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Churchkey Can Company: A Beer Tech Startup?
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 | Beer | No Comments
If you haven’t heard of a church key, it’s one of those old timey beer can openers prevalent before the common place pull tab took over. The only reason you’d ever have seen one is if you’re old (sorry old timers) or if you pay very close attention to the beer they drink in Mad Men. Now Churchkey Can Co is bringing back the church key opener and can. Why? Probably because, as hipsters know well, old stuff is cool.
I came across this new venture not through one of my preferred beer news sources, but from tech sources. Indeed, Michael Arrington (of Techcrunch fame) is an investor via Crunchfund. Apparently other tech executives are investing too. The investors must see a potential gold mine in this to get involved in non-tech investing.
The beer itself is a pilsner and the recipe comes from home-brewers Lucas Jones and Sean Burke. The reviews on BeerAdvocate and RateBeer are in the range of mediocre to decent. As a beer geek, it’s hard to get too excited about anything but the best pilsners. If it’s not about the beer, then what’s this company all about? Oh right, marketing and making lots of money. I think they are going to be very successful for the following reasons:
- Adrian Grenier is a cofounder, yeah the Entourage guy
- Epic marketing appeal, especially to hipsters
- The beer is a decent pilsner, a style suitable for the mass market
- Every six pack comes with a weapon…I mean church key opener
- Big investment from big people means big budgets
- They even have an environmental argument to support their old timey steel cans, apparently steel is recycled more than aluminum
The beer and opener are already on sale in the states of Washington and Oregon, apparently selling well. Excellent launch plan, marketing to a beer obsessed hipstery corner of America. Now I need to try some.
Cheers,
Chris
The Tides of Change: Craft Beer is Booming
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 | Beer | No Comments
BEER IN LONDON WAS JUST OKAY
When I moved to London in early 2010 I thought I was going to a beer mecca. I mean, what beer nerd doesn’t hold the English ale in high regard? While London does have a fantastic social pub scene and numerous epic historic/cosy pubs, the beer itself wasn’t what I expected. In Vancouver, we revere cask beer, but then the cask beer we get here is almost always incredibly fresh and of very high quality. In an English pub, there are always at least three beer machines pumping cask ale, but how long has it been sitting there? I’ve consumed enough stale english ale to last me a lifetime.
BUT THEN IT GOT REALLY GOOD
I did my best to find cool beer stuff in London, seeking out highly regarded pubs, hitting up GBBF, and otherwise searching for good beer (Uto Beer had the only good selection in town). Then BOOM! three new craft beer joints opened up within two miles of my place. It just goes to show you that people are starting to demand craft beer, even in a place like London where lager is consumed by the bucket-full after work. Craft, The Euston Tap, Brewdog, and The Kernel all started up in London after I got there, and these are epic places.
AND IT’S GOOD OTHER PLACES TOO
While in London I travelled to other places in Europe as much as I possibly could. I loved the traditional beer cultures of Germany and Belgium, but I also noticed that other countries are starting to forge their own craft brewing traditions. I had an incredible time checking out awesome beer places in Amsterdam, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and even Rome, among others. What’s interesting is that craft beer establishments all have something in common, they are very young. The idea of craft brewing is relatively new and it’s spreading throughout the world. We can trace the roots of craft beer back to the CAMRA movement in the UK during the seventies. Strange though that the Americans really took craft and ran with it, showing us the way. We on the west coast are lucky to be situated so near epic beer towns like Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. Even in these places, craft beer didn’t get going until the eighties.
BEER IS EXPLODING IN VANCOUVER
Now I’m back in Vancouver and BOOM! doesn’t do the local beer scene justice. Beer has exploded all over the lower mainland. It’s tough to find a restaurant worth eating at that doesn’t serve craft beer. My non beer nerd friends have impressive selections in their fridges. The Big Ridge Liquor Store in Surrey has a selection that rivals Brewery Creek. I went to a Belgian Beer pairing dinner at Uli’s in White Rock last night (in White Rock! that’s crazy). We have a Vancouver Craft Beer Week (coming soon, buy tickets now) and a BC Craft Beer Month. There are all sorts of new BC breweries like Hoyne, Tofino, Parallel 49, Townsite, and Coal Harbour, not to mention beer bars sprouting up all over the place. It’s not just the Alibi Room anymore, though it’s still the best in my opinion. Then there are numerous cask nights and events listed every week in the CAMRA Vancouver newsletter (which you should subscribe to). And when I left there were only a few local beer blogs kicking around, but now there are at least twenty. There are too many cool things to list, but I think you get the idea.
