Craft Beer Review – Sierra Nevada 2015 Beer Camp Hoppy Lager

Sierra Nevada 2015 Beer Camp Hoppy Lager: Brewed in Chico, CA, this beer is a re-imagined version of the 2014 Beer Camp collaboration with Ballast Point. It was released as a spring seasonal, but this time with 55 IBUs (with completely different hops) with only 7% abv versus last year’s which was a bit stronger and had a…

13 Days of Beer Camp Day Across America Day #2 – Electric Ray IPL

Sierra Nevada/Ballast Point – Beer Camp Across America Electric Ray IPL: A collaboration with Ballast Point Brewing this India Pale Lager was brewed at a whopping 8.5% abv with 70 IBUs and was my first true Beer Camp beer from the case that was released. Aroma and Appearance: It pours a clear golden colour with two fingers of…

BC Craft Beer Review – Parallel 49 Hoparazzi India Pale Lager

Parallel 49 – Hoparazzi: Is a local Vancouver brewed India Pale Lager (aka lager with hops) that comes in at 6% abv and 50 IBU’s which was enjoyed at home in a Sam Adams perfect beer glass. Aroma and Appearance: It pours a clear amber colour with lots of bubbles in the middle and a bit of foam that…