new releases

from sixpoint brewery:

We can all admit it — a Season Creep lurks among us. He calls, quietly at first, for his seasonals a bit earlier. A saison in January, summer wheat in April… it seems harmless at first brush. Blink twice and you’re standing on your buddy’s front porch, holding the pumpkin beer you just brought to his Fourth of July party.

Enter Global Warmer, an original Mad Scientists creation formulated in a garage laboratory. It has brazen, incandescent hop character, and enough rich red malt to warm you through any time of year. It doesn’t even matter how mixed up the seasons get — wear a scarf with short-shorts if you want, we don’t mind! — this is authentic beer crafted to highlight beer’s natural elements.

Global Warmer is part of Sixpoint Cycliquids, a beer series that lets us make the beer we want, when we want it. It’s hoppy, malty, and now in six-packs. Savor one and watch the Season Creep slink away.

Photo credit Greg Montijo (@craft206)

But what does early 2015 hold for Sixpoint? The triumphant return of some hop gold, a BEAST ready to rear his head, and loads of new formulations beyond that. With the Mad Scientists and the Cycliquids series, you never know what comes next…
 

                        

from greenflash:

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Symposium national release   Wrapping up the 2014 Hop Odyssey series is the December release of Symposium IPA. This extravagantly hopped beer was first brewed in 2008 with input from several Breweries in San Diego, and is a true representation of the spirit of the craft beer community in America’s Craft Beer Capital. With a layering of Simcoe, Tomahawk, Amarillo, Cascade, and Centennial hops, this beer has a delightful flavor profile any hop head will love. Find it on draft and in 22 oz bottles today before this limited release is retired for the season!     Stay Flashy! The Green Flash Holiday Survival Guide    Does the phrase “Happy Holidays” stress you out? Don’t worry! We’re here to make the season bright with our Stay Flashy Holiday Survival Guide. Throughout the season we will have smart survival tips and fun suggestions for you to navigate this hectic time of year without an un-festive holiday meltdown. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest so you don’t miss out on how to survive the season in style. We want you to Stay Flashy this season! from phillips fermentorium: Introducing 4 new hand crafted tonics from the Phillips Fermentorium! View this email in your browser Tonic 4 Packs 4 different hand-crafted tonics in 1 box! December 10th 2014 – We are very excited to announce the release of four brand new hand-crafted tonics! The second product to emerge from the Phillips Fermentorium, these tonics are made without any artificial flavours or liquid sugars.  Instead, real ingredients and time-honoured extraction techniques endow the tonics with full, natural flavours, and balance tart with the subtle sweetness of raw cane sugar. T he mixed pack contains 4 different tonics, designed to celebrate different nuances in your pairings or cocktails. From classic tart, to floral, citrus, and sweet, there is a tonic to match whatever recipe you have up your sleeve. Tonic 4 packs are available from private, craft focused retailers in BC and of course Phillips Brewing Co.  To get the rundown on each of the tonics included in the box please see below!       Artisanal Dry: It’s a classic style tonic with a twist.  Orange peel, white grape juice, lime peel and quinine are lively carbonated balancing bright tartness with a hint of sweet.  The Artisanal Dry Tonic was crafted to highlight complexity of STUMP Coastal Forest Gin* , but will breathe life into whichever premium spirit companion you pair it with. *STUMP Gin is available in select cocktail bars now, but stay tuned to January for broader release details…     Cucumber Mint: During the crafting of this tonic, natural flavours are extracted by patiently steeping real cucumbers and mint in cold water.  Twist the cap, and cucumber aromatics dance from the bottle, leading to fresh cucumber flavours with a hint of mint, all wrapped in a body of soft sweetness that finishes slightly tart.          Philosopher’s Brew: Philosopher’s Brew Tonic offers a sophisticated depth of flavor that’s refreshingly approachable.   Herbal flavours of lavender and rosehip blend with the citrus of lemongrass and orange peel.  Slightly sweetened with raw cane sugar.           Botanical Brew: Pouring a delicate soft pink colour, the Botanical Brew Tonic is refreshingly floral and strikingly effervescent.  Rose petals, hibiscus flowers, heather flowers, damiana  and lavender are complimented by a subtle sweetness through the body that finishes dry.  Charge up your next cocktail with a little flower power.   Copyright © 2014 Phillips Brewing Company, All rights reserved.