Craft beer is becoming mainstream around these parts.
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?
I think there are quite a few reasons craft beer is taking off. Most importantly, craft beer tastes better. It’s probably healthier too, though I can’t prove it. Craft beer tends to be made with just the four key ingredients, whereas many macro lagers aren’t even vegetarian (so what else is in them?). Craft beer is also relatively local in that it is brewed locally by locals and hops and water come from here (barley comes from the prairies). After the financial crisis, I know I’d rather buy beer from that guy I saw at the pub than a giant international purveyor of piss water like AB InBev. Vancouver is also lucky to be a laid back place where creativity flourishes. The craft beer influence from nearby Seattle and Portland surely doesn’t hurt either.
What I like best about craft beer is the passion. Erik summed up his passion for craft beer perfectly. Making beer is hard work and not all that lucrative hereabouts. To brew beer you haver to absolutely love it, and our brewers do. This shines through in the local community and I think people appreciate it. I sure do.
Brewdog in London, drinking beer is tasty and fun
PERSPECTIVE
I’ve noticed some people getting really worked up about beer lately. I think it’s important to remember that beer is an extracurricular activity in our culture. It used to be food, but now it’s just fun. When I saw CAMRA’s FUSS Campaign (which I do agree with in principle), I wondered why people care more about serving sizes than helping people who actually need help? In the grand scheme of things, beer isn’t a real issue. That being said, BC has the stupidest liquor laws on the planet. In Germany, everyone drinks in parks and it’s considered civilized. I want that.
Cheers,
Chris
Australia: Beer in Sydney and Brisbane
Thursday, April 19th, 2012 | Beer | No Comments
I recently spent a few weeks in Australia, driving down the East coast from Cairns to Sydney. Australia immediately reminded me a lot of Canada, just warmer and more tropical. Australia also reminded me a lot of the UK and there’s a good reason for this. Unlike Canada, immigration to Australia was almost exclusively from the UK and Ireland until the fifties. As such, Australia boasts much more of a pub culture than Canada. It’s possible they’ve taken drinking and partying to levels beyond those of the old countries. People in Australia love to party. When you throw in some pretty nice beaches, you might say I enjoyed my time there.
You know what? Nobody in Australia drinks Fosters, or at least I never once saw any. Australians do drink a lot of beer though, and I was mostly impressed with the selection. The area between Cairns and North Brisbane is not densely populated. We stayed in a few small towns along the way down and most decent bars and restaurants had a quaffable beer selection. There were many macro lagers available, but also tasty pale ales from Coopers, James Squire, and Fat Yak. We did encounter the odd craft beer as well, particularly at higher-end restaurants. The most common craft brand we came across was Pretty Things, from Fremantle, Western Australia. You can buy their beer at the better Vancouver beer stores. One other note about beer in Australia, it’s very expensive, like $5 for a ~300ml ‘schooneer’ or $10 a pint, yikes.
Archive Beer Boutique bar in Brisbane
It wasn’t until Brisbane that we found a truly fantastic beer bar. The Archive Beer Boutique menu lists hundreds of Australian beers of all different styles. I noticed that most of the breweries were located in the southern portion of the country, where the climate is more suited to brewing and drinking interesting beer. I was disappointed that our beer was served in chilled glasses, no need for those if you want to actually taste beery goodness. We had a Bridge Road IPA and a Holgate Chocolate Temptress. Both were good, though not as impeccable as what can be found here on the west coast of North America.
Beers at Archive Beer Boutique in Brisbane
In Sydney we visited the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, which was established in 1841 making it the oldest active brewpub in Australia. It’s highly recommended to stay there, though we didn’t. The location is fantastic and the establishment is very atmospheric, like a classy English pub. We tried each of their beers, preferring the Nelson’s Blood Porter and the Old Admiral Strong Ale. The beers here were brewed in the English style and, while good, did not especially stand out. I still recommend a visit here.
