the growler – issue 2 – may-july 2015

C R A F T B E E R H A N D B O O K

ITS CALLED WHAT?WHAT TYPE OF BEER IS THAT?

Descriptions of the beer, including taste, colour and maybe a fun fact or two

Availability: Year-round, seasonal or small batch?

000.0%ABV IBU

EDITOR: Stephen Smysnuik [email protected] PUBLISHER: Gail Nugent [email protected]: Joe Wiebe, Jesse Donaldson, Jonny Healy (Photography), Michael Kissinger, Kelsey KlassenDESIGN, ILLUSTRATION + COVER: Anja Werner Brave Creative | builtbrave.comPUBLISHER: Dee Dhaliwal

Copyright The Growler Vancouver 2014. Published by Glacier Community Media. Suite 205, 1525 W. 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1T5. 1.778.668.3667 thegrowler.ca | @thegrowlerbc

Editors NoteFirst off, I need to thank everyone for being so enthusiastic about The Growlers first issue that said first issue became virtually impossible to find anywhere. Youve certainly helped inflate the egos of everyone who worked on this thing by making it so popular. Thanks.

And because of this, weve been working harder to ensure beer lovers and wannabe beer lovers have the timeliest details, and the most interesting stories that our quarterly print format can provide. This means weve expanded the areas we cover and doubled the page count, so you have more to read whilst sipping that pint, procrastinating on that assignment, ignoring that loved onewhatever. Go team. Stephen Smysnuik

SNIFTERBelgian AleImperial Anything

GOBLETBelgian IPATripelQuad

TULIPSaisonBrown/Dark AleRed Ale

STANGEKolschMarzenAltbier

WEIZENHefeweizen / Wheat AleWeizenbockFruit Beer / Radler

PILSNERLagerPilsnerWitbier

NONIC PINTIPA / Pale AleStout/PorterBest Bitter / ESB

READING THE GROWlerBeer GlasswareA guide of recommended glassware that will cover most of the beers in this book and help you enjoy your beer more than out of some crummy mug.

Beer Colour Guide

Beer Profiles

PALE

MEDIUM AMBER

GOLD

BROWN

PALE GOLD

DEEP AMBER

PALE AMBER

RUBY BROWN

BLACK

04

5242

727797

BREWERIES

VANCOUVER

SEA TO SKY

LOWER MAINLAND

FRASER VALLEY

VICTORIA

ISLANDS & COAST

BRITISHCOLUMBIA

REGION COVERED IN THIS BOOK

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VICTORIAmap page 78

VANCOUVER map page 40

GROWLER FILLS

BOTTLES / CANS

KEGS

TASTING ROOM

FOOD

TOURS

Brewery Details

DOG FRIENDLY

Indication of beer colour and suggested glassware

Keep track of the beers youve tried by marking off this fun little circle here.

ABV (alcohol by volume) tells you how boozy the beer is. IBU (International Bittering Units) tells you how bitter or rather, how hoppy it is.

for dummies

ITS CALLED WHAT?WHAT TYPE OF BEER IS THAT?

Descriptions of the beer, including taste, colour and maybe a fun fact or two

Availability: Year-round, seasonal or small batch?

000.0%ABV IBU

EDITOR: Stephen Smysnuik [email protected] PUBLISHER: Gail Nugent [email protected]: Joe Wiebe, Jesse Donaldson, Jonny Healy (Photography), Michael Kissinger, Kelsey KlassenDESIGN, ILLUSTRATION + COVER: Anja Werner Brave Creative | builtbrave.comPUBLISHER: Dee Dhaliwal

Copyright The Growler Vancouver 2014. Published by Glacier Community Media. Suite 205, 1525 W. 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1T5. 1.778.668.3667 thegrowler.ca | @thegrowlerbc

Editors NoteFirst off, I need to thank everyone for being so enthusiastic about The Growlers first issue that said first issue became virtually impossible to find anywhere. Youve certainly helped inflate the egos of everyone who worked on this thing by making it so popular. Thanks.

And because of this, weve been working harder to ensure beer lovers and wannabe beer lovers have the timeliest details, and the most interesting stories that our quarterly print format can provide. This means weve expanded the areas we cover and doubled the page count, so you have more to read whilst sipping that pint, procrastinating on that assignment, ignoring that loved onewhatever. Go team. Stephen Smysnuik

SNIFTERBelgian AleImperial Anything

GOBLETBelgian IPATripelQuad

TULIPSaisonBrown/Dark AleRed Ale

STANGEKolschMarzenAltbier

WEIZENHefeweizen / Wheat AleWeizenbockFruit Beer / Radler

PILSNERLagerPilsnerWitbier

NONIC PINTIPA / Pale AleStout/PorterBest Bitter / ESB

READING THE GROWlerBeer GlasswareA guide of recommended glassware that will cover most of the beers in this book and help you enjoy your beer more than out of some crummy mug.

Beer Colour Guide

Beer Profiles

PALE

MEDIUM AMBER

GOLD

BROWN

PALE GOLD

DEEP AMBER

PALE AMBER

RUBY BROWN

BLACK

04

5242

727797

BREWERIES

VANCOUVER

SEA TO SKY

LOWER MAINLAND

FRASER VALLEY

VICTORIA

ISLANDS & COAST

BRITISHCOLUMBIA

REGION COVERED IN THIS BOOK

VICTORIAmap page 78

VANCOUVER map page 40

GROWLER FILLS

BOTTLES / CANS

KEGS

TASTING ROOM

FOOD

TOURS

Brewery Details

DOG FRIENDLY

Indication of beer colour and suggested glassware

Keep track of the beers youve tried by marking off this fun little circle here.

ABV (alcohol by volume) tells you how boozy the beer is. IBU (International Bittering Units) tells you how bitter or rather, how hoppy it is.

for dummies

Though East Van in spirit, 33 Acres isnt actually in East Van. Its located a quarter block from Ontario St the cut off. What really sets it apart from its Brewery Creek neighbours, however, is its minimalist, white aesthetic. But dont let the caf vibe fool you the focus is definitely the beer, which brewer Dave Varga has dialled in: 33 Acres of OMG.

33 ACRES OF SUNSHINEF R E N C H B L A N C H E

Mais oui. This light and hazy wheat beer has a subtle yeast character with bonus orange peel, coriander and anise.

Availability: Seasonal

145.0%ABV IBU

There are more than 100 B.C. craft breweries/brewpubs in business, or soon to be in business, at the t ime this was printed

33 ACRES BREWING CO.15 W 8th Ave. | 33acresbrewing.com

33 ACRES OF OCEANW E S T C O A S T PA L E A L E

Rich and hoppy, this ale showcases citrus and pine aromas, with flavours floating atop a wave of caramel maltiness.

Availability: Year-round

MON-FRI: 9AM-11PM ^ SAT/SUN: 10AM-11PM @33acres

EST: 2013

505.6%ABV IBU

33 ACRES OF LIFEC A L I F O R N I A C O M M O N

Also known as steam beer, this ale-lager hybrid is full-bodied with a distinct hop character and a dry, crisp finish.


404.8%ABV IBU

33 ACRES OF NIRVANAI N D I A PA L E A L E

A smooth, highly drinkable IPA, with a hint of grapefruit that goes down real easy.


708.0%ABV IBU

F illing a growler at a brewery is now an in-trinsic and nearly ubiquitous part of B.C.s craft beer culture. But is there a place for growlers beyond breweries?

Breweries and brewpubs are the only businesses allowed to fill growlers in B.C. Liquor stores, private or provincial, are not allowed to do so, although the B.C. Liquor Policy Review Final Report released in 2014 does include this recommendation:

68. Allow private and public retail liquor stores to sell growlers (refillable bottles) and operate refilling stations.

The BC Craft Brewers Guild is against this, arguing that the craft beer industry is still an emerging market and growler exclusivity at the source allows the small brewer an exclusive rev-enue stream that enables the possibility of future expansion and growth. The guild is concerned that the memorable unique artisan experience of filling growlers at breweries will be lost if liquor stores can do it, too.

Brewers are also concerned about quality control. Growlers are a poor way to package beer in the first place, but at least breweries can control that process as much as possible. Off-site at a liquor store, who knows how the beer will be poured or if the lines will be kept clean?

Some breweries are also troubled by the economics. When a brewery fills a growler itself, it is selling that beer at its retail price. But when it sells a keg of beer, it charges a wholesale price that is much lower. However, this is essentially the same arrangement breweries have with restaurants and pubs.

