Posts From Ted Child
Twa Dogs Brewery – Ponkan Pale Ale
It turns out that not every fruit beer has to be a sour or a hazy. A case in point is Ponkan Pale Ale by Twa Dogs, the beer brand Continue Reading…
Brassneck Brewery- No Brainer Lager
The use of corn or corn sugar (dextrose) has a long history in brewing. Most likely first used as an adjunct in barley scarce North America, the use of corn Continue Reading…
Storm Brewing – Orange Creamsicle Ale
For as long as Vancouver’s Storm Brewing has existed, it has probably been doing “brainstorm” beers. Brainstorms are brave, sometimes maybe even foolhardy, experimental batches that are only available for Continue Reading…
Sooke Brewing Company- Belgian Tripel
A recent trip to Jordan River gave me the requisite time to rush into Sooke Brewing and grab a couple crowler’s of brew. The tasting room was as full as Continue Reading…
Twin City Brewing- Power Struggle Golden Stout
Until recently Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing was only available locally. Out of town fans will be thrilled to know that the brewery is now canning and shipping their beer. Continue Reading…
La Cerveceria Astilleros- Acan “Chufa” Horchata Porter
Cyperus esculentus, also called chufa or tiger nut, is cultivated as a snack or much more commonly as an essential ingredient in Aqua de Horchata. Horchata is a plant (often Continue Reading…
Smithers Brewing Co./ Mighty Peace Brewing Co./ Iron Road Brewing- New Normal Sour
In-person beer festivals might be cancelled for the foreseeable future but the folks behind the annual beer fest in Prince George found a way for people to enjoy at least Continue Reading…
Vancouver Island Brewery and Rossland Beer Company- Black IPA
It’s okay to have a soft spot for the Black IPA, also known as the Cascadian Dark. Like the accident child no one planned for, Black IPA is the IPA Continue Reading…
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing- Thirsty Monk Golden Strong Ale
Dave Woodward is BC brewing royalty, especially on Vancouver Island. After strong showings at Whistler Brewhouse, Tofino Brewing, and Axe and Barrel, Dave is now head brewer at Mount Arrowsmith Continue Reading…
Ile Sauvage Brewing Co- Tasty Hoppy Brown Ale
Tasty is a tribute to Mike “Tasty” McDole, a famous homebrewer ( a household name in the California homebrew community)who recently passed away in October of 2020. In a recent Continue Reading…
