Cariboo Brewing Co. – Honey Lager Review The Cariboo Brewery Honey Lager is lively and bright. With a honey sweetness and a smooth finish this is a decent honey lager on a penny-counters budget. There are better beers out there but at just over a-buck-a-beer, this is a great bargain. Alcohol – 5% Size –…
Vancouver Island Brewery – Hermann’s Dark Lager Review The Vancouver Island Brewery Hermann’s Dark Lager is a refreshing change. While a dark lager is not typically refreshing, the taste here is remarkably so. The Herman’s Dark Lager has won several awards and rightfully so. WIth a dark chestnut colour and a deep malt flavour this…
Bowen Island Brewing Co. – Artisan IPA Review While this is the hoppiest of the Bowen Island line of beers, the Artisan IPA is a mild take on a stronger idea. A low IBU and medium level of maltiness leads to a very drinkable light IPA. You could even consider this a gateway IPA as…
Phillips Brewing Co. – Hoperation Tripel Cross Belgian IPA Review  Phillips – Hoperation Tripel Cross Belgian IPA is a clear, golden colour with 2+ fingers of sticky head. Through this mid-thick cover layer comes smells of coriander, wheat and of course hops. The flavour is delightfully hoppy in a rather mellow manner. Balanced with…
Driftwood Brewing – Fat Tug IPA Review The Fat Tug is a northwest style India Pale Ale with a hop count greater than that of the Easter Bunny. As a longstanding staple and favourite in the extensive list of BC craft beers this beer wears many crowns and has earned a reputation as being a…
Cannery Brewing Co. – Squire Scotch Ale Review The Cannery Brewing Squire Scotch ale is an amber coloured, classic brew from Penticton BC. This beer pours with a single finger of head which smells of smoke, oak, caramel and a bit of toffee.  The flavour is smooth with a creamy start which builds into a…
Russell Brewing Co. – IP’eh! Review Russell Brewery – IP’eh is a hoppy choice in the BC IPA portfolio. Made with Pacific Northwest Cascade and Williamette hops round out the toffee and caramel sweetness that lingers at the front before a bitter finish. A tasty tribute to the Canadian Beer portfolio the IP’eh is an…
 R&B Brewing Co. – Hoppelganger India Pale Ale Review R&B Brewery’s Hoppelganger IPA is a Northwest rendition of an English style India Pale Ale. Pouring a slightly cloudy amber colour this particular IPA has two fingers of head while smelling crisp, fresh and delicious. Notes of slightly English style hop, citrus balanced malts anticipate…
Phillips Brewery – Amnesiac Double IPA Review The Phillips Brewery, Amnesiac Double IPA is a barn full of hop. At 8.5% a slightly boozy smell joins the citrus lemon and orange peel along with a piney hop bitterness. The beer itself is a golden colour topped with a full two fingers of head. The taste…
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