South of the border, private bottle shops in Washington have been allowed to fill growlers since 2011. Places like 99 Bottles in Seattle and Elizabeth Station in Bellingham do brisk business filling jugs with draft beer that is otherwise not available in packaged form. The practice is com-

mon in Oregon, too. Most famous, perhaps, is the Stop and Go gas station in Bend that has a 34-tap growler station in its convenience store.

Elsewhere in Canada, its a mixed bag, provinc b province. Alberta allows it and numerous private liquor stores there have growler bars, including one Liquor Depot outlet in Edmonton with 34 taps. Some of Manitobas government liquor stores fill growlers, but only with Manitoba-pro-duced craft beer, which amounts to two breweries: Half Pints and Fort Garry. Four private liquor stores in Halifax are now allowed to fill growlers, and New Brunswick fills growlers with local craft beer in a pilot program that started last fall.

The beer market in B.C. is gradually opening up: first, tied houses laws were relaxed, and then breweries were allowed to open tasting lounges. Expanding growler taps to liquor stores seems inevitable. Last fall, CAMRA Vancouver endorsed the extension of growler fills to include all liquor stores and all liquor licensed establishments. Breweries may not agree, but there was a time not so long ago when most B.C. breweries did not fill growlers at all because of concerns of cleanliness and shelf life. Try to find a brewery that wont do it now. j

The future of growlers in B.C.

by Joe Wiebe

54

VANCOUVER

BIG ROCK URBAN310 W 4th Ave.| bigrockurban.com

An Alberta-based brewery sets up shop in Vancouver in an attempt to capitalize on the citys booming craft beer industry. Nothing wrong with that, of course, especially now that theyre developing new beers specifically for West Coast tastes, many of which you can find only in-house.

ROGGENBIERM E D I E VA L A L E

NITRO STOUTS T O U T

HOLLOW TREE PA C I F I C N O RT H W E S T R E D A L E

CITRA IPAI N D I A PA L E A L E

Dangerously drinkable, the Roggenbier has all the flavour burst of a juicebox from your child-hood, with all the fun effects of adult beverages.

It looks aggressive, but its as easy drinking as a pint of water, which could be a problem, depending on how you look at things.

Big Rocks first Vancouver special is a citrusy flavour from the whole Cascade leaf hops, complemented by caramel and toffee flavours.

Hopped three times with Citra, giving it the characteristic citrus flavour. BRUs second foray in the Northwest style.

Availability: Seasonal Availability: Year-round

Availability: Year-round Availability: Year-round

MON-FRI: 11AM-12AM ^ SAT/SUN: 10AM-12AM @brueateryyvr

EST: 2015

555.5%ABV IBU

125.0%ABV IBU 184.0%ABV IBU606.0%ABV IBU

Big Rock is named after an enormous quartzite glacial deposit located about 40 minutes outside of Big Rocks Calgary home base. kpu.ca/brew

Kwantlen Polytechnic University presents BCs first diploma in

1807 Burrard St (@ 2nd) 604.336-4448 1232 Burrard St (@ Davie) 604-428-2420 2580 Kingsway (@ 34th) 604-336-0420

3450 E. Hastings St (@ Cassiar) 604-568-4420 2619 W. 4th Ave (@ Bayswater) 604-336-6420

211 E. 16th Ave (@ Main) 604-336-5420

OPEN DAILY AT 12 LOCATIONS AROUND VANCOUVER

www.weedsglassandgifts.comFranchise Opportunities Baked Goods

6657 Main St (@ 51st) 604-336-7420 1193 Main St (@ Terminal) 778-379-1420 5038 Victoria Dr (@ 34th) 778-379-4420

1108 Richards St (@ Helmcken) 604-891-1420 991 Marine Dr (North Van) 778-340-2420

11295 Clearbrook Rd (Abbotsford)

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VANCOUVER

BIG ROCK URBAN310 W 4th Ave.| bigrockurban.com

An Alberta-based brewery sets up shop in Vancouver in an attempt to capitalize on the citys booming craft beer industry. Nothing wrong with that, of course, especially now that theyre developing new beers specifically for West Coast tastes, many of which you can find only in-house.

ROGGENBIERM E D I E VA L A L E

NITRO STOUTS T O U T

HOLLOW TREE PA C I F I C N O RT H W E S T R E D A L E

CITRA IPAI N D I A PA L E A L E

Dangerously drinkable, the Roggenbier has all the flavour burst of a juicebox from your child-hood, with all the fun effects of adult beverages.

It looks aggressive, but its as easy drinking as a pint of water, which could be a problem, depending on how you look at things.

Big Rocks first Vancouver special is a citrusy flavour from the whole Cascade leaf hops, complemented by caramel and toffee flavours.

Hopped three times with Citra, giving it the characteristic citrus flavour. BRUs second foray in the Northwest style.



MON-FRI: 11AM-12AM ^ SAT/SUN: 10AM-12AM @brueateryyvr

EST: 2015

555.5%ABV IBU

125.0%ABV IBU 184.0%ABV IBU

606.0%ABV IBU

Big Rock is named after an enormous quartzite glacial deposit located about 40 minutes outside of Big Rocks Calgary home base. kpu.ca/brew

Kwantlen Polytechnic University presents BCs first diploma in

1807 Burrard St (@ 2nd) 604.336-4448 1232 Burrard St (@ Davie) 604-428-2420 2580 Kingsway (@ 34th) 604-336-0420

3450 E. Hastings St (@ Cassiar) 604-568-4420 2619 W. 4th Ave (@ Bayswater) 604-336-6420

211 E. 16th Ave (@ Main) 604-336-5420

OPEN DAILY AT 12 LOCATIONS AROUND VANCOUVER

www.weedsglassandgifts.comFranchise Opportunities Baked Goods

6657 Main St (@ 51st) 604-336-7420 1193 Main St (@ Terminal) 778-379-1420 5038 Victoria Dr (@ 34th) 778-379-4420

1108 Richards St (@ Helmcken) 604-891-1420 991 Marine Dr (North Van) 778-340-2420

11295 Clearbrook Rd (Abbotsford)

6

VANCOUVER

BRASSNECK BREWERY2148 Main St. | brassneck.ca

Brassnecks Main Street tasting room has been busy from the moment it opened. And justifiably so. Brewmaster Conrad Gmoser keeps the brew kettle hot, constantly working on new recipes and tweaking old ones to make them even better. If you can get in on successive nights youll see several different beers on tap. Variety is king!

ONE TRICK PONYI M P E R I A L I N D I A PA L E A L E

CHANGELINGK E T T L E S O U R E D A L E

PASSIVE AGGRESSIVED RY H O P P E D PA L E A L E

NO BRAINERC O R N L A G E R

Gmoser uses light pilsner malts exclusively in this big Imperial IPA to showcase a single hop variety each batch.

Gmosers always-evolving Changeling is a fast way to enjoy the tart zing of a Belgian sour without waiting two or three years.

Brassnecks flagship beer could pass for an IPA anywhere else, but here its simply a pale ale, dry hopped for your pleasure.

A pre-Prohibition lager with 20 per cent corn in the mash and classic German hops thats dry and refreshing.

Availability: Small batch Availability: Small batch

Availability: Year-round Availability: Small batch

MON-FRI: 2-11PM ^ SAT/SUN: 12-11PM @brassneckbrew

EST: 2013

Brassneck is the name of one of brewery co-founder Nigel Springthorpes favourite songs by Brit ish indie rock band The Wedding Present.

BOMBER BREWING1488 Adanac St. | bomberbrewing.com

Three dudes on a hockey team called the Bombers decide to start up a brewery. Why? Because one of them makes a mean ol pilsner and they decided, hell, the whole city can enjoy this! And now the city does. The brewerys continuing to grow, adding new beers to its standard lineup. People love this place, and for good reason.

MRZENM R Z E N , O F C O U R S E

BIKE ROUTE BEST BITTERE S T B E I T T E R B E

SUPERPESTD O U B L E I N D I A PA L E A L E

BOMBER ESBE X T R A S P E C I A L B I T T E R

Mrzen might mean March beer, but this medium-bodied lager is well suited for any time, anywhere. Except (maybe) the office.

Named in honour of the two bike routes the brewery is situated on, this session ale is burst-ing with flavour from the Mosaic hops.

A Northwest-style IPA featuring a trifecta of Centennial, Chinnok and Columbus hops, along with B.C.-malted barley.

The names lie! Its not all that bitter, and it wont get you especially bombed. A well-balanced brew thats surprisingly smooth.

