Keeping track of the unique beers we have tried over the years at the Guys Beer & BBQ nights..
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La CHOUFFE is an unfiltered blond beer which is refermented both in the
bottle and in barrels. It is pleasantly fruity, spiced with coriander
and tinged with hops.
Brasseire D'achouffe in Belgium
http://www.achouffe.be/en/beers#la-chouffe
Banana Hammock
Hefeweizen
Unfiltered and true to tradition, this hefeweizen is brewed
with wheat, pilsner malt, and German hops. The yeast used in this beer
creates a light tasting beer with aromas of bananas and cloves. Parallel 49 Brewing Company - Vancouver BC
http://parallel49brewing.com/beers/
Dawn of the Red
An IRA bursting with notes of mango, papaya and pineapple, this beer
finishes juicy with a subtle malty backbone. It doesn't take brains to
know hoppy, tropical IRAs are a great way to welcome warmer months
ahead!
Tasting Notes:Mango, papaya, pineapple and stone
fruit notes burst out with bitterness upfront. Sustained by a subtle
malt-flavor, this beer finishes smooth, leaving one ready for the next
sip of this flavortastic beer!
Ninkasi Brewing Company- Eugene OR
http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/delicious/beers/flagship-series/dawn-of-the-red.html
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June 2014
Three Beavers .
The Three Beavers is an Imperial Red Ale from Howe Sound Brewery. The
glass if filled with an amber-chestnut coloured ale that is topped with
two full fingers of lasting head. Coming through the head are notes of
caramel, Cascadian hop and foreshadowing of a creamy texture. The taste
is mid-sweet that builds into a toasted caramel, northwest hop flavour
profile. The Three Beavers is strong but a creamy texture helps to
mellow the taste into something smooth and very enjoyable.
Howe Sound Brewery - Squamish, BC
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| Feb 2015 |
Dark Matter
Deep inside the Hadron Collider physicists hurtle sub-atomic particles
with lightning speed on a collision course with each other. They do so
in the pursuit of pure science, in the hope of one day being able to
unlock the mystery of the elusive unseen fabric upon which our universe
is embroidered: Dark Matter.
Hoyne Brewing Company - Victoria BC
http://hoynebrewing.ca/
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| Feb 2015 |
Blue Bridge Coffee Stout
Imperial Blue Bridge Coffee Stout is about to be your go-to winter
seasonal. Tow-row malt, roasted barley, and Guatemalan coffee come
together to celebrate the beer’s sweet chocolate and earthy
flavors. It’s packed with intense roast character yet smooth like a cold
brew coffee. Staying true to the name, Coronado Brewing sources its
beans from right under the blue bridge via hometown coffee-shop, Café
Moto.
Coronado Brewing Company - Coronado, CA
coronadobrewing.com
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Feb 2015
Black Tusk Ale
Named for the jet-black core of an extinct volcano, our Black Tusk Ale
is an award winning English style dark ale. Brewed from the original
recipe, with a special blend of imported chocolate and roasted malts,
this easy to drink brew has a smooth finish with a hint of cocoa and
roasted coffee.
Whislter Brewing Company
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Feb 2015
Mile High Mountain Ale
Mile High Mountain Ale
is a hop forward, Northwest-style red ale with a medium body and
pleasant citrusy bitterness. This Red Ale has a rich, red-amber colour
and an engaging dry-hopped aroma. Slightly warming on the palette, with a
clean finish, its character makes it a very well balanced, highly
sessionable ale
Vancouver Island Brewery
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Sept 2015
Thirsty Beaver
A smooth amber ale. Medium bodied and bursting with flavour, this beer is clean to the finish.
Tree Brewing, Kelowna BC
http://www.treebeer.com/
Innis & Gunn Original
This is our firstborn brew, whose accidental discovery started our
story in 2003. Its originality also lies in its singular taste – notes
of biscuity malt and vanilla swirling within a creamy, mellow
character. A pioneering beer, its flavour finds favour with brewing juries, blind tasting panels and barflies alike.
Innis and Gunn, Scotland
http://innisandgunn.com
Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
Bright amber colour; soft grain and malt aromas; medium- body; rich malt flavour and touch of bitter hops on the finishU nique due to its rich creamy head, the brand delivers a smooth
flavourful taste and has 50% less carbonation than regular beers. It
tastes smoother, but still retains the full flavoured characteristics of
an imported ale.
