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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.
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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
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?
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
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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,
 Some big news this past week was Vancouver Craft Beer Week events being announced and tickets going on sale. They have Signature events, Walk Up events and more to come. Your best bet is to follow them for regular updates.
While we're on the subject of VCBW I have a message from the organizers. "Vancouver Craft Beer Week Needs You!
VCBW is swiftly approaching and we need your help! This year we have volunteer opportunities available on May 31st, our Opening Night Gala at the Roundhouse, as well as June 7th and 8th, at the VCBW Beer Festival at the River Rock Casino Resort. All three days will have 2 shifts available, early and late (times will vary depending on the day). Serving It Right is not mandatory, but is preferred where possible. Please email: volunteers@vancouvercraftbeerweek.com if you're interested and we'll send you some more details - thanks all! VCBW wouldn't be possible without you. Cheers, The team at VCBW"
Other big and exciting news this past week was Unanimous Support From City Council.
"Today (April 25) the movement to allow beer lounges in Vancouver took a big step forward thanks to a motion tabled by NPA Clr George Affleck which formalized the fact that the city zoning and licensing offices are working on a way to allow Beer Lounges in Vancouver." Our own President Adam Chatburn went to City Hall and attended the committee session and voiced his support for Affleck's motion. Business in Vancouver posted this article yesterday. It's not a done deal yet folks however, we're optimistic and will more know in the next 1 - 2 months.
Next week, May 10th Phillips Brewing Company is hosting the Canadian Craft Beer Collaboration brew with Brewers coming from across Canada to participate. "It's the first national beer collaboration and 25 breweries stretching from coast to coast, and incorporating over 6 different provinces, are using the annual Awards event to brew a special Canadian Collaboration beer for a cause. It's a project that reflects the uniqueness of the craft beer industry, where competition continues to be underpinned by a sense of collective community and a passion for creativity." Full details.
Bridge Brewing has organized their first annual North Shore 10k Growler Run Sat May 11th @ 9am. $20 entry and funds raised go to The Harvest Project. Beat the Brewer for prizes. Rumour has it there will be beer at the finish line!?! Contact the brewery for details and to enter.
Craft Beer Around the Web
You must have a look at this group. They are fundraising to build a brewery by getting community involved with incentives and donations from sponsors going back to the community when goals are reached. Their kickstarter page is Building a Fermentorium.
I spotted this video on a fellow craft beer lover's Facebook page this week and it's one of the funniest things I've seen in ages. SH!T Beer Geeks Say.
Quirky Beer Words
Just watch the video above. Really.
Cheers,
Monica Frost
CAMRA BC and Vancouver, Communications Director
communications@camravancouver.ca
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Executive Update
Update from our President, Adam Chatburn
Presidential Brewery visits
Update from our Education Liaison, Danny Seeton
Craft Beer 102 was last night at it was fantastic! 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."
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!
The Portside Pub
7 Alexander Street, Vancouver
Historically fashioned, The Portside Pub highlights the craft beer institution. A palatable flow of  liquid gold fuels the three levels of its rustic wood and metal body. There are 24 craft beers from near and far that flow through the 48 taps, and with two casks engines, we are more than set to quench the thirst of even the most serious connoisseur. Its East Coast air levels the charismatic space with sociable equity, any and all are welcomed to gather. Gaining major attention with previous international acts, The Portside Pub is highly reputable as a well groomed live music venue. Ears prickle at future line up announcements sure to be kept close at hand.
The Portside Pub is a comfortable, affordable and irresistible destination. - Aja Tylor
 
Corporate Supporter Spotlight
This past week we launched a new series of interviews with organizations who support CAMRA and the craft beer heroes behind them. We're excited to introduce you to the folks who brew your favourite beers, run your local homebrew store, sling suds at your local taproom, or make sure your liquor store is stocked with craft beer deliciousness.
Townsite Brewing was our first of many features and you can read it here.
Cheers, Sammie Gough
CAMRA Vancouver Corporate Liaison
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Homebrew Happenings
With the conclusion of the annual VanBrewer Awards Homebrewing Competition, an event will be held to celebrate brewers, volunteers and sponsors who helped to make the competition possible this year. On Thursday, May 2 at 7pm, The Rickshaw will open its doors to those who love to brew (and friends of course) for an evening of handing out medals, announcing the winner of Russell Brewing's Golden Stag Award, and drinking some great local craft beer hand picked by us! Tickets for this fund raising event are availabl e online for $5, or $6 at the door. Any questions can be directed towards Scott. Cheers!