Availability: Year-round Availability: Seasonal


MON-SUN: 12-11PM @bomberbrewing

EST: 2014

807.5%ABV IBU N/A7.0%ABV IBU

205.5%ABV IBU N/A9.0%ABV IBU353.9%ABV IBU N/A6.5%ABV IBU


The Stanley Cup can hold 14 cans, or about five litres, of beer

8 9

VANCOUVER VANCOUVER

BRASSNECK BREWERY2148 Main St. | brassneck.ca

Brassnecks Main Street tasting room has been busy from the moment it opened. And justifiably so. Brewmaster Conrad Gmoser keeps the brew kettle hot, constantly working on new recipes and tweaking old ones to make them even better. If you can get in on successive nights youll see several different beers on tap. Variety is king!

ONE TRICK PONYI M P E R I A L I N D I A PA L E A L E

CHANGELINGK E T T L E S O U R E D A L E

PASSIVE AGGRESSIVED RY H O P P E D PA L E A L E

NO BRAINERC O R N L A G E R

Gmoser uses light pilsner malts exclusively in this big Imperial IPA to showcase a single hop variety each batch.

Gmosers always-evolving Changeling is a fast way to enjoy the tart zing of a Belgian sour without waiting two or three years.

Brassnecks flagship beer could pass for an IPA anywhere else, but here its simply a pale ale, dry hopped for your pleasure.

A pre-Prohibition lager with 20 per cent corn in the mash and classic German hops thats dry and refreshing.

Availability: Small batch Availability: Small batch

Availability: Year-round Availability: Small batch

MON-FRI: 2-11PM ^ SAT/SUN: 12-11PM @brassneckbrew

EST: 2013

Brassneck is the name of one of brewery co-founder Nigel Springthorpes favourite songs by Brit ish indie rock band The Wedding Present.

BOMBER BREWING1488 Adanac St. | bomberbrewing.com

Three dudes on a hockey team called the Bombers decide to start up a brewery. Why? Because one of them makes a mean ol pilsner and they decided, hell, the whole city can enjoy this! And now the city does. The brewerys continuing to grow, adding new beers to its standard lineup. People love this place, and for good reason.

MRZENM R Z E N , O F C O U R S E

BIKE ROUTE BEST BITTERE S T B E I T T E R B E

SUPERPESTD O U B L E I N D I A PA L E A L E

BOMBER ESBE X T R A S P E C I A L B I T T E R

Mrzen might mean March beer, but this medium-bodied lager is well suited for any time, anywhere. Except (maybe) the office.

Named in honour of the two bike routes the brewery is situated on, this session ale is burst-ing with flavour from the Mosaic hops.

A Northwest-style IPA featuring a trifecta of Centennial, Chinnok and Columbus hops, along with B.C.-malted barley.

The names lie! Its not all that bitter, and it wont get you especially bombed. A well-balanced brew thats surprisingly smooth.



MON-SUN: 12-11PM @bomberbrewing

EST: 2014


205.5%ABV IBU N/A9.0%ABV IBU353.9%ABV IBU N/A6.5%ABV IBU405.2%ABV IBU N/A4.5%ABV IBU

The Stanley Cup can hold 14 cans, or about five litres, of beer

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VANCOUVER VANCOUVER

www.barleyshomebrewing.com101-455 East Columbia Street

New Westminster 604.553.1941

your own

CraftWe are Kitsil

anos

Community Liquor Store

OVER 250 CRAFT BEERS IN STOCK!

2289 West Broadway 604-733-7155kitsilanoliquorstore.com

OPEN 7 DAYS 10am-11pm

CASK SELECTIONSI T L L VA RY

Former CAMRA president Adam Chatburn will be handling these traditional recipes, cel-lared and served in casks and firkins.

Availability: Small batch

N/AN/AABV IBU

CASCADIA + EURO-STYLE ALESWA I T A N D S E E

Innovative and traditional takes of popular and lesser-known styles. Beers will be fresh and always rotating.

Availability: Small batch

N/AN/AABV IBU

Yet another Yeast Van upstart, but Callister is taking the co-op approach. There will be several brewers working in several different styles, all of which will be available fresh on tap once the tasting room opens later this spring. The owners dont even know what theyre getting, which is why the beer selection below is so vague. Sorry about that.

CALLISTER BREWING CO.1338 Franklin St. | callisterbrewing.com

HOURS: N/A @callisterbeer

EST: 2015

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VANCOUVER

DOAN CRAFT BREWING CO.1830 Powell St. | doanscraftbrewing.com

Full disclosure: The Growler has never stepped foot inside Doan Brewing. Fate, or whatever, has made sure of that. But from the outside looking in, their new tasting room the old Powell Street Brewery facility embodies all the ethos of an East Vancouver arts collective, with a wacky, brilliant mural and homespun carpentry to boot. And the beer? Well:

SUN / WED / THU: 12-9PM ^ FRI/SAT: 12-11PM @doanscbc

EST: 2015

RYE IPARY E I N D I A PA L E A L E

Loaded with one of the Doans favourite ingre-dients rye, of course! which enhances the classic characteristics of a Northwest IPA.


In 1814, a 1.4-million litre wave of beer flooded London after a massive vat ruptured.

606.0%ABV IBU

KOLSCHYOU KNOW. I KNOW. WE ALL KNOW.

Their take on the sessional beer, this traditional German ale has the drinkability of a lager, backed up the malty complexity of an ale.


205.0%ABV IBU

COAL HARBOUR BREWING CO.1967 Triumph St. | coalharbourbrewing.com

MON-FRI: 9AM-5PM @coalharbrew

EST: 2010

Poor Coal Harbour. They were the first Yeast Van brewery to open, but have seemed to have missed out or frankly ignored the tasting room trend. So, the thousands of people streaming in to the Parallel 49 tasting room have no idea Coal Harbour is directly across the street. But whatever Coal Harbours about the beer, and, in the end, thats what really matters.

311H E L L E S L A G E R

SMOKE & MIRRORSI M P E R I A L S M O K E D A L E

WOODLAND WITBIERB E L G I A N W I T B I E R

POWELL IPAB R I T I S H S T Y L E I N D I A PA L E A L E

The original CH brew, and few B.C. breweries have managed to top them in the lager game.

Very rich, made with German smoked and Scottish peated malts. A winter seasonal thats just as nourishing on rainy summer afternoons.

A unique take on the Belgian wheat beer, loaded with Cascade and Meridian hops and tweaked with Szechuan pepper.

Maltier than your average IPA, but crammed so full of hops your tongue will be ringing for minutes.



215.3%ABV IBU


Beer supposedly helps prevent cardiac disease and cognit ive decline. It also lowers blood pressure as it helps dilate blood vessels.

ALTA LT B I E R

Malt forward, with subtle taste of German Noble hops. This is a complex, though very crushable, altbier.


255.0%ABV IBU

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VANCOUVER VANCOUVER

DOAN CRAFT BREWING CO.1830 Powell St. | doanscraftbrewing.com

Full disclosure: The Growler has never stepped foot inside Doan Brewing. Fate, or whatever, has made sure of that. But from the outside looking in, their new tasting room the old Powell Street Brewery facility embodies all the ethos of an East Vancouver arts collective, with a wacky, brilliant mural and homespun carpentry to boot. And the beer? Well:

SUN / WED / THU: 12-9PM ^ FRI/SAT: 12-11PM @doanscbc

EST: 2015

RYE IPARY E I N D I A PA L E A L E

Loaded with one of the Doans favourite ingre-dients rye, of course! which enhances the classic characteristics of a Northwest IPA.


In 1814, a 1.4-million litre wave of beer flooded London after a massive vat ruptured.

606.0%ABV IBU

KOLSCHYOU KNOW. I KNOW. WE ALL KNOW.

Their take on the sessional beer, this traditional German ale has the drinkability of a lager, backed up the malty complexity of an ale.


205.0%ABV IBU

COAL HARBOUR BREWING CO.1967 Triumph St. | coalharbourbrewing.com

MON-FRI: 9AM-5PM @coalharbrew

EST: 2010

Poor Coal Harbour. They were the first Yeast Van brewery to open, but have seemed to have missed out or frankly ignored the tasting room trend. So, the thousands of people streaming in to the Parallel 49 tasting room have no idea Coal Harbour is directly across the street. But whatever Coal Harbours about the beer, and, in the end, thats what really matters.

311H E L L E S L A G E R

SMOKE & MIRRORSI M P E R I A L S M O K E D A L E

WOODLAND WITBIERB E L G I A N W I T B I E R

POWELL IPAB R I T I S H S T Y L E I N D I A PA L E A L E

The original CH brew, and few B.C. breweries have managed to top them in the lager game.