Guiness, Kilkenny Ireland
Loser Pale Ale
Light tropical flavors balanced with a crisp malt-hop finish. Loser was one of the first general-production beers to use Sorachi Ace
hops, the Japanese variety rescued from obscurity and grown exclusively
by Virgil Gamache Farms in Washington’s Yakima Valley. The waxy,
coconutty and compelling flavor carries through the beer, combining with
crisp and spicy Crystal finishing hops. And at 7% alcohol by volume,
Loser isn’t your mainstream summer lightweight. For Elysian, Sub Pop and
the beer-savvy public, having Loser available throughout the year is a
clear win-win.
Elysain Brewing Company, Seattle WA
http://www.elysianbrewing.com/elysian-beers/loser-pale-ale/
Cinder Cone Read Ale
As
distinct as the ruddy lava butte that inspired its name, this ale pours
mahogany red and has a rich toffee flavor from crystal malt and black
barley. Amarillo and Tettnang hops give every sip balance and subtle
bite.
Deshutes Brewery, Bend OR
https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/beer/cinder-cone-red/
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| Oct 2015 |
Pumpkin Ale
A malty spiced ale brewed with pumpkin pie spices & 100 lbs of local
pumpkin mash. Our most popular seasonal ale. Winner of a Gold Medal
(Fruit Beer) at the 2013 Canadian Brewing Awards.
Steamworks
http://www.steamworks.com/node/247
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| Oct 2015 |
Creepy Uncle Dunkel
Pilsner's creepy uncle. Dark and complex, the most misunderstood of all
lagers. Dark Munich malts and a litle roasted wheat give this brew a
rich, vanilla, and nutty-sweet palate with a dry, rounded finish.
Unfiltered as always. Maybe it's the long decoction mashes or the 5 week
lagering time spent alone in the cold... or maybe he's just a
complicated dude?
Moon Under Water Brewery - Victoria
http://www.moonunderwater.ca/ourbeer/2015/2/17/creepy-uncle-dunkel
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Oct 2015
Märzen
Märzen, which means "March" in German, is a classic German beer style
created before the invention of refrigeration. Back then, brewers
weren't able to brew lagers during the summer months the temperatures
were too high for the lager yeast to ferment properly. So in March,
brewers would stockpile beer which was cellared in cold, dark caves
during the summer. In October, when temperatures had cooled, and it was
time to brew again the remaining beer was pulled from the caves and
enjoyed by the towns people in a celebration we now call Oktoberfest.
Russell Märzen is copper-coloured lager
which rich, toasted malt aroma balanced by the clean bitterness of
German Hops and distinct noble hop aroma. Perfect for paring with
roasted meats and harvest vegetables.
Russel Brewing Company , Surrey BC
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| Dec 2015 |
Dawn Patrol Coffee Porter
PORTER • DARK BROWN COLOUR • RICH CHOCOLATE MALTS CONDITIONED WITH LOCALLY ROASTED COFFEE BEANS AND BOURBON SOAKED VANILLA BEANS
ALL NATURAL. UNFILTERED.
Tofino Brewing Company, Tofino BC
Disruption IPA
Compulsion will drive you to distraction. While most of us
are happy languishing in the comfort of predictability, there are a
select few who are restless. They spend their days trying desperately to
hide an urgent need to disrupt this culture of mindless repetition, but
their desire to maintain appearances is ultimately overshadowed by
their fascinations.
Get ready to challenge what you think about dark beer. This black IPA
is a calculated anomaly. It looks big and scary like a stout, but it
drinks like an IPA. Close your eyes, you’ll never guess how far into the
dark you're sinking. With its fresh hop aroma and roasted malt flavour,
Disruption is a whole new beast.Welcome to the lab.
Category 12 Brewing, Victoria
http://category12beer.com/
Off the Grid
This finely made Vienna red lager is exquisite in taste, with Noble
German Tettnang hops and smooth creamy maltiness. Perfect for your trip
into the wild.
Hoyne Brewing - Victoria
http://hoynebrewing.ca/
Hales El Jefe Weizen
El Jefe Hefeweizen is brewed to taste very much like a beer you would be
served if you wandered into one of the famous beer halls in Germany.
The flavor profile is “true Bavarian Style”, complex with fruity
influences that only genuine hefeweizen yeast can produce. It’s “The
Boss”!
