DISGUSTING! It tastes like someone dropped a bar of soap into the Bud Light Lime keg and decided to name it Mojito!

[westopher]

sitting here watching skate vids and drinking a miller high life. Not the high life right now haha.

[Shinj0]

Beer lover here, tried the Red Racer White Ale yesterday and loved it. Definitely enjoyed it more than Rickards White and the GI Hefeweizen. Will be giving there other beers a try this weekend. :)

http://bcbeers.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/redracer_white_logo.jpg

[-lincolnboi-]

Having a blue moon right now, and i must say that it tastes better than rickards white. So smooth :concentrate:

[Wetordry]

LoL blue moon is marketed as rickards white in canada

[-lincolnboi-]

LoL blue moon is marketed as rickards white in canada

Haha, that's what I have heard too, but I don't recall rickards white tasting this good. Guess i'll have to buy some white and do a taste challenge :concentrate:

[sonick]

Been in Europe the past two weeks, mostly in Italy. Peroni = :sweetjesus:

I am going to miss them.

[mako]

You can get Peroni here

[iam_dan]

Gave Carlsberg a try last week, very delicious.
Brahma beer is pretty good too

http://www.mediashow.ro/show/360066-2/brahma-sexy-beer.jpg

[Tapioca]

A couple of IPAs I would recommend:

- Lagunitas Maximus IPA (though, their regular IPA is quite good.)
- Fat Tug IPA

[subordinate]

Hef

And

Shaftsbury Cream Ale (The red can)

And

Guinness (not the crap in the can), I want the good stuff from a tap. I swear, the taste is insanely on two ends of a spectrum.

[sonick]

You can get Peroni here

Not 1l bottles for under $2 :okay:

[shawnly1000]

Lately, Grimbergen Dubbel

[MindBomber]

Hef

And

Shaftsbury Cream Ale (The red can)

And

Guinness (not the crap in the can), I want the good stuff from a tap. I swear, the taste is insanely on two ends of a spectrum.

Canned/bottled Guinness has a number of additives not used when it's kegged, it definitely makes a significant difference in flavour. Fun fact, Guinness is not vegan/vegetarian friendly when canned/bottled, but it is when kegged (I know this matters to no one on rs but me :)).

[J89]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3te1wdKxTzs/TNpxVpyWVoI/AAAAAAAAACQ/hci_X2M0xAw/s1600/mgd_bottle.gif

[iam_dan]

Tried a Pacifico today, and it was really good..carried a sweet and refreshing aftertaste

[AsianRice]

First time trying seasonal raspberry ale last week,
surprisingly good, 9% alc and dry, so it really does pack a nice punch.

Um, just bought it from BCLS, and it's only 4.5%?

[cdizzle_996]

Kronenbourg Blanc, favorite spring/summer beer for sure

Party beer - Old Mill

Sit back and relax beer - Bud Light

[Presto]

The BCLS in Langley has started carrying more single tallboys. There's around a dozen different ones. Domestic and Imports. There's a few for under $2, but most are under $2.50. Grolsh tallboys have been on sale for 2.10, recently. I like Grolsh!

[blue_noise]

dos equis for me. i dont always drink beer but when i do i prefer dos equis.

[unit]

The BCLS in Langley has started carrying more single tallboys. There's around a dozen different ones. Domestic and Imports. There's a few for under $2, but most are under $2.50. Grolsh tallboys have been on sale for 2.10, recently. I like Grolsh!

my fav tallboy is lowenbrau. good stuff! really easy to drink

[Culture_Vulture]

Um, just bought it from BCLS, and it's only 4.5%?
Sorry, I guess my post was misleading. Did you buy the Granville Island Brewery bottled ones?

I had what was on tap at Steamworks brewery, and it was 9% so they only served a half pint at a time.

[racerman88]

Granville island Lions winter ale is really good

[racerman88]

I ain't an expert but I do enjoy my beers. Bud, corona and all those shit beer were great when I was a kid but now, I really do appreciate the good old IPA. TONS of flavor and I don't mind it at all. I also enjoy the Wheat ales.

Sorry, stella and becks and all those other beers.. i much rather grab a granville island anytime (I will never turn down Granville island Winter ale and my awesome gf got me Chocolate Granville Island limited edition) That was just pure awesomeness.

Then again Guiness is great once in a blue moon.

You should try the Philips Longboat Chocolate porter if you liked the Granville island version.

[pintoBC_3sgte]

I dyno what I'm drinking but I'm fUckin drhnk

[pintoBC_3sgte]

So fuckin drunk but I'm hj fry

[mac25]

order of lagers from most liked to least, but still liked.

1.Dortmunder Actien Brauerei
2.warsteiner
3.stella
4.asahi
5.sapporro
6.deadfrog
7.heineken
8.granville island
9.molson

dark beer dark (sorry i don't know more i've just got into darks because i'm finding i'm getting tired of pale ales and lagers)

1.warsteiner dark
2.granville island dark
3.guinness


an interesting beer to try is hobgoblin. it's red and has a cool goblin illustration on the logo and is drinkable. would i buy it again well not for a meal but if i was at a party and wanted to show some friends an interesting looking beer then yes.


things not to drink

1.dude beer (not sure if they still make this, lol)
2.birra moretti i don't think i even finished a bottle, lol.

[604778]

-Granville Island Honey Lager (On draught)
-Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc (On draught)
-Miller Genuine Draft
-Corona
-Steam Whistle (In bottle)
-Carlsberg (On draught)
-Red horse
-San Mig

[MindBomber]

Vancouver Island Brewery - Hermann's

5.5% AlC./VOL.

Named after one of the original Brewmasters at VIB, a Bavarian, it's meant to be a local take on a traditional German recipe.

Rating:4.25/5

Appearance: Exceptionally dark with a small tan head and moderate lacing; visually very appealing.

Smell: Overall quite subtle. Dominated by roasted malts reminiscent of coffee, but also with a noticeable undertone of flowery sweetness, under close study the roast itself comes through with the smell of charcoal or an extinguished campfire.

