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Local Beer on the Today Show
24
Jun
Mug Shots by Jon
17
Jun
The Berlin Mug, can’t recall where I got this from. Possible when my Grandparents went to Germany. Nice heavy base.
The Zeus. A present from my mom. For a few years I would get one of these mugs each done by a different artist. I will post a pic of each later.
Mug Shots by Peter
17
Jun
Grad 79, Ballenas Secondary – the best year and the best school LOL
Sleeman – Got it when I bought some beers, very tall, very classy
My favourite Mexican beer mug, hand made, bought on one of our trips
My real English beer mug from a pub in England, given to me by my Dad
“whoa-bong water”
17
Jun
We sampled a beer called Baby Tree (8.6%) for Beer Club recently. It’s from Pretty Things Brewery based out of Cambridge, MA.
Description:
“A belgian-style quadrupel brewed with dried plums. Very lightly spiced finish with a sweet and fruity aftertaste”.
The general consensus amongst members was not favourable to multiple pours. No doubt one can taste the plums, but I wouldn’t say it was delicious. In fact, my initial reaction was “whoa…bong water”. Now, if the taste of bong water is your thing, then this is the beer for you.
That said, I would love to get my hands on some of the other beers offered by Pretty Things.
For more info on “the project”: Pretty Things Brewery
Here’s a quote from the bio:
Jack stands on this side of the Atlantic Ocean, where he has been brought and given many new leases on life. With a great, gleaming moustache, knee-deep in a wooden mash tun, he conjures himself into beer. Helped along by the other “Pretty Things” like the mischievous hops and the transformative miniscules we know as yeast – a magnificent fester would no doubt ensue! One of the most joyful transformations in nature, better than any rabbit from a hat, beer is the result. That is the inspiration of Pretty Things!
Liquor Barn
31
May
So the old Keg/ old tennis courts on Summit drive has a Liquor Barn in the basement now. My first visit was a strange one. First I pulled up and walked across this lane between the parking stalls and the building. Kind of a pull-up. There was some fancy BMW sitting there, and this twenty something dude walks out of the LB, jeans down low, hat on backwards looking like a punk (and not the cool kind) he gets in and drives off. Okay not so weird, but just was the teaser. Next I go in, and the place is pretty big for a beer and wine store. I head to the back to find the beer. The entire beer section is in a walkin-cooler, which is pretty neat. They even had a really good selection of beers. They had Steam Whistle from T.O. which I have never seen in Kamloops. And they even had Black Butte Porter by Deschutes Brewing. Since I love Mirror Pond I was going to grab a six pack, but it was $18!! Crazy.
Anyway, on my way out some guy in a large grey pickup parks behind me as I pass him he tosses a can of cooler into the bushes and heads back in for more.
How do you enjoy your Pint?
30
May
Here how our friend and lager lover Mister MacNeill enjoy’s his brew.
My family crested beer mug!
One of my Grandfather’s many Royal Canadian Air Force beer mugs.
How do you enjoy your brew?
Red Racer
25
May
I heard from a very reliable source that Red Racer (Central City Brewing) will be offering their E.S.B. beer in cans soon!
Road trip to Victoria anyone?
25
May
Found this on the Canadian Beer News Blog (http://www.canadianbeernews.com)
VICTORIA, BC – Publican Matt MacNeil has commissioned Phillips Brewing to create a beer to be served at his three pubs in honour of poet Robert Service.
Service 1904 is a Scottish-style ale brewed in a very traditional fashion, as described by Matt Phillips to the Victoria Times-Colonist:
“This one is interesting as it requires making hot rocks and dumping them in the kettle to caramelize some of the sugars,” said Phillips, noting that’s traditionally how beer was made in wooden vessels that could not withstand a live flame under them. The process produces “full, rich, round, sweet flavours,” he said.
Phillips says his latest ale starts with an initial sweetness with a hint of smoke and ends crisp and dry.
Service 1904 is available exclusively at the Bard and Banker, Irish Times and Penny Farthing pubs in Victoria.
Legendary Beer Club
18
May
First off, this blog is a fantastic idea, and I’ve been lovin the diverse and delicious recommends. Keep ‘em coming!
Below is a selection from one of our Legendary Beer Club nights down here in Vancouver. We’ve had about 4 sessions over the last year and have accumulated a noteworthy list of beers (Which I’ll be posting here as time goes on). Many we’d recommend; some we’d might not care to remember.
We’ve devised are own unique voting strategy. First we decide if the beer should be appropriately categorized “Sippy Time” or “Hammer Time”.
Moving forward, members have 3 options:
1 – I’d Tap that but Run
2 – I’d Tap that Again
3 – I’d Tap that and Stay the Night
It’s all very scientific, really.
Boont ESB 6.8%
Anderson Valley Brewing
(Boonville, California)
Overall Vote: I’d Tap That Again (Sippy Time)
Brewer’s Description:
“A full body, ambrosial maltiness, and an arousing hoppy bite. This beer is not for the light beer drinker or those desiring no aftertaste”.
Our Notes:
- nectar with unexepted sweet/syrupy finish
- blunt, but not overly bitter
- bitters to start, sweet to finish
- definite bite to it
Comments:
“bitter without regret”
“a sweet smack in the chops”
- Rob Fulton on behalf of Legendary Beer Club (Vancouver)