Hales Brewery - Seattle
http://halesbrewery.com/el-jefe.html
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| Dec 2015 |
Kees American Barley Wine
A Barley Wine is a treat for the malt lovers, offering a big, thick,
sticky malt body. A traditional English style would have low hop
bitterness. Often a beer for the sweet-tooth, they are a prefect
dessert beer to sit on and sip at the end of the night. As seems to happen, the US takes a traditional style and adds a US
touch. That is, US hops. So the American style Barley Wine is a big
malty body with a fruitier and punchier edge to the hop character. Kees! American style Barley Wine uses Cascade and Citra hop. The result is a dark reddish-brown beer with a dense body. The aroma
is full of bready malts and over-ripe fruits. The taste is full of
caramel malts, dark dried fruits, a touch of citrus and earthy
bitterness. The finish is long and semi-sweet. It is a beer that will evolve as it warms up, so one to sip and savour.
Brouwerij Kees - The Netherlands
http://www.brouwerijkees.nl/Home_-_English.html
Smoke & Mirrors Imperial Smoked Ale
This strong yet smooth ale features a combination of German Rauch
(smoked) and Scottish Peated malts along with chocolate and crystal
malts. The result is a pronounced and intriguing smokiness with a thick
malty flavour.
Coal Harbour Brewing Company - Vancouver
http://coalharbourbrewing.com/our-beers/smoke-mirrors/
Noir
Noir blends two signature brews of the Pacific Northwest: coffee and
beer. This coffee milk stout combines roasted malts with smooth cold
brewed coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters. A subtle sweetness from
milk sugar (lactose) makes this beer reminiscent of the most satisfying
cup of joe; distinctive and delectable.
Ninkasi Brewing Company - Eugene OR
http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/
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| Feb 2016 |
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| Feb 2016 |
Canoe Winter Ale
Deep amber in colour, with hints of dried fruit and holiday spice. Rich and malty, with a rounded warming finish.
Canoe Brewpub - Victoria
http://www.canoebrewpub.com/welcome
Raven Cream Ale
The R&B Cream ale is a classic beer from a long-standing staple of
BC craft beer. Pouring from the bottle the raven is darker than typical
for a cream ale as a copper colour and pours with 2 fingers of thick and
creamy head. The beer smells of a sweet, lightly burnt malt flavour and
a touch of hop. The flavour is a creamy and light with a big of a hop
kick to it. When people think Cream Ale, they may think of a beer with a
bigger body than this but a nice balance of sweetness, malt character
and hop bitterness makes this a light and very enjoyable beer from East
Vancouver’s R&B Brewing Company.
R&B Brewing Company - Vancouver
http://www.randbbrewing.com/our-brews
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| Feb 2016 |
Tofino Dark Lager
BLACK
COLOUR AND RICH, ROASTED MALT NOTES HARMONIZE WITH THE LIGHT BODY AND
CLEAN, CRISP FINISH OF A LAGER IN A DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN DARK AND
LIGHT.
ALL NATURAL. UNFILTERED LAGER
Tofino Brewing - Tofino
Spinnakers Dragonfly
Dragonflies are a symbol
of transformation and for us, symbolize the welcome return of Spring.
Brewed with Canadian pilsner and rye malt, American hops and a French
saison yeast, our Dragonfly Rye has a delicate balance of fruit and
spice, with a light body and a refreshingly dry finish.
http://www.spinnakers.com/beer/dragonfly-rye-spring-saison/
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| Feb 2016 - Repeat! |
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| Oct 2015 - Hot Stuff! |
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Feb 2016 |
Caveman - BBQ Sauce!
Bourbon Coffee BBQ Sauce -
Caveman BBQ sauces are produced by Mad About Food. Founded in 2000, Mad
About Food has grown and changed over the years. A few years ago, we
began sourcing certain specialty food brands we’d found and felt our
clients and other retailers could sell to their clients. In April 2012,
we moved into our own small scale production facility. Demand for our
own products has grown so much that we need the assurance of our own
production plant to keep up. We’re passionate about our products and the
service we give to all our clients – both consumers and retailers.
Canadian Artisan Foods - Victoria
http://canadianartisanfoods.com/brand/caveman-bbq-sauces/#!
Czechvar Dark Lager
Czechvar uses the noble Saaz hop variety, which contributes spicy and
herbal aromas and flavours. Deep brown in appearance, with a thick,
long-lasting head. Malt aromas are in the foreground, with notes of
toasted nut, molasses, mocha and a hint of smoke. On the palate, it is
full-bodied, with chocolate and coffee flavours.