Very rich, made with German smoked and Scottish peated malts. A winter seasonal thats just as nourishing on rainy summer afternoons.

A unique take on the Belgian wheat beer, loaded with Cascade and Meridian hops and tweaked with Szechuan pepper.

Maltier than your average IPA, but crammed so full of hops your tongue will be ringing for minutes.



215.3%ABV IBU


666.5%ABV IBU

Beer supposedly helps prevent cardiac disease and cognit ive decline. It also lowers blood pressure as it helps dilate blood vessels.

ALTA LT B I E R

Malt forward, with subtle taste of German Noble hops. This is a complex, though very crushable, altbier.


255.0%ABV IBU

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VANCOUVER VANCOUVER

BREWER BREWERGRAHAM WITH: I have a question: do you ever evolve your beer over time?

GARY LOHIN: I tweak it all the time.

GW: Ah, I do too.

GL: Small changes. Its going to evolve because there are different crop years every year too. Danny [Seeton, P49s lead brewer] downstairs was saying, Have you tried the new Mosaic hops yet? I cant wait to try your ISA. Thats a thing. Earlier were talking about how this was one of the worst malt years ever as far as protein levels, so its really affecting filtration, which costs a lot of fucking money.

GROWLER: So, if the ingredients are changing all the time, how do you keep a consistent product?

GL: Thats why you keep tweaking. Thats what the lab is telling you, and sensory evaluations. You watch for yeast ferment. Is your gravity finishing the same, you know?

GW: We change our beer. Our IPA will just constantly evolve. If a new hop comes out and its really good, well put a little bit in it and...

GL: I wont change my IPA but Ill make another one, if a new hop comes out. I wont change the one I have now.

GW: I feel like I want to make it a dynamic IPA. Recently I was like, maybe I should cut my crystal malt in half. I think I can do it because theres not much in there. I dont think anyone will notice. Well notice, and Ill make it a test for our lab tech to notice, and want to see if she catches it because SRM [the colour] is going to change. But I think its going to do good things. I kind of had this idea with an IPA, especially with new hops

GL: Is that Filthy Dirty [P49s IPA]?

GW: Yeah. With new hops coming out all the

time, I kind of want to make it dynamic. I made the pitch to our ownership where I said, Why dont we just have an IPA, its called Dynamic IPA, and whatever you get could be a completely new IPA. You can always make a new IPA. Like an all Willamette hop bomb because I have too much Willamette.

DANNY SEETON, who happened to wander in to the room: Right now, we have a different ver-sion of the IPA. Its not different enough to have to call it a different version. With Gypsy [Tears], we have seven versions with hard recipe changes.

GL: I have that too with hop changes. I cant stand the Chinook in my ESB now, so I have to get rid of it. I cant stand it.

GW: I talked to Kevin [Emms] at Deep Cove, and hes like, Once the recipes done, its done, Im not touching it again. Or Ill do a new beer but Im not changing the recipe. Im very much like, over time, the beers going to change anyway, and if you dont do too much of a drastic change, I think you can bring the consumer along with you.

GL: See, Im different. Im going to keep my core brands and Ill make another beer. I guess I wont have a dynamic IPA, except only in the fact that

the hops will change and malt will change, but I try to keep that flavour profile consistent. Ill just make a second IPA.

GW: Well, see, there you go. Different!

GL: There is no right answer. Its just how you are. Im brewing because thats how I want to do it. Hes doing it because thats how he wants to do it. j

The beers going to change anyway, and if you dont do too much of a drastic change,

I think you can bring the consumer along with you.

- Graham With

GARY LOHINGRAHAM WITH

Two brewers sit down (over beers, obviously) to discuss the craft, the indus-try, and, yknow, the beer. This time, we have two B.C. heavyweights: Central City (and Northwest IPA) mastermind Gary Lohin and Parallel 49s wun-derkind Graham With, squaring off in Withs profoundly disorganized office at P49 headquarters.

Sure, these men agree more than they argue, but it shows a respect and kinship that we find adorable, frankly.

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DOGWOOD BREWING8284 Sherbrooke St. | dogwoodbrew.com

TUE-THU: 4:30- 8PM + FRI: 4:30-9PM SAT: 11:30AM- 9PM + SUN: 11:30AM-5PM

@dogwoodbrew

EST: 2015

At last! Vancouvers premier organic brewery is open and serving the silkiest, most drinkable all-around beers weve tasted so far. These arent big loud beers theyre flavourful, very smooth and refreshingly off trend. Owner / brewmaster Claire Wilsons goal is to make the most drinkable organic beers possible. You want to introduce your parents to craft beer? This is the place.

STOUTU M . . .

IPAI S S A C S P U N Y A C C O R D I A N

FEST ALEM R Z E N

HONEYL I G H T H Y B R I D A L E

A light stout designed for six packs to be drunk in one sitting. Some might call this stout weak, but theyre clearly missing the point.

An IPA for people who think they hate IPAs. Incredibly smooth, a gentle prick of hops tem-pered by a honey notes.

An expert blend of malty fruitiness, with a modest bitterness, kick. The first taste is like wine gums in liquid form.

Incredibly smooth, sweet and finely balanced and without a doubt, the number one beginner beer for people who think they dont like beer.



206.9%ABV IBU


The worlds longest hangover: four weeks, after a Scotsman consumed 60 pints of beer. Wuss.

209 E 6th Avenue, Vancouver604-874-4687

thewhiprestaurant.com

GOOD EATSDAILY DRINK SPECIALS

NEW CASK EVERY SUNDAY AT 4.

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VANCOUVER

DOGWOOD BREWING8284 Sherbrooke St. | dogwoodbrew.com

TUE-THU: 4:30- 8PM + FRI: 4:30-9PM SAT: 11:30AM- 9PM + SUN: 11:30AM-5PM

@dogwoodbrew

EST: 2015

At last! Vancouvers premier organic brewery is open and serving the silkiest, most drinkable all-around beers weve tasted so far. These arent big loud beers theyre flavourful, very smooth and refreshingly off trend. Owner / brewmaster Claire Wilsons goal is to make the most drinkable organic beers possible. You want to introduce your parents to craft beer? This is the place.

STOUTU M . . .

IPAI S S A C S P U N Y A C C O R D I A N

FEST ALEM R Z E N

HONEYL I G H T H Y B R I D A L E

A light stout designed for six packs to be drunk in one sitting. Some might call this stout weak, but theyre clearly missing the point.

An IPA for people who think they hate IPAs. Incredibly smooth, a gentle prick of hops tem-pered by a honey notes.

An expert blend of malty fruitiness, with a modest bitterness, kick. The first taste is like wine gums in liquid form.

Incredibly smooth, sweet and finely balanced and without a doubt, the number one beginner beer for people who think they dont like beer.



206.9%ABV IBU


154.5%ABV IBU

The worlds longest hangover: four weeks, after a Scotsman consumed 60 pints of beer. Wuss.

209 E 6th Avenue, Vancouver604-874-4687

thewhiprestaurant.com

GOOD EATSDAILY DRINK SPECIALS

NEW CASK EVERY SUNDAY AT 4.

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VANCOUVER

GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING1441 Cartwright St. | gib.ca

SUN-THU: 11AM-9PM + FRI/SAT: 11AM-11PM @itsgoodtobehere

EST: 1984

COME SAY HELLO!Visit our taproom on Granville Island for fresh

beer, avoursome food, and tours of our brewery.

Brewery Tours: 11:30pm, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm daily.

Taproom Hours: 11am-11pm (Fri-Sat). 11am-9pm (Sun-Thur).

Its Good to Be HereIn 1984 Mitch Taylor and Bill Harvey gave the people of Vancouver a gift that hits the spot like nothing else: beer.

Taylor and Harvey, founders of Granville Island Brewing (GIB), opened the rst microbrewery in Canada 31 years ago. The task wasnt easy, says Vern Lambourne, brewmaster for the store, Taylor and Harvey did a lot of work a couple years before 1984 to start a change to get craft beer sold in stores.

Their efforts to get a microbrewery licence paid off as GIB became the rst beer store to be attached to a brewery. GIB later on became the rst company to put craft beer into cans.

When the store initially opened, the only beer they produced was a golden Island Lager, consisting of a crisp hop avour. Lambourne says, People were excited about it, they would come and lineup. This was something different.Now the beer comes in many avours, and with a side of history to boot as they are named after various hot spots in Vancouver, such as Swing Span

Amber Ale, Cypress Honey Lager and False Creek Raspberry Ale.Over the years, not only has the variety of beer changed, but the people buying the beer as well. We went from a demographic of middle-aged men to a broader spectrum of people, Lambourne says. The most exciting thing has been the growth of craft beer.