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.
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 @ 1 - 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.
Interested in volunteering? We still need a couple more. SIR manditory. Email Amanda at volunteer@camravancouver.ca.
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.Tickets to Vancouver Craft Beer Week are now available! This year it's running May 31st to June 8th. There are MANY great events happening, make sure you have your tickets to the ones that you want to partake in. We have the full list of events here, and you can follow VCBW on Twitter and Facebook for more information. May 31st @ 6 - 11pm Craft Beer Market Presents the Opening Gala of VCBW 2013
Craft Beer Market proudly presents the VCBW Opening Night Gala. Join Vancouver's newest breweries - Brassneck, Main Street, 33 Acres, and Bomber as they kick things off by tapping the first official VCBW Collaboration cask, declaring May 31st - June 8th, 2013 Vancouver Craft Beer Week!Tickets are only $45 to this all inclusive event where participants will get a taste of what is to come in the Vancouver brewing scene as they feature many of BC's newest craft breweries, as well as a number of old favourites. Canapes will be served by presenting partner Craft Beer Market, and as usual they'll have a whole bunch of fun stuff including raffles, door prizes, music and more! Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.Tickets are $45 and you can get yours here.
June 1st @ 3 - 8pm VCBW 2013 The Hillbilly BBQ
Join the VCBW 2013 Crew at Commercial Drive's own Woodland Smokehouse for an evening of beer, BBQ, and a hillbilly hoedown for the ages! Your $32.00 ticket will get you a plate of BBQ courtesy of Peckinpah, as well as two red cups of craft beer; additional red cups are $4 each. Beer will be provided by the good folks at Storm, Steamworks, and Red Truck. Music for the evening will be old-school country provided by Warren Murfitt and the Lonesome Curve Band, so let your inner hillbilly shine and don your favourite pair of overalls & straw hat. Buy your tickets Here.
June 1st @ 6 - 9pm The Science of Brewing Meets the Art of the Cocktail at The Raw Canvas VCBW
Would you like to explore the relationship between beer and spirits? Join us for a night of beer mixology and creativity. Exclusively for VCBW they'll feature a Deschutes Mirror Pond and Hendricks Gin cocktail as well as a Chimay Rouge cocktail that brings a twist to the ordinary Americano. For $80.00, Savour one of the two craft beer cocktails and enjoy a tasting plate consisting of exceptional charcuterie and artisan cheeses. Since mixology is all about creativity and because they believe there is no better place than Raw Canvas to live it up, they'll provide you with a 'raw canvas' that night as well. Convey your vision and creativity, exude emotion and passion, and take home your piece of art. Purchase your tickets here.
June 1st @ 11am - 11pm Junetoberfest at The Tap and Barrel VCBW
A festival of lager! No tickets needed! Come on down to Tap & Barrel and enjoy the reemerging craft beer style - lager! This is their very own version of Oktoberfest - but in June. They want to re-introduce the craft beer world back to this traditional and often forgotten style. Join them whilst they sling full pints of a variety of German style beers that will pair perfectly with our fine German food specials on our gorgeous patio, or sit with your friends at our large beer hall table! Summer is here and it's time to enjoy a lager, great food, and a sunny day!
June 2nd @ Session 1: 11am - 3pm & Session 2: 5 - 9pm
Hoppapalooza IV at The Alibi Room VCBW
You know what this is. In fact, if you've taken the time to read our description then you've more than likely missed out on tickets. We've done our best to combat an insanely fast sell out by running the event in two session and thus doubling the tickets available, but odds are that just means we had another 20 minutes worth of ticket sales. Much respect to Nigel Springthorpe for throwing this legendary event yet again, and to Rich Hope for rocking the house year after year. Hop heads don't die, they multiply! SOLD OUT
June 2nd @ 7:00PM-11:00PM
Canadian Comforts by Edible Canada VCBW
Edible Canada is proud to feature a collection of Vancouver Island's tastiest breweries (including Spinnakers & Driftwood) On Sunday, June 2nd from 7pm - 11pm on Granville Island. Come for an evening of high comfort foods, unique craft beers, live music, brewmasters and pure Canadian indulgence. Surrender to delectable fare including duck fat donuts, fresh spot prawns and Fiore Farms pork for an evening that will have your taste buds dancing! Purchase your tickets here.