Taste: Very flavourful. Opens with strong but not overpowering roasted malts, tasting very much like dark roasted coffee. A chocolate-toffee sweetness comes through nicely complimenting the malt.

Mouth Feel: Feels like a fizzy pop.

Note: I would definitely recommend picking up a 6 pack to have a taste of this beer, it really is an outstanding local take on a dark lager. Do not pick up the mixer pack that most liquor stores carry, VIB has a few recipes and they are definitely hit and miss, I found at least one of the beers in the mixer pack terrible. I'll review it soon.

[ForbiddenX]

Been drinking a lot of Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc, feels so nice and refreshing haha. Also been drinking the regular Kronenbourg's as well.

[Matlock]

Gulden Draak has to be one of my favourite beers. Tastes wonderful.
10.5% alcohol.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/Guldendraak.jpg

[lavisxice]

coors light with lime<3

[Peturbo]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/484035_10151999170110510_28582893_n.jpg

Just had a friend bring this back from japan for me.

[palepilsenpin0y]

My personal top 5:

1) Asahi Superdry

http://www.ndc.co.jp/en/selection/img/87asahi02.jpg

2) Hoegaarden

http://www.betel.co.il/food/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hoegaarden.jpg

3) San Miguel Pale Pilsen (hence the username)

http://www.foodwinenet.com/wp-content/uploads/icecoldSMBPale_main.jpg

4) Fiji Blond (The specialty beer on tap in Wings [IE on Granville] )

http://www.greatwings.ca/images/fijiBlond.jpg

5) Good ol' B.C. Kokanee!

http://rideontop.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kokanee.jpg

[K-Dub]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/7740904456_40541c4408_c.jpg

[Matlock]

Vancouver Island Brewery - Hermann's

5.5% AlC./VOL.

Named after one of the original Brewmasters at VIB, a Bavarian, it's meant to be a local take on a traditional German recipe.

Rating:4.25/5

Appearance: Exceptionally dark with a small tan head and moderate lacing; visually very appealing.

Smell: Overall quite subtle. Dominated by roasted malts reminiscent of coffee, but also with a noticeable undertone of flowery sweetness, under close study the roast itself comes through with the smell of charcoal or an extinguished campfire.

Taste: Very flavourful. Opens with strong but not overpowering roasted malts, tasting very much like dark roasted coffee. A chocolate-toffee sweetness comes through nicely complimenting the malt.

Mouth Feel: Feels like a fizzy pop.

Note: I would definitely recommend picking up a 6 pack to have a taste of this beer, it really is an outstanding local take on a dark lager. Do not pick up the mixer pack that most liquor stores carry, VIB has a few recipes and they are definitely hit and miss, I found at least one of the beers in the mixer pack terrible. I'll review it soon.

I just bought a box of this stuff after reading your review. It's a good lager. Super smooth.

Have you taken some sort of beer tasting course? Your review is very detailed. I always wanted to learn about these things.

[GLOW]

anyone know where to get asahi in bellingham?

[MindBomber]

I just bought a box of this stuff after reading your review. It's a good lager. Super smooth.

Have you taken some sort of beer tasting course? Your review is very detailed. I always wanted to learn about these things.

No, I've never taken a beer tasting course. Although, there is a company which offers beer tasting classes locally called Just Here For The Beer.

Most of what I've learned about tasting and reviewing beer has been through reading blogs and mimicking the overall style, the aspects they focus on, and other such details. Of the local beer blogs, lovegoodbeer.com is my personal favourite. If you go to beeradvocate.com/beer/101/taste, you'll find a good little tutorial on 'proper beer tasting, a few other interesting articles, and concise reviews on many thousands of different beers.

I've learned to love and appreciate so many little details in good beer over time, when before it was just the general flavour that drew me to micro-brews.

[PJ]

Has anyone else tried Granville Island Raspberry ale?

I had it quite often last summer and found it a very refreshing, light summer beer.
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i363/Austin_Taylor88/292224_10150920126274002_68622774001_11439140_8760 86626_n.jpg

Tried this for the first time. Not bad actually. The raspberry isn't too overpowering at all, unlike most other fruity beers.

[GLOW]

there's an apricot flavoured beer i tried that wasn't bad either. can't remember the name though.

[K-Dub]

there's an apricot flavoured beer i tried that wasn't bad either. can't remember the name though.
Apricot Ale | Pyramid Breweries (http://www.pyramidbrew.com/our-brews/apricot) ?

http://justbeer.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/pyramid-apricot-ale.gif

[sonick]

^ I have a friend who RAVES about Pyramid. Except it's insanely expensive here; just under $15 for a 6 pack bottle.

[GLOW]

that might of been it, colour of the bottle is the same. it was at a friend's and he offered it to me so i said sure why not

[unit]

some that im really into right now:
Delirium Tremens
Mirror Pond IPA
Red Racer ESB

[Shinj0]

that might of been it, colour of the bottle is the same. it was at a friend's and he offered it to me so i said sure why not

You might have also tried the St. Ambroise Apricot Wheat Ale. Really good beer as well.

http://www.palaisimports.com.au/images/Apricot4PK_LR.jpg?848

[Hondaracer]

the "Herman's" are not the same as the "Herminator" they sell, which is a seaonal beer i believe, the Herminator is a strong boc, 8% i think, and i actually preferred it much over the "herman" which tasted very meh to me

as for the apricot beer, could it have been this "Cheapeau" ?

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/IMG_2463.jpg

if so, usually i'm not a fan of fruit flavoured beers, but this one was VERY nice, i was super impressed, imo it was almost more of a cider, but absolutely refreshing and tasy

The Grimbergen next to it was also freakin awsome, suprinsgly the servers who work at Biercraft are very knowledgeable regarding their menu, and i described what i liked in a beer and what i was looking for that night, and he nailed it with the Grimbergen, although i think it's a fairly common beer

their taster's are also pretty good, i just let the server pick them for me, but you can taste any 4 they have on tap:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/IMG_2466.jpg

Honestly, I probably drink more than your average person but im no where nearly an alchy lol, i could give up hard liquor in a blink of an eye and never think twice

giving up a nice beer though in a frosty glass... impossible lol

[unit]

^for cheap paddles go to st. augustines. i think they're only 8.50

[MindBomber]

Just picked up...

