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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.
FUSS
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.
Have a read and if you agree, please download a copy and send it off.
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| Local beer blogs of interest |
Rebecca of Beck's Beer Blog "My notes from yesterday's beer column on CBC radio one's On the Coast with Stephen Quinn:
Summer Beers"
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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Membership
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The count as of today for active (paid up to date) members in CAMRA Vancouver is 945 individuals and 103 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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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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"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,
Congratulations to Parallel 49 Brewing Co who celebrated their one year anniversary this past week! Well done!! It seems like every time we blink you have a new beer coming out on the market. I think we agree; the craft beer community is looking forward to even more exciting releases from you in the years ahead! Cheers!
BC Liquor Law Reform Post Election: Where Do We Go From Here?
Article by Paddy Treavor or VanEast Beer Blog
"The election hangover has long past and British Columbians who were excited about the possibility of the NDP taking charge and following through on their promise to reform and modernize our provincial liquor laws "one practical step at a time" have come to grips with the reality that we have four more years ahead of us with the Liberals steering the political ship.
Hopefully not four more years of the same old, same old in regards to BC liquor policies, liquor law enforcement and support of the craft beer industry." So where do we go from here?
Paddy takes a look at those who will be playing the modernize BC liquor law game and how this may impact the craft beer scene, at least in the short term. Read Paddy's full article here.
 "Our fun and informative brewery tours provide you with an exclusive peak behind the curtain of life in a Vancouver brewery and are a great way to explore some of the city's oldest neighborhoods. Take in the smell of fermenting beer, meet the brewery staff, learn how your favourite beers are made and experience the magic that is the craft beer making process." CAMRA Members can now enjoy a 20% discount on their tours!
Craft Beer Around the Web
Biking with Growlers Just Got Easier - Gizmodo
Travelling around Canada this summer and want to know what Craft Beer events are on? Canadian Beer News has compiled a great list of Fests across Canada over the next 6 months.
Quirky Beer Words
A HOP BACK: Sieve-like vessel used to strain out the petals of the hop flowers. Known as a hop jack in the United States. Odell Brewing made this little video to demonstrate.
Cheers,
Monica Frost
CAMRA BC and Vancouver, Communications Director
communications@camravancouver.ca
  Recent past issues of our Newsletter can now be found here on our website.
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Executive Update
Update from our President, Adam Chatburn
YouTube Channel Launched!
CAMRA BC - Vancouver Chapter is proud to announce that we now have a YouTube channel which features clips from our Education Events. These videos are available on youtube (subscribe to our channel!) and also in the education section of our website. We hope that this education resource combined with the presentation from the classes will allow people who can't come to our Education events to still learn about different styles and the national histories of craft beer. We have more education events planned and we'll be adding them to the YouTube channel as they happen so check our events tab and YouTube channel regularly.
More information and links to our videos here.
Adam Chatburn,
President, CAMRA BC - Vancouver Chapter
Update from our Education Liaison, Danny Seeton
 Belgian and French Ales 101 ran last night at Steamworks with Adam from Copper & Theory presenting. Fantastic night and thanks to Adam and everyone who attended!
Back by popular request! An overview of the six most common beer flaws will be discussed, along with samples to help new and experienced beer drinkers identify "off" beers. The origin of these flavors and how they function on one's palate and affect the overall experience of the beer will also be introduced.
Off Flavours - July 23rd @ 7pm - at Steamworks
The Off-Flavors Tasting will be directed by Chad McCarthy. As a National Rank BJCP beer judge and Certified Cicerone®, Chad has had a great deal of tasting experience. He is excited to help improve everyone's understanding of beer flavour and aroma so that the very best beers and pubs gain the popularity that they deserve. Get your tickets here. $10 members/$15 non members.
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!
