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Have your say against the 30% additional tax about to be charged on growler fills by Rich Coleman, The Liberals and the LCLDB.
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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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Chad from Hoplog writes about
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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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 870 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.
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,
"The people have spoken and BC has another election under its belt, CAMRA BC is of course non-partisan and we look forward to working with the new government in support of craft beer. We would like to congratulate all the elected MLAs and thank all the people who volunteered their time to worked on the election. Regardless of who won, CAMRA BC Vancouver Chapter planned to give them a hard time over the many issues that we are passionate about." CAMRA BC - Vancouver Chapter President Adam Chatburn
 An exciting announcement from R & B Brewing!
"Well, the wait is almost over! You got it, we have growlers, and the first growler fill will be THIS Saturday! May 18th!"
Here's the scoop! Hours: 2-6pm. Growler $5. Fill $10. Your choice of 3 beers this Saturday! Our GOLD winner: Sun God Wheat Ale, The ever popular Raven Cream Ale and a special one, grand opening beer made for the folks at Chambar. Chambar Ale, A Belgian Pale Ale! (They will fill growlers from other breweries; just make sure they are clean and sorry no bostons. Cash only)
 winners from BC Breweries and we congratulate you!
Jan Zeschy of The Province featured this one award of extra special note: "Barely six months since itopened at the tail end of 2012, Powell Street Craft Brewery upset the odds at the 2013 Canadian Brewing Awards on Saturday night by winning the coveted Beer of the Year award." (for Old Jalopy Pale Ale)
Craft Beer Around the Web
Beer! The Show's second episode is out for your viewing enjoyment. Hosted by Michael "Fezz" Nazarec.
Their show and website are dedicated to exploring and enjoying all things related to craft beer (and mainly locally focused).
Canadian Beer Band. It started as a very Canadian game for music fans and beer lovers alike: CBC Music's Grant Lawrence challenged you to mash up a Canadian band name with a beer
style under the hashtag #CDNbandbeer. You responded with names like Nickelbock, Elliot
Brewed and Barley Rae Jepsen. BC Breweries include Cannery Brewing, R & B Brewing,
Quirky Beer Words
Fuggles. Made you smile didn't it? Click the link to find out how this word relates to beer and brewing.
Correction
My apologies! I linked to the wrong Bridge Brewing last week. North Vancouver's Bridge Brewing hosted the first North Shore Growler 10k this past weekend. Here's more info via Beer Me BC. Of the 50 people entered, 25 ran with 2 water filled growlers. 24 made it. No spillage or breakage. Fun event and for a great cause!
More running and beer! There's an event coming up in September that starts and finishes at Central City Brewing. Surrey International Music Marathon. A bunch of us have already signed up for the half marathon. Want to join us? Email me.
Cheers,
Monica Frost
CAMRA BC and Vancouver, Communications Director
communications@camravancouver.ca
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Executive Update
Update from our President, Adam Chatburn
Cask Fest and New Membership System
Last weekend CAMRA BC - Vancouver Chapter, in partnership with the Portside Pub hosted the Annual Spring Sessional Cask Festival. I'm not alone in saying that it was the best event CAMRA BC has ever hosted. It boasted a great selection of session-strength beers featuring tasty
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offerings from both the stalwarts of Vancouver's brewing scene as well excellent work from some of the new kids on the block. A sell out crowd drained the casks in record time!
I'd like to thank again a few people for their hard work, especially Amanda Barry, CAMRA's Event Coordinator, and Aja Tylor from the Portside (pictured right); together they made it all work beautifully...read the full update. More photos to shared soon.
Update from our Education Liaison,
Danny Seeton
English Ales 101 is this Thursday. More classes to be announced soon."
For more information contact Danny Seeton education@camravancouver.ca
Cheers,
Your CAMRA Vancouver Executive
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CAMRA Corporate Supporter Spotlight
A family owned craft brewery with a tasting room located at # 4 - 7355 72nd Street in Delta, BC (we are in Tilbury Industrial park over looking River Rd)
"Our launch date is Saturday June 1st, 2013! We will be offering 4 year round beers: IPA, Pale Ale, Saison and Pilsner. Also available only at our tasting room up to 4 limited release beers served in tasters, Pints and growlers." Greg Mills 
Deep Cover Brewers and Distillers
"Vancouver's newest brewery. So new, in fact, that CAMRA members were the first to get a taste of our beer at the Spring Session Cask Festival last week. Owners Shae De Jaray (former Steamworks Brewer) and Shawn Bethune along with brewer Kevin Emms (formerly of Coal Harbour Brewing) have been working hard to get their North Shore brewery and distillery ready to go for your summer drinking pleasure. The emphasis at Deep Cove is on the highest quality of tradition and craftsmanship - the beer speaks for itself - but the passion behind it is clear:
Celebrate. Everyday." Trish Garratt
Corporate Supporter Spotlight
Our current spotlight is featuring Dan's Homebrewing. Read it here.