Parallel 49 Seed Spitter
Granville Island Limited Release Ginger Beer
Drift Wood Fat Tug IPA

[Neva]

Just picked up...

Parallel 49 Seed Spitter
Granville Island Limited Release Ginger Beer
Drift Wood Fat Tug IPA

Just had me a bottle of dat derr ginger beer. So yummy! I'm going to go and grab more and stock up.

http://www.wellsandyoungs.co.uk/home/our-beers/ales/wells-banana-bread-beer/banana-bread-group.jpg

Had some of this guy the other night. Cotdamn man, really does taste like banana bread. Next day I had some weird fake banana burps though.

[K-Dub]

some that im really into right now:
Delirium Tremens
Mirror Pond IPA
Red Racer ESB

Oh man oh man, Delirium is so good. I love it.

Just picked up...

Parallel 49 Seed Spitter
Granville Island Limited Release Ginger Beer
Drift Wood Fat Tug IPA

If you go to Parallel 49 brewing themself, just off Victoria and Triumph street or smth, you can buy a growler (64oz) for $5 and fill up for $10. Refills are then $10 for anything they have, I got the Seed Spitter, great for easy drinking in the sun.

Not a fan of the GI Ginger Beer, bleh.

Fat Tug, a favourite as well, I dare say you could even use it to introduce someone to IPA/hoppy beers.

[J89]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-x44lcJJBG4/TH05dssvaJI/AAAAAAAABnQ/dgDOtkkBxJQ/s1600/P8282856.JPG

[OTG-ZR2]

I just picked up a sample case from Fernie Brewing Co.
Current favourite is Buck Wild Ale.

http://www.ferniebrewing.com/sites/default/files/styles/page_image/public/%2B162636.jpg

[Obsideon]

Just tried the Pyramid Apricot, it's not cheap, but it's pretty good for a fruity beer. I'm usually not a fan of fruity beers.

[shawnly1000]

Kronenbour Blanc
Grimbergen Dubbel
Asahi Black

[_Hotsauce_]

http://leapbeer.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0677.jpg

http://thebeersessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/singhabeer.jpg

[MindBomber]

Possibly of interest to some of you.

Dead Frog Brewery Deal of the Day | Groupon Abbotsford (http://www.groupon.com/deals/dead-frog-brewery-4?c=button&pt=&sid=11247205&s=body&division=abbotsford&utm_source=newsletter&date=20120831&utm_content=all-deals_abbotsford&utm_medium=email&p=1&utm_campaign=dead-frog-brewery-4&user=336745cdee3344bf308c61b96710f08cc28aef13f027c 027c93be1a4d034a247)

[Hondaracer]

I wasn't too big on that chocolate port

[Wetordry]

Rickard's Cardigan

[Obsideon]

Had some Cobre today, delicious!

[mako]

Had some Cobre today, delicious!

Goes well with Butter Chicken

[Liquid_o2]

Came back from Germany, miss drinking this beer. Can't find it in Canada I don't think.

http://www.getraenketigris.de/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/weissbier.jpg

[Expresso]

Bc liquor can most likely order it in for you if you buy a case.

[CorneringArtist]

Still sticking with Stella, but I just discovered Rickard's White at a rugby team clubhouse yesterday. It's not bad at all, and I do like the sweet kick it has.

[MindBomber]

A number of seasonal pumpkin beers have recently been released, has anyone tried one?

[MindBomber]

.....couldn't decide which pumpkin beer to try, so I bought them all.

[broken_arrow]

Pilsner Urquell for me. Other then that, Hofbräuhaus has THE BEST beer, but its quite a long ways to go to get there...:okay:

[Shinj0]

I wasn't too big on that chocolate port

Oh really? Happens to be one of my go to beers. :) To each his own I guess. I recently tried the Phillips Ginger beer and thought it wasn't too bad. Definitely more ginger-y than some others I've tried, worth a try for sure.

EDIT: picture came out really big and I don't know how to fix it =/

[shawnly1000]

Somewhat relevant/related to this thread.

The Salt building in Olympic Village become Craft Beer Market Craft Beer Market (http://www.craftbeermarket.ca/)

They'll have a list of 100 beers

[Expresso]

A number of seasonal pumpkin beers have recently been released, has anyone tried one?

Had the Howe Sound Pumpkineater, wasn't a fan.

[PJ]

A number of seasonal pumpkin beers have recently been released, has anyone tried one?

Tried one the other day at Rogue. Can't remember who it was brewed by.
It's quite nice though. Exactly what you'd expect. Bit of pumpkin spice in there, but not too overpowering.

[NU350]

I was in Japan last month, and tried all different types of beers every night...
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k367/NU350/Seoul-Japan%202012/DSC_2099.jpg

[NU350]

These are great together
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k367/NU350/Seoul-Japan%202012/DSC_2538.jpg

[NU350]

These two are just so, so
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k367/NU350/Seoul-Japan%202012/DSC_2623.jpg

[NU350]

love these two...
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k367/NU350/Seoul-Japan%202012/DSC_2792.jpg

[sas]

Since its Oktoberfest. 1L stein

http://www.mediafire.com/conv/3370173684d1fc630e4e13f9c4598d8c795b1f48f6bb15bff6 7ca4ea4c7b65254g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?51i44svudk4d6k8)

http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0860eaea2186582fbc60ef5427ce7b993d498e1b6a79d753e4 b71621dd1efed54g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?0ls0bjozlj96x2c)

[mako]

^ almost bought that today

[sas]

Do it.. It's a frickin 1L stein
Where did you see it?
I wouldn't mind trying beer from Japan but tbh, nothing from Asia has been memorable. Japanese stout would be interesting
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[mako]

store by Cambie and 41st
$12 bucks

[artmotion]

Speaking of Oktoberfest, I went to the event at the Alpen Club on 33rd and Victoria on the 6th and it was a ton of fun. This weekend looks like it's going to be the last weekend of the event. Check it out at this link:

Vancouver Alpen Club (http://vancouveralpenclub.ca/wp/)

[sonick]

They're opening one of these in Vancouver at olympic village next summer Craft Beer Market (http://www.craftbeermarket.ca/)

[MindBomber]

Interesting, might need to check this one out.


