The Tin Whistle Brewing Co. – Stag Apple Scotch Ale

The Tin Whistle Brewing Co. – Stag Apple Scotch Ale

From Penticton BC the Tin Whistler Brewing Company has released the Stag Apple Scotch Ale. This beer pours out of the bottle and into a glass topped with two fingers of head above a deep amber coloured Ale. The head is slow to disperse and leaves no signs of lacing on the glass. The smell is like apple pie. Notes of apple and a light cinnamon-spice compound with the caramel and lightly toasted notes for a sweet, unique and... Read More »

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7.5
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6.0
Bridge Brewing Company – North Shore Pale Ale

Bridge Brewing Company – North Shore Pale Ale

There are a lot of people drinking Bridge Brewing’s North Shore Pale Ale following the recent Growler Run where runners carried two growlers for 10km and were rewarded with copious amounts of beer. That is not the only reason to drink this pale ale though as it is a great tasting beer from a little brewery on Vancouver’s North Shore. Pouring a clear-copper colour with one finger of head this ale smells of light caramel, modest hop and a... Read More »

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8.0
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7.0
Granville Island Brewing Co – Limited Release Imperial IPA

Granville Island Brewing Co – Limited Release Imperial IPA

Back for another year is the much anticipated Imperial IPA from Granville Island Brewing Co. Pouring an opaque amber colour there are noticeable chunks of sediment floating in the beer. Topping the sediment-rich ale are three fingers of sticky, slowly settling head. The aroma here is of floral notes and hints of passion fruit, mango and citrus alongside the piney-bitter cascadian hop. When you taste this imperial IPA brace yourself. A strong hop bitterness attacks in unison with a... Read More »

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7.8
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9.0
Vancouver Island Brewery – Vancouver Island Musicfest Festival Ale

Vancouver Island Brewery – Vancouver Island Musicfest Festival Ale

As a part of the Brewer’s Batch concert series beers Vancouver Island Brewery has released the Festival Ale. This golden-straw coloured ale pours with 2 fingers of head and smells of malt, mild hop and a touch of skunk. The taste is extremely light and refreshing. The body is mainly malt with a subtle sweetness that carries through to the finish. A slight hop comes in as well close to the end leaving a fairly dry, neutral and lightly... Read More »

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7.8
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7.7
Granville Island Brewing – Ginga Ninja Ginger Beer

Granville Island Brewing – Ginga Ninja Ginger Beer

You have probably heard the radio commercials by now for the Ginger Ninja, Granville Island’s newest seasonal option giving a marketing twist on ginger beer. This particular lager pours a golden colour with two thin fingers of head. The aroma is of coriander, citrus, clove and of course, ginger. When you taste this beer it is light, smooth and easy drinking with an added kick of ginger. The ginger-ness does not hide the clove, coriander and sweetness but it... Read More »

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6.9
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5.0
Parallel 49 Brewing Co. – Humphrey Biere De Garde – Rosewater Biere de Garde

Parallel 49 Brewing Co. – Humphrey Biere De Garde – Rosewater Biere de Garde

This beer is yet another unique concoction from the crew at Parallel 49. The Humphrey Biere De Garde is a copper coloured ale that is topped with a two fingers of head. The head settles quickly and cleanly giving off an aroma that is of caramel, rose and toasted malts. The taste is smooth and a touch on the creamy side making for an easy drinking ale. The Rosewater does actually make a difference and makes is presence known... Read More »

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8.2
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9.0
Central City Brewing Co. – Red On Red Collaboration Imperial Red Ale

Central City Brewing Co. – Red On Red Collaboration Imperial Red Ale

In Collaboration with the Flying Monkey Brewing Company, Central City Brewing has released the 80IBU, 9.5% Red on Red Imperial. This potent beer pours a deep copper colour with 2 1/2 fingers of head clinging to the glass. The smell coming off this brew is boozy and lined with mosaic hops. Notes of papaya and other fruity floral notes balance the alcohol into a manageable package. The taste is strong. The alcohol content hits hard in the front while... Read More »

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8.0
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7.5
R&B Brewing Co – Sun God Wheat Ale

R&B Brewing Co – Sun God Wheat Ale

The gold medal for North American style Wheat Ales at the 2013 Canadian Beer Awards went to this beer here. The Sun God is a filtered Kristal Weizen style Wheat Ale from the R&B Brewing company which people are talking about. Pouring a clear, golden colour, a thin head tops the glass dispersing quickly and without a trace. The smell is sweet with honey and malt but the taste on the other hand has much more depth. The Sun... Read More »

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8.1
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7.0
Fernie Brewing Co. – Rusty Tractor Weizenbock

Fernie Brewing Co. – Rusty Tractor Weizenbock

Tucked away next to the Alberta border in the town of Fernie BC is the Fernie Brewing Company that has released their spring offering in the form of the Rusty Tractor Weizenbock. As a German style beer with high wheat malt content it is an opaque, reddish-copper colour with three fingers of full head. The beer smells strong of wheat, orange, lemon and even a touch of coriander making for a fragrant and aromatic bock. The flavour is big... Read More »

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7.8
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9.3
Bridge Brewing Co. Seymour White Kolsch

Bridge Brewing Co. Seymour White Kolsch

As a Nano-Brewery Bridge Brewing only has so many beers to offer but when they release something they make sure it is good. Just in time for summer the Seymour Kölsch has been released for growler fills at the North Vancouver brewery. Pouring a golden straw colour with less than a finger of head this beer smells of malt, light citrus and a slight touch of hop bitterness. After you are done smelling the beer the flavour comes in.... Read More »

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7.7
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8.0
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