"Our store is located in the heart of Kitsilano at 2289 
West Broadway. We are a full service liquor store that has greatly expanded its craft beer selection in the past six months. We have regular craft beer tastings, craft beer giveaways and always have new
craft beers coming in every single week. A good part of the reason I feel we have a great craft beer selection is that a lot of the products we carry have been brought in at the suggestion of our
customers. There is no doubt a craft beer community out there and we are pleased to be a part of it and love to hear their suggestions. This of course is why we are so happy to be a part of CAMRA." Dave Benson *Kitsilano Liquor Store will be offering valid card carrying CAMRA Members a 10% discount on craft beer.  
"Opening Summer 2013 in Vancouver's iconic Salt Building, CRAFT Beer Market will feature an  extensive menu of handcrafted food, a great atmosphere and Canada's largest selection of draft beer with over 140 beer on tap! A stunning central island bar with an endless fleet of tap handles (140 to be exact!), will greet you as you walk in and will pour everything from classic lagers to obscure ales and will be connected to the glass enclosed keg room. The custom built keg room will be able to hold up to 5000 gallons of beer at any given time and the one of a kind beer system will maintain a constant temperature keeping the beer fresh and pouring a perfectly chilled pint every time. The beer list will include almost every BC craft brewery as well as some offerings from across Canada, the United States and Europe." - Alison Robertson
Corporate Supporter Spotlight
Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers
We continue our 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.
This week's spotlight is on the brand new microbrewery AND distillery, Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers. This North Shore operation is the brain-child of owners Shawn Bethune and Shae De Jaray, who threw in the towel at their engineering day jobs to pursue the dream of opening their very own fermentorium.
Read the full interview here.
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Homebrew Happenings
Barley's Homebrewing Supplies
Hop Profile: Sterling - Sterling could be considered an American-grown Saaz substitute. It  comes from a mix of Czech Saaz, Cascade and a few other varieties. It is a floral, dual-use hop with alpha acids ranging from 6%- 9%. It's described as having a slightly spicy fragrance with a strong helping of herbal/floral aromas and a hint of citrus. Like other noble hop varieties, Saaz is quite susceptible to disease and fungus, making Sterling a heartier, more reliable alternative. Try Sterling in a Czech lager or pilsner or in an
American Ale. Visit their website for more blog articles and information.
Hops Connect
Now featuring a Hop of the Month on sale. June is Nugget. Nugget is an exceptionally cleanbittering hop characterized by a heavy herbal aroma. It has strong yields that make it a solid value for Lagers. Visit their website for more information.
Dan's Homebrewing Supplies
New location NOW OPEN! 835 East Hastings St. The new shop is bigger and less than two blocks east on the side of the street where you can park between 3:00 and 6:00!
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.
June 27th @ 6pm - 11pm *tomorrow
Celebrate with the Thirsty Writer, Joe Wiebe, 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 sale for $19.95 (includes one beer ticket) and Joe will be on hand to sign copies. In addition to Big Ridge's excellent regular line-up of beers, Brewmaster Tariq Khan will be creating a unique, "revolutionary" cask-conditioned beer for the event, and the good folks at the Dead Frog Brewery will also be tapping a special cask, too.
June 27th @ 8.30pm *tomorrow
Parallel 49 is located "a stones throw" away from Campagnolo ROMA in the rapidly emerging brewery district of Vancouver's East Village. A Stones Throw is a neighbourly collaboration diner honouring craft beer. Diners will gather around communal tables at ROMA and share in a 4 course dinner served alla famiglia. Chef Nathan Lowey will prepare and pair each dish with beer from Parallel 49 Brewing Co. Tickets $61.50 + s/c (includes tax, gratuity and beer) HERE
June 29th @ 11am - 6pm
It is that time again, time for Central City's Summer Cask Fest! More than 30 casks from breweries in BC and the northwest will be featured along with live music, an open patio and nearby public transit to ensure everyone gets home safely. Tickets are $30 and includes a custom tasting glass & 3 tokens. Extra beer tokens can be bought at the event for $1 each. To buy your tickets please call Call 604 582 6620 or email lisa@centralcitybrewing.com.