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel in Sydney
Rachel enjoying a schooner at Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel in Sydney
Australia is too hot for me, can you tell?
We also visited the Redoak Boutique Beer Cafe in Sydney, an upscale brewpub. I found the atmosphere to be very strange. The downtown Central Business District location might have something to do with the overall stuffiness of the joint. Not to worry, it’s all about the beer and they had a good many styles available. We tried the Kolsch, Honey Ale, IPA, and Framboise Foment. All were good, none were outstanding. I can’t say I loved hanging out at this place; it lacked the cosiness I expect of a brewpub. If you’re into beer, it’s still worth checking out if in Sydney, but don’t plan a day around it.
The bar at Redoak Boutique Beer Cafe in Sydney
Beers with Rachel at Redoak Boutique Beer Cafe in Sydney
Framboise Foment and Kolsch at Redoak
Australia was great, but it’s good to be back in BC.
Cheers,
Chris
Beer in Thailand and Cambodia
Friday, April 13th, 2012 | Beer, Breweries | 5 Comments
I recently spent some time in Thailand and Cambodia, which are very cool places that just happen to be far too hot. As ever on my travels, I made an effort to observe the beer scene. You may be surprised to know that beer is the most commonly consumed alcoholic beverage in both of these countries. There are a few reasons for this, those being that beer is relatively cheap, wine spoils in the climate, and beer can be served icy cold. Those locals who can afford to drink, drink locally made beer.
There were many times when I felt like I absolutely needed a beer because I was so freaking hot. In Canada, we beer nerds often lament marketing that promotes subzero beer temperatures, and for good reason. In Southeast Asia, such advertisements are most appealing. Many establishments often serve beer with ice in it, which might seem sacrilegious to us westerners, but is almost necessary in the tropics. One downside is the health risk ice made with sketchy tap water poses. I chanced my wellbeing on many occasions, if only to feel a few degrees cooler for a few moments. I didn’t die once.
Drinking Chang on Khao San Road, so hot in Bangkok
We mostly came across lager beer, as befitting the climate, but did see the occasional import ale from prominent beer drinking countries. I never ordered one, considering that beer quickly warms up to above room temperature within minutes, practically spewing condensation all over the place.
Most of us are quite familiar with the few Thai beer brands because we frequently come across them in western Thai restaurants. Change, Singha, and Leo rule the roost, mostly because the only competition comes from locally brewed Heineken, Tiger for India, or Beer Lao from Laos. We started off ordering regular Chang because it was the cheapest and it was cold and it didn’t really matter what it tasted like. We paid about $1 for a 330ml bottle and $2 for a 650ml bottle. We quickly tired of regular Chang (terrible tasting adjunct lager) and switched to Singha and Chang Export, which are made with actual malt and taste much better! We weren’t really saving much money drinking the cheaper Chang. Chang and Chang Export are brewed by Thai Beverage Plc and Singha and Leo are brewed by Boon Rawd Brewery, both in Bangkok. Nothing to write home about beer wise, though I’m doing it anyway.
Sweaty Singha in Koh Samui
In Cambodia, we mostly drank Angkor Lager, which is similar to Chang and would also cost about a $1 or less. I was pleased to find that Angkor brews a very tasty Export Stout, which is a very high alcohol stout. Many former British colonies brewed high alcohol stout (to prevent spoilage in the tropics, alcohol kills bacteria), but Cambodia was a French colony. I haven’t been able to figure out why Export Stout exists in Cambodia, does anyone know? The other beer available in Cambodia is Kingdom Pilsner, which was also fairly generic. Both Angkor and Kingdom breweries are located in Cambodia.
