How to tell what you are drinking .. or what you want to drink!
Monday, September 3, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
Feb and March 2018
First Beer and BBQ of the new Years.. only two of us could make it, so another one a few weeks later!
Spinnakers and Wolf brands......
Spinnakers Fan Tan Abbey, Spiced Belgium Beer.
Named for Victoria's Historic Fan Tan Abbey, this aromatic red ale was brewed with orange peel and Chinese 5 spice .
Spinnaker, Victoria BC
http://www.spinnakers.com/beer/fan-tan-abbey/
Wolf Black and Tan
Featuring a skillfully blended combination of Wolf Brewing Company’s Golden Honey Ale and Dark Malt Porter, the Black & Tan is the best of both worlds; the resulting blend is an easy-to-drink, medium-bodied, balanced ale offering a wonderfully complex flavour profile from seven different malt varieties.
Wolf Brewing Company , Nanaimo BC
http://www.wolfbrewingcompany.com/beers/core-range/black-tan/
Three Beer on this night in March 2018.
. trying them dark to light..
Swans Venerator - Dopplebock 7.5% alc./vol.
Wolf Golden Honey Ale
Featuring raw, locally-sourced honey and B.C. malt and two flavours of hops, our Golden Honey Ale is bright, refreshing, and full of flavour. It’s a perfectly balanced ale, distinctively light and savoury, perfect for a night at the pub in pitchers or by the pint, or passed around the backyard patio
Wolf Brewing Company, Nanaimo BC
http://www.wolfbrewingcompany.com/beers/core-range/golden-honey-ale/
Spinnakers and Wolf brands......
Named for Victoria's Historic Fan Tan Abbey, this aromatic red ale was brewed with orange peel and Chinese 5 spice .
Spinnaker, Victoria BC
http://www.spinnakers.com/beer/fan-tan-abbey/
Wolf Black and Tan
Featuring a skillfully blended combination of Wolf Brewing Company’s Golden Honey Ale and Dark Malt Porter, the Black & Tan is the best of both worlds; the resulting blend is an easy-to-drink, medium-bodied, balanced ale offering a wonderfully complex flavour profile from seven different malt varieties.
Wolf Brewing Company , Nanaimo BC
http://www.wolfbrewingcompany.com/beers/core-range/black-tan/
Three Beer on this night in March 2018.
. trying them dark to light..
You can now enjoy our newest seasonal release Venerator. Venereator
was first released at Lift Off! during Victoria Beer Week 2017. You can
now enjoy this unique release in growlers and draught at Swans Pub. This beer will be available on Vancouver Island 650ml bottles at your nearest craft beer friendly liquor store.
Swan's Brew Pub
https://swanshotel.com/brew-pub/news
Dead Frog 10TH ANNIVERSARY SOUR RASPBERRY NUT BROWN ALE
BREWED TO CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY. A SOUR BROWN ALE BREWED WITH FRESH LOCAL RASPBERRIES. FLAVOURS OF DARK CHOCOLATE MAKE WAY FOR A SWEET, TART FINISH.
This is a beer we will not be having again.. not worth drinking , not sure why but we find most of their beers pretty bad!
Dead Frog Brewery, Aldergrove, BC
http://www.deadfrog.ca/beer/10th-anniversary-sour-raspberry-nut-brown-ale/
Wolf Golden Honey Ale
Featuring raw, locally-sourced honey and B.C. malt and two flavours of hops, our Golden Honey Ale is bright, refreshing, and full of flavour. It’s a perfectly balanced ale, distinctively light and savoury, perfect for a night at the pub in pitchers or by the pint, or passed around the backyard patio
Wolf Brewing Company, Nanaimo BC
http://www.wolfbrewingcompany.com/beers/core-range/golden-honey-ale/
Sunday, December 24, 2017
My Beer Advent Calendar
2017 Beer Advent Calendar... arrived on my doorstep Nov 30! Thanks Chris and Elizabeth.
I'll post each beer as they are consumed.. one per day until Christmas.