*Visit our CAMRA Vancouver booth on this day to sign up or renew your membership, pick up some FUSS cards, sign our letter to MLAs or just say Hi!
This year's event will be held on Friday, July 5 at the Coast Hotel / Cascades Casino in Langley. The beneficiary of the event will be BIG BROTHERS and BIG SISTERS of LANGLEY. New this year - participants will receive 5 drink tickets as well as 5 food tickets with their $25 admission. Additional drink or food samples can be purchased for $2 each. Door prize draws will occur every half hour from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. You can purchase your tickets HERE.
July 6th & July 7th @ 10am - 9pm
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about organic, sustainable and local products, enjoy live musical performances all day, participate in garden workshops, hear expert speakers, sip local wines and craft beers and sample delicious, ultra-regional cuisine. This event will be packed full of activities all weekend long. Bring a beach blanket, a reusable water bottle and sunscreen, and spend a chill day in the Garden You can get your tickets to the festival HERE.
July 6th @ 3pm - 6pm
The 3rd annual BC Celebration of Hops is going down in Phillips Brewery's back lot on July 6th from 3pm-7pm. It's a beer tasting festival that proudly lends its weight to the hoppier side of the scale. There are 22 brewers attending, and for more info visit here.
Vancouver's Largest Outdoor Beer Festival featuring some of the best in local craft and specialty import beers. On site contests and prizes to be given away during the festival come join us for an afternoon of sun and discover a new favourite beverage! Get your tickets HERE.
July 17th @ 6pm
#YVRBeerTweetup and iNCENDiO Pizzeria: 'Brew Mastermind' Trivia Night!
Get your beer trivia teams (and over the top ridiculous team names) ready! Teams of up to 6 people max (3 minimum) - $10 ticket per person. Event limited to 50 people. Please purchase tickets as a team if possible, however if you are attending as an individual or couple let us know and we will group you into teams upon arrival. A #YVRBeerTweetup original song mix plus our world famous Twitterwall! Ticket includes: Trivia, 1 Beer + Slice of Pizza, and there will be door prizes! Tickets HERE.
Sept 6 & 7th
Tickets on sale July 20th online. Info HERE. Don't wait or you'll miss out!
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
Lots of new beer hitting the LRS shelves at the moment. Here's a few for you:
8 Wired Mighty Imperial Ale
Tuatara Double Trouble DIPA
McAuslan St Ambroise Raspberry
Unibroue Éphemère Cerises
Howe Sound Troller Bay Ale
Cantillon: Grand Cru Bruscella, Iris, St.Lamvinus, Vigneronne, Rose de Gamrinus. Krie and both sizes of Geuz
Deschutes Twilight
Deschutes River Ale
Prohibition Lawless IPA
Prohibition Bootlegger Ale
Fernie Buck Wild Blonde
Vancouver Island Beachcomber Blonde
Bone Beer
De La Senne Zinnerbir
Konig Ludwig Weissbier
Breakside IPA
Stillwater Stateside
Seasonal Releases
Yale Town Brewing (on-tap only): Cassiopeia Wit, a Flemish Wit. Brewed with 1/3 unmalted wheat, curaçao orange peel, and Indian coriander.
Big Ridge Brewing (on-tap only): Apricot Wheat Ale
Reviews
The Beer Store Critic reviews Elysian Space Dust
Mike's Craft Beer reviews Four Wind Brewing's Pale Ale
R & B Brewing has been doing growler fills at their 54 East 4th Ave address on Saturdays from 2 - 6 PM. Reminder that the Growler Guy will fill growlers from any brewery as long as they're clean, and he'll sell you a growler if you don't have one yet. Visit their website for tips on proper cleaning. Cash only, $5 for the growler, $10 for the beer.
Cask Nights
Missing 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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