Czechvar - Czech Republic
http://www.czechvar.com/premium-czech-lager.html#
Hoyner Pilsner
On the third night, I handed my sweetie a tall slender Pilsner.
Perfectly poured. While holding it up and gazing either at it, or
through it at me, she said softly, “you are so fine to me.” It was hard
to tell if she meant to be heard. “Ambiguity, thy Name is Woman”, I
nearly uttered. Whether she was speaking to me, or to the beer, it was
merely semantics. The deal was sealed. I would make it my life”s work
to make fine beer.
Hoyne Brewing Company - Victoria
http://hoynebrewing.ca/#beers
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| April 2016 |
4 Mile Brown Ale
This is our Grande Damn Wham. A big bodacious classic English style
brown ale. Could we use more superlatives? Why yes we can. Five luscious
malts including crystal, chocolate & roasted barley are nuzzled
together to create a full-bodied malty beer with notes of caramel, mocha
and coffee and chocolate. It saturates the palate, rolls off the sides
and down the gullet. It’s an affable accomplice to a hearty beef stew,
bacon gorgonzola risotto, or a day at the beach eating peanut butter
cookie dough right out of the tube wrapper.
4 Mile Brewing Company
http://www.4milebrewingco.com/our-beers/brown-ale/
Blackwing Baltic Porter
Inspired by the thousands of Still Creek Crows that fly over our brewery to their nightly roost, this Eastern European style beer is as dark as their wings. With balanced notes of dark chocolate, caramel and dried fruit, this complex beer is sweet, yet crisp and quaffable thanks to a cold lager fermentation.
Coal Harbour Brewing
http://coalharbourbrewing.com/our-beers/blackwing-baltic-porter/
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| Apr 2016 |
Vow of Silence - never again for this one! Dark and not a good taste!
Belgian Strong
A Belgian-style dark strong ale that showcases notes of stone
fruits and raisins. Dark amber in colour with a higher carbonation to
keep the beer from feeling to heavy.
Parallel 49 Brewing - Vancouver
http://parallel49brewing.com/beers/
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Sep 2016
HobGoblin
Amber brown colour; mocha/coffee, spicy hops and almond aromas; chocolate/coffee, smoke and hoppy flavours; long finish.
Wynchwood Brewers - UK
Woodland Witbier
A
West Coast take on a Belgian classic. Orange zest and spices provide a
citrusy tropical taste playing on top of a crisp light base of wheat and
pilsener malt. Magnum, Cascade and Meridian hops add a pleasing punch
to the aroma and flavour.
Coal Harbour Brewing Company - Vancouver
http://coalharbourbrewing.com/our-beers/woodland-witbier/
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| Sep 2016 |
Critical Point Pale Ale
The pressure is on. It’s going to take cunning to blend
science with instinct and the clock is ticking. But timing is everything
and precision is the only thing that matters. Confidence, analysis and
art collide to create a perfectly balanced beer. And, when it comes down
to the wire, success tastes even more satisfying.
This true Northwest Pale Ale is all about timing. An emphasis on late
hop additions with notes of tropical hops, Critical Point is extremely
smooth. The alluring citrus aroma will draw you in and the well-rounded
caramel finish will keep you coming back.
Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Our Barrelholder series pays homage to the contributors of a successful campaign that allowed us to get an early start on the
delicious process of barrel aging. Cheers to the original Barrelholders,
and to you, the holder of this bottle!
This limited release Belgian Golden Strong Ale is crafted to be
bright and crip with a medium body. Lightly fruity and spicy, the aging
in red wine oak barrels has imparted delicate toasted oak and caramel
notes. Combined with sweet vanilla overtones and a deceptive 10.6% ABV,
the barrel process has added depth and complexity to an already
delicious beer.
Category 12 Brewing - Victoria
http://category12beer.com/
Sneaky Weasel Lager
This mildly hopped craft lager delivers a bold 5.6% alc/ vol, but goes
down crisp and clean. Pairs well with game day celebrations, fun in the
sun and good times with friends.
Balderdash Brewing Company - Vancouver
http://www.balderdashbeer.com/about
Satsuma
A heavy dose of
Mandarina Bavaria hops give this crisp and refreshing German Lager notes
of tangerine and citrus that will make you say, "Gee, thanks Steel
& Oak for making lagers cool again."