Cheers, Sammie Gough
CAMRA Vancouver Corporate Liaison
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Homebrew Happenings
Time to start planning your recipes for next year.
CAMRA BC Amateur Brewing Competition 2013
Registration opens April 29 and closes May 30. Entries accepted May 6 to May 30.
Judging will take place on June 1st and June 8th, if needed, at Vancouver Island Brewing. New this year is the inclusion of cider and perry. To register your beer head over to here.
The competition is BJCP registered and is also part of the Canadian Homebrewer of the Year. Phillips Brewing will evaluate each category's first place beer and brew the best one in a limited release 650ml bottle. Please visit here for full information. Good luck!
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.
There are many Vancouver Craft Beer Week events listed below. Please click on the links for full event details and tickets.
May 18 @ 3:00PM - 5:00PM
You've heard of speed dating, why not speed tasting! Come down to O'Hare's and sample a few beer beauties and find your perfect match! Tickets are available at O'Hare's Liquor Store for $25 each ($15 for Beer Club members)
May 20 @ 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Long Table Dinner at The Pumphouse Pub with Beerthirst
This is a very special, one of a kind collaboration dinner with Master Sushi Chef Shunji Yamamoto (Guu Izakaya) and Executive Chef Daniela Iaci (Kooner Group).There will be 5 courses that will be paired with 5 Beers (Beerthirst brands). Full Detials TBA. Tickets can be purchased HERE or at Pumphouse Pub . You don't want to miss out on this one!
May 23rd @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm
4 Course Dinner Paired with Parallel 49 beer. $40 pp. View the menu.
Reserve your tickets here.
May 24-26 @ *10:00AM - 9:00PM
A convention full of food and beverages, what could be better! Check out celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and of course the beer garden filled with our local craft brews! Tickets are only $14 can be bought here or on the day of the event at BC Place. *(times slightly vary depending on day, check the website for the full dates and times).
May 31st @ 6:00PM - 11:00PM
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!
June 1st @ 3:00PM - 8:00PM
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!
June 1st @ 6:00PM - 9:00PM
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.
June 1st @ 11:00AM - 11:00PM
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.
June 2nd @ Session 1: 11AM - 3PM & Session 2: 5PM - 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. 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)
June 2nd @ 3:00PM - 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 @ 6:30PM - 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!
June 3rd @ 7:00PM - 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 @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM
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). SOLD OUT
June 4th @ TBA
The Commons Brewmaster Dinner at the Alibi Room
Details TBA. Keep a close eye on this one, it is sure to be an amazing event!
June 4th @ 6:00PM - 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.
June 4th @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM
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.
SOLD OUT
June 4th @ 7:00PM - 10:00PM
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.
June 5th @ 7:00PM - 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.
June 5th @ 5:00PM - 10:00PM
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!
June 6th @ 1pm
Ninkasi Sensory Overload at Legacy Liquor Store
Join Ninkasi Brewing Company's Founding Brewer, Jamie Floyd, as he conducts his famed "Sensory Class" here in Vancouver, during Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Jamie will teach you how to taste a beer both from an analytical perspective and in a way that maximizes your brains ability to remember flavors and aromas! We will also cover how gustation (the sense and act of tasting), olfaction (the sense and act of smell), and your trigeminal nerve (which controls certain motions and sensations) work together to create our sensory perception of every sip of beer.
June 6th @ 6pm
Phillips Beer Dinner at BierCraft Cambie
5 courses paired with 5 beers from Phillips. Owner/Brewmaster Matt Phillips will be in attendance. $60pp Call 604-874-6900 for reservations.
June 6th @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM
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.
June 6th @ 7:00PM - 2:00AM
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.
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
Red Truck Brewing Limited Release 
Ruby da Dawg, part 2, (no oak)
6.9% alcohol by volume
Official Release day of our ltd English Strong aka "Ruby the Beer"
"If you've met Sam Payne of Red Truck, you've probably met Ruby the dog, our mascot. Ruby is a rescue dog that has come a long way in her 5 years with us...and we love her to bits, as do most when they meet her. This beer is an homage to her. It is strong, unique and a great time...this beer is delicious and is a celebration of Ruby the dog on her 5th birthday."
Bitter Tasting Room is now pouring their newest custom-brewed beer from R&B Brewing- A cherry brown ale using cherries from Bitter's own Picker Shack orchard in the Okanagan. This is a beer not to be missed, so head down to Bitter before its gone!
Lots of new beer hitting the LRS shelves at the moment. Here's a few for you:
Phillips Electric Unicorn White IPA
Ninaksi 4 Pack
Elysian Loser Pale
Sierra Nevada Summerfest
Hopworks Lager
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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