June 2nd @ 3pm - LATE
DIX Reunion at The Whip VCBW
Three years ago we said goodbye to DIX BBQ & Brewery with the Four Beers and a Funeral Pub Crawl. This year we're remembering those awesome times with four casks courtesy of former DIX Brewmasters Derek Franche (Whistler Brewhouse / High Mountain Brewing) & Tony Dewald (Dead Frog Brewing), as well as a special DIX edition dinner feature. No reservations required, just show up and enjoy!
June 3rd @ 6.30 - 11pm
BierCraft Belgian Showcase at Biercraft Bistro on Cambie VCBW
They're pouring over 50 Belgian and Belgian-style beers for you to sample to your heart's content! Along with such legends as Rochefort, St. Bernardus, and Delirium Tremens you can also sample some of the best examples of Belgian styles created by both local and US craft breweries such as Commons, Logsdon and Driftwood. There will be glassware and prize giveaways, poutine, frikandel and croquettes. One lucky winner will go home with a Westvleteren XII gift pack! This event is ALL INCLUSIVE! (Some of the food offered will be vegetarian friendly) Get your tickets here.
June 3rd @ 6.30 - 9.30pm
Your Friendly Neighborhood Beer Dinner at The Pourhouse
For the VCBW 2013 celebration of local ales they will have a brewery for each course! Four plates paired with four exceptional beers picked from their staff's favorite excuses to drink beer! Featured will be beers from new sensations Parallel 49, and Powell Street. Also, their friends at Central City Brewing are crafting a refreshing cask of ESB especially for our dinner! Come down to our neighborhood and share our passion for great local food and craft beer from right around the corner. Tickets are $60 and you can buy them Here.
June 3rd @ 7 - 9.30pm
JOIN THE REVOLUTION! with Thirsty Writer, Joe Wiebe at Yaletown Brewing
Thirsty Writer, Joe Wiebe, will be at Yaletown Brewing as he launches his new book; Craft Beer Revolution: The Insider's Guide to B.C. Breweries, and speaks about B.C.'s extraordinary craft beer industry. The book will be available for $19.95 (includes one beer ticket!) and Joe will be on hand to sign copies. In addition to Yaletown Brewing's exceptional regular line-up of beers, brewmaster Iain Hill is preparing a special "revolutionary" cask-conditioned beer for the event-and he has invited some of his colleagues from the craft beer community to offer their own revolution-themed beers as well. So come on by and join the revolution!
June 3rd @ 6 - 10pm
CAMRAPALOOZA
Who said membership doesn't have its benefits? CAMRA Members, did you miss out on Hoppapalooza tickets? Never fear, we've had you covered with the only CAMRA Members night during Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW). On Monday, June 3rd, head to The Alibi Room and enjoy all the beer that was on offer at Hoppapalooza that wasn't drained. (Last year only a couple of the beers tapped out) Your ticket includes a hearty meal** made by the chef at The Alibi room as well as 6oz tasters of the beer. Also, there just might be something special saved for you fine folks - SOLD OUT
June 4th @ 6pm - LATE
The Queens Republic Presents the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bartender Beer Cocktail Comp.
Driftwood Brewing and The Queen's Republic have joined forces to present the second annual VCBW Beer Cocktail Competition. Some of Vancouver's Top Bartenders will square off at The Queen's Republic, with only bar tools and creativity to create a beer cocktail using one of Driftwood Brewing's limited release beers. The Prize? A trip for two to visit the Great American Beer Festival in Denver Colorado! Attendees will be served canapés from The Queen's Republic amazing modern pub-food menu, two Driftwood beers, and will be able to samples each cocktail made by the competitors after they present to the judges, with their votes determining the people's choice award. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
June 4th @ 6 - 10pm
Craft Dinner at Incendio VCBW
Join as Incendio Chef Perry Mlynowski, Executive Chef Stephen Chadband (BierCraft) and Certified Cicerone Don Farion create 5 courses of new Italian cuisine paired with 5 beers from BCs very own Phillips, Powell Street, Tofino, Bomber, and Townsite Brewing. (Vegetarian options available) Tickets are $60 - SOLD OUT
June 4th @ 7 - 10pm
Eat Drink Local: VCBW Edition At Darby's Pub
Join for the special VCBW edition of our Eat local / Drink local dinner series. Executive Chef AJ Jackson will be preparing a 3-course dinner featuring locally sourced food paired with local beer from Phillips, Steamworks and Parallel 49. Brewmasters from Steamworks and Parallel 49 will be in attendance. Dinner includes a welcome 20oz Pint, a 3 course dinner. 1 (5 oz) glass of craft beer paired with each course (3 total) and a post dinner 20oz pint. Cost is $50 and reservations are strongly recommended!
