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The Mix-Pack: Cole Staughton's curated 4-pack of BC Beer
Brookswood Brewing's front-of-house brewing student curates his favourite BC beers
Joseph Lavoie
March 01, 2023
Cole Staughton, Brookswood Brewing
Your Curator: Cole Staughton, KPU Brewing Operations Program student
Brewery: Brookswood Brewing, Langley, BC
1. Superflux - Colour and Shape
Why this beer: Colour and Shape is one of my all-time favourite beers. If you’r a fan of a hazy beer style, it has slight Citra hop aromas but a very underrated crispy and refreshing finish. Honestly, the best of both worlds with tropical notes and bitterness!
When to enjoy it: I can personally enjoy this beer in the summertime. Wether you have finished a great day of golf or you’re spending a day on the boat at the lake, it can be appreciated anytime!
A great memory: A great memory that I think back on when I discuss this beer is enjoying one for the first time after my summer league soccer game. Very refreshing and rewarding, enjoyed by many laughs.
Tasting Notes from the Brewery:
Our flagship IPA. Colour & Shape is our little baby, our image of the everyday IPA. Bold enough to make you take notice, but that keeps you wanting more. Made with large amounts of Citra hops, and full of tropical and citrus fruit notes.
2. Strange Fellows - Krampus
Why this beer: The Krampus is a Belgian-style Abbey Dubbel that has an exceptional malty feel, yet not over powering dark body! Great pairing with meat as well as chocolate.
When to enjoy it: This is the perfect beer to hunker down inside by the warm fire on a cold winter night.
A great memory: A great memory I have drinking the Krampus happened when my family went to strange fellows and discovered it for the first time. It forever takes me back and reminds me of Christmas time and quality time together.
Tasting Notes from the Brewery:
Krampus is a Belgian-Style Abbey Dubbel brewed with Belgian candy sugar and dark malts. It is rich with the flavour of dried stone fruits subtle toffy and spice. This deceptively alcoholic beer has a long and warming effect on the constitution. Merry Krampusnacht!
3. Backcountry Brewing - Widow-maker
Why this beer: The Widowmaker is always a go to! It is also a slight hoppy IPA that complements the juicy, tropical flavors you want after a long day's work. You can always find one in my hand.
When to enjoy it: A day at the lake or after a beautiful replenishing hike.
A great memory: It takes me back to a long hike in North Vancouver. I puckered down at the Tap and Barrel at Jack Pool Plaza on a roasting hot day on the patio and stared at the mountains suckering a nice refreshing pint of Backcountry's finest.
Tasting Notes from the Brewery
Our signature IPA is made in the east coast style. This style of IPA is characterized by a light malt profile with a big pulpy body that is there to complement the intense juicy character coming from the hops.
4. Brookswood Brewing - NEIPA
Why this beer: The NEIPA is a New England style India Pale Ale with a juicy pineapple finish. It has a medium hazy body that will sooth your soul.
When to enjoy it: Whenever you need to release stress and kick back with some friends, this NEIPA is always a great choice.
A great memory: I have a fond memory of drinking this beer this past summer out on the boat at the lake. We then continued back at the campsite with great people, a camp fire and some good songs all night long.
Tasting Notes from the Brewery
Fruit, Citrusy, Tropical, Grapefruit, Hazy, Juicy.