Dec 1 - Granville Island Brewing - Lions Winter Ale
Dec 2 - Big Rock Brewery - English Style Brown Ale
Dec 3 - Whistler Brewing Company- Chestnut Ale
Dec 4 - Stanley Park Brewing - Windstorm West Coast Pale Ale
Dec 5 - Steamworks Brewery - Black Angel IPA
Dec 6 - TWA Dogs - Mistress of my Soul Sasison
Dec 7 - Lighthouse Brewing - Bowline Pilsner
Dec 8 - Whistler Brewing Co. - Northwest Pale Ale
Dec 9 - Big Rock Brewing - Wunderbier , Dunkelwizen
Dec 10 - TWA Dogs - Drouthy Neibor IPA
Dec 11- Granville Island Brewing - Island Lager
Dec 12 - Lighthouse Brewery - Tasman Pale Ale
Dec 13- Whislter Brewing Co. - Mountain Lager
Dec 15 - Big Rock Brewing - Magpie Rye Ale
Dec 16 - TWA Dogs - Keekin' Glass Pilsner
Dec 17 - Granville Island Brewing - Infamous IPA
Dec 18 - Lighthouse Brewing - Race Rocks Ale
Dec 19 - Stanley Park 1897 Amber
Dec 20 - Whistler Brewing Company - Lost Lake IPA
Dec 21 - Steamworks Brewing - Winter Lager
Dec 22 - Big Rock Brewery - Czech Style Pilsner
Dec 23 - TWA Dogs - Jolly Beggers Pale Ale
Dec 24 - Granville Island Brewery - Maple Shack Cream Ale
Dec 25 - Lighthouse Brewing Company - Seaport Vanilla Stout
That's all Folks!
I'll post each beer as they are consumed.. one per day until Christmas.
Dec 1 - Granville Island Brewing - Lions Winter Ale
Dec 2 - Big Rock Brewery - English Style Brown Ale
Dec 3 - Whistler Brewing Company- Chestnut Ale
Dec 4 - Stanley Park Brewing - Windstorm West Coast Pale Ale
Dec 5 - Steamworks Brewery - Black Angel IPA
Dec 6 - TWA Dogs - Mistress of my Soul Sasison
Dec 7 - Lighthouse Brewing - Bowline Pilsner
Dec 8 - Whistler Brewing Co. - Northwest Pale Ale
Dec 9 - Big Rock Brewing - Wunderbier , Dunkelwizen
Dec 10 - TWA Dogs - Drouthy Neibor IPA
Dec 11- Granville Island Brewing - Island Lager
Dec 12 - Lighthouse Brewery - Tasman Pale Ale
Dec 13- Whislter Brewing Co. - Mountain Lager
Dec 14 - Steamworks Brewing - Pale Ale
Dec 15 - Big Rock Brewing - Magpie Rye Ale
Dec 16 - TWA Dogs - Keekin' Glass Pilsner
Dec 17 - Granville Island Brewing - Infamous IPA
Dec 18 - Lighthouse Brewing - Race Rocks Ale
Dec 19 - Stanley Park 1897 Amber
Dec 20 - Whistler Brewing Company - Lost Lake IPA
Dec 21 - Steamworks Brewing - Winter Lager
Dec 22 - Big Rock Brewery - Czech Style Pilsner
Dec 23 - TWA Dogs - Jolly Beggers Pale Ale
Dec 24 - Granville Island Brewery - Maple Shack Cream Ale
Dec 25 - Lighthouse Brewing Company - Seaport Vanilla Stout
That's all Folks!
Saturday, November 18, 2017
November 2017 - 3 more beers..
And another great BBQ.. weather was good, grill was hot and beer was cold.. The favorite for the night was the Dark Ale, followed by the Blonde, and the IPA was nice, but a pass on any repeat..
ZUNGA - Golden Blonde Ale
DEFINITION:
(zung-ga) 1. a word peculiar to Powell River meaning rope swing, esp. over water
2. A delicious golden blonde ale.
This golden blonde ale has a light bitterness and a balanced body to create a dry, refreshing finish, with hints of European hops. It is the perfect accompaniment to a hot day up the lake.
Townsite Brewing - Powell River, BC
http://townsitebrewing.com/our-beer/
This Red IPA pours with a finger and a half of head and is a reddish-amber hue. leaving thick lacing behind on the glass this beer has an aroma that is rich with hop character and toasted malt. The toasted malt gives a caramel-like sweetness on the nose while the hops give a spicy, piney, bitter aroma. Tasting the beer the malt takes charge up front with a toasted malt character that is slightly burnt. Along with the burnt flavour comes a caramel sweetness.
TWA Dogs Beer
Victoria Caledonian Brewing and Distillery, Victoria BC
http://vcaledonian.com/
Midnight Rhaposdy -Dark Ale
Midnight wraps her velvet-golved hand ’round the city. The purples of neon lights flood the big rock in the sky. A chorus of voices sing berry-sweet songs and dark dream ballads. A smooth finish with a soft bitterness, this ale pours a dark amber with subtle currant and roasted malt aromas. Dance, sing, sway…to the tune of Midnight Rhapsody.