The store, located on Granville Island, has since cemented its spot as a marvel, proving that it really is, good to be here.

Theyre owned by the biggest beer brand in Canada, which is in turn owned by a multinational corporation. But the beer brewed at the Granville Island mircobrewery has all the verve and complexity we expect of craft beer, with the same commitment to quality, with minimal involvement from the corporate big wigs. Craft comes in many forms, folks.

HEY DAY H E F E W E I Z E N

FALSE CREEK RASPBERRYR A S P B E R RY A L E

TWO TIDES ISAI N D I A S E S S I O N A L E

SHIPLOAD OF HOPS I M P E R I A L I N D I A PA L E A L E

GIBs classic wheat ale. Cloudy, crisp and dry, with aromas of banana and clove, and designed for patio drinking.

Ultra-refreshing, ultra-tasty and ideal for the ultra-beer novice. Well-balanced with premium malt, hops and Fraser Valley raspberries.

Proving that this is indeed the summer of ISA, this mellow, hoppy brew is designed for casual drinking.

Hands down, our favourite beer name of the season. This is a boozy, yet surprisingly subdued imperial.


Availability: Seasonal Availability: Seasonal

354.6%ABV IBU


Besides GIB, Molson owns Creemore and Mad & Noisy in Ontario, The Beer Academy in Toronto, and the Worthington Brewery in the U.K.

A DV ERT O R I A L

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VANCOUVER

GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING1441 Cartwright St. | gib.ca

SUN-THU: 11AM-9PM + FRI/SAT: 11AM-11PM @itsgoodtobehere

EST: 1984

COME SAY HELLO!Visit our taproom on Granville Island for fresh

beer, avoursome food, and tours of our brewery.

Brewery Tours: 11:30pm, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm daily.

Taproom Hours: 11am-11pm (Fri-Sat). 11am-9pm (Sun-Thur).

Its Good to Be HereIn 1984 Mitch Taylor and Bill Harvey gave the people of Vancouver a gift that hits the spot like nothing else: beer.

Taylor and Harvey, founders of Granville Island Brewing (GIB), opened the rst microbrewery in Canada 31 years ago. The task wasnt easy, says Vern Lambourne, brewmaster for the store, Taylor and Harvey did a lot of work a couple years before 1984 to start a change to get craft beer sold in stores.

Their efforts to get a microbrewery licence paid off as GIB became the rst beer store to be attached to a brewery. GIB later on became the rst company to put craft beer into cans.

When the store initially opened, the only beer they produced was a golden Island Lager, consisting of a crisp hop avour. Lambourne says, People were excited about it, they would come and lineup. This was something different.Now the beer comes in many avours, and with a side of history to boot as they are named after various hot spots in Vancouver, such as Swing Span

Amber Ale, Cypress Honey Lager and False Creek Raspberry Ale.Over the years, not only has the variety of beer changed, but the people buying the beer as well. We went from a demographic of middle-aged men to a broader spectrum of people, Lambourne says. The most exciting thing has been the growth of craft beer.

The store, located on Granville Island, has since cemented its spot as a marvel, proving that it really is, good to be here.

Theyre owned by the biggest beer brand in Canada, which is in turn owned by a multinational corporation. But the beer brewed at the Granville Island mircobrewery has all the verve and complexity we expect of craft beer, with the same commitment to quality, with minimal involvement from the corporate big wigs. Craft comes in many forms, folks.

HEY DAY H E F E W E I Z E N

FALSE CREEK RASPBERRYR A S P B E R RY A L E

TWO TIDES ISAI N D I A S E S S I O N A L E

SHIPLOAD OF HOPS I M P E R I A L I N D I A PA L E A L E

GIBs classic wheat ale. Cloudy, crisp and dry, with aromas of banana and clove, and designed for patio drinking.

Ultra-refreshing, ultra-tasty and ideal for the ultra-beer novice. Well-balanced with premium malt, hops and Fraser Valley raspberries.

Proving that this is indeed the summer of ISA, this mellow, hoppy brew is designed for casual drinking.

Hands down, our favourite beer name of the season. This is a boozy, yet surprisingly subdued imperial.



354.6%ABV IBU


1008.7%ABV IBU

Besides GIB, Molson owns Creemore and Mad & Noisy in Ontario, The Beer Academy in Toronto, and the Worthington Brewery in the U.K.

A DV ERT O R I A L

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VANCOUVER

MAIN STREET BREWING CO.261 E 7th Ave. | mainstreetbeer.ca

Based in the renovated Brewery Garage building, built in 1913 as part of the original Vancouver Breweries complex, Main Street Brewing stands where Brewery Creek once flowed down to False Creek. History aside, the brewery sets itself apart from its neighbours, Brassneck and 33 Acres, with a focus on cask-conditioned beers: there are four casks on at all times along with regular draft options.

MON-THU: 2-11PM ^ FRI-SUN: 12-11PM @mainstreetbeer

EST: 2014

REIFEL REDRY E S A I S O N

SOUTHERN HOPI N D I A PA L E A L E

MAIN STREET PILSNERP I L S N E R

HARE AND THE DOGB E S T B I T T E R

A dry red saison brewed with rye and fermented with a blend of three distinct Belgian and French saison yeasts.

Australian Ella hops give this IPA a spicy, grapefruit zing.

This crisp, clean pilsner was contract brewed by Russell Brewing for a few years before Main Street Brewing opened.

An English-style best bitter brewed with pale malts, flaked barley and crystal malts, and East Kent Goldings hops.



225.0%ABV IBU


Vikings believed that a giant goat whose udders held unlimited amounts of beer was wait ing for them in Viking heaven (Valhalla).

YOUR CRAFT BEER RETAILER in the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood

Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood Pub & Liquor Store

3728 Clark Drive, Vancouver

FILE NAME Cedar Cottage TYPESETTER Robbin

SIZE quarter ISSUE DATE 01_29_15 FEATURE Growler PUBLICATION Westender

Please check the attached ad carefully. The WE is not responsible for any errors unless you advise us now.Please fax back to 604.606.8687 before ________________________________________ or the ad will run as it appears.

Proceed as is Proceed with indicated changes / AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ________________________________

CRAFT BOMBERS

now available in the pub

Serving our brews on the

Dockside Growlers coming soon1253 Johnston Street 604-685-7070

I N T H E G R A N V I L L E I S L A N D H O T E L

Best Patio in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER

MAIN STREET BREWING CO.261 E 7th Ave. | mainstreetbeer.ca

Based in the renovated Brewery Garage building, built in 1913 as part of the original Vancouver Breweries complex, Main Street Brewing stands where Brewery Creek once flowed down to False Creek. History aside, the brewery sets itself apart from its neighbours, Brassneck and 33 Acres, with a focus on cask-conditioned beers: there are four casks on at all times along with regular draft options.

MON-THU: 2-11PM ^ FRI-SUN: 12-11PM @mainstreetbeer

EST: 2014

REIFEL REDRY E S A I S O N

SOUTHERN HOPI N D I A PA L E A L E

MAIN STREET PILSNERP I L S N E R

HARE AND THE DOGB E S T B I T T E R

A dry red saison brewed with rye and fermented with a blend of three distinct Belgian and French saison yeasts.

Australian Ella hops give this IPA a spicy, grapefruit zing.

This crisp, clean pilsner was contract brewed by Russell Brewing for a few years before Main Street Brewing opened.

An English-style best bitter brewed with pale malts, flaked barley and crystal malts, and East Kent Goldings hops.



225.0%ABV IBU


354.5%ABV IBU

Vikings believed that a giant goat whose udders held unlimited amounts of beer was wait ing for them in Viking heaven (Valhalla).

YOUR CRAFT BEER RETAILER in the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood

Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood Pub & Liquor Store

3728 Clark Drive, Vancouver

FILE NAME Cedar Cottage TYPESETTER Robbin

SIZE quarter ISSUE DATE 01_29_15 FEATURE Growler PUBLICATION Westender

Please check the attached ad carefully. The WE is not responsible for any errors unless you advise us now.Please fax back to 604.606.8687 before ________________________________________ or the ad will run as it appears.

Proceed as is Proceed with indicated changes / AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ________________________________

CRAFT BOMBERS

now available in the pub

Serving our brews on the

Dockside Growlers coming soon1253 Johnston Street 604-685-7070

I N T H E G R A N V I L L E I S L A N D H O T E L

Best Patio in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER

OFF THE RAIL BREWING1351 Adanac St. | offtherailbrewing.com

Another welcome addition to Vancouvers burgeoning Yeast Van neighbourhood. The beers offer all the artisanal aspects to sate beer fanatics, while offering enough balance and variety to accommodate newcomers. In other words, theyre right on trend, and theres nothing wrong with that at all. And they have easily one of the coziest tasting rooms in the city.

