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The count as of today for members in CAMRA Vancouver is 778 individuals and 81 corporate supporters. The more members, the louder the voice!
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Hello everyone,
Let's catch up! Over the past couple of weeks there's been "Tap Takeovers", casks galore popping up at new locations around town and one FANtastic Winter Cask Festival at Central City. It doesn't stop there though. Coming up February 18th is the much anticipated Alibi Room 400th Tap rotation. This time it's 4 days, opening at 4pm and $4 - 10oz glasses. They are promising "many many many awesome beers from BC & beyond."
Portside Pub
Last week Gastown saw the launch of its newest pub and music venue. The historic, three-level, Portside Pub is located at 7 Alexander Street . Overseeing the pub's beer program will be the Portside's very own Cicerone, or beer sommelier, Aja Tylor. Tylor will be managing the pub's 24 craft beers, which will pump through 48 taps split over three levels. The beers will range from locally sourced favourites including the lager and IPA from Victoria based Phillips Brewery, as well as international brews like the Belgium Palm Amber Ale, Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel, and Delirium Tremens. "Portside will be all about craft beer, local music, and great atmosphere," says owner Mark Brand. Oh and they have CASKS! On now is Parallel 49's Hay Fever Spring Saison. Visit the full article by Vancity Buzz.
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 The Post Valentine's Day Break Up Show: Rio Theatre
A year ago The Rio was locked in a battle with the government, facing crippling liquor license restrictions. Public outcry and campaigning through social media ensued and eventually things worked out for them and the people of Vancouver. The Rio has since gone from strength to strength with their line up of live shows and films packing the house night after night and now you can enjoy a craft beer while watching the show!
Coming up this month is The Post Valentine's Day Break Up Show; a hilarious variety-style show with stand-up comedy, videos, sketches, live music & burlesque! Starring Byron Bertram and Gerald Gerald Geraldson. It's so big it's running over two nights Feb 22 & 23rd. Some of the CAMRA Vancouver exec members will be on hand Friday night. Come visit our booth, say hello, sign up or renew your membership and enjoy a fantastic show! Full show details below in Events.
Sharkey's Seafood Bar and Grille in Ladner were tweeting about this and I had to look it up.  How good does this sound? Drunken Garlic Kenebec Poutine. Home chipped kenebec fries, steeped in hopped ale, tossed in garlic, topped with homemade beef gravy, squeeky Quebecois cheese curds and chopped green onions. $7.99 available all day! Craft beer in the 'burbs? You bet! Check out their tap line-up too! Tapped or on deck: Ninkasi Brewing Tricerahops Double IPA, Ninkasi Brewing Total Domination IPA, Central City Red Racer IPA, Innis & Gunn Irish Whisky Cask Scottish Ale, Odin's Gift Ruby Ale, Parallel 49 Salty Scot. They are also a CAMRA Vancouver Corporate Supporter.
Craft Beer Around the Web
Beer's bitter compounds could help brew new medicines
According to an article published in the University of Washington, "...beer and its bittering acids, in moderation, have beneficial effects on diabetes, some forms of cancer, inflammation and perhaps even weight loss."Stricherz, Vince. "Beer's bitter compounds could help brew new medicines." University of Washington, January 29, 2013, February 5, 2013.
I'd like to give a huge shout out to my new Newsletter Team! Jill Plotnikoff, Mike Willis and Joseph Watson Mac-Kay. As always, your feedback is appreciated and welcome. Please email me at the email below. Reminder our newsletter is now biweekly, so we'll be in touch again next on February 20th.
Cheers,
Monica Frost
Communications Director, CAMRA Vancouver
communications@camravancouver.ca
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Executive Update
This week there has been some great news, the law has now been changed so that caterers are allowed to serve alcohol. This is a small step in the right direction towards a more sensible set of provincial liquor laws and I'm sure it will prove very popular. Let's hope that this momentum continues and isn't met with the usual two steps back that seems to accompany every slight relaxation of the rules. Soon BC will be in full election mode and CAMRA's voice as the advocate for responsible craft beer enthusiasts will be ringing in the ears of every candidate as we push for a more sensible, fair and progressive approach to craft beer legislation.
