Vancouver Island
Comox Valley breweries collaborate for children’s charities
One of BC’s smallest breweries is striving to make a big impact once again. As this weekend kicks off, they will launch their latest charitable effort, Love Potion NEVI IPA.
Lucky Lager: the Island’s working-class beer thrives despite craft craze
Larry Pynn is a longtime Vancouver Sun writer who became intrigued by the culture of Lucky Lager upon retiring to the Cowichan Valley. Here’s his look at a beer that’s special to an entire region of BC.
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing – Jagged Face IPA
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing – Jagged Face IPA Review From Qualicum Beach BC, the Mount Arrowsmith Brewery has made the Jagged Face, An IPA made with Centennial, Citra and Amarillo Hops. Continue Reading…
Driftwood Brewery – Limb From Limb Rye IPA
Driftwood Brewery – Limb From Limb Rye IPA Review Victoria’s Driftwood Brewery has released another IPA, this one of the Rye IPA variety. From the fancifully labbeled bottle, this beer Continue Reading…
Longwood Brewery – Wild Child Wild Sour Ale – 2017 Release
Longwood Brewery – Wild Child Wild Sour Ale – 2017 Release Review The 2017 Wild Child was actually brewed back in 2015 with the micro-flora harvested from the original Wild Continue Reading…
Driftwood Brewery – Arcus Pilsner
Driftwood Brewery – Arcus Pilsner Review Driftwood Brewery has made a name for itself with big, in your face flavours. They have tended away from beers like lagers and pilsners. Continue Reading…
Phillips Brewing & Doan’s Brewery – One in the Chamber SMASH Ale
Phillips Brewing & Doan’s Brewery – One in the Chamber SMASH Ale Review In rare form, Phillips Brewery has partnered with Doan’s Craft Brewing Company to brew a SMASH ale Continue Reading…
Category 12 Brewing – Raw Ale West Coast Farmhouse Ale
Category 12 Brewing – Raw Ale West Coast Farmhouse Ale Review Category 12 Brewing has released a wild fermented Farmhouse Ale called the Raw Ale. Brewed with Brettanomyces and Red Continue Reading…
Phillips Brewing Co. – 6IX Double Dry Hopped IPA
Phillips Brewing Co. – 6IX Double Dry Hopped IPA Review In 473ml single cans, the Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. has released the 6IX IPA. Whether or not this is Continue Reading…
Hoyne Brewing Co. – Vienna Amber Lager
Hoyne Brewing Co. – Vienna Amber Lager Review Hoyne Brewing has come up with an Amber Lager called Vienna. This Euro style lager is a rich copper colour and has Continue Reading…