Angkor Lager in Phnom Penh
If you know nothing of Cambodia, educate yourself. The Khmer Rouge regime killed more than 25% of the population and almost all modern Cambodians are missing family members. Cambodia was a decent place before 1976 and is now one of the most corrupt and poor countries in the world. Worse, the US aided the Khmer Rouge before they took power and recognized them as Cambodia’s official government well into the 90s. Most Cambodians have lived and still live a life of poverty and terror, with no help from the west. As such, tourism is one of the biggest industries in Cambodia and Cambodians make most of the clothes you are wearing. Despite all this, Cambodians are friendly happy people. As a westerner, think about Cambodia the next time you hate your life because you’re stuck in traffic or because of something else trivial. Above all, go visit Cambodia and do some good with your extra money.
Angkor Export Stout? Hooray!
Cheers,
Chris
Boston Pizza Owner Invests in Dead Frog
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 | Beer, Breweries | No Comments
CBC’s television series The Big Decision featured Aldergrove’s own Dead Frog Brewery in yesterday’s episode. The Big Decision is a recently created business oriented reality series where successful business people assess the investment potential of a struggling company (can they turn things around?). If you missed the show yesterday you can view the episode on-line here.
Apparently Dead Frog Brewery has been struggling financially and was in need of an estimated $500,000 to expand brewery capacity and properly grow their business. Jim Treliving, a successful Canadian businessman, saw potential in Dead Frog and decided the brewery was an investment worthy of his time and money.
Jim’s intent with Dead Frog is quite clear according to yesterday’s episode- grow the business and sell to a major. This is a relatively common exit strategy in the business world, but will this corporate vision be good news for British Columbia’s craft beer scene?
Dead Frog has never been at the forefront of the local craft beer movement. Instead of targeting beer geeks (and also passionate product evangelists) with hoppy IPA’s and other bold creations, Dead Frog has focused on light beer with their pepper lime lager and mandarin orange amber ale. Dead Frog does offer a number of beer fanatic friendly drinks in 650 ml bottles, but the quality and consistency of these offerings have always been lacking and appear to be an afterthought.
Bud Light Lime is a very successful product, but Bud Light Lime drinkers do not drink craft beer. Dead Frog is offering a product that competes directly with Bud Light Lime. Budweiser can produce a light lime flavoured lager at a much lower cost than Dead Frog and they can also properly support their products with international distribution and a multi-million dollar marketing budget. Dead Frog may offer a better quality and more natural product, but Dead Frog has never really had a chance. I hope Jim sees this and makes a change. Make great beer that beer drinker’s drink – simple.
The craft beer market segment has been growing for quite some time. Big beer companies know this and want in on the action. These industry giants lack the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for beer that only a craft brewery has. Macro brewers like to invest in (or buyout) successful craft breweries to help increase sales and possibly add some much needed passion into a stale industry.
Jim’s strategy is to turn Dead Frog into a successful business – can’t argue with this strategy. Dead Frog will need to post impressive numbers year over year (double digit growth) in order to attract attention from a major brewer. Dead Frog needs to sell more beer.
Do craft beer drinkers buy light lime lager? Not really. I believe Dead Frog has no choice but to take a step back and realign their product strategy with market demands. Doing so will give Dead Frog the best chance at success.
The more successful craft breweries British Columbia can support the better, but in order to survive breweries must offer a world class product.
Cheers,
Erik
Why I Love Good Beer: a Drinkers Manifesto
Sunday, March 25th, 2012 | Beer | 2 Comments
Five years ago I was given a gift that changed my life. A packet of basil seeds and a copy of Jamie Oliver’s Jamie at Home (a book built around cooking with seasonal ingredients). Never before did I think that I could grow my own food or that the three meals I consume each day had anything to do with the season. Not that I didn’t understand where food came from, I had just never given it much thought beyond farmer – grocer – plate.
Growing food and cooking with the seasons connected me to the world in a way I had previously never known. I felt as if I was part of a secret club centuries old. I was joining a group of people that know how to survive, who own their lives and love living.
Food is far more than fuel for the day. Food connects tough times and need to abundance and celebration. Food forces us to slow down. It connects us with the world and with our friends and families.
Anyone who has worked a vegetable garden understands Thanksgiving as an important celebration. After months of hard work the earth produces an abundance of food – often times more food than can be stored over the winter. After toiling all summer, Thanksgiving is a time to stop and celebrate life. When blessed with abundance, feast, be generous and joyful. Life is something to be Thankful for and is worthy of celebration.