Switchback IPA (Lighthouse Brewing Company, 6.5%)

This is the first in a series of reviews on the new wave of B.C. IPAs. This province already produces some of the best India Pale Ales in Canada and arguably North America – I’m looking at you, Red Racer and Fat Tug – but that doesn’t deter craft brewers releasing new takes on the style into an increasingly crowded marketplace.

Lighthouse already had an IPA in its range when head brewer Dean McLeod was challenged to make a bolder, more distinctive West Coast-style brew.

The New Zealander had previously tinkered with hops from his native land and now decided to add their flavours and aromas to a staggering bill of 14 different hop strains in what was to become the Switchback IPA .

(McLeod explained the effort that goes into making this beer as part of my Labeer of Love series.)

All the hard work was clearly worth it, because this is one of the most distinctive B.C. IPAs on the market right now. And the market is loving it, considering how quickly supplies dwindled when it was released this spring.

A bold, clear, slightly reddish copper colour with a robust, long-lasting white head, Switchback looks great in a glass.

But the journey really starts with the nose. Immediately snappy and biscuity, it suddenly blooms into a basket of tropical fruit notes: passion fruit, mango, guava, with a slightly sour grapefruit edge. A solid caramel malt sweetness underpins it all.

That sweetness is the first flavour to hit, but again, the fruit arrives just in time for the party. There’s cantaloupe, melon and some strawberry in there, with some bitter herbs (I caught some sage and thyme) and a little grass.

There’s even a hint of roastiness that comes into play as a sturdy bitterness coats the tongue and attacks the sides of the mouth, leaving a snappy, salty-sour tang.

This then develops into an umame savouriness in the aftertaste and elegant finish, which is long and dry but maybe just a little too thin, but purely in relation to the riot of flavours that have come before.

Nevertheless, this is an extraordinary, unique B.C. IPA that reveals what careful blending of hop strains can achieve.

http://s14.postimage.org/6yxc5v84h/switchback_bottle.jpg

[sas]

Hmm.. I'll check it out as I love IPAs (especially pacific northwest) but I'm skeptical that it will be better than Red Racer IMPERIAL IPA. So gooood on draught. Should permanently have it but then I'd probablylive at Central Brewing...

[mac25]

ummm-nummm-nummm =D, need more beer!

[bcrdukes]

They're opening one of these in Vancouver at olympic village next summer Craft Beer Market (http://www.craftbeermarket.ca/)

If any body cares, in my experience, I find that these types of bars which have a wide assortment of beers available usually aren't the greatest.

I've been to some equivalent establishments in Toronto, Montreal, Los Angeles (Pourhouse) and despite the amount of "second chances" I always find the quality of beer is sub par simply because they don't go through beer often enough to keep it fresh.

On the other hand, a place like Father's Office (http://www.fathersoffice.com/) in Los Angeles is great because only a small handful of beers are served on tap while everything else is bottled and/or canned. Food menu is small and extremely limited in hopes of a high turnover rate.

[sonick]

Heads up, BCLC in Kerrisdale on 41st has some great clearance deals on summer beers if you don't mind drinking them out of season.

Picked up a 6 pack of Central City White Ale for $8.90 and a few Unibroue Blanche de Chambly for $4.90 each.

[racerman88]

Cheapest place I could find the Asahi Black was the liquor store on Abbot street in Tinseltown without having to order a case that is.

[racerman88]

Heads up, BCLC in Kerrisdale on 41st has some great clearance deals on summer beers if you don't mind drinking them out of season.

Picked up a 6 pack of Central City White Ale for $8.90 and a few Unibroue Blanche de Chambly for $4.90 each.

I think I will check the LDB closest to me to see if they have any deals.

[MindBomber]

Hermannator Ice Block - A limited annual release from Vancouver Island Brewery is available now.

If you enjoy rich dark beers, you should definitely give this one a try while its out. It's the perfect compliment to a dark, cold, rainy night in Vancouver.

On the off chance you don't like this beer, it's 9.5%, so have a couple and you'll be drunk enough that you do.

4.3/5

http://s17.postimage.org/u5k0xiwj3/hermannator_tasting_notes.jpg

[Hondaracer]

The hermanators are alright, find the strength kinda takes away from the overall tasting experience, they do get you fucked up though

I've tried a whole bunch of beers over the past couple weekends, ill post some up when I get home
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[ApePee2]

Anyone know of a place locally that has framboise lambic?
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[MindBomber]

The hermanators are alright, find the strength kinda takes away from the overall tasting experience, they do get you fucked up though

I've tried a whole bunch of beers over the past couple weekends, ill post some up when I get home
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Hermannator compared to Hermann's, I agree, the strength shields some of the flavour you expect to have. The high alcohol content does add something itself though, a different flavour. I'm not sure whether I enjoy what the high alcohol content adds or not, but if nothing else, it's interesting and not offensive.

Has anyone tried Parallel 49 Black Christmas C.D.A.?

Anyone know of a place locally that has framboise lambic?
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You could try filling out a special request form from BC Liquor.
http://www.bcliquorstores.com/files/attachments/pdfs/bcldb_special_orders_form_v2.pdf

[Hondaracer]

I find the high alchohol content in the hermanators wayyy more enjoyable than those fuxking nasty "bud shots" though, those things taste like There's half a shot of whiskey in them
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[Matlock]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyWdwd0f2Pk/T2hrfsv9IAI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/iuWaUnLm0BU/s1600/blanche.jpg

I went to Cirque du Soleil and tried some Blanche de Chambly at the VIP open bar. After googling it up it looks like it's from Quebec? Anyways awesome white ale. Creamy, orange, lemon, pepper, and coriander.

I haven't seen these in stores. I had 3 of them.

Is there some sort of province to province regulation in Canada, for beers? I seem to remember hearing something about that a while ago, but can't seem to google it easily.