Big Rock Brewery, Calgary Alberta
http://bigrockbeer.com/beer/midnight-rhapsody/
Zunga - a light beer, perfect for that hot summer day
ZUNGA - Golden Blonde Ale
DEFINITION:
(zung-ga) 1. a word peculiar to Powell River meaning rope swing, esp. over water
2. A delicious golden blonde ale.
This golden blonde ale has a light bitterness and a balanced body to create a dry, refreshing finish, with hints of European hops. It is the perfect accompaniment to a hot day up the lake.
Townsite Brewing - Powell River, BC
http://townsitebrewing.com/our-beer/
Seas Between Us - a Red IPA
TWA Dos Seas Between UsThis Red IPA pours with a finger and a half of head and is a reddish-amber hue. leaving thick lacing behind on the glass this beer has an aroma that is rich with hop character and toasted malt. The toasted malt gives a caramel-like sweetness on the nose while the hops give a spicy, piney, bitter aroma. Tasting the beer the malt takes charge up front with a toasted malt character that is slightly burnt. Along with the burnt flavour comes a caramel sweetness.
TWA Dogs Beer
Victoria Caledonian Brewing and Distillery, Victoria BC
http://vcaledonian.com/
Midnight Rhaposdy - a nice dark beer to finish off the trio.
Midnight Rhaposdy -Dark Ale
Midnight wraps her velvet-golved hand ’round the city. The purples of neon lights flood the big rock in the sky. A chorus of voices sing berry-sweet songs and dark dream ballads. A smooth finish with a soft bitterness, this ale pours a dark amber with subtle currant and roasted malt aromas. Dance, sing, sway…to the tune of Midnight Rhapsody.
Big Rock Brewery, Calgary Alberta
http://bigrockbeer.com/beer/midnight-rhapsody/
Sunday, April 23, 2017
April 2017 - 3 New beers, two great ones and one for the 'don't buy again' list! an interesting beer, but not suited to any of our palettes.
A Lager, an ESB and a Gruit which is made without hops.
Spring Fever Gruit Ancient Ale
Passed down in families or jealously guarded by monasteries, Gruit Ale recipes come from an era when beer was flavoured with a variety of herbs & spices. Developed with the help of Salt Spring’s ‘Wild Seed School of Herbal Studies’, our Spring Fever Gruit is made without hops – using wildcrafted herbs and a little ‘lunar magik’. It was brewed on the full moon – said to maximize botanical essences. Bright, cider-like flavours, a floral/clover nose and a slight sweetness make our Spring Gruit uniquely different & refreshing. Spring limited release.
Saltspring Island Ales - Saltspring BC
http://www.saltspringislandales.com/our-brews/
This Guit rates a do not buy again.. almost tasted like an apple cider gone bad..:)
Blood Alley ESB
Blood Alley Bitter is an Extra Special Bitter named after a notorious cobblestone laneway in Vancouver's Gastown district. At 50 IBU's this beer is slightly higher in bitterness than the average ESB but it is well-balanced by the rich, roasted malt flavours.
Stylistically, the malt side is very English, but the hops are all floral US varieties. Brewed with only the best including: 2-row Pilsner malt, Flaked Barley, UK Crystal Malt, and a touch of UK Chocolate Malt. We use Columbus hops in the brew kettle, and dry hop with Cascade and Willamette.
PART OF THE RUSSELL BREWMASTER SERIES - a succession of small batch beers crafted for an unconventional beer drinker.
Russel Brewing Company - Surrey BC
http://www.russellbeer.com/blood_alley.html
Vienna Lager
This finely made Vienna red lager is exquisite in taste, with Noble German Tettnang hops and smooth creamy maltiness. A dark, rich beer with with rich, complex ready notes and chocolate-like flavors. Perfect for your trip into the wild.
Hoyne Brewing Company - Victoria, BC
Hoynebrewing.ca
A Lager, an ESB and a Gruit which is made without hops.
Spring Fever Gruit Ancient Ale
Passed down in families or jealously guarded by monasteries, Gruit Ale recipes come from an era when beer was flavoured with a variety of herbs & spices. Developed with the help of Salt Spring’s ‘Wild Seed School of Herbal Studies’, our Spring Fever Gruit is made without hops – using wildcrafted herbs and a little ‘lunar magik’. It was brewed on the full moon – said to maximize botanical essences. Bright, cider-like flavours, a floral/clover nose and a slight sweetness make our Spring Gruit uniquely different & refreshing. Spring limited release.
Saltspring Island Ales - Saltspring BC
http://www.saltspringislandales.com/our-brews/
This Guit rates a do not buy again.. almost tasted like an apple cider gone bad..:)
Blood Alley Bitter is an Extra Special Bitter named after a notorious cobblestone laneway in Vancouver's Gastown district. At 50 IBU's this beer is slightly higher in bitterness than the average ESB but it is well-balanced by the rich, roasted malt flavours.