June 5th @ 7 - 9.30pm
Cicerone vs Sommelier at Legacy Liquor Store VCBW
Join for the ultimate food pairing challenge! Certified Cicerone Don Farion (BierCraft) will compete against Sommelier Kurtis Kolt (Wine Consultant) over a four course canapes tasting menu created by Executive Chef Nick Gonzalez who's recently moved to Vancouver from heading the kitchen at the St Enodoc Hotel Rock in Cornwall England. Each canape course will be paired with a selected beer and wine. You decide the outcome but one thing is for certain the guests will be the winners at this unique event. Tickets are $75 and can be bought Here.
June 5th @ 5 - 10pm
PDX Beer Week in Vancouver At Portland Craft VCBW
PDX Beer Week kicks off on June 6th, 2013. To give you a taste of what is to come in the Rose City, Portland Craft is putting on their very own PDX Beer Week Satellite event! Come join Ben Love of Gigantic Brewing, Jamie Floyd of Ninkasi Brewing, Alex Ganum of Upright Brewing, Mike Wright of The Commons, Carston Haney of Alameda Brewing, and Ben Engler of Occidental brewing for a tap takeover you'll never forget! Your ticket includes your beer samples, canapes, and some special treats you'll have to be in the house to find out about! Tickets
June 6th @ 6 - 10pm
Brothers In Hops at The Butcher and Bullock VCBW
They are brothers from different mothers, but all sons of the hop. Four Pacific Northwest brewers have teamed up to host a night of Hop-tastic food and drink. Each brewer will be bringing signature styles of hoppy brews for guests to sample, taste and discuss at The Butcher & Bullock. The night's featured brewers will be Ben Love of Gigantic Brewery, Gary Lohin of Surrey's Central City Brewing, Jaime Floyd of Ninkasi brewing, and Graham With of Parallel 49 brewing. We'll also have a featured home brewer that evening to showcase the hobbyist's point of view. Come down, grab a pint, and meet the Brothers in Hops. Ticket includes samples of the beers in question along with beer paired food stations. Additionally each guest will receive a gift bag that includes giveaways from Dominion Barbers and other "Brother" favorites. (Gift bag valued at $75). Tickets are $75 for this All Inclusive Event. Get them Here.
June 6th @ 7pm - 2am
The River Boat Throwdown at Portside Pub, hosted by YVRBEERTWEETUP VCBW
The Portside Pub proudly presents the Riverboat Throwdown! This night will consist of a 10 brewery "Cask-Off" made up of specialty designed casks designed to showcase the creativity of the Vancouver brewing scene. YVR Beertweetup will be pushing the competition and keeping the twitter world up to date by the minute. Voting will be done at the pub with a winner crowned at the conclusion. Your $25 gets you playing tokens, a VCBW tasting glass and a ticket for one cask taster. Additional cask tickets are only $1 each! In keeping with this year's VCBW theme, The Portside Pub will be decked out like riverboat casino. Attendees will be able to take part in one of 5 casino games maintained by professional dealers, served by ladies and gentlemen in true saloon style costume all while drinking delicious cask beers and special draught brought in only for VCBW. There will also be prizes and a number of other fun things we're keeping close to our chest. To cap the night off will be performances by ragtime & swing bands that will push the party to the wee hours. Attending in costume is strongly reccomended! Get your tickets 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:
Granville Island: Cloak & Dagger Cascadian Dark Ale, and
Ginja Ninja Ginger Beer (Limited, Seasonal)
Moon Under Water : Shatterbier Golden Ale (brewed with saison &
champagne yeasts, infused with coffee)
Nelson Brewing: Full Nelson Organic Imperial IPA
Russell Brewing: Hop Therapy DIPA (It's back!!)
Driftwood Brewing: Clodhopper
Fort Garry Brewing: Kona Imperial Stout
Green Flash Brewing: Palate Wrecker (Very Limited Quantities)
Unibroue: Siegneuriale
Elysian: Loser Pale Ale (6 packs)
Ninkasi: Sterling Pils Oskar Blues: Dale's Pale Ale Brooklyn: Local 2 Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA Abbaye Des Rocs Grand Cru Pauwel Kwak Tempelier Chimay: Red Premiere
Have you checked out Beerthirst's website lately or signed up for their newsletter? If so, you'd have seen that they are about to bring The Bruery to BC! cheers Guys!
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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