new releases

from cannery brewing

Cannery Brewing Company ART-isanal Series     Cannery has created a new line up of limited release beers; blending the enthusiasm of craft beer with the excitement of passionate artists and photographers. The beer in the bottle will be as unique and impressive as the art on the label. Read more about the brewery.

L’ORAGE NOIR  (THE BLACK STORM)           Limited quantities, only available for Private Stores.   This “Abbey Style” Belgian Dark Strong Ale focuses on the unique flavours created by the teamwork of Belgian yeast and Candi sugar. A simple background of Pilsner, ESB, Special B, and Carfa malts bow to the shocking flavours of the yeast and sugar.     Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale Alc./Vol: 9.0% 12 x 650ml Price: $7.50 /bottle SKU# 506865       The Okanagan Valley is typically warm and friendly but what people don’t get to experience is that it can also be strong and dark. Throughout the summer months the valley is hit by severe thunderstorms that leave most people in awe. L’Orage Noir means black storm or black thunderstorm to be more correct. The picture on the label is of a lightening storm over Lake Okanagan at night. This strong dark ale is a dedication to Mother Nature and all her fury.

from odd society spirits

NEWS RELEASE: 

This Wallflower Reaches Mighty New Heights with Oak

Odd Society Spirits Releases Limited Edition Oaken Gin

 

Vancouver B.C., October 16, 2014— Odd Society Spirits is set to launch a limited release of Wallflower Oaken Gin on Friday, October 17, 2014. Aged in American white oak rye casks for 5 months, this specialty spirit is sure to wet any gin aficionado’s appetite. With just over 300 bottles available, Odd Society Spirits’ Oaken Gin is guaranteed to sell out quickly.

The oak softens the floral notes of its Wallflower comrade while awakening bright citrus flavours with hints of caramel and offering a subtle woody undertone. An extremely versatile gin, it is recommended to be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, with tonic or incorporated into a classic cocktail like the Negroni. Oaken Gin is available in 375ml bottles and priced at $28 at the distillery (prices will vary at private liquor stores throughout Vancouver). 

In honour of the Wallflower Oaken Gin’s debut, Odd Society Spirits will be celebrating at the distillery’s cocktail lounge from 1PM – 9PM on Friday, October 17 with featured Oaken Gin cocktails, plus the Tacofino Food Truck will be joining the festivities at 5:30PM. 

tin whistle and half pints

last night i needed nachos
it was imperative that i have some
and who does better nachos on the drive than st. augustine’s?
no one!
and what goes down better with nachos than ipa?
nothing!
so i had a tin whistle scorpion double ipa for double the fun
8% – “loaded with citra hops and a huge malt backbone. brewed in small batches”
they weren’t kidding about that huge malt backbone
it was teetering awfully close to the ‘too much’ precipice
i could have used a little less
but then i do like my ipas bitter(er)
darker in colour, dense head, clear as the day is long
its a fine beer for sure
its not going to crack my top ten list though

and… i’ll be making a brief appearance at st. augustine’s again this evening
its the beerthirst half pints re-launch in bc
i hear there will be swag as well as good beer!