SUN-THU: 12-8PM ^ FRI /SAT: 12-10PM @offtherailbeer

EST: 2014

PARALLEL 49 BREWING CO.1950 Triumph St. | parallel49brewing.com

Yeast Vans craft beer revolutionaries. There are lots of reasons for P49s popularity, including the cartoony labels, hilarious beer names and diverse range of styles. The tasting room has become one of the citys most popular. Craft beer is all about creativity and experimentation, and nobody understands that better than brewer Graham With and the rest of his team.

MON-SUN: 12-11PM @parallel49beer

EST: 2012

JERKFACE 9000 N O RT H W E S T W H E AT A L E

FILTHY DIRTYI N D I A PA L E A L E

GYPSY TEARSR U B Y A L E

TRICYCLEG R A P E F R U I T R A D L E R

This hoppy wheat ales name was the end result of an argument: Why dont we just call it Jerkface 9000 then, you asshole?

Replacing their old IPA, Lord of the Hops which the Tolkien folks squashed like a baby orc Filthy Dirty bursts with citrus hop aromas.

Ruby red, this beer is all about caramel malti-ness and West Coast hops. Available pretty much everywhere in Vancouver.

Half grapefruit juice, half lager, this style has been popular as a summer thirst-quencher in Germany for decades.



Parallel 49 and Vancouver-based coffee company 49th Parallel collaborated on a beer this past winter: the Parallelogram Oatmeal Coffee Porter

LANCASTER CREAM ALET H E C R E A M I E S T O F A L E S . . .

BELT UP ESBE X T R A S E X Y B A R B I E

DERAILER PALE ALEPA L E A L E

CRAZY TRAINI N D I A PA L E A L E

An authentic English cream ale thats golden in colour, with a thick, creamy head thats light and easy to drink. Great for newbies.

A West Coast style ESB, with a solid malt profile that packs a Pacific hoppy punch with the Amarillo and Cascade hops.

Despite what the name implies, this pale ale is not mangler. Its well-rounded fusion of West Coast and Old English ales.

A big ol beer with a hearty dose of Chinook and Cascade hops, giving it a rich, robust flavour.




255.2%ABV IBU 375.0%ABV IBU465.4%ABV IBU 767.2%ABV IBU


After 84 years, the Railway Club (formally owned by Off the Rails founder Steve Forsyth) is the longest continually running nightclub in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER VANCOUVER

OFF THE RAIL BREWING1351 Adanac St. | offtherailbrewing.com

Another welcome addition to Vancouvers burgeoning Yeast Van neighbourhood. The beers offer all the artisanal aspects to sate beer fanatics, while offering enough balance and variety to accommodate newcomers. In other words, theyre right on trend, and theres nothing wrong with that at all. And they have easily one of the coziest tasting rooms in the city.

SUN-THU: 12-8PM ^ FRI /SAT: 12-10PM @offtherailbeer

EST: 2014

PARALLEL 49 BREWING CO.1950 Triumph St. | parallel49brewing.com

Yeast Vans craft beer revolutionaries. There are lots of reasons for P49s popularity, including the cartoony labels, hilarious beer names and diverse range of styles. The tasting room has become one of the citys most popular. Craft beer is all about creativity and experimentation, and nobody understands that better than brewer Graham With and the rest of his team.

MON-SUN: 12-11PM @parallel49beer

EST: 2012

JERKFACE 9000 N O RT H W E S T W H E AT A L E

FILTHY DIRTYI N D I A PA L E A L E

GYPSY TEARSR U B Y A L E

TRICYCLEG R A P E F R U I T R A D L E R

This hoppy wheat ales name was the end result of an argument: Why dont we just call it Jerkface 9000 then, you asshole?

Replacing their old IPA, Lord of the Hops which the Tolkien folks squashed like a baby orc Filthy Dirty bursts with citrus hop aromas.

Ruby red, this beer is all about caramel malti-ness and West Coast hops. Available pretty much everywhere in Vancouver.

Half grapefruit juice, half lager, this style has been popular as a summer thirst-quencher in Germany for decades.



Parallel 49 and Vancouver-based coffee company 49th Parallel collaborated on a beer this past winter: the Parallelogram Oatmeal Coffee Porter

LANCASTER CREAM ALET H E C R E A M I E S T O F A L E S . . .

BELT UP ESBE X T R A S E X Y B A R B I E

DERAILER PALE ALEPA L E A L E

CRAZY TRAINI N D I A PA L E A L E

An authentic English cream ale thats golden in colour, with a thick, creamy head thats light and easy to drink. Great for newbies.

A West Coast style ESB, with a solid malt profile that packs a Pacific hoppy punch with the Amarillo and Cascade hops.

Despite what the name implies, this pale ale is not mangler. Its well-rounded fusion of West Coast and Old English ales.

A big ol beer with a hearty dose of Chinook and Cascade hops, giving it a rich, robust flavour.




255.2%ABV IBU 375.0%ABV IBU465.4%ABV IBU 767.2%ABV IBU756.5%ABV IBU 113.5%ABV IBU

After 84 years, the Railway Club (formally owned by Off the Rails founder Steve Forsyth) is the longest continually running nightclub in Vancouver

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SURVIVAL GUIDEVancouver Craft Beer Week and e Growler present:

BRING PLENTY OF CASHWith the overwhelming supply of beer samples, the swell of jivin beer enthusiasts and the likely lengthy stay, youll probably need to make several trips to the token booth. Not all have interact machines, and youll want to avoid unnecessary ATM fees.

GET THERE EARLYBecause the lines get so bloody long, dude, youll want to avoid them, lest you get stuck in a sluggish queue that may inspire feel-ings of tension and resent-ment and physical violence toward everyone, including yourself. Most festivals offer a Gate Crasher ticket, which allows early entry.

DRINK WATEREspecially if you get there early

SAVOUR THE BEERYoure there to learn some-thing, most likely, so take the time to appreciate what youre trying. It all starts to blur together after an hour we know how it is but if you make the effort, you can learn something new.

WORK THE QUEUESBooths are usually hit in waves. Dont bother standing in lengthy lines at popular brewery booths. Try beers from breweries with smaller lines and wait for a window of oppor-tunity. More beer + less waiting = good stuff.

DONT BREAK THE SEALNo matter how badly you think you need to. Wait until your bladder is pulsating against your pubis. The queues for the toilets can be LENGTHY.

Vancouver Craft Beer Week starts May 29, with the main two-day event held June 8 and 9which might be useless to you if youre reading this after June 9. If this is the case, please disregard.

EMBRACE THE SESSIONALLook, if you want to indulge in Imperial whatever, thats good! Do it! But balance those badass beers with more subtle, more easy drinking beers. Its easier on the liver, which is nice, and theyre deeply en vogue, which is always a good reason to do anything.

EATOnce youre strapped in the beer train, its easy to stave off the hunger by drinking more. But in the heat? And all the beer? On an empty stomach? Youll be facing both a survival and reputation management scenario.

WEAR COMFY SHOESWhat, youre thinking heels? Whats wrong with you?

WEAR CLOTHESDont take your clothes off. Not necessarily a survival issue so much as a reputation management issue.

YOUR SUMMER BEER FESTIVAL

SURVIVAL GUIDESURVIVAL GUIDESURVIVAL GUIDE

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Vancouver Craft Beer Week and e Growler present:

BRING PLENTY OF CASHWith the overwhelming supply of beer samples, the swell of jivin beer enthusiasts and the likely lengthy stay, youll probably need to make several trips to the token booth. Not all have interact machines, and youll want to avoid unnecessary ATM fees.

GET THERE EARLYBecause the lines get so bloody long, dude, youll want to avoid them, lest you get stuck in a sluggish queue that may inspire feel-ings of tension and resent-ment and physical violence toward everyone, including yourself. Most festivals offer a Gate Crasher ticket, which allows early entry.

DRINK WATEREspecially if you get there early

SAVOUR THE BEERYoure there to learn some-thing, most likely, so take the time to appreciate what youre trying. It all starts to blur together after an hour we know how it is but if you make the effort, you can learn something new.

WORK THE QUEUESBooths are usually hit in waves. Dont bother standing in lengthy lines at popular brewery booths. Try beers from breweries with smaller lines and wait for a window of oppor-tunity. More beer + less waiting = good stuff.