[sonick]

It's by Unibroue, which has several more common brews you can find at BC Liquor Stores.

Blonde de Chambly is similar to Blanche but more common.

[Hondaracer]

uhg, all the other Unibroue have been pretty horrible, i havent tried that one but i randomly picked up the green apple one they make and it was undrinkable lol and i'm not the type of person to leave a beer behind!

[ursher]

anybody recommendations on a nutty chocolatey beer?

[sonick]

Young's Double Chocolate Stout is tasty and easy to find.

I had a GIB Chocolate Imperial Stout last year that was pretty tasty, it's probably available soon if not already.

Edit: yes GIB Chocolate is in liquor stores now, just picked up a bottle myself.

[sas]

uhg, all the other Unibroue have been pretty horrible, i havent tried that one but i randomly picked up the green apple one they make and it was undrinkable lol and i'm not the type of person to leave a beer behind!



Ugghhh... Unibroue is by far one of the best microbrews in Canada. What did you have that was so grotesque? La Fin Du Monde is an awesome tripel, Blanche de Chamblay is also terrific. Sounds crazy, but I prefer La Fin Du Monde over Chimay Blue. I can taste the candied malts now, can picture the 2 finger head that just lingers in my goblet and the amazing spiciness for mouthfeel.

Le Terrible is also terrific but is a limited run. Unibrue Grand Reserve 17 is another one of my favs. They make alot of Belgium style beers (Not talking like, 'Stella' btw) which have sweet malts and are generally higher in abv. I had the pleasure of visiting their micrbrew (live in Ottawa right now).

I also highly, highly recommend you guys checking out Dieu Du Ciel. Another remarkable Quebec microbrew. They make an awesome stout - Le Peche Mortel. It is an imperial stout and was served in a tulip glass since a proper pint glass would probably get you loaded damn quickly lol. I will post pics of the microbrew later. Did a tour of all the major microbrews in Quebec with a few buddies. My friend, who is new to beer and thinks Heineken is a good beer, hated Belgium tripels at the beginning loved La Fin Du Monde at the very end of our trip lol

BTW - if I recall correctly, I think Surrey Central brew pub has one of the largest selection of microbrews. There's another one in BBY North near SFU.. think it was Hop and Vine. Go there, because they have Fat Tug on draught. My 2nd favourite Pacific NW IPA after Red Racer. Tried that Switch Back IPA and didn't think too much of it. There is also a Mango infused IPA that is often on draught. Interesting but I couldn't appreciate the clash of flavours.

[sas]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/in3munjwvo5btqg/IMG_20120915_232456.jpg

[racerman88]

anybody recommendations on a nutty chocolatey beer?

Phillips makes a good chocolate porter:

Longboat Chocolate Porter | Phillips Beer (http://phillipsbeer.com/Beers/longboat-chocolate-porter)

[sonick]

Just picked up a bottle of unibroue terrible yesterday, can't wait to try it out.

[Expresso]

BTW - if I recall correctly, I think Surrey Central brew pub has one of the largest selection of microbrews. There's another one in BBY North near SFU.. think it was Hop and Vine. Go there, because they have Fat Tug on draught. My 2nd favourite Pacific NW IPA after Red Racer. Tried that Switch Back IPA and didn't think too much of it. There is also a Mango infused IPA that is often on draught. Interesting but I couldn't appreciate the clash of flavours.

Joeys on Lougheed actually has Fat Tug on tap last time I was there.

[bcrdukes]

Had Fat Tug IPA a while back and it unsuspectingly destroyed me.

But pretty delicious might I add. Quite a dangerous combination. :suspicious:

[broken_arrow]

Had some Erdinger and Paulaner! Had the best sleep of my life, lol!:joy:

[sas]

Just picked up a bottle of unibroue terrible yesterday, can't wait to try it out


You'll love it. Get some good bread and meats, make it an event! Lol
Drink that whole bottle to yourself in one sitting.

[Obsideon]

Been getting into darker, sweeter malts recently ...

Ebisu Robson recently launched Okanagan Winter Ale on TAP! It's pretty darn good! Been drinking it all week!
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/558870_10151545420051632_1329773346_n.jpg

Also had some UNIBROUE - LA FIN DU MONDE yesterday, strong & tasty! ...

[pherio]

Dammit they were sold out of Fin Du Monde @ the liquor store. I can't fulfill my pledge tonight.

Unibroue | What's New (http://unibroue.com/en/blog/17)

Having a Blanche de Chambly right now, same brewer, also a wheat beer and it's midnight SOMEWHERE in the world right now.:fullofwin:

[sas]

Thought'd I'd share this:
Nice to hear that they sold old and there is some interest. It's easy to forget this thing is 9% abv. Masks the alcohol so well so be careful..

La Fin du Monde - About the Beer - YouTube

I'm going to point out a few obvious things:

1. Tulip glass (seriously invest in some decent glassware. It will make the experience much more enjoyable in many areas. Taste, appearance, aroma etc..)

2. Room temp or slightly above. Not freezing cold.

3. Watch what he does at the :20s mark

Lastly, you can age most tripels. When I grab a 6 pack, I always leave a few bottles to crack open in a year or two. They taste completely different. The wife hates it. My beer collection is taking over her closet.

[jerkstore]

http://blogs.ubc.ca/camverrier/files/2010/10/Cariboo.jpg

[MindBomber]

Very recently released, I'm on the hunt for a bottle or two.

http://s8.postimage.org/47maguqxh/224813_10151335964710140_326043416_n.jpg

[Energy]

Can I get Arrogant Bastard anywhere in Vancouver?
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[MindBomber]

Brewery Creek has carried Arrogant Bastard at least once, and there were rumored plans for it to become a permanent fixture but whether they came to fruition I do not know. I'd call, email, facebook Brewery Creek and ask, they're usually a good source for obscure brews. I've had it one time, its a very enjoyable beer; unfortunate its so difficult to find above the 49th. If you do find a source, please update. Good luck.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brewery-Creek-Liquor-Store/319720679715

[Great68]

I have no favourites, I go through phases, depending on mood, weather (season) etc.

