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Strathcona's Beer Week and the Truck Stop Concert Series
What to drink and do this weekend
Joseph Lavoie
June 10, 2022
Happy Friday!
Geoff and I beefed up this weekend's primer with some new sections and features, so please hit us up with a reply to let us know what you liked.
We have a Dortmunder as our recommended weekend drink, a feature on a brewery we quite like, this weekend's beer events, featured art, and some long reads for you to dig into.
Enjoy, and have an awesome weekend!
- Joseph Lavoie
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What to drink this weekend
Bomber Brewing Dortmunder
This light and super clear Dortmunder from Bomber Brewing strikes a good balance between malt and hops with a touch of malty sweetness balanced through the finish with a slight hop bitterness in the aftertaste. Dortmunders are not easy to find in BC and this version is a very good interpretation of the style. It's the kind of beer you can enjoy on any occasion and seems like the right call on a sunny day as much as it does on the rainiest of days.
Where to go
Featured Brewery: Container Brewing
With this week being the first ever Strathcona Beer Week, featuring a variety of brewers (Luppolo Brewing, Hastings Mills Brewing, Superflux Beer Co., Settlement Brewing, and Strathcona Beer Co.), we recommend a visit to the area, and especially, a visit to Container Brewing.
Reason to visit the taproom: It's gorgeous with bright colours, lots of wood, natural light, and a water station to keep you hydrated. The lounge on second floor invites long conversations with its relaxed vibes.
The beer: Container Brewing makes incredibly good beer with each new brew showcasing a twist on a style. It's the kind of place to enjoy an adventure in beer, knowing that everything you try will be delicious.
What to try: Container has a number of new releases out this week, including an Imperial (7%) Pilsner that sounds intriguing, but we love Cloud Theory—a hazy IPA on nitro. It pours beautifully with a super pillowy mouthfeel and wonderful hop flavours without the hop burn of many hazies. It's incredibly drinkable.
Resident Food Truck: Burdy is the brewery's resident food truck, offering delicious chicken/eggplant parmesan sandwiches, beer-battered fries, ceasar salad and a tiramisu made with stout.
Patio seating. While we love the taproom and upstairs lounge, if you're looking for a patio, Container has a large but intimate patio seating area— a destination brewery nestled within the city.
What to do
Red Truck Stop Concert Series
After a two-year hiatus, the Truck Stop Concert series is back tomorrow with 6+ bands and 6 hours of non-stop music and dancing. Headliners include Magic Giant, The Boom Booms, Tanika Charles, Sweet Soul Gospel Choir, and Frankiie the Band.
When: Tomorrow, 4pm-10pm
Tickets: Remaining tickets start at $56.68, available on Eventbrite
Location: Red Truck Beer Company, 295 E 1st Ave, Vancouver | Map
Patio Pop-Up
If you missed the last pop-up, not to worry, Strange Fellows Brewing is back with vintage clothing, ceramics, beer/wine/cider, music, and food. DJ Keith McCafferty @keithokeh will pump out music and Birria will serve up Quesabirria tacos. Vintage clothing from @hawksproject, ceramics by @a.g.poterry and @squidceramics
When: Sunday June 12, 1-5pm
Admission: Free
Location: 1345 Clark Dr, Vancouver | Map
More events this weekend
Friday: Fridays at the Station @vicbeersociety in Langford
Sunday: Beats & Brews @farmcountrybrewco in Langley
Plan ahead
Squamish Beer Festival
Of note if you had already added this festival to your calendar, the date has changed to Saturday June 25. Featuring 55+ craft breweries and ciders, get ready to see a showcase of new releases, food trucks, DJs, live music, games, and a variety of vendors.
Details: June 25, 1-7pm
Tickets: $45 for pre-purchase, $50 for day-of. Available on the festival website.
Location: In the heart of downtown Squamish | Map
Foodstock: A GVFB Fundraiser
Join 102.7 THE PEAK and The Greater Vancouver Food Bank for a day of tasty grown up beverages, wicked local bands, yummy unique food trucks, lawn games and more, all to raise funds to help feed those in need in your community.
Location: Swangard Stadium, 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby | Google Map
Date: Sunday June 26, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tickets: $56.76 – $179.29
Breweries involved: Strange Fellows Brewing, Luppolo Brewing Company, Dageraad Brewing, Bomber Brewing, Studio Brewing, Bridge Brewing, Wildeye Brewing
Featured Art
Cyclehops from Strange Fellows Brewing
Strange Fellows Brewing has an incredibly strong brand. Each of its can and bottle labels features unique and hand-drawn art from Christine Moulson. Christine has been with Strange Fellows since its launch in 2014 and designs labels that zf meant to "celebrate the strange and the extraordinary".
Case in point: Cyclehops. The unique design blends well with the name of the beer. It's both a cyclist, a cyclops and a hoppy beer. Vancouver has a huge biking community and this art taps into that identity. Strange Fellows always includes a story on each label. Curious what story goes along with Cyclehops? You'll need to pick it up at the brewery or at your local liquor store.
Here's what Strange Fellows as to say about the beer itself:
"Brewed with Enigma hops, this single hop IPA has flavours and aromas reminiscent of white grape, ripe red berries and dry earth, Golden Promise malt brings a complexity that stands up to the rich hop character and adds a subtle sweet finish."
Weekend reads
Lady Lager on a mission, using beer to bring economic empowerment to the Black Community (Good Beer Hunting)
Heard of the London Cooper beer style? A mix of porter and stout that had a short and fashionable life (Zythophile)
This one gets a double-click from us: Why Bitter is an under-appreciated beer style plus 10 brewed-in-BC bitters to try (The Growler)
Speaking of styles, what exactly is a Milkshake IPA? (Hop Culture)
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