DONT BREAK THE SEALNo matter how badly you think you need to. Wait until your bladder is pulsating against your pubis. The queues for the toilets can be LENGTHY.

Vancouver Craft Beer Week starts May 29, with the main two-day event held June 8 and 9which might be useless to you if youre reading this after June 9. If this is the case, please disregard.

EMBRACE THE SESSIONALLook, if you want to indulge in Imperial whatever, thats good! Do it! But balance those badass beers with more subtle, more easy drinking beers. Its easier on the liver, which is nice, and theyre deeply en vogue, which is always a good reason to do anything.

EATOnce youre strapped in the beer train, its easy to stave off the hunger by drinking more. But in the heat? And all the beer? On an empty stomach? Youll be facing both a survival and reputation management scenario.

WEAR COMFY SHOESWhat, youre thinking heels? Whats wrong with you?

WEAR CLOTHESDont take your clothes off. Not necessarily a survival issue so much as a reputation management issue.

YOUR SUMMER BEER FESTIVAL

SURVIVAL GUIDESURVIVAL GUIDESURVIVAL GUIDE

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WEST COAST PALE ALEPA L E A L E

RASPBERRY LEMON ZEST HEFEH E F E W E I Z E N

This is a very sessionable golden pale ale brewed and dry hopped with Centennial hops

Summer in a glass. This refreshing German wheat beer features hints of raspberry and lemon zest.



SAISONELLAS A I S O N

A dry, crisp single-hop Saison featuring the tropical and lime-like flavours and aromas of the Ella hop variety.

Availability: Seasonal

264.2%ABV IBU

BLONDEB L O N D E A L E

This light, lager-like blonde ale is less hoppy than Postmarks pale ale.


184.2%ABV IBU

POSTMARK BREWING55 Dunlevy Ave. | postmarkbrewing.com

MON-FRI: 11AM-11PM + SAT/SUN: 10AM-11PM @postmarkbrewing

EST: 2014

The first brewery to open in Railtown, Postmark shares the Settlement Building with Vancouver Urban Winery and the Belgard Kitchen. Its a unique and attractive setup where you can sample wine or beer with enticing brunch, lunch or dinner options at the shared tables in the middle of the open-concept building.

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VANCOUVER

POWELL STREET CRAFT BREWERY1357 Powell St. | powellbeer.com

MON-THU: 12-8PM ^ FRI/SAT: 12-9PM ^ SUN: 12-8PM @powellbeer

EST: 2012

Its tough to pin down what makes Powell Street so charming. Is it the dreams-really-do-come-true idea epitomized in David Bowketts success as co-owner and brewer? It helps. Is it that their beer causes such discordant beauty between the tongue and the brain, like a great slice of psychedelic pop? Its all these things.

WHITE IPAI N D I A PA L E A L E

ODE TO CITRAPA L E A L E

DIVE BOMBB R O W N P O RT E R

RIGHT KIND OF CRAZY D O U B L E I N D I A PA L E A L E

A bitter yet refreshing summery IPA, made with wheat and pilsner malts combined with sweet orange peel and Citra hops.

All hail the Citra hop, which, if youre unsure what that tastes like, take down a glass of this intensely tropical and very hoppy bevvy.

As unpredictable as the name suggests. The hops mask the bodys roasty character. Takes a pint or two to fi gure this one out.

Well-balanced and citrusy, sure, but still the hoppiest thing youll likely to come across in Vancouver this season.



335.0%ABV IBU


After 84 years, the Railway Club (formally owned by Off the Rails founder Steve Forsy th) is the longest continually r unning nightclub in Vancouver

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POWELL STREET CRAFT BREWERY1357 Powell St. | powellbeer.com

MON-THU: 12-8PM ^ FRI/SAT: 12-9PM ^ SUN: 12-7PM @powellbeer

EST: 2012

Its tough to pin down what makes Powell Street so charming. Is it the dreams-really-do-come-true idea epitomized in David Bowketts success as co-owner and brewer? It helps. Is it that their beer causes such discordant beauty between the tongue and the brain, like a great slice of psychedelic pop? Its all these things.

WHITE IPAI N D I A PA L E A L E

ODE TO CITRAPA L E A L E

DIVE BOMBB R O W N P O RT E R

RIGHT KIND OF CRAZY D O U B L E I N D I A PA L E A L E

A bitter yet refreshing summery IPA, made with wheat and pilsner malts combined with sweet orange peel and Citra hops.

All hail the Citra hop, which, if youre unsure what that tastes like, take down a glass of this intensely tropical and very hoppy bevvy.

As unpredictable as the name suggests. The hops mask the bodys roasty character. Takes a pint or two to figure this one out.

Well-balanced and citrusy, sure, but still the hoppiest thing youll likely to come across in Vancouver this season.



335.0%ABV IBU


1509.0%ABV IBU

Ancient Babylonians would drown people as punishment for brewing a bad batch.

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VANCOUVER

R & B BREWING CO.54 E 4th Ave. | r-and-b.com

THU/FRI: 4-8PM ^ SAT: 12-6PM @randbbrewing

EST: 1997

RED TRUCK BEER CO.295 E 1st Ave. | redtruckbeer.com

MON-FRI: 11AM-10PM + SAT/SUN: 10AM-11PM @ redtruckbeer

EST: 2005

One of Vancouvers first craft breweries battled some serious financial issues this year. But worry not Howe Sound Brewing has bought the brand. Theyre still in business, brewing their staple beers and coming up with new ideas. It was a close call, but were glad they made it. (See page 92 for more about this).

It was a long time coming, but Red Truck opened its big, new production brewery on 1st Avenue late last year. The public tasting room component (which should be open by the time youre reading this) is modelled after a truck stop diner, and you can find Red Trucks beer pretty much anywhere in the Lower Mainland or Vancouver Island.

SUN GOD WHEAT ALEK R I S TA L W E I Z E N

RED TRUCK IPAI N D I A PA L E A L E

CHAMBAR LAGERB E L G I A N S T Y L E L A G E R

RED TRUCK LAGERE U R O P E A N L A G E R

EAST SIDE BITTERE X T R A S P E C I A L B I T T E R

RED TRUCK ISAI N D I A S E S S I O N A L E

RAVEN CREAM ALED A R K A L E

RED TRUCK ALEA M E R I C A N A M B E R A L E

Behold, patio season is here! It pairs beautifully with this refreshing summer ale.

Not the most aromatic or flavourful IPA around, but it does have some hop character atop a solid malt foundation.

Brewed with Belgian yeast, along orange peel and coriander. Available only at Chambar and at the R&B growler fill station.

This light lager won top marks in Sip Northwest magazines lager/pilsner category for 2014.

A West Coast take on an English classic, this ESB is loaded with New Zealand and North-west hops.

The little baby brother to their IPA, it packs a big taste without packing all the booze.

A staple in East Van bars and restaurants, with a dark amber colour, but a light body that makes for easy drinking.

A popular and unchallenging pale ale that wont blow your doors off or clog your carb. Still, a good option for craft beer newbies.

Availability: Year-round Availability: Year-roundAvailability: Seasonal Availability: Year-round

Availability: Year-round Availability: SeasonalAvailability: Year-round Availability: Year-round


124.2%ABV IBU 696.3%ABV IBU255.0%ABV IBU 165.0%ABV IBU


R&B is named after the breweries two founders: Rick Dellow and Barry Benson. Red Truck is owned by Mark James, but NOT the Mark James Group, in case youve been wondering.

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VANCOUVER VANCOUVER

R & B BREWING CO.54 E 4th Ave. | r-and-b.com

THU/FRI: 4-8PM ^ SAT: 12-6PM @randbbrewing

EST: 1997

RED TRUCK BEER CO.295 E 1st Ave. | redtruckbeer.com

MON-FRI: 11AM-10PM + SAT/SUN: 10AM-11PM @ redtruckbeer

EST: 2005

One of Vancouvers first craft breweries battled some serious financial issues this year. But worry not Howe Sound Brewing has bought the brand. Theyre still in business, brewing their staple beers and coming up with new ideas. It was a close call, but were glad they made it. (See page 92 for more about this).

It was a long time coming, but Red Truck opened its big, new production brewery on 1st Avenue late last year. The public tasting room component (which should be open by the time youre reading this) is modelled after a truck stop diner, and you can find Red Trucks beer pretty much anywhere in the Lower Mainland or Vancouver Island.

