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