We would love to hear your thoughts; do you have an issue that you'd like to have addressed or an idea of how we could get more traction with the politicians during the election? Maybe you've got a few minutes here and to get involved and send out a few emails and letters? Please email me at pres@camravancouver.ca or come say hello on Feb 22nd at the Rio event as mentioned above, and let's take this chance to make a real, positive, lasting difference to the liquor laws in BC.
Cheers, Adam Chatburn
CAMRA Vancouver President
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CAMRA Corporate Supporter Spotlight
We have a few of our newest Corporate Supporters to introduce to you this week and more to come next time.
Of Desks is a design and development studio with desks in Squamish, blocks away from Howe  Sound Brewing; and New Westminster, across the tracks from Hops Pub and The Met. The cofounders Darrell & Wes Koopmans are part of the Howe Sound Mug Club and the New Westminster Beer Club respectively. Wes is also working to bring together some of New Westminster's home brewers. When they're not doing client work, they are scheming on the design plans for the upcoming ofbeers.com, follow @ofbeers for more and reach out if you want to help. Get in touch at start@ofdesks.com if you have some project ideas or just want to talk beer or design!
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Parallel 49 Brewing
"For those who haven't heard of us (really?), P49 is brewing up unique, well-crafted beers in the  heart of East Van, taking interesting twists on traditional styles, or tackling styles which are under-represented in the market. We recently built a dedicated temperature-controlled aging room allowing us to implement barrel aging and sour programs that will pay dividends for CAMRA members for years to come.
Please visit our tasting room at the brewery to sample our latest creations, purchase bottles or fill a growler. Cheers!"
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Edible Vancouver Magazine
We believe that beer is food; Kraft Dinner is not. Butter is good; margarine is just yellow gunk.  Soil beats strip malls, food gardens are preferable to lawns, and farmers are our heroes. We believe that the best beers have a special ingredient-passion. And that bad beers (hello, Bud Light Lime Mojitos) have only one saving grace; they work fine as slug traps. We write about beer in every issue, and we ONLY write about BC brews.
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We are in the process of updating our Corporate Supporter page on our website and will have that finished very soon!
Cheers, Sammie Gough
CAMRA Vancouver Corporate Liaison
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Homebrew Happenings
This Saturday February 9th
Whether you're a lifelong brewer or interested in getting started with your first batch of homebrew, come check out Barley's Homebrewing Supplies on Saturday Feb, 9th for our grand opening. Stop by between 10:00 and 6:00 for complimentary tea and coffee. 2 free "Barley's" coasters will be given away with a purchase of $40.00 or more while supplies last.
Start brewing! Barley's has all the equipment you need to start brewing your own amazing beer in a convenient grab-and-go kit. Normally $76.00, these kits will be sold at 20% off - only $60.80.
Delicious snacks will be available after 3:00pm, compliments of Bella Cakes & Pastries.
At 4:00 pm, Graham With, brewmaster at Parallel 49 Brewing Company and president of Vanbrewers, will be giving a presentation. Hear how this homebrewer worked his way up in the world of commercial brewing. He's likely to offer tips and advice on your own homebrewing experience so come prepared with your questions. Expect some Parallel 49 swag giveaways too!
Barley's Homebrewer Competition:
Enter to win a chance to compete in the Coopers brewing contest! Full details here.
Homebrew Tip From Dan Fuggles @Cask4Eva (co homebrewer of Super 8-Bit)
Would you like to share a story, a homebrew recipe or an event? Please email communications@camravancouver.ca
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Upcoming Events
*Please click on the event name for full details.
February 7th @ 7pm
"We are featuring one of the top 100 beers in the world, the St. Bernardus Abt (Abbey) 12, a Quadruple from Belgium, and are pairing it with a Bison Burger with onions reduced in Oatmeal Stout. If you are going to have just one burger at Sharkey's this year, this is the one! $15 (Their Social Long Table Nights are on every Thursday, except Valentine's Day)
Starting February 10 @ 7pm
Long Table Dinner at The Irish Heather
Come for a hearty meal with new and old friends at the Long Table. Dinner is $18 and includes a Pint of Artisan Beer. Sunday - Wednesday weekly at 7pm. Menus and Beer pairing here.