SUN GOD WHEAT ALEK R I S TA L W E I Z E N

RED TRUCK IPAI N D I A PA L E A L E

CHAMBAR LAGERB E L G I A N S T Y L E L A G E R

RED TRUCK LAGERE U R O P E A N L A G E R

EAST SIDE BITTERE X T R A S P E C I A L B I T T E R

RED TRUCK ISAI N D I A S E S S I O N A L E

RAVEN CREAM ALED A R K A L E

RED TRUCK ALEA M E R I C A N A M B E R A L E

Behold, patio season is here! It pairs beautifully with this refreshing summer ale.

Not the most aromatic or flavourful IPA around, but it does have some hop character atop a solid malt foundation.

Brewed with Belgian yeast, along orange peel and coriander. Available only at Chambar and at the R&B growler fill station.

This light lager won top marks in Sip Northwest magazines lager/pilsner category for 2014.

A West Coast take on an English classic, this ESB is loaded with New Zealand and North-west hops.

The little baby brother to their IPA, it packs a big taste without packing all the booze.

A staple in East Van bars and restaurants, with a dark amber colour, but a light body that makes for easy drinking.

A popular and unchallenging pale ale that wont blow your doors off or clog your carb. Still, a good option for craft beer newbies.

Availability: Year-round Availability: Year-roundAvailability: Seasonal Availability: Year-round

Availability: Year-round Availability: SeasonalAvailability: Year-round Availability: Year-round


124.2%ABV IBU 696.3%ABV IBU255.0%ABV IBU 165.0%ABV IBU405.5%ABV IBU 285.2%ABV IBU

R&B is named after the breweries two founders: Rick Dellow and Barry Benson. Red Truck is owned by Mark James, but NOT the Mark James Group, in case youve been wondering.

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VANCOUVER VANCOUVER

British Columbians have always been a thirsty bunch and nowhere was this more evident than during provincial Prohibition. The B.C. Prohibition Act lasted only three and a half years, and was, from every standpoint, an utter failure. The last to be enacted and the first to be repealed in English Canada, it did nothing to quell the provinces desire for booze, and by the time it was repealed, had made outlaws out of thousands of men and women including police commissioners, prominent politicians and even the provincial Prohibition commissioner himself.

Before 1900, British Columbia was a drinkers paradise. For pioneer communities, the local saloon was the social centre of town one that remained open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It was a place to find a job, make friends and relax. It was often the location of the only public toilets

and telephones in town. Adults and children drank regularly at home and at work.

According to the results of a Royal Commission sur-vey, British Columbians consumed more than a gallon of liquor each year twice the national average.

It would almost take a line of packet ships, running regular between here and San Francisco to supply this island with grog, colonist Robert Melrose wrote back in the 1850s, so great a thirst prevails amongst its inhabitants.

However, by the onset of the World War I, attitudes had begun to change. Temperance societies had sprung up all over Europe and North America, and had mustered sufficient clout to force a series of provincial referendums on alcohol. Spurred on by fears of the moral degradation brought on by demon rum, provinces began adopting legislation that banned the sale of intoxicating liquors.

by Jesse Donaldson

By 1917, B.C. was the sole remaining holdout in English Canada. Despite the best efforts of the wet forces, British Columbians voted narrowly in favour of the measure, and on Oct. 1, 1917, Prohibition descended on the province.

Suddenly, consumption of alcoholic drinks with over 2.5 per cent ABV outside of ones home was punishable by a $50 to $100 fine, or 30 to 60 days in jail. Manufacture and distribution brought a sentence of up to 12 months hard labour. Police were given the power to raid homes, businesses or vehicles without a warrant. And while arrests and enforcement were steady at first, the operation quickly descended into a farce.

While the sale of alcohol was illegal, importation from other provinces was not, so wealthy British Columbians continued to stock their home bars with impunity. Medicinal alcohol (including gin, champagne and beer) could still be obtained with a doctors note, and as a result, enterprising physicians made fortunes, selling prescriptions for $2 each (a days pay). In 1919, B.C. doctors wrote 181,000 prescriptions. In January of 1920, they wrote 27,000 in a single month.

And doctors werent the only ones profiting. In 1918, Walter Findlay, the newly appointed Prohibi-tion Commissioner (and formerly the provinces most stalwart anti-alcohol crusader), was sentenced to two years in jail for breach of trust, in connection with selling more than 700 cases of whiskey he had appropriated from government storehouses.

His trial was a sensation, but Findlay refused to answer any questions. Evidence pointed to a massive province-wide conspiracy to traffic in

alcohol, one that indicated involvement by police, politicians, and even the Hudsons Bay Company. Causing further embarrassment, North Vancou-ver Police Commissioner M.B. Martinson was later found guilty of possession, after a search of his home turned up evidence that he signed for regular whiskey deliveries.

Working class people came up with their own tricks. In some bars, employees would keep their pitcher of whiskey next to a jug of water if a B.C. Provincial Police agent entered, bartenders would dump one into the other, thus reducing

the overall percentage to a perfectly legal 2.5 per cent. Breweries, still permitted to manufacture 2.5 per cent beer, had secret sup-plies of higher-proof alco-hol that they would simply switch out if inspected. In Cumberland, the local

constable was on the take, warning hoteliers if provincial police were coming to town.

By late 1918, even prohibitionists had to admit it wasnt working. Alcohol was widely available. In December of that year, prohibitionists complained to the Board of Police Commissioners that alcohol was available almost as freely as in pre-Prohibition times.

With the return of soldiers from WWI, public at-titudes did another about-face. British Columbians were as thirsty as ever, and three years of Prohibition had done little besides whet their appetite. A second referendum was called, and on Oct. 20, 1920 ( just as the Volstead Act was aiming to dry out the United States the act was repealed by an overwhelming majority: 92,095 votes to 55,448.

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British Columbians have always been a thirsty bunch and nowhere was this more evident than during provincial Prohibition. The B.C. Prohibition Act lasted only three and a half years, and was, from every standpoint, an utter failure. The last to be enacted and the first to be repealed in English Canada, it did nothing to quell the provinces desire for booze, and by the time it was repealed, had made outlaws out of thousands of men and women including police commissioners, prominent politicians and even the provincial Prohibition commissioner himself.

Before 1900, British Columbia was a drinkers paradise. For pioneer communities, the local saloon was the social centre of town one that remained open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It was a place to find a job, make friends and relax. It was often the location of the only public toilets

and telephones in town. Adults and children drank regularly at home and at work.

According to the results of a Royal Commission sur-vey, British Columbians consumed more than a gallon of liquor each year twice the national average.

It would almost take a line of packet ships, running regular between here and San Francisco to supply this island with grog, colonist Robert Melrose wrote back in the 1850s, so great a thirst prevails amongst its inhabitants.

However, by the onset of the World War I, attitudes had begun to change. Temperance societies had sprung up all over Europe and North America, and had mustered sufficient clout to force a series of provincial referendums on alcohol. Spurred on by fears of the moral degradation brought on by demon rum, provinces began adopting legislation that banned the sale of intoxicating liquors.

by Jesse Donaldson

By 1917, B.C. was the sole remaining holdout in English Canada. Despite the best efforts of the wet forces, British Columbians voted narrowly in favour of the measure, and on Oct. 1, 1917, Prohibition descended on the province.

Suddenly, consumption of alcoholic drinks with over 2.5 per cent ABV outside of ones home was punishable by a $50 to $100 fine, or 30 to 60 days in jail. Manufacture and distribution brought a sentence of up to 12 months hard labour. Police were given the power to raid homes, businesses or vehicles without a warrant. And while arrests and enforcement were steady at first, the operation quickly descended into a farce.

While the sale of alcohol was illegal, importation from other provinces was not, so wealthy British Columbians continued to stock their home bars with impunity. Medicinal alcohol (including gin, champagne and beer) could still be obtained with a doctors note, and as a result, enterprising physicians made fortunes, selling prescriptions for $2 each (a days pay). In 1919, B.C. doctors wrote 181,000 prescriptions. In January of 1920, they wrote 27,000 in a single month.

And doctors werent the only ones profiting. In 1918, Walter Findlay, the newly appointed Prohibi-tion Commissioner (and formerly the provinces most stalwart anti-alcohol crusader), was sentenced to two years in jail for breach of trust, in connection with selling more than 700 cases of whiskey he had appropriated from government storehouses.

His trial was a sensation, but Findlay refused to answer any questions. Evidence pointed to a massive province-wide conspiracy to traffic in

alcohol, one that indicated involvement by police, politicians, and even the Hudsons Bay Company. Causing further embarrassment, North Vancou-ver Police Commissioner M.B. Martinson was later found guilty of possession, after a search of his home turned up evidence that he signed for regular whiskey deliveries.

Working class people came up with their own t

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