legacy liquor store

new and exciting beers at legacy liquor store in vancouver:

Breakside Brewery – Liquid Sunshine Pilsner – $7.85

Just over the Columbia River is where you’ll find this Portland, Oregon brewery. This beer pours a pure gold with a thick head of foam. Wafting from the glass are aromas of grassy hops, cereal and earth, while on the palate a distinct German crispness is found. Crisp and delicious, this pilsner embodies the Pacific Northwest.

Evan Doan | Beer Team | Legacy Liquor Store

Mendocino Brewing – Talon Double IPA – $10.05

Brewed in Ukiah, California right next to the Russian River, this brewery has over 30 years’ experience under its belt. This Talon Series is clear and copper in colour with an aroma of grapefruit, pine, mango and malt, while on the palate toffee, malt, grapefruit and tropical fruit are found in exceptional balance. A tasty DIPA from this Californian brewery.

Chris Bonnallie | Beer Supervisor | Legacy Liquor Store

Green Flash Brewing – Friendship Brew – $11.95

A collaboration between California-based Green Flash Brewing and St. Feuillien Abbey in Belgium, this Black Saison pours dark brown, nearly black with aromas of roasted malts and spice. On the palate these malts and spices complement one another perfectly while a mint-like characteristic comes through to join the party, proving once again that the best ship is friendship.

Joel Wilson | Beer Team | Legacy Liquor Store

new releases

legacy liquor

new and exciting beers at legacy liquor store in vancouver:

St. Ambroise Discovery Pack – $14.95

A great gift idea, this beer pack includes 1x Pale Ale, 1x Pumpkin Ale, 1x Apricot Wheat Ale, and 1x St. Ambroise Stemware.

Historic Ales of Scotland Gift Pack – $17.55

These ales have been recreated from old recipes of traditional domestic brewing in the Scottish Highlands. 1x Froach Heather Ale, 1x Grozet Gooseberry Ale, 1x Alba Scots Pine Ale, 1x Ebulum Elderberry Strong Ale.

Innis and Gunn Gift Pack – $18.00

This gift pack includes your favorite Original Innis and Gunn along with 1x Winter Treacle Porter, 1x Highland Cask and 1x Innis and Gunn official glassware.

free tastings this weekend:

Today, drop by for a sample of Kronenberg beers, straight from France! We’ll have these tasty treats open from 4-7pm so don’t miss out.

Saturday, Green Flash Brewing will have their beers open, perfect for the cold weather. If you like stout, you’ll want to try their big, bold double stout, being poured 2-6pm.

Then on Sunday, wine takes the stage as we open a selection of winter worthy wines from Italy. Come explore some new finds and see if you can find a good pairing for your fall dishes – 2-6pm.

 

 

green flash

because i like the green flash graphics:

green flash

i really like green flash’s news release infographic-like ads for their beers

BIG News for Rayon Vert!
Thursday May 10th

Inspired by pre-war Belgium beers, Rayon Vert is the most complex beer we have ever created and, it’s the first year round bottle-conditioned Brattanomyces beer available in the U.S.
In March, we debuted Rayon Vert 12 oz. bottles nationwide and it has quickly become a Green Flash fan favorite. And now, we’re very excited to announce that our colossal Belgian Pale Ale will be available in 22 oz. bottles nationwide! Check out the Where to Buy store locator on our website to grab a 22-ounce Rayon Vert at a store near you!

green flash

new green flash and founders collaboration brew!

Green Flash has done it again! We have teamed up with another World Class Brewery, Founders Brewing Co. to produce a new collaboration, Linchpin IPA! Join the Green Flash team in the Tasting Room on Tuesday, May 1st for a special Release Party!