Right now I'm really liking this one:

http://blog.liquorplus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hoyne_darkmatter_poster.jpg

Even better that it's only a 5 minute drive to the brewery to (re)fill one of these for only $10:

http://www.ohbeautifulbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hoyne_growler.jpg

[DavidNguyen]

Glad I don't live near a brewrey.
My belly would be massive
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[sonick]

Holy shit, anybody tried Driftwood Singularity yet? Shit is INTENSE. Puts hair on your chest. Huge malts and bourbon. Makes Le Terrible taste like Bud Light.

Hopefully the store I found it at still has some tomorrow, going to buy a few to age.
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[mako]

http://brewbound-images.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/westy-12.jpg

anybody get any of this when it was available in town?

[sonick]

lol I wish I got my hands on that Westvleteren 12. They were going on eBay for upwards of $600 for the 6 pack.
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[MindBomber]

Powell Street's Belgium Witbier with Ginger and Cardamom, upcoming release.

[a00755836]

i had a field trip to molson's on burrard. the qc manager let us taste the beer that was just been canned 6 mins ago. so fresh!

my favourite beer is richards red and tsingtao.

but this beer should be good too, since james may is drinking it:

Piano - YouTube

[mac25]

i've been loving the Weihenstephan lately. it's a wheat beer that almost tastes like it has chives in it, semi dark, 5% and yummy!


http://blogs-images.forbes.com/katiebell/files/2012/03/Vitus.jpg

[PJ]

Anyone try Tusker?
I have a co-worker from Africa and he told me the story behind the brand.. The creator of the beer got killed by an elephant tusk. :okay:
It's on my to-try list.


Ebisu Robson recently launched Okanagan Winter Ale on TAP! It's pretty darn good! Been drinking it all week!

Is it really similar to the Granville Island stuff?

I like the Winter Ale, but I can only have 1 per sitting. Very sweet stuff.

[Obsideon]

Currrently hooked on:
http://newsfeed.brandthinkasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/k1664_blanc_79.jpg

Side note: Googled the pic, why's there so many Asian girls posing with this French beer?... lol

[MindBomber]

Ebisu Robson recently launched Okanagan Winter Ale on TAP! It's pretty darn good! Been drinking it all week!


Is it really similar to the Granville Island stuff?

I like the Winter Ale, but I can only have 1 per sitting. Very sweet stuff.

Personally, I prefer GIB's offering. I have an enduring fondness for GIB though.

In a way, the level of sweetness and vanilla is a fault; but oddly, it's also an endearing quality. It's clearly doesn't try to be balanced, so I'm okay that it's not and simply enjoy it for what it is: a sort of odd, but well brewed beer. Because it's totally off-balance, it's definitely not suited to have a few over the course of an evening. But it is nice to have one, especially on a chilly night.

But, OK Springs is good too.

It's well brewed, and has a balance of roasted malt, spice, sweetness and is a bit creamy. Yup, it's good; but that's about it, and is that enough? It lacks character, or in other words, one undeniable quality that says, choose this beer over all the other seasonal winter releases brewed in British Columbia. I guess, its mildness could be a pitch. It's very drinkable. That's sorta the profile of OK Springs, mild and drinkable. It makes sense for Obsideon to have it on tap, because it has a mass appeal. I'm not sure I'd ever pick it up for myself.

[Obsideon]

Nice assessement, I personally found GIB Winter Ale to be far more sweet which is not really my thing. Of course taste is subjective for everyone though :)

[MindBomber]

Definitely. I have a few friends who love GIB Winter Ale and a few others who love OK Springs Winter Ale. They're both equally good, just suited to different tastes and contexts. Actually, Parallel 49 CDA would be a better beer to compare to OK Springs Winter Ale. GIB Winter Ale would be more well-compared to a home brewers failed attempt at Winter Ale, which was "ruined" by a misreading of milliliters as liters on the line instructing how much vanilla extract to add. ;)

[sonick]

GIB Winter Ale was what kinda got me into drinking better beer many years ago, but I can't stand it now it's too sweet. Maybe once in a blue moon I'll crave it but don't think I've had one yet all this year.

[MindBomber]

Commercials on CFOX have me curious to try GIB Ginja Ninja.

Anyone try it?

[GLOW]

Commercials on CFOX have me curious to try GIB Ginja Ninja.

Anyone try it?

i just saw a full page ad for the stuff yesterday and i was thinking the same, came here hoping someone's tried it before i get suckered in by corporate marketing :lol

been drinking stella past couple of months. didn't like it the first time i had one a few years back but gave it a 2nd chance and quite like it now...bought a case of bud platinum to see if it's any good...the blue bottle caught my eye

platinum's not bad...tastes like....bud...:lol

[Xu.Vi]

Been into Morimoto soba ale lately...can't seem to get enough :smug:

[MindBomber]

i just saw a full page ad for the stuff yesterday and i was thinking the same, came here hoping someone's tried it before i get suckered in by corporate marketing :lol

been drinking stella past couple of months. didn't like it the first time i had one a few years back but gave it a 2nd chance and quite like it now...bought a case of bud platinum to see if it's any good...the blue bottle caught my eye

platinum's not bad...tastes like....bud...:lol

The blue bottles of platinum bud caught my eye too, I guessed it would taste pretty close to regular old bud though so didn't pick any up... I don't mind an occasional bud, it is pretty good for a macro beer.. way better than Canadian, Corona, etc.

[Xu.Vi]

The blue bottles of platinum bud caught my eye too, I guessed it would taste pretty close to regular old bud though so didn't pick any up... I don't mind an occasional bud, it is pretty good for a macro beer.. way better than Canadian, Corona, etc.

Corona = diluted beer :heckno:

[MindBomber]

Corona = diluted beer :heckno:

:werd:

I'm definitely a beer geek, but not a beer snob.

I enjoy Cariboo, Budweiser, Alexander Keiths, Sleeman, even though they're macros. I understand and respect why they're some peoples' go to beer.

Corona is outright awful, though; there's no other way to describe it. It's pseudo mexican, bland, yellow piss. I've never understood why it's such a popular beer and never will. Especially given the wide availability of Sol.

