Winter Beer Season in BC
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 | Beer
As the seasons change, so does the availability of craft beer. I, for one, am thankful for this, especially as I regard the changing of the current season as going from bad to worse. What better way to cheer yourself up in this dreary weather than to sip a winter warmer from one of BC’s great breweries? I can think of a few things, but none so simple and effective as grabbing a winter ale (or a few) and watching the healing Canucks thrash Colorado.
Many BC breweries have already released their winter beers and a few still have barley wines on the way. Joy to the world! Here are a few BC winter brews you might consider trying:
- Central City Winter Ale
- Granville Island Winter Ale (lovingly referred to as choco beer by my friends)
- Lighthouse Winter Ale
- Vancouver Island Hermannator Ice Bock
- Phillips Barley Wine (coming soon)
- Phillips Instigator Doppelbock (coming soon)
- Nelson Faceplant Winter Ale
- Driftwood Old Cellar Dweller Barley Wine (coming soon)
Also, some other fine non BC breweries have produced tasty winter ales:
- Anchor Christmas Ale (my favorite so far)
- Pyramid Snowcap
- Whychwood Bah Humbug
- Lost Coast Winterbraun
If the rain, darkness, and cold displease you as much as they do me, I suggest one of the above as a temporary and enjoyable remedy.
Cheers,
Chris
7 Comments to Winter Beer Season in BC
Hermannator Ice Bock is SOO good!
I have yet to find a 6 pack, but i have found a few singles in the ‘fun’ bin at my local store.
It is a tasty treat. Use the BC Liquor Stores product finder to track it down: http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/172213
DayneNovember 26, 2009
I am looking forward to picking up some GIB Winter ale here soon i hear very good things about it.
It is a polarizing beer, where some hate it and some love it. You should for sure give choco beer a try.
ericNovember 29, 2009
Howe sound brewing also brews a winter ale(Father john’s). I thought it was very good, but who doesn’t like a 1 litre bottle of 7% winter ale.
That is a good one. I forgot about that one.
November 29, 2009
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