Stylistically, the malt side is very English, but the hops are all floral US varieties. Brewed with only the best including: 2-row Pilsner malt, Flaked Barley, UK Crystal Malt, and a touch of UK Chocolate Malt. We use Columbus hops in the brew kettle, and dry hop with Cascade and Willamette.
PART OF THE RUSSELL BREWMASTER SERIES - a succession of small batch beers crafted for an unconventional beer drinker.
Russel Brewing Company - Surrey BC
http://www.russellbeer.com/blood_alley.html
Vienna Lager
This finely made Vienna red lager is exquisite in taste, with Noble German Tettnang hops and smooth creamy maltiness. A dark, rich beer with with rich, complex ready notes and chocolate-like flavors. Perfect for your trip into the wild.
Hoyne Brewing Company - Victoria, BC
Hoynebrewing.ca
Monday, April 10, 2017
March 2017 - Another 3 new beers to taste. All three are winners this time.. from grapefruit flavored ale to super chocolate porter!
Piggy Pale Ale.
Cactus Grapefruit IPA
A middle weight body with smooth, airy creaminess. If you like fresh grapefruit and you are not an IPA purist then then you’ll love this brew! Easy to drink, nice and crisp and quite refreshing on a hot summer day.
Four Mile Brewing Company, Victoria BC
http://www.4milebrewingco.com/our-beers/seasonal-beers/
Bomber Choqlette
Great taste is more than the beer in this bottle. It’s classy and quirky and vibrant and subtle. It’s chaos and balance, inately in sync. It’s not something you learn, it’s a second instinct.
It’s old worldly charm with a modern day spin. Rich roasted malts with chocolate a l’ancienne. London and Paris at home in one drink. It’s just a few of our favourite things.
Light-medium body with medium high carbonation.
Colour is dark brown with hints of red and purple.
Bomber Brewing, Vancouver BC
http://www.bomberbrewing.com/beers#brewery-210
Cowichan Rugby Football Club and the Red Arrow Brewing Company are proud to announce a most exciting venture – the Piggy Pale Ale!
“We have a long history of rugby here
in the Cowichan Valley and a close connection with it among employees at
Red Arrow Brewing Company. We wanted to embrace the camaraderie and
spirit found on the rugby pitch with a unique brew.” ~ Lance Stewart, Red Arrow Brewery
A rather civilized beer. Our storied club
has a rich history of fantastic rugger and countless shenanigans. It
represents an impressive list of characters past & present, who
define the playfulness & honour required to be part of the Cowichan
RFC family. When opposing teams come to town, players know that win or
lose, it is going to be a hard game. They also know that every drop of
blood and sweat left on the field will be replenished back in the
clubhouse with the tip of a pint of some fine ale.
We took our love of the game and pitched
it into this Pale Ale. Pouring a light golden orange this PIGGY has a
medium hop aroma, balanced maltiness and just enough gumption to bring
home the game.
We hope that you love the beer. We love
the name and it’s connection to the sport and the way the Cowichan boys
and girls play. There is relevance to the rural setting that is the
Cowichan farming backdrop, and sure as hell, there is history and honour
in donning the Cowichan Green and Black. We hope that you can attend
the launch on the 26th and continue to support your local brewery and
rugby club. Here’s mud in your eye!
Red Arrow Brewing Company - Duncan BC
A middle weight body with smooth, airy creaminess. If you like fresh grapefruit and you are not an IPA purist then then you’ll love this brew! Easy to drink, nice and crisp and quite refreshing on a hot summer day.
Four Mile Brewing Company, Victoria BC
http://www.4milebrewingco.com/our-beers/seasonal-beers/
Great taste is more than the beer in this bottle. It’s classy and quirky and vibrant and subtle. It’s chaos and balance, inately in sync. It’s not something you learn, it’s a second instinct.
It’s old worldly charm with a modern day spin. Rich roasted malts with chocolate a l’ancienne. London and Paris at home in one drink. It’s just a few of our favourite things.
STATS
Style: Chocolate Porter
ABV: 5.5%
Bitterness: 18 IBU
ABV: 5.5%
Bitterness: 18 IBU
TASTING NOTES
3 chocolate additions are done to build flavour and aroma, with French Aramis hops giving it a mild floral aroma beneath the roastiness and chocolate.Light-medium body with medium high carbonation.
Colour is dark brown with hints of red and purple.
Bomber Brewing, Vancouver BC
http://www.bomberbrewing.com/beers#brewery-210
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