After watching the basil seeds grow into fragrant basil leaves, my life changed. I see the world in a new way – the world is set up in a way where an individual can contribute to the outcome of their life. We can grow things: whether its food, ideas, businesses or friendships – we can make a difference in our lives. I began making beer and drinking better beer, I explored new foods and learned about how food culture continues to shape the world. I am now a passionate eater and life long beer fanatic. Dinner is a daily celebration in my house. Life is worth living well.
I started writing this blog with Chris because I thought it would be fun, and it is. My goal was to get free beer, which was quickly achieved. This blog is about far more than free beer. The craft beer renaissance is important and I want to be a part of it. It was not long ago that beer was brewed by individuals in houses and was a vital food staple. We no longer need beer as a mainstay in our diet, but the culture that surrounds beer cannot be lost.
Mass marketing and mass production has changed beer culture. It has successfully disconnected beer from the field and replaced it with a factory. Craft beer is changing this. Good beer is an important part of the world’s ever-changing food culture. Good food, and with it good beer, can changes lives.
Life should never be unappreciated nor should it be taken too seriously. The same rings true with beer. This is why I love good beer.
Cheers,
Erik
Saturdays at The Kernel Brewery in London
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 | Beer | No Comments
The Kernel Brewery is a very good brewery in London. I first tasted their beer at the Euston Tap, where I had their delightful Centennial/Citra Pale Ale. It’s hard to find particularly inventive brewers in London, but Kernel makes fantastic strong IPAs and dark beers. I like them a lot.
Recently, The Kernel started having open houses on Saturday at their Maltby Street location in Bermondsey, London. Their brewery is conveniently located along the Maltby Street market. Be warned, it’s incredibly hipstery at this market, so much so there’s a shop selling only vintage fixie bikes. If that bothers you, steer clear. If you can look past the ironically dressed clientele, visiting The Kernel on a Saturday is very nice.
Kernel Brewery at Maltby Street market
They have a table setup where you can order a pint or buy some of their beer in bottles. We had the basic stout and one of their IPAs at the market and I took home bottles of the Centennial/Citra pale ale, 2010 Centennial IPA, Export India Porter, and Imperial Brown Stout. I haven’t had them yet, but, from what I’ve tasted so far, I can’t imagine they’ll disappoint.
The beer menu, some good stuff on there
Me buying some Kernel beers
The Kernel bottles I took home
Vancouver, take note. The Kernel served and sold beer out of the back of their brewery right onto the street! There were no fights, car accidents, underage drinkers, or even drunk people! Why can’t we do this in Vancouver?
Cheers,
Chris
Coal Harbour Brewing starting up in Vancouver?
Thursday, January 19th, 2012 | Beer | 1 Comment
I heard about Coal Harbour Brewing a few years ago and was very curious as to what they might become. Turns out they’ve been working away at starting up a new craft brewery in Vancouver and they are now up and running. I got this email from their brewer Kevin Emms:
After an excruciating and lengthy setup period, Coal Harbour Brewing is now open for business! We are ready to debut our first round of beers, all ready to be packaged and sold in 58.7 L kegs.
We want to be a craft brewery that serves our tastes rather than replicating the styles being brewed by others. With that in mind, we will not be exclusively brewing hop bombs. We like lagers, as do our friends, and it is important to enjoy beer with friends! Also, we take great pride in brewing intriguing, satisfying and unique ales:
“three-11” helles lager – A genuine, Munich style pale lager. Brewed with care and aged appropriately to provide a mellow and refreshing drinking experience that pairs well with any occasion. Priced very competitively, this beer is your best choice to satisfy diverse groups of people.
“Vancouver” Vienna Lager – A painstakingly brewed authentic golden coloured European lager. The 3-step mash ensures excellent body and maximum conversion of sugars. The massive amounts of German malts contribute to the continental flavour. This is a fine lager for a more upscale market.
“Triumph” Rye Ale – A true Pacific Northwest style craft ale, not quite like what you have tasted before. High portions of rye malts combine with northwest hops to give this copper coloured ale a complicated and intriguing, yet smooth and surprisingly drinkable flavour.