February 12 @ 7pm
Lighthouse Brewing Tap Takeover at The Calling Public House
Tap Takeover Featuring Lighthouse Brewing
4 courses, 6 Lighthouse Beers $40
February 14 @ 7PM
Modern Malt: I Heart Craft Beer Tasting Party at Queens Cross Pub
How can you show your true love how much you care? With beer, of course! If you love beer as much as we do you will want to be here on Valentines Day as we share our affection for some yeast, barley and hops from Washington State. And don't forget to invite your significant other either 'cause the food will be as good as any 4 and a half star restaurant in town. No kidding! Tasting will include: Lazy Boy Brewing, American Brewing, and Diamond Knot Brewing.
Tickets are $40 and available for sale at the pub or on our website. $5 Discount given to CAMRA members.
February 14 @ 7:30PM
F**k Valentine's Day Party at The Pumphouse and The Hop & Vine
It may be overrated but let's hang out anyways! Free Popcorn + we'll be showing movies, there will be an Ice Cream Sundae menu and serving $2.99 Single Highballs
Dress Code: PJs, Slippers and Robes (come comfortable!)
February 19 @ 7pm
Ninkasi Brewing Tap Take Over at The Butcher & Bullock
Beer Drinker's Dinner featuring Ninkasi Brewing
4 courses, 3 Ninkasi beers $35
February 21 @ 6pm
3rd Round of the Surrey Beer Club Tweetup at Big Ridge Brewing Company
Two casks for the event are "Porter with Bramling Cross" from Tariq
and 'Derricks Alta Lake Ale with Sorachi Ace from the Brewhouse in Whistler
This event will also be in collaboration with What's For Lunch BC for raising funds for a variety of BC Children's Charities. We will also be starting our free shuttle service early and will pick up from King George Skytrain station for anyone wanting to head out to Surrey for the event. Call ahead and book your ride at 778.938.7433.
February 22 & 23rd
Starring BYRON BERTRAM & GERALD GERALD GERALDSON the HORROR comic!
HOST: Eric Amber ! With Special Appearances by: Alex Sparling, Melody Mangler, Suzy Rawsome, Brendan Bourque, Captain Charley, Travid Dudfield, April O'Peel, & MORE!!! A hilarious variety-style show with stand-up comedy, video, sketch, music & burlesque! This is your chance to be part of a LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE and go down in history as "that weird laughter" on Byron and Gerald's NEW DVD Special that we are filming! Tickets $15. Buy 5 or more @ $10 each. Details here.
February 27th
Beerthirst Elysian Beer Diner at Rogue Kitchen and Wetbar.
Details TBA. Save the date!
March 20 7 - 9pm
How do you feel about combining the activity of drinking world-class craft beer and helping feed Vancouver's hungry and less fortunate citizens? In support of the Vancouver Food Bank, and as a thank-you for the support of local craft beer consumers, Liberty Wine Merchants of Commercial Drive is organizing the "Inaugural East Side Beer Fest" Tickets $20 + a non-perishable food item at the event, tickets available at Liberty locations.
If you would like your event listed in our newsletter, please email your info to Jill at media@camravancouver.ca
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Seasonal Releases and Reviews
Just in! Chimay (Tripel) White has arrived and you'll find it only on tap at BierCraft.
"Of a golden colour, the Trappist beer combines sweet and bitter in a rare balance. The beer's aroma felt in the mouth comes from the hops' perfumes: above all, they are fruity touches of Muscat grapes and raisins, even ripe apples."
It will likely tap this weekend once Ommegang Three Philosophers is tapped out. Hmm might want to run and get some of that first too...follow their twitter for an update.
Parallel 49 is launching "Lord Of The Hops" in two weeks. 7.2% alcohol IPA. Their launch party for "Lord Of The Hops"is on February 14th (Valentine's Day!) at Alibi Room. No details, yet, but it sounds like it will be a blast.
Parallel 49 Vow Of Silence hit the market this week, too.
Russell Brewing's Truth Serum hit liquor stores last week. Truth Serum is a wheat barley wine that packs a 10% abv w/ 50% Canadian Wheat Malt and a blend of imported Pilsner and Munich Malts. Aggressively hopped with French Strisselspalt and US Columbus Hops. Strisselspalt Hops provide this with abundant notes of Blackcurrant. Yum!
Jan Zeschky of Brewed Awakening reviews Hoyne Devil's Dream IPA.
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