Craft Beer Review – Dogfish Head Aprihop

Dogfish Head – Aprihop: This is a seasonal Delaware brewed fruit India Pale Ale which comes in at a strength of 7% abv with 50 IBU’s and was poured from a 12 oz bottle into a nonic glass in a hotel. I have had a sample of this on tap and was interested in trying the bottle version. Aroma and…

Craft Beer Review – Whistler Brewing Black Tusk Ale

Whistler Brewing – Black Tusk Ale: This limited edition “Ale” is brewed by Whistler Brewing (pretty sure it’s more of a stout than a mild ale) at a strength of 5% and was poured into a 22 oz beer glass at home. Aroma and Appearance: Pours a very dark amber colour that appears black in the glass with…

Craft Beer Review – Howe Sound Anvil Island Dark Lager

Howe Sound – Anvil Island Dark Lager: This is a Schwarzbier style lager that is brewed in Squamish, BC at a strength of 5.5% and 21 IBU’s, which is named after my favourite island to gaze at while the sun sets in Porteau Cove, was poured (twice) from a massive 1L bottle into a 22oz glass at home.…

Craft Beer Review – 8 Wired Mighty Imperial Ale

8 Wired – Mighty Imperial Ale: This is New Zealand strong ale is smoked and aged in oak and is brewed at a mighty strength of 11% alcohol level. I poured it into a snifter glass in anticipation and enjoyed it at home. Aroma and Appearance: Pours a dark hazy ruby bronze colour with a touch of foam and a…

Craft Beer Review – Tap It Brewing IPA

Tap It Brewing – IPA: This is a California brewed India Pale Ale which comes in at a strength of 7% and was poured from a 12 oz bottle into a glass at home. I was excited to see 6 packs of this beer at Central City Liquor Store as I remember it being pretty good from the 2013…

Craft Beer Review – Moon Under Water “This is Hefeweizen”

Moon Under Water – This is Hefeweizen: This wheat beer is brewed in Victoria, BC at a strength of 5.5% and was enjoyed in a new 22oz beer glass on a hot spring evening. Aroma and Appearance: Pours a hazy light copper colour with lots of foam, good head retention and lots of tiny bubbles rising from the bottom…

Craft Beer Review – Howe Sound Lager

Howe Sound – Lager: This is a Dortmunder style lager that is brewed in Squamish, BC at a strength of 5.5% and was poured from a can into a tall glass on my patio. Aroma and Appearance: Pours a hazy golden copper colour, with two fingers of foam and I saw some slow rising bubbles make their way…

Craft Beer Review – Central City Red Racer Belgian Wheat Ale

Central City Red Racer Belgian Wheat Ale: This wheat beer is brewed in Surrey, BC at a strength of 5% alcohol with 16 IBU’s and was enjoyed in a new 22oz beer glass (almost enough to hold a 650mL beer) Aroma and Appearance: Pours a hazy golden colour with 2 fingers of foam and I observed some tiny…

Craft Beer Review – Half Pints Brewing Stir Stick Stout

Half Pints Brewing – Stir Stick Stout – Described as a Coffee Infused stout from Winnipeg, MB, this updated review of the 5% abv and 35 IBU bottle of beer was poured into the same snifter glass and enjoyed at home. Aroma and Appearance: This beer pours a coffee like dark brown colour with hardly any foam, and…

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