Our plans for the future include introducing some unique new ales into our catalogue, and producing seasonal and ‘one off’ batches of very special beers.
Sounds promising, I look forward to trying their beer and I wish them all the best!
Cheers,
Chris
Ensemble Tap
Saturday, January 14th, 2012 | Beer, Pubs | No Comments
I’ll admit it, I am a bona fide Food Network geek. I was quite excited to see local chef Dale Mackay take home the coveted Top Chef Canada award earlier this year, ousting Calgary’s Connie DeSousa and Toronto’s Rob Rossi. Just prior to claiming victory to one of our nation’s top culinary prizes, Dale opened Ensemble, his first restaurant. I was eager to visit Ensemble to see for myself how legitimate the judging of this television competition really is.
At Ensemble, Dale has created a unique dinning experience – semi-traditional French cooking meets modern Westcoast dinning. The menu does not flow from first to final course, instead diners are encouraged to order freely from the menu and construct their own meal. Of course the serving staff are more than happy to make recomndations on what might be an appropriate appetizer or main, but in the end the decision remains in the eater’s hands. The food is tasty, well priced and foodie friendly.
Clearly on a role, Dale opened a more casual beer focused eatery in December, Ensemble Tap (eTap). Boasting an impressive bottle and tap selection, I was eager to visit this new creation. The menu is a mix of burgers, sandwiches and hearty entrées. The food displays a level of refinement that a non-traditional fine dinning chef brings to a modern gastropub, I get a sense this menu reflects the food that the chef likes to eat at home.
Although I was a bit disappointed that they chose to cook their burgers through, the food is delicious. Dale is a gifted chef who can seamlessly incorporate spices and global flavours into food he prepares his way. The popcorn prawns with tempura sea asparagus and Thai spice mayo was the highlight of the menu. All of the food pairs well with the long list of local and international craft beer.
It is is exciting to see that eTap has recently announced a number of beer pairing events and paired menus. eTap is a unique contribution to Vancouver’s growing beer culture.
Cheers,
Erik
Brewdog has a pub in London now
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 | Beer | 1 Comment
In Camden to be exact, and it’s been there for about a month. I was really excited when I found out Brewdog opened their first non-Scottish pub in London (4th pub overall) in December. There are few epic beer bars in London, especially when you consider the scale of London and how much time people spend down the pub. Brewdog Camden joins Craft and The Euston Tap as beer nerd destinations in Londontown.
Erik was around over the holidays, so naturally we hit up Brewdog Camden. I was very impressed by the look of the place, which is very clean, modern, and on brand. I was even more impressed by the beer on offer, there were twenty odd taps and hundreds of bottles. The bottle selection was almost solely constituted of hardcore craft beer, mostly American (mostly Californian), some Danish (mostly Mikkeller), and Hitachino Nest of Japan. The majority of the taps were of Brewdog’s own beer, but there were also a few guest kegs from the likes of Stone and Mikkeller. Much of the Brewdog beer on tap I’d never seen in bottles before and I believe some were experimental. I really enjoyed the Winter Porter and the Hops Kill Nazis (a hoppy imperial red). I didn’t love the Wasabi Stout or the Dogma, but that’s just me.
Us guys at Brewdog Camden
What I really liked was that both Tactical Nuclear Penguin (32% ABV) and Sink the Bismarck (41% ABV) were on offer, £6 for a 25ml taste. I’d only ever come across these beers in bottles in the UK and didn’t buy because they carry a hefty price tag, so this was my first taste. We tried Tactical Nuclear Penguin (they were out of Bismarck) and it was a delight. It’s very syrupy in the glass and it tastes very sweet, more like madeira than beer. It also warms the throat in a good way, like a fine brandy or cognac might. A bottle would be dangerous in my hands.
Tactical Nuclear Penguin in the glass (Hops kill Nazis in the background)
Erik tasting TNP with an aristocratic air
London beer tourists, in this order, visit Craft, Brewdog Camden, and the Euston Tap. My one criticism of Brewdog Camden is that there aren’t many session beers to be had, which might turn off the casual beer fan. I don’t think Brewdog cares though, beer for punks after all.
Cheers,
Chris
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