Steel and Oak Brewing Company - New Westminster BC
http://steelandoak.ca/
Persenphone Black Lager
A full bodied dark lager. Roasty, clean and chocolaty with a graham cracker finish.
Persenphone Brewing
http://persephonebrewing.com/thebeer.html
Seaport Vanilla Stout
The addition of pure Madagascan vanilla beans perfectly complements the
rich roasted malt notes of chocolate and coffee in our easy drinking
stout. Well balanced with a hint of sweetness.
Lighthouse Brewing Company - Victoria BC
http://www.lighthousebrewing.com/#contact
Unsanctioned Saison
Congratulations. You made it Almost.
Exceptional taste is the only thing that will get you through
the gate at this point. When defiance is threatening to bubble over, it
takes tremendous restraint to keep what matters most in-check. Keep
your cool, you got this.
Our flavourful Saison is discreetly sessionable. It boasts a crisp
body with a dry finish and a bouquet that is distinctly Belgian. Hints
of clove and spice, complemented by aromatic hops, make us stand out
where it matters most.
Category 12 Brewing - Victoria
http://category12beer.com/
Innis & Gunn Rum Finish
Our Rum Finish is a fighter. Its popularity saw it throw off the
shackles of Limited Edition status to clinch a place in our Core Range.
Matured over oak heartwood infused with specially selected rums, its
spicy, full-bodied qualities make it a lively sparring partner for a
round or two.
Innis and Gunn, Scotland
http://innisandgunn.com
Tofino Tuff Session Ale
PALE ALE • BRIGHT, COPPER COLOUR • TOASTY MALT PALATE • PACIFIC NORTHWEST HOPS • MEDIUM BODY • CLEAN, DRY FINISH • A SESSIONABLE ALE FROM TUFF CITY
ALL NATURAL. UNFILTERED.
Tofino Brewing - Tofino BC
http://tofinobrewingco.com
An easy drinking, pale coloured Kolsch style ale with a mild bitterness.
Brewed with Heidelberg and German Wheat malts, German Hallertau
Traditional hops and Kolsch yeast, don’t let this beer deceive you.
Central City’s Kolsch stye ale is a crisp refreshing beer that offers
lots of flavour while being mildly bitter.
Central City Brewing - Surrey
http://centralcitybrewing.com/product/mayor-kolsch/
Swans Riley Scotch Ale
Take a hops sabbatical and visit this malty beast of a brew. Dark,
caramel aroma with a subtle sweet finish. Rich and delicious, begging
for a steak dinner.
Swans Brew Pub - Victoria
http://swanshotel.com/brew-pub/on-tap
Steamworks Jasmine IPA
Pours golden in colour with a lively white
head. It has a very fl oral and citrus nose from the hops and jasmine
fl owers while hints of spicy phenolics and fruity esters come through
on the finish. The taste of caramel malt is balanced by the lavish dry
hop character and refreshing jasmine flavours. Hoppy, refreshing and
complex.
Steamworks Brewery - Vancouver
http://www.steamworks.com/brewery
Sap Sucker Maple Porter
Our deliciously dark & robust Porter, with a delicate but flavourful
touch of maple syrup, it’s a popular product with consumers, beer
bloggers and judges. Popular with the educated craft beer drinker, who’s
looking for a uniquely rich & flavourful product.
Fernie Brewing Company - Fernie BC
https://www.ferniebrewing.com/craft-beer/sap-sucker-maple-porter#
Innis & Gunn Original
This is our firstborn brew, whose accidental discovery started our
story in 2003. Its originality also lies in its singular taste – notes
of biscuity malt and vanilla swirling within a creamy, mellow
character. A pioneering beer, its flavour finds favour with brewing juries, blind tasting panels and barflies alike.
Innis and Gunn, Scotland
http://innisandgunn.com
Hermannator
Hermannator pours into the class as a near black ale with one finger of
head. The head disperses very quickly giving an aroma of chocolate and
toasted malts. The flavour is creamy with chocolate and caramel that run
along side the expected strong ale flavour. The alcohol content is
quite apparent at 9.5% but the creamy texture helps to smooth this stiff
drink. The colour, ABV and intensity of this beer will shake off some
of those who try, but if you can handle it you will undoubtedly like
this beer.
Vancouver Island Brewing
http://www.vibrewing.com/
