Comments on: Review: Bowen Island Brewing

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:24:33 +0000

Hi Marcus, keeping in mind that Erik wrote this two years ago, what parts aren’t true today? I’d be interested to know and we’d be happy to post any information you have for us. Also, we get a lot of email from people (many of whom aren’t happy) thinking we are somehow affiliated with Bowen Island Brewing. If you work for them, might I suggest improving your online presence instead of making angry comments? Cheers, Chris

By: Marcus

Marcus — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:49:26 +0000

Honestly Erik, you really need to do your research before you post slanderous crap like this. There are big differences between the brands and their particular flavours, being made in one brewery just means they need to have an extremely organized and outstanding crew. Just because you’re drunk and have an opinion doesn’t mean you have the right to discredit a company. There are no smoke and mirrors present, just one fogged up brain, sorry to disappoint you.

By: Rusty

Rusty — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:16:10 +0000

I bought this beer having mistaken it for Granville Island to be truthfully honest; the labels are similar and i couldn’t quite remember the name. But I knew it was from B.C. and being a student, the price ($6.99 in Alberta,) was extraordinary! Plus the no preservatives is always a plus when you enjoy the pint as regularly as I do. Regardless, it’s GREAT. I am curious as to why it is so cheap though. Is it quite costly having additives & preservatives in beer? and how is Whistler water better than Kamloops? No fluoride?

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:47:51 +0000

Bought a 15 pack of the lager and it tasted horrible.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:44:17 +0000

This is a poor excuse for beer. I would not recommend this beer to anyone.

By: George

George — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:12:35 +0000

I have had many “Skunky” beer from bowen Island brand . If you e mail them and let them know they will give you Free ones to make you happy ! Try it ..I did ..;-)

By: tim

tim — Sun, 23 May 2010 02:04:27 +0000

6 months average cottage beer lifespan. Beers with more hops like IPA’s will last longer as hops act as a preservative. As a rule, hoppier beers have a somewhat longer shelf life.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:20:40 +0000

The mainstream brands have preservation and shelf life down, but what food should last for two years? I prefer taste over shelf life, which means I’m going to get the odd bad bottle or can.

By: jeff cain

jeff cain — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:20:16 +0000

Occassionally a can ofBowen Island lager, which I purchase in cans is scunky……this has never happened in the more mainstream brands….hum?

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 08 May 2010 18:15:29 +0000

Why does it matter if the water is filtered when it’s cold?