Been into Morimoto soba ale lately...can't seem to get enough :smug:

Looked it up, sounds really interesting... I've got to try it!

[Xu.Vi]

:werd:

I'm definitely a beer geek, but not a beer snob.

I enjoy Cariboo, Budweiser, Alexander Keiths, Sleeman, even though they're macros. I understand and respect why they're some peoples' go to beer.

Corona is outright awful, though; there's no other way to describe it. It's pseudo mexican, bland, yellow piss. I've never understood why it's such a popular beer and never will. Especially given the wide availability of Sol.



Looked it up, sounds really interesting... I've got to try it!
Not really a beer "enthusiast" neither but do drink to enjoy. Moromoto beer's taste quite similar to the "nutty" flavor you get in Japanese restaurant teas (correct me if i'm wrong). It's really quite unique

Yep...went to the liq store today to pick up the ususal Kronenbourg's and saw the price of 12btl Corona coming to 29.99...LOL. Rather drink grape juice

[punkwax]

Sleemans Honey Brown has been my go-to for the past couple months. I like to mix it up though, Grolsch, Rickards White on occasion.. heffs are a good summer beer I find. Everytime I'm on a patio, pints of pale ale are on the bill.

My favourite kind of beer is a lot.

[mako]

Commercials on CFOX have me curious to try GIB Ginja Ninja.

Anyone try it?

Had a bottle yesterday.
First thoughts is that the ginger is much more apparent than the previous GIB ginger beer.
I think I prefer their original ginger beer but I'll have to have another bottle of the Ginja before I pass final judgement.

[BorLorBao]

I don't usually drink but I have taken a liking to Steam Whistle beer. Goes down very smooth.

[GLOW]

Sleemans Honey Brown has been my go-to for the past couple months. I like to mix it up though, Grolsch, Rickards White on occasion.. heffs are a good summer beer I find. Everytime I'm on a patio, pints of pale ale are on the bill.

My favourite kind of beer is a lot.

Where do you buy rickards white? I only see cases of red or the variety pack which is red white and blue
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[Sid Vicious]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQK19Ik3L3o-pUBrBeh0Fr8X1XYjblA73mM71xs6lUO1-hxNbXeYQ

can only find these in those stubby bottles and in 6 packs...lame

[GLOW]

Corona is outright awful, though; there's no other way to describe it. It's pseudo mexican, bland, yellow piss. I've never understood why it's such a popular beer and never will.


fast & the furious brah...

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50514_114348549252_4461099_n.jpg

The Fast and The Furious - Corona - YouTube

[snails]

give this stuff a try! had it a few weeks ago and it is pretty good!

http://www.molsoncanadian.ca/en/~/media/Canadian/assets/images/carousel_wheat.png

[punkwax]

Where do you buy rickards white? I only see cases of red or the variety pack which is red white and blue
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My local beer store. Might be 6 packs only, but they're sold outside of variety packs for sure.

[cdizzle]

Been into Morimoto soba ale lately...can't seem to get enough :smug:

where can i find this beer? would like to give it a try

[Presto]

I've been meaning to recommend this for a while, as it's been my go-to ale since I found out about it a few months ago:

Bellhaven Best
http://res.cloudinary.com/ratebeer/image/upload/w_250,c_limit,q_80,d_beer_def.gif/beer_4051.jpg

It's like the Scottish version of Kilkenny. It has a nitrogen widget, like Kilkenny and Guiness, but it's fastened to the bottom of the can instead of a free-floating sphere. I think it works better when it's at the bottom.

It's normally $2.40/can at BCL. I think it's on sale right now for $2.10.

[Hondaracer]

picked up the GIB Ginja Ninja, havent tried it yet its still cooling down, also picked up this new one from Philips:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/39787F13-0A69-4387-A566-96EC6CC20381-6882-000002E91B7CE06A_zps784f4686.jpg~original (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/39787F13-0A69-4387-A566-96EC6CC20381-6882-000002E91B7CE06A_zps784f4686.jpg.html)

i find Philips IPA's to be over the top hoppy, i wouldnt expect anything else from a beer called lord of the hops lol

anyone who lives in and around Lougheed/North Road, the cold beer store that is kind of attached to Foggy Dew has an amazing craft beer selection

[sonick]

picked up the GIB Ginja Ninja, havent tried it yet its still cooling down, also picked up this new one from Philips:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/39787F13-0A69-4387-A566-96EC6CC20381-6882-000002E91B7CE06A_zps784f4686.jpg~original (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/39787F13-0A69-4387-A566-96EC6CC20381-6882-000002E91B7CE06A_zps784f4686.jpg.html)

i find Philips IPA's to be over the top hoppy, i wouldnt expect anything else from a beer called lord of the hops lol

anyone who lives in and around Lougheed/North Road, the cold beer store that is kind of attached to Foggy Dew has an amazing craft beer selection

Heh I'm enjoying a Phillips Amnesiac right now.

Edit: Don't mean to be a Debbie Downer but just realised that's a Parallel 49 brew not Phillips.
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[MindBomber]

Phillips Amnesiac and Driftwood Fat Tug are my go-to DIPA's.

Enjoying a Driftwood Clodhopper at the moment, I strongly recommend it.

[Hondaracer]

Oh yea sorry was thinking Phillips

The amnesiac is tasty, I find that some IPAs though just try to be all hops and nothing else with alot if craft brews, no depth
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[Hondaracer]

Any of you guys using the "untapped" beer app? It's pretty sweet!

My user name is digitalldj if anyone does
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[mako]

interesting concept
"beer chiller"

Chillsner by Corkcicle l Official Corkcicle Online Store | Corkcicle (http://corkcicle.com/store/chillsner/)

[PJ]

Corona is outright awful, though; there's no other way to describe it. It's pseudo mexican, bland, yellow piss. I've never understood why it's such a popular beer and never will. Especially given the wide availability of Sol.


Freakin. This.

Friends make fun of me for bringing Sol when their main beer is Corona.

:rukidding:

[MindBomber]

Oh yea sorry was thinking Phillips

The amnesiac is tasty, I find that some IPAs though just try to be all hops and nothing else with alot if craft brews, no depth
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I agree.

