Vancouver Island
Lucky Lager: the Island’s working-class beer thrives despite craft craze
Larry Pynn is a longtime Vancouver Sun writer who became intrigued by the culture of Lucky Lager upon retiring to the Cowichan Valley. Here’s his look at a beer that’s special to an entire region of BC.
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing – Jagged Face IPA
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing – Jagged Face IPA Review From Qualicum Beach BC, the Mount Arrowsmith Brewery has made the Jagged Face, An IPA made with Centennial, Citra and Amarillo Hops.
Driftwood Brewery – Limb From Limb Rye IPA
Driftwood Brewery – Limb From Limb Rye IPA Review Victoria’s Driftwood Brewery has released another IPA, this one of the Rye IPA variety. From the fancifully labbeled bottle, this beer
Longwood Brewery – Wild Child Wild Sour Ale – 2017 Release
Longwood Brewery – Wild Child Wild Sour Ale – 2017 Release Review The 2017 Wild Child was actually brewed back in 2015 with the micro-flora harvested from the original Wild
Driftwood Brewery – Arcus Pilsner
Driftwood Brewery – Arcus Pilsner Review Driftwood Brewery has made a name for itself with big, in your face flavours. They have tended away from beers like lagers and pilsners.
Phillips Brewing & Doan’s Brewery – One in the Chamber SMASH Ale
Phillips Brewing & Doan’s Brewery – One in the Chamber SMASH Ale Review In rare form, Phillips Brewery has partnered with Doan’s Craft Brewing Company to brew a SMASH ale
Category 12 Brewing – Raw Ale West Coast Farmhouse Ale
Category 12 Brewing – Raw Ale West Coast Farmhouse Ale Review Category 12 Brewing has released a wild fermented Farmhouse Ale called the Raw Ale. Brewed with Brettanomyces and Red
Phillips Brewing Co. – 6IX Double Dry Hopped IPA
Phillips Brewing Co. – 6IX Double Dry Hopped IPA Review In 473ml single cans, the Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. has released the 6IX IPA. Whether or not this is
Hoyne Brewing Co. – Vienna Amber Lager
Hoyne Brewing Co. – Vienna Amber Lager Review Hoyne Brewing has come up with an Amber Lager called Vienna. This Euro style lager is a rich copper colour and has
Moon Under Water Brewery – Copper Kettle Sour
Moon Under Water Brewery – Copper Kettle Sour Review Victoria’s Moon Under Water Brewery has released a beer called the Copper Kettle Sour. Intricately labelled, this beer pours from the
