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GIB Ginger Beer Seasonal Release

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 | Beer | 5 Comments

Granville Island Brewing recently released their latest seasonal special, ginger beer.  I tried this beer last year and found it to be one of the better ginger beers.  The ginger flavor is noticeable but not over the top and fiery.  Here is the press release.  Enjoy.

The Wait for the Warmth is Over – Granville Island Brewing Brings Back Limited Release Ginger Beer

Vancouver, BC – We know every season offers something unique in Vancouver, and Granville Island Brewing’s latest limited release is no exception. On June 4, 2010, it is time to heat things up as we roll out Ginger Beer.

“GIB’s version of a traditional ginger beer is the perfect combination of spicy Caribbean warmth and refreshing taste, making it the ideal summer refreshment,” says Vern Lambourne, Brew Master, Granville Island Brewing.

“This specialty brew has all the elements of a craft brew – including ginger chopped by hand!”

Ginger Beer combines water, malt, hops and yeast with fresh hand chopped ginger root to create that perfect taste. GIB recommends this premium beer with spicy Jamaican Jerk, or milder foods like sushi for a less adventurous palette. The incredible aroma of ginger and spice emulates a beach day in the Caribbean.

Ginger Beer is available in individual bottles for 6 weeks only, in select liquor and beer stores across Vancouver and in our retail store on Granville Island. Vancouver – stock up on this great tasting brew while you can.

About Granville Island Brewing (GIB)

Established is 1984, Granville Island Brewing (GIB) is Canada’s first microbrewery offering a variety of award-winning beers which are brewed and sold here in BC. GIB is dedicated to handcrafting only the finest premium beers that are 100 per cent all-natural and brewed in small batches to provide consumers with the ultimate tasting experience. In celebration of their West Coast heritage GIB names each beer after iconic Vancouver locations that embody the local lifestyle. From the original Island Lager and English Bay Pale Ale, to Cypress Honey Lager, and now their latest innovation; Brockton IPA, GIB continues to produce a diverse portfolio of beers inspired by life on the West Coast. For more information, visit www.gib.ca.

Cheers,

Erik

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New Lighthouse Limited Releases?

Monday, September 14th, 2009 | Beer | No Comments

I was at GCBF last weekend and I have a substantial amount to write about it, but thought I’d first share this juicy little tidbit.  I was in a long line for the ATM at GCBF (no beer tokens included?) behind one of the sales managers of Victoria’s own Lighthouse Brewing Company.  We got to talking when he wondered aloud at what extortionate banking fees we might be charged for that extra $20 we needed for tokens.  We struck up a conversation and talked about his beer, Lighthouse breaking into the Vancouver market, competitive beers, and the like (it was a really long line).  I quite like Lighthouse beer in general, but my one beef with them is that they don’t do anything special.  I asked him why Lighthouse didn’t do any seasonal releases.  He said it was because Lighthouse was only equipped for canning until recently and that cans had to be ordered in minimum batches of 10000.  He said that with their new bottling line (Race Rocks Amber and Riptide Pale are now available in bottles) that seasonals were now a possibility and that the brewers were clamoring to do something Belgian.  I pushed to know the particular style, but all I got was ‘something Belgian’.

There you have it, the first bit of beer news (or speculation) broken on LoveGoodBeer.com, a potential upcoming limited release from Lighthouse Brewing.  If they were to do a seasonal release, and I hope they are, I think it would be great for Lighthouse.  Nothing generates more buzz than something new or special and I think Lighthouse’s beers are worth hearing about.

Cheers,

Chris

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