Give Phillips Hop Circle IPA a try, if you haven't. Hop Circle is definitely an IPA, but not a DIPA, so there's much more depth overall.

[Sid Vicious]

anyone ever have this? it fucking rocks but i cant find it in any local liquor stores
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXL6t4XYtlbcOsvDuudiBQ_NVRkkYJ5 0xnqnuStMhK0Bk76jvC5g

[artmotion]

anyone ever have this? it fucking rocks but i cant find it in any local liquor stores
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXL6t4XYtlbcOsvDuudiBQ_NVRkkYJ5 0xnqnuStMhK0Bk76jvC5g

Excellent beer! I've bought it a few times from BCL before.

[sonick]

Ya bc liquor stores carry La Fin Du Monde regularly.

Been into Russian Imperial Stouts lately, got one from Dead Frog I look forward to trying soon.
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[Precision]

Old Jalopy Pale Ale by Powell St Brewery and it just won Canadian Beer of the Year Award

[MeowMeow]

Yay its back!!!

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/3432/img20130518144159.jpg

[Matlock]

Anyone try the Granville Island Ginger Ninja? The ads are getting to me and I've been getting curious.

Granville Island Brewing | Ginja Ninja Ginger Beer (http://gib.ca/beer/ginja-ninja-ginger-beer/)

[Presto]

^^
Just bought a box of the Ginja Ninja. It's refreshing. The ginger is there, but it's light. It's also not sweet like other ginger beers I've tried. GI is on the right track. Personally, I would prefer it to be more gingery... with a nice bite. Still, it's the best ginger beer I've had, so far.

I bought mine at BCL. It's probably out of stock at your local beer store.

[Hondaracer]

I bought some ginja ninja, I liked it although I found it hard to taste a distinct ginger flavour?

Found it mild good depth and smooth aftertaste probably not Somthing id buy all the time but still enjoyed it

That raspberry beer though uhgggggg :S
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[K-Dub]

Yay its back!!!

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/3432/img20130518144159.jpg
This is the worst beer GIB has ever made.

[MindBomber]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I like GIB False Creek Raspberry Ale.

It's no Fat Tug, but it's refreshing and drinkable on a hot summer day.

The seasonal raspberry wheat ale they've produced in the past is better, though.

[bcrdukes]

I'm not a huge fan of GIB in general but I've come to accept their raspberry ale as one of the only few I will have on a nice summer day.

[MindBomber]

On a related note. If you enjoy GIB Raspberry Ale, and haven't given Parallel 49 Seedspitter Watermelon Wit a try, you should. Personally, I prefer the former, but compared head to head, the later is no slouch.

On a related note to the related note, Parallel 49's first birthday just passed. It's hard to believe Parallel 49 is such a young brewery, they've taken the marketplace by storm. Granted, they have an all-star brewing team, a clever marketing department, and quite the bankroll, but advantages considered, they've achieved a massive amount of success in a very short time.

[sonick]

Not to mention I haven't been disappointed at any of their beers thus far.

[sonick]

Speaking of Parallel 49, I had a chance to have their most recent release Hopnotist, and it is as awesome as this review says:

Parallel 49 Hopnotist at Barley Mowat (http://barleymowat.com/2013/05/16/parallel-49-hopnotist/)

[Expresso]

Had this in Chicago recently. Really enjoyed it. Like a smoother, less bitter Guinness. Tempted to order a case through BCL, unless someone knows where to get it locally?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_OqaGVEc5Mw/TsfjH8i7kdI/AAAAAAAAA3E/YgesE-DmOBo/s1600/Belhaven+Scottish+Stout.jpg

[Xu.Vi]

GIB winter ale is pretty amazing for winter days. Something with the sweet/vanilla-ish flavor brings back nostalgic memories of hot chocolate in the cold.

Probably didn't make sense to all of you but....yea

[Xu.Vi]

where can i find this beer? would like to give it a try

I'm not sure if BCLIQ carries them but I've been purchasing mine at the store on Royal Oak and Rumble street.

[Hondaracer]

Does parallel 49 do tastings or tours?
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[sonick]

Yea I believe they do tastings. I'd so love to get a P49 growler if only they weren't so far from me.

[finbar]

If you're in Seattle Mac & Jacks (http://www.macandjacks.com/beers.php), African Amber.


http://www.macandjacks.com/images/logos/logo_amber_mini.png


Edit;
Skagit bridge out, no road trips to Seattle in the near future :(

[artmotion]

If you're in Seattle Mac & Jacks (http://www.macandjacks.com/beers.php), African Amber.


http://www.macandjacks.com/images/logos/logo_amber_mini.png

Tried this at the Tualip Casino and I thought it was pretty good too.

[sonick]

Found this at BCLS yesterday while grabbing another P49 Hopnotist, looks like it could be a gem; 92%!

Lagunitas Lucky 13 Mondo Large Red Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company - Petaluma, CA - BeerAdvocate (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/220/35397)

http://www.berkeleybowl.com/wine_beer_picks_archive/images_beer/Lagunitas_Lucky_13_Mondo_Large_Red_Ale.jpg

[racerman88]

It's beer craft week coming up:

Vancouver Craft Beer Week (http://www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com/)

[Hondaracer]

tried the La fin du monde this weekend, all i can say is Wow.. i was turned off from their beers after trying some of their fruit inspired stuff [yea bad sample size] but the du monde is amazing, great beer

[mako]

tried the La fin du monde this weekend, all i can say is Wow.. i was turned off from their beers after trying some of their fruit inspired stuff [yea bad sample size] but the du monde is amazing, great beer

just curious, how much is it?
saw it at Trader Joe's at $9 for a 750 bottle

[artmotion]

just curious, how much is it?
saw it at Trader Joe's at $9 for a 750 bottle

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

[Hondaracer]

Tried the Mack and jacks in seattle last weekend it's very popular there I found it to be alright it was very mild

Seattle as a whole though has an amazing craft beer scene, at safeco field itself they probably have 15-20 different beers either in bottles/cans or on tap
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