Unibroue Chambly “La Fin Du Monde” Ale of Lees I must say that my visits to the liquor store have been a little disappointing as of late with regards to finding new and exciting beers to drink, this week I have three great beers, and I must say none has made me want to jump [...]
Hello? Oh, hi, I didn’t see you there. Can I help you? Oh, a beer review… Yah, um sure, hold on a sec, let me look around, I thhhhhhink I have one around here somewhere… Ummmmmm. Yes, here we go! Tin Whistle Kettle Valley Amber Ale! This is a nice drink with a nice mild [...]
Something about this beer just males me want to say “DAM!” Maybe its because there is a photo of what i assume is the Revelstoke Dam on the cover. Or maybe it is because this blue king brown is a nice amber coloured pale ale that despite its name, has a smooth flavour that is [...]
You see, I have this rule. I think a beer should have 5 percent alcohol. I believe in this so much that I wrote article 2b section 5 of “The Official Lagerblogger Beer Grading Laws of the Game” to state; and I quote: “Where a maximum overall score is 5/5, a beer shall only receive [...]
Today I salute the Whitecaps who were defeated soundly by a Seattle squad today. I had the pleasure of attending the game, and despite a drunken shithead from Seattle sitting behind me, who obviously can’t handle Canadian strength beer, this final game at Empire Field was magical. The Seattle fans are very impressive, (except for [...]
I am not so sure about the title of this IPA… A “fat tug” sounds a lot like something they would serve upstairs at Brandy’s. This hoppy pleasure, however, is not delivered by some skank, but by an absolutely elegant establishment, Driftwood Brewing of Victoria BC. This beer has a gorgeous head, nice Fresh aroma, [...]
Two days ago the Burnaby Eagles Australian Rules football club won their first premiership. This drink is dedicated to the West Coast Saints whom were defeated that day. Like the Saints, this beer came out flat. (buddum chink). Really flat, actually, even with a bit of agitation. I am talking about the beer. My friends [...]
This month the Phillips Show Case pack is featuring the Rifflandia Pilsner, which is dedicated to the Rifflandia festival held this weekend on the island. It is really an admirable marketing ploy. Equally admirable, is this delicious pilsner that has a subtle sweetness and excellent drinkability. I sank these three bad boys as fast as [...]
Leave it to Bowen Island Brewing to have a hippy-ass named brew like this. This beer has a mildly foggy look (imagine a hippy’s living room) with a dark amber colour(imagine a hippy’s teeth). I don’t know why they would name it this, unless they actually put hemp in it… There are far better names [...]
Finding accommodation in penticton is tough during the ironman weekend. As a result, the two past years while volunteering, I have had to stay in osoyoos. This gives my family a bit of a holiday, and I “get” to enjoy the gorgeous 50 minute drive to penticton every day. This year we are staying at [...]
My wife just pointed out that Phillips has the best beer labels ever. As someone who dabbles in design, I have to agree. I often wonder how this blog will look in 20 years when we look back. I am sure by then just the word blog will be replaced, the same way “car phone” [...]
This coming weekend is the Subaru Penticton Ironman, and I will be heading up tomorrow to volunteer. It is a really great experience if you have never dine it before. Also from Penticton is the Cannery Brewing Company. i will be toasting the trip with their Apricot Wheat Ale. This is a crisp and clean [...]
This light copper IPA has a beautiful floral aroma and a sturdy head. The tag line on the side of this, my first beer by R&B says it is “not for the faint of tongue”. This led me to anticipate the habanero pepper of IPAs. I expected to get hit in the face with a [...]
Well, as promised, today I am doing a rare mid summer non-Canadian beer review that is fresh off the plane courtesy of my travelling nephew who visited the land of our heritage. You wont find many blondes in Sardegna, Italy but you will likely find this blonde lager everywhere while you are there. You probably [...]
As the sun sets in Port Moody today, I use it’s light to snap a shot of the purple label on Howe Sound Brewing’s “Garibaldi” Honey Pale Ale. This is named after the highest peak, Mount Garibaldi, in the Sea to Sky region (between Vancouver and Whistler). This mountain is in turn, named after the [...]
It is an absolutely gorgeous day today in Vancouver. The thermometer on my deck says 31 degrees, and it is just a perfect Sunday afternoon for a wheat beer. This Belgian wit from GIB has a standard 5 percent alcohol. The 650 ml bottle has a nice pale blue label that matches the smart cover [...]
With a gorgeous copper colour and perfect head, this pale ale looked good, but the bland taste, lack of body, and grainy and slightly bitter aftertaste make this a beer that is drinkable but boring. People who prefer a mild beer may like this, but if you like pale ales in general you may be [...]
Russell Brewing gives us a very light tasting, easy drinking lager. This is an ultra clear straw colored beer with a disappointing head, and clean taste and clean finish The faint aroma of barley gives it just a little personality. G1 Rating 3.75/5
I am in beautiful Whistler BC this weekend, perfect weather to playa game of footy, which I just did. The BC Australian Football League’s “Whistler Cup” was played today. The four teams play one another in this the final round of team season. Each team is matched against their sister teams: the Burnaby Eagles v [...]
This premium craft beer is brewed in Surrey BC with the finest ingredients (Barley, Water, Malt and Yeast). As they describe on their label “no shortcuts, no preservatives, no pasteurization.” Although this doesn’t make it automatically a good beer. It is certainly prerequisite. This is a good beer. It is a full bodied beer that [...]