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Here are 13 new BC beers released in BC this week
Featuring beachside vibes and Pride releases
Joseph Lavoie
August 02, 2022
Good morning!
We have some beach vibes this week with two of the featured new beer releases taking inspiration from sandy beaches. But first, we showcase a beer that is hyper-local with malts and hops sourced either at the brewery, or near it.
We have some fresh job postings in the job board, and some retro-looking tap handles for a soon-to-open brewery in Port Moody.
Enjoy the short week y'all!
ā Joseph Lavoie
NEW BEER RELEASE
Terroir Rye
Locality Brewing celebrated its one-year anniversary this past weekend, and to mark the occasion, they released a double IPA that celebrates BC farms like theirs.
Uncharted was brewed with Locality's in-house Pilsner and Rye malts and hops grown here in BC. This one is full-bodied with a touch of spice from the rye malt, complemented by citrus, fruit, and bubblegum from the hops. Coming in at 8.5%, you'll want to enjoy this one slowly.
Available: On tap at the brewery
Location: 7111 252 St, Langley | Map
NEW BEER RELEASE
Poolside Margarita
Slackwater Brewing has a tequila barrel-aged tart ale brewed with lime juice, sea salt, and New World Motueka hops. Margarita Pool was aged in Herradura Reposado oak before getting blended with fresh lime juice and dry hopped. It promises "an extra juicy, limey finish."
Available: Exclusively at Jak's Liquor Stores across BC.
NEW BEER RELEASE
Seafoam Green
I'm not sure I've ever seen a green wheat ale, but there's a first for everything.
Land and Sea has released Seafoam Tropical Ale featuring naturally occurring blue-green algae called Spirulina. Hopped with Vic Secret hops and conditioned on "hundreds of pounds" of real pineapple, this beer should take your mind to a sandy beach in the tropics. Coming in at a light 4%, you may want a couple.
Available: On tap at the brewery
Location: 2040 Guthrie Rd, Comox | Map
MORE BEER RELEASES
Alberni Brewing has a cherry sour promising a lot of tart at 6% ABV.
Beere Brewing Co added lime zest to a corn and barley lager.
R&B Brewing has resurrected an old beer from waaaaaay back....a crisp and refreshing wheat ale with that hint of banana we all love in the style.
Slackwater takes us on a hop adventure with the latest release in their Streamer series, a single-hop IPA loaded with Sultana hops for pineapple and peach notes.
Field House Brewing got into the smoothie sour spirit with a Sangria-inspired twist.
Strange Fellows Brewing teased a new release, so while we don't have the release date, we know it was brewed with green and red Sichuan peppercorns for a spicy and aromatic saison.
Beacon Brewing had to make use of some leftover hops and came up with a West Coast IPA, only available in the tasting room.
Strathcona Beer teased a Mandarin Mango Sour Love Buzz. Details to come.
Parkside Brewery has a mixed berry ale, complete with a sizzle reel on Instagram.
The award for the best new release video may go to Backcountry Brewing, with its Forrest Gump remix for the release of its Run Forest Run Light Lager.
SOME BEER NEWS
Five Roads Brewing is launching a new food menu at their Langley location tomorrow.
Beans and Brews and Hop Around BC are hosting a conversation night on August 3. The topic? Faith and culture and the ways they intersect.
We'll remind you again on Friday, but you'll find brewers like Strange Fellows at Farmhouse Festival on August 6, a celebration of farmhouse ales and ciders.
Strange Fellows is raising awareness and funds to support its local Pride community. Buy a 4-pack of All & Sundry salted black lime lager and $4 from every 4-pack sold will of to Qmunity, local non-profit that provides a safe space for LGBTQ2SAI+ people.
Steel & Oak have enhanced their patio with a new garden bar. š·š»šæ We checked it out and can confirm that it makes for the perfect excuse to take in the brewery's limited releases on tap.
Luppolo Brewing put out a fresh batch of its New World Sour, with aromas of tropical and citrus fruit and some Brett funk.
Mariner Beer released some fresh new merchandise.
Superflux is losing their incredibly talented photographer. You can follow Dennis here.
Twin Sails Brewing has released its annual limited-edition Pride Dat Juice can. Proceed from every 4-pack supports Out on Screen's 2022 Vancouver Queer Film Festival.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Phenols
This week, inspired by a blog post by Faculty Brewing's head brewer Ryan, we dig into an aromatic topic. If you've ever heard beer geeks talk about saison styles, you may overhear them talking about phenols.
What are they, and do we want them in our beer? Short answer: it depends.
When a beer is phenolic, it is often described as clove-like, medicinal, or even, "band-aid." Depending on the beer style, that could be a good thing (the clove flavours, not the band-aid flavours!) or a bad thing. In most beers, the strong presence of polyphenols is considered an off-flavour. But, in farmhouse-style beers it's considered an essential characteristic, especially in wheat beer, table beer, abbey-style single, dubbed, triple, quad, and Belgian-style blondes.
Occasionally when we describe a farmhouse beer at Beer Loop, we'll talk about "phenolic" notes. When you see that, you know we're talking about clove, bubblegum, pepper, banana, spicy and even smoky notes. Most often, it's a good thing, appropriate for the style.
BEER ART
Rewind Beer Co., which is set to open on Brewers Row in Port Moody, continues to tease its opening on Instagram. We love the look of the new tap handles. Goes well with this 80s playlist I've been playing all summer.
JOB BOARD
Devil's Bath Brewing Co is hiring front of hour, kitchen and other positions.
Persephone Brewing is in need of kitchen staff.
Steamworks is looking for a production assistant and a delivery driver.
MOD is on the hunt for a brewer.
Parallel 49 is also in search of a brewer.
Powell Brewery needs a craft beer territory manager.
Athletic Brewing has posted for a territory manager in Western Canada.
Old Yale Brewing needs a restaurant GM in Abbotsford.
SOMETHING FUN
It's hard to believe these little things will grow to be 15-20 feet tall.
WHAT ELSE IS BREWING?
Explore Phenols and Terpenes with brewer Ryan of Faculty Brewing. [Faculty Brewing]
5 IPAs to enjoy this summer. A nice mix of predictable and unexpected options. [BC Growler]
The top 5 "fun flavoured" beers in Toronto, featuring some of the city's best breweries. [Toronto Star]
Women are making a mark on the beer scene in Calgary. [Caledon Enterprise]