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| Local Beer Blogs of Interest | |
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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BC Liquor review "CAMRA BC fights for craft beer and consumers" updated Sept 18/13 Updates coming soon.
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.
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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 over 1000 individuals and 121 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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| "What's Brewing" Nov/Dec | |
CAMRA BC Newsletter November/December 2013 issue. It features articles submitted by local bloggers on all things 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,
Well, there's never a dull moment in the craft beer community anymore is there? On Monday, Parliamentary Secretary and Liberal MLA, John Yap, handed over his report to Attorney General and Justice Minister Suzanne Anton with his recommendations for modernizing BC liquor policies based on information collected via the massive consultation with BC citizens and stakeholders in the BC alcohol world. We'll keep you updated on that one as more information comes out. In the meantime you can read CAMRA Powell River President (and VanEast Beer Blog) Paddy Treavor's blog outlining what he thinks will come out of it.
 The highly anticipated grand opening of the new Central City Brewers and Distillers is finally here and happening this Friday! Also YVRBeerTweetup have announced their 2nd annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party happening on December 12th at the Score on Davie. There's "Reinbeer", a Cask Fest/Toy Drive happening at The Cobalt on December 22nd. Alibi Room has been whispering about their 500th tap list rotation planning in the works. Last but not least, we at CAMRA Vancouver have something special to share for our next event happening February 8th - CiderWISE - A Cider & Gluten Free Beer Tasting Event at the Wise Hall. Full details on these and many other events are all listed below in Events.
On Tuesday December 3rd from 4pm-11pm, St. Augustine's Vancouver will be  hosting a Fundraiser for the Philippines that have been destroyed by typhoon Haiyan. All proceeds from Parallel 49 will be donated to the cause and there will also be a special feature menu available. Oxfam charity will be receiving the donation with the federal government matching all donations. Come down early, enjoy great beer, and help us support a great cause, limited seating available. Let's work together and help those who need it the most!
Craft Beer Around the Web
BC Buzz were on hand for our last CAMRA Education class "Trappist Beers" at Steamworks earlier this week. Keep a look out for a spot coming up on their website. Celebrating Local Arts & Entertainment in British Columbia and a great source for things happening around BC.
Quirky Beer Words
What is a Randall (aka Randall the Enamel Animal) and why do brewers use one?
Randall is an organoleptic hop transducer module, a double-chamber filter that you connect to a tap of your favorite beer and fill with flavor-enhancing ingredients. It's invention credited to Dogfish Head out of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. To see an example of one used locally visit the taproom at Parallel 49 where you'll see their version of a Randall in action. Read the full story with photos on Hoppy Trails Beer News.
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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CAMRA Vancouver Executive Update
CAMRA Vancouver Members save the date! Our Annual AGM will be on February 6th at The Biltmore from 12 - 3pm. Full details to be announced SOON!
Update from our President, Adam Chatburn
 CAMovember
This month your CAMRA Vancouver Executive have been raising money for Men's Cancer charities by growing our mo's! So far we've raised over $1000 but with less than a week to go it's time for a final push! We were challenged to a Mo competition by CAMRA BC - South Fraser Branch who have got some good facial hair already but their donations are lagging behind us - however, they might be holding off until the last minute to try and beat us at the finish line!
While we look like a bunch of angry thugs I can assure you that we are all lovely people! Your Vancouver Mo-Bros are... You've GOT to see this photos!
Update from our Education Liaison, Danny Seeton
Beer History 101 - Beer is the stuff of civilization. Without it we might still be living in caves and probably be consigned to drinking only wine. Guest presenter: Ken Beattie, Vancouver's resident Prud'hommeŽ Beer Educator. (Previously postponed)
Beer and Food Pairing 101 - Wine has long been held as the beverage that compliments food perfectly. This is a conspiracy. Beer is in fact a superior partner to food. This class will teach the basics of how to pair beer with different foods and even how to incorporate beer into your food. Guest presenter: Chester Carey, Canada's first Certified CiceroneŽ, a Sommelier, homebrewer, and award winning BBQ'er (Check out Re-Up BBQ)
Visit our website for more information, dates and tickets.
 A bit about Danny Seeton, CAMRA Vancouver's very own Education Liaison; he's 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.
Visit our YouTube page for videos of past classes.
Please email education@camravancouver.ca if you have any questions.
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CAMRA Vancouver Corporate Spotlight
86 Semisch Ave, North Vancouver "Sailor Hagar's is proud to offer a vast selection of both local and imported beers. With constantly  rotating seasonal and craft taps we offer something for everyone's pallet. We don't try to seek out the most popular beers, but rather bring to light some obscure offerings that will allow even the most discerning pallet a new experience." - Matt Eberhardt
Corporate Supporter Spotlight
 The Spotlight is a series of interviews with organizations who support CAMRA and the craft beer heroes behind them. This week we chat to Barry Benson, one of the men behind venerable East Van beer institution R&B Brewing, which has been serving up micro brews for locals since 1997.
Read the full story here.
Please visit our website for our list of Corporate Supporters and the Member Benefits available to you.
Note: We are in the process of reviewing our Corporate Supporter program and therefore effective immediately we are not accepting any further applications for Corporate Supporter until further notice. We'll get back to you in early 2014 with an update.
