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Aimed at getting licensees to comply with the law by posting their serving size-price lists and by urging the LCLB to enforce the law to help protect the consumers of BC.
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Beer Lounge Possibilities in Vancouver to be Debated by City Council - VanEastBeerBlog
The above blogs have a primary focus on craft beer in Vancouver and British Columbia. These blogs present commentary of our local craft beer scene, and as such, contain content and opinions that CAMRA Vancouver may not share. We welcome your comments or suggestions.
Know of a local beer blog that you think should be added to our list? Email communications@camravancouver.ca
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteers needed for our Spring Sessional Cask Fest.
Shifts for set up, beer pouring, take down and more.
(Must have Serving it Right)
Email volunteer@camravancouver.ca
Are you a whiz with Word Press? We're looking for some more help with keeping our website up to date. Please email Monica for more information.
CAMRA Vancouver Volunteers
Would you like to be on our list of volunteers for future events? Perhaps you're interested in getting involved with advocacy or education?
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Membership
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The count as of today for members in CAMRA Vancouver is 856 individuals and 92 corporate supporters. The more members, the louder the voice!
Membership has its benefits and is open to everyone. We offer single, joint and corporate memberships.
Want to let a friend know what we're all about? Give them our updated
Member Brochure.
Interested in getting involved? Volunteer in one of our Committees.
Join us in support of Craft Beer!
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"The information in this Newsletter is collected and broadcasted for the benefit of all CAMRA members and readers. CAMRA Vancouver, while making every effort to ensure accuracy and a timely delivery, assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions. "
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Hello Everyone,
An important PRESS RELEASE went out today from CAMRA BC, Vancouver Chapter titled "Future of Vancouver Brewing Debated at City Hall." Please see the Executive Update below for a message and more information from CAMRA Vancouver President Adam Chatburn and a link to the Press Release.
Out and about on the weekend, I stopped in at Parallel 49 Brewing to fill my growler and bumped into a few well known faces in the brewing industry talking beer over a taster or two. Brian and Rebecca of Crannog Brewing, James Walton of Storm Brewing and Phil Brian from Parallel 49. I was invited to join them on a brewery tour where they swapped stories, ideas and processes.
Craft beer community at its best! Cheers gang!
Fuk'n Fundraiser
Reminder this Sunday, April 21st the craft beer community is uniting to support the fundraiser for Tim Fukushima (Brewer at Driftwood Brewery) who has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. If you've ever enjoyed one of his fine beers or had one poured by some of the lovely people of this fair city then we are calling on you to come show your support. It's an afternoon affair with the best of intentions, to help raise some funds to help tide this lovely human being over through some tough times. Raffle and silent auction combined with good craft beer on a Sunday afternoon. Join us The Biltmore from 12-5pm. The fine folks at The Whip have also postponed tapping of their usual Sunday cask to after the event ends at 5pm. Can't make it and still want to donate? Visit here. May 31st - June 8th. A week of events focused on Canada's blossoming craft beer community, VCBW brings you an opportunity to become a supporter of the local craft beer industry. Tickets go on sale April 22nd! Time TBA. Please follow their Facebook  and Twitter  for updates.
Craft Beer Around the Web
The NEW YVR BEER TWEETUP website is is now live. Craftbeer and Social-Media. Events, giveaways, promo and more!
Quirky Beer Words
Maybe not a quirky beer word per se, but perhaps a type of beer that you're not familiar with or would like to know more about? SOUR BEER. They are becoming more and more popular. Just this past week BierCraft announced their sour beer pairing dinner "Pucker Up" and it sold out in no time at all. Blogger Leo (and past Newsletter Editor) wrote this excellent post called " Sour Beers in Vancouver" a little while back.
Cheers,
Monica Frost
CAMRA BC and Vancouver, Communications Director
communications@camravancouver.ca
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Executive Update 
Update from our President, Adam Chatburn
PRESS RELEASE April 17, 2013
Future of Vancouver Breweries Debated at City Hall
Next week Vancouver City Council are going to debate the issue around allowing beer lounges in the city. Until now they have refused licences to all the new breweries that are on industrial zoned land. This debate won't fix the issue but it will start the ball rolling and CAMRA BC are going to be involved, speaking out for craft-beer consumers. For more information or to get involved see the CAMRA BC - Vancouver Chapter website. Read the Press Release.
Did you know that we have a "President's Updates" page on our website? Updates and press releases from our President will be posted here. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest news.
Update from our Education Liaison, Danny Seeton
Craft Beer 102, is SOLD  OUT! Tickets on sale now for English Ales 101. $15/$10 CAMRA members. Class description and tickets are available in the links below. More classes to be announced soon."
April 30th - 7pm - Craft Beer 102 SOLD OUT
May 16th - 7pm - English Ales 101 (Date changed)
The courses will be taught by Danny Seeton, CAMRA Vancouver's very own Education Liaison. He is an award winning homebrewer, a National rank BJCP beer judge, and has been lecturing about beer history and brewing at UBC and for the VanBrewers homebrew club for the past 4 years.
For more information contact Danny Seeton education@camravancouver.ca
Cheers,
Your CAMRA Vancouver Executive
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CAMRA Corporate Supporter Spotlight
Please join us in welcoming our newest Corporate Supporters!
Green Table Network
"Across the entire food service industry, from food courts to fine dining, food trucks to coffee shops,  there's been a huge shift towards going green. But which companies are really doing it? The role of the Green Table Network is to acknowledge food service operators who have committed to improving their environmental performance while serving the best quality, tastiest food imaginable. That acknowledgement comes after we conduct a rigorous review of their operations. The Green Table Network designation only goes to those who deserve it. That way, consumers know they're legit. Over the coming weeks and months, the Green Table Network will be expanding our member base and our consumer awareness: if you are a Food Service Operator or know a restaurant or company that would fit within our framework, let us know! Visit greentable.net for more information, to sign up to receive news and updates, or to contact our Operations or Member Advisor departments." - Randall Cook Email: randall.cook@globe.ca
Scott Road Brewing
"We are a unique all grain Ubrew with copper clad steam heated vessels. Located behind Costco and  Canadian Tire in Surrey. We've won lots of medals for wine and want to focus on perfecting beer.
And we're happy to offer all card carrying CAMRA members a 10% discount on their first order and to host special brewing events if we can get 5 or 6 folks synchronized." - Jane Petruniak
Cheers, Sammie Gough
CAMRA Vancouver Corporate Liaison
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Homebrew Happenings
Hop Profile: Sorachi Ace
Sorachi Ace is a Japanese dual-use, high alpha acid hop (16.5%). It gained popularity in 2008 when North American hops were in short supply and after Brooklyn Brewery developed their Saison, Brooklyn Sorachi Ace.
This hop lends flavours and aromas of lemon and dill. It's ancestry is of Brewer's Gold and Saaz. It's recommended for Saisons and IPAs but why not try a 'summer stout'. The zesty lemon could really compliment those roasted coffee notes. Experimentation! That's what homebrewing is all about.
Sorachi Ace hops are available at Barley's in 1 oz packages.
Reminder: 2013 VanBrewer Awards Competition
The Vancouver Homebrewers Association is excited to announce the 2013 VanBrewer Awards competition. We will be accepting entries in BJCP categories 1 - 23 for an entry fee of $6.00 (Cheque or paypal only). Registration open now at vanbrewerawards.ca and will close on April 20th 2013. Entries can be shipped or dropped off at Parallel 49 Brewing Co. 1946 Triumph St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1K5 between April 6th and 20th, during tasting room hours 11am - 7pm daily.
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.
April 21st @ 12PM-5PM
Craft Beer Community Fundraiser for Tim Fukushima
(Brewer at Driftwood Brewery) at the Biltmore
Tim (and Holly) have had to move over to Vancouver to focus on Tim's treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The funds raised will help to pay for their living expenses while Tim goes through care. The fundraiser party is an afternoon affair with the best of intentions, to help raise some funds to help tide this lovely human being over through some tough times. There will be raffles and silent auctions combined with good craft beer on a Sunday afternoon. If you are unable to attend but would still like to donate, you can here.
April 18th @ 7PM-9PM
Rogue Chef Cory Chapman travels across the street to cook for Steamworks Spring Brewmaster's Dinner! Presented by Brewmaster Caolan Vaughan.
Four Courses expertly paired with a 5 oz. tasters of Steamworks crafted; Pilsner, Pale Ale, Saison, and Oatmeal Stout. Tickets are $45 per person and $40 for CAMRA Members!
(Includes Tax & Gratuity). For more information and to reserve your tickets click here.
April 24th @ 6PM - Memphis Blues at Commercial Drive (1342 Commercial)
April 25th @ 6PM - Memphis Blues at Broadway & Granville (1465 West Broadway)
The Smoked Whole Hog dinner is only $18.95 per person, and includes a slow-roasted, and perfectly juicy whole hog, as well as all your favourite Memphis sides, including: pit beans, potato salad, Memphis fries, and cornbread. The pig makes its grand entrance at 6pm each evening, and reservations are highly recommended! Each previous Whole Hog party has sold-out in advance, so don't delay! Call Commercial Drive (604-215-2599) or Broadway (604-738-6806) to book your table!
April 26th @ 7PM - 10PM
5 courses will be paired 5 Beer Cocktails crafted by Mixologist - Mike using Elysian Immortal IPA, Alameda Rose City Red, Alameda White Peppercorn Saison, Elysian/Lost Abbey Avante Gourd and Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout. 7pm - 10pm. Tickets are only $40 plus tax and
are available online HERE or please call Hop and Vine Pub: 604-421-1092
May 1st @ 6PM
Pucker Up! at Biercraft
They have been talking about it for a long time, and it is finally here! Join Biercraft for a 5 course sour beer dinner at their Cambie location. Don Farion, their Certified Cicerone, and Executive Chef Stephen Chadband, will be pairing 5 lip puckering beers. They have saved a number of special beers for just such an event. Not to ruin too much of the surprise, but let's just say they may have hung onto a keg of Cantillion and there may be a few bottles of Rodenbach Vintage 2009 lying around. SOLD OUT
May 4th @ 1PM-6PM
This event is focused on "sessionable" ales in a variety of styles. Local brewers have been
challenged to brew a low ABV ale, full on taste & flavour. There will be a People's Choice award, as well as a prize for best ale under 4.5% ABV, based on BJCP standards. #YVRBeerTweetup will be joining us with their usual social media flare including twitter wall, games and prizes. Breweries involved will feature lots of local favourites and some of the new kids on the block. Tickets are $30 ($25 for CAMRA Members) and includes a 6oz taster glass (yours to take home) and 3 drink tokens. Additional drink tokens will be available for $1.25 each. Tickets are on sale here.
Interested in volunteering? Email Amanda at volunteer@camravancouver.ca.
Shifts are assigned on a first come basis and SIR is mandatory.
May 9th @ 6PM-9PM
The Rotary Club of Port Moody is putting on a beer tasting event at Port Moody City Hall. And Beerthirst will be pouring beers from Elysian and Odin Brewing. For tickets, please email STJERNE@SHAW.CA or buy them at Gallagher's Coffee bar and Cafe. For more information please visit the Rotary Club of Port Moody's website Here .
If you would like your event listed in our newsletter, Facebook or Twitter, please email your info to Jill.
Jill Plotnikoff
media@camravancouver.ca
Communications and Newsletter Support Team
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Seasonal Releases and Reviews
The liquor stores have welcomed a new array of brews again this week:
Central City Brewing: Pilsner (6 Pack) (Rolling out later this week)
Elysian: Loser Pale Ale (6 Pack) (Coming very soon)
Parallel 49: Pic A Hop (6 Pack)
Phillips: Double Dragon Imperial Red Ale & Twisted Oak Rum Barrel Red Ale just arrived in private liquor stores. Limited availability.
Driftwood Brewing: Clodhopper Local Malt Dubbel
Granville Island: Imperial IPA. Seasonal, limited availablity.
Dead Frog: Commander Imperial Stout and Valiant Belgian IPA
Haand Røyk Uten Ild (Smoke Without Fire)
Wychwood Forest Fruits
Steamworks: Saison
Tree: Captivator Dopplebock
Vancouver island Brewing Beachcomber
Dead Frog Brazen NW
Nelson Blackheart Oatmeal Stout
Ninkasi Vanilla Oatis
Whistler Paradise Valley Grapefruit
Fraoch Heather
Jan from Brewed Awakening/The Province reviews the Driftwood Belle Royale Sour Cherry. 
Described by the brewery as: Crafted with local Island malt and Morello sour cherries followed by over 18 months of maturing in select American oak barrels conditioned with wild yeasts has evolved Belle Royale into a very complex, yet classic, taste experience! We have done all the ageing for you, so enjoy it now!
Cask NightsMissing our Cask Nights listed in the Newsletter? Not to worry; we have something even better! On our website in the Events calendar we have the various regular cask night locations and times listed and will be adding special one offs regularly too. Then, to find out what the actual cask is (which is what we post on Twitter and Facebook on the day of) you can simply refer to the Twitter Feed on the right side bar of our web page. You might have to look for a few seconds to see the location you're interested in come up in the rotation. We generally tweet mid morning what the cask(s) will be for the evening. We hope that this is a good solution and will no longer have reason to miss another event again. So make sure you have the Events Calendar bookmarked and view it regularly to help you plan which cask night and event you would like to attend. Click HERE to view the Events Calendar
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If you would like your Cask information promoted on our website, Facebook and Twitter please email Mike.
Mike Willis,
info@camravancouver.ca
Communications and Newsletter Support Team
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