“There’s a lot going on in this beer with two yeast strains, copious amounts of wheat malt, and a big focus on ‘C’ hops to deliver a citrus explosion,” explains Green Flash Brewmaster, Chuck Silva. “In fact we lined up more than a dozen hop varieties in the brewery to select three hops with the biggest citrus character to dry hop the beer.

“This golden beer pours with beautiful, frothy white beer foam that lasts due to bottle conditioning. Gently rousing the yeast that settles in the bottle will result in a fuller texture and a more cloudy white appearance. The citrus aromas that jump from the glass are largely tangerine up front with other types of citrus notes that mingle with the Belgian yeast esters. Hop flavors of bitter orange zest dominate the brew and linger to the finish with a nice play of American and Belgian yeast combo.”

A beer with so many components can be held together with a “Linchpin”. The official “Linchpin” of this beer is the skillful collaboration between the two breweries to create a unique hop-forward brew. Linchpins are symbolic: two simple shapes that combine to strengthen a bond amongst many different pieces.

these are a few of my favourite things!

warm woollen mittens:

whiskers on kittens:

clothes made out of curtains:

beer pairing dinner

On April 10th, Beerthirst is teaming up with our friends at Russell Brewing for a night of craft beer and BBQ at Memphis Blues BBQ! It’s a 5 course dinner with 6 beers, and we will be pouring the Bear Republic Racer 5, North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, and Green Flash Double Stout. 7 – 10pm, $50 per person. 1342 Commercial Drive.

beernesday

too many beers i wanted to try at beernesday at st. augustine’s last night!
had to have me two samplers to fit them all in

look how well my iphone camera works when there is light

whistler brewing cheakamus chai maple ale – 5%  this dark bronze ale is made with real maple syrup, added right to the mash.  then, a trace of chai tea is added during the filtration process.  the result is a highly complex, mildly spicy palette structure
hoooo boy that is sweet!  it would be awesome in pancake batter or over ice cream
a bit too much maple sweetness for me in a beer though, the chai notes were subtle, but appreciable

chuckanut brewery pilsner – 5%  in 1842 a bavarian monk smuggled lager yeast from munich to the bohemian town of pilsn where they used the yeast with british pale malt, crafting a beer golden in color.  chuckanut pilsner is truly mouthwatering, deeply satisfying, and refreshing!
i do love me a pilsner, and this one did not disappoint
chuckanut is good at the german-style beers, yes indeed

tofino brewing tuff session ale – 5%  a bright copper coloured pale ale with toasty malt base balanced with wast coast hops.  its light to medium body and clean, dry finish gives this full-flavoured ale dangerously inviting drinkability
there’s a flavour in there that i don’t like
wish i could discern what it is, but i can’t, so there

green flash brewery double stout – 8.8%  an old-world style, done the green flash way
its very yummy, but what is that malt flavour?  its not chocolate or coffee or licorice or chicory…
whatever it is, i like it!  i like it a lot!

when there is no light, my iphone camera takes horribly dark photos!

coal harbour vienna lager – 5%  a vienna-style lager which uses substantial amounts of german malt and specialty malts and german hops
quite a nice little lager!

tree brewing hop head double ipa – 8.3%  packs in the hoppy bitterness with five different varieties of superior hops.  similar to its award-winning best-selling little brother, hop head ipa, also boasts citrus aromas and sweet malt undertones with a slightly darker copper colour
oh yes!  this is a lovely little number
hit all the right double ipa notes for me!

red truck sticke alt – 6.2%  darker in colour and higher abv than traditional alts.  it has a restrained fruit aroma and flavour, a light caramel and burnt sugar malt sweetness, and distinct, herbal, hop bitterness
i’m not a fan of the alt style, but this one i like
not too sweet, not too fruity, not too bitter… it worked for me!

crannog ales gael’s blood potato ale – 5.2%
a coppery red caramel malt lies beneath a forceful hop presence in both bitterness and aroma.  crannog’s spring season ale is made with mt. hood hops grown organically on their own farm
yum!  this year’s brew is lovely!  yes!

gwen showing off her sampler, in the dark