Cheers, Sammie Gough CAMRA BC - Vancouver Branch Corporate Liaison corporate@camravancouver.ca |
Events 
November 29th @ 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Central City Brewers and Distillers Grand Opening
Friends of Central City Brewing are invited to visit and tour their new facility at 11411 Bridgeview Drive, Surrey, BC. Beer will be served and food trucks will be on site for all to enjoy. Shuttles will run between the brewery and the Scott Road Skytrain every fifteen minutes. Heated tents will be available - in case it rains. Which it never does. Join 99.3 the Fox live radio broadcast, and come on down for a chance to win a Marshall Fridge full of.....(beverages that we can't mention due to legal reasons), enjoy great beer and great food. Call 604 588 BEER (2337) for details.
November 29th @ 5:00PM - Until the First Cask is Empty
Battle of the Casks at Townhall Coquitlam
Townhall Coqutlam is holding a Battle of the Casks.
and Four Winds Brewing Co. They will be pouring casks on this night. The first cask to empty will signal the winner and give bragging rights to that Brewery.
November 30th
Specifically to raise funds for the arts and crafts program at The Centre, the theme of craft beer and local cuisine mixed with rollicking live music is sure to deliver a ridiculously good time. $35 Tickets include a complementary glass tasting mug and 5 tasting tokens. Additional tokens can be purchased for $2. Complimentary local cuisine will also be offered. Visit link for brewery details and more.
December 3rd @ 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Come down early, enjoy great beer, and help support a great cause. All proceeds from Parallel 49 beer will be donated to the Oxfam Charity to help the Philippines that have been destroyed by typhoon Haiyan. Let's work together and help those who need it the most!
December 5th @ 6:00PM
Join them for a night of hand crafted cask beer from YBC and Four Winds Brewing and help raise a few dollars for some local families in need.
December 12th @ 8:00PM - Late
Being held at the Score on Davie once again, the YVRBeer Tweetup guys are holding the 2nd Ugly Christmas Sweater filled with prizes, ugly sweaters and a special cask from Parallel 49 Brewing - 'Fugly Sweater' - Kraken soaked juniper berries, cinnamon, and nutmeg!
December 14th @ 8:00PM - 2:00AM
It is back, and better than ever. With Modern Limits, The Sparklepussies Burlesque, and other special guests. Tickets are $12 and includes a free Red Truck Beer before 9am! To get tickets contact Sam directly or email Info@redtruckbeer.com. Hurry this event is selling out fast!
December 22nd @ 6pm
"Reinbeer" Cask Festival and Toy Drive at
The event itself will be a cask festival / Xmas toy drive. We will be working with a local charity to collect toys and monetary donations for underprivileged kids. We have 6 casks lined up from many of the local breweries. Notably, one from Conrad at Brassneck! Entrance will be an unwrapped toy or monetary donation and will get you one free drink. More information and exciting details will be up on an event's page on Facebook in the next few days, but look forward to awesome beer and festive activities. Here's a fun tidbit. The Cobalt will be opening its own Tap House in the New Year with 24 taps!
February 8th @ 12:00PM - 4:00PM
More and more people are finding themselves gluten-intolerant and that can make enjoying craft beer difficult, however more and more gluten-free options exist, such as most ciders and the increasing number of gluten-reduced and gluten-free craft beers. Join us at
CiderWISE to try some of these unique and delicious alternatives. We'll be showcasing ciders and gluten free beers made locally and from the US. Tickets will be on sale soon! Vendors, if you're interested in taking part in this event, email Amanda events@camravancouver.ca
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, Reviews & Tastings
Seasonal and new releases have arrived at your local LRS:
33 Acres of Hale - 33 Acres Brewing
Central City Imperial Porter - Central City Brewing
Sahti Claws - Parallel 49 Brewing
Blackstone Porter - Driftwood Brewery
Double Shot Porter - Swans Brewpub & Caffe Fantastico collab
Winter Beeracle - Dead Frog Brewery
Instigator Doppelbock - Phillips Brewing
Mt Everest Barleywine - Scandal Brewing
Shiny Penny Belgian IPA - Townsite Brewing
Phillips Snowcase Calendar - Phillips Brewing
Pound Sterling Fresh-Hopped Pilsner - Parallel 49 Brewing
Dough Head Gingerbread Ale - Vancouver Island Brewery
Hermannator Ice Bock - Vancouver Island Brewery
Jan Zeschky of The Province: 33 Acres of Tynder - 33 Acres Brewing Beer Me BC: Road Trip Fresh-Hopped Dark Ale - Lighthouse Brewing Beer Me BC: 2013 Brewery Creek Collaboration Spruce Tip Stout Tastings at your local Liquor Stores:
O'Hares Gastropub & Liquor Store:
Howe Sound Brewery Tasting - December 4, 2013 4-6pm
Legacy Liquor Store: Dead Frog Brewing Beer Tasting, November 30th, 2-6pm Granville Liquor Store: Italian Beer Tasting, November 28, 4-8pm Craft Beer Tasting, November 29, 3-7pm BC Craft Beer Tasting December 7, 4-7pm Viti Wine & Lagers: Parallel 49 Brewing Beer Tasting , November 29th Our new "beefed up" Seasonals section courtesy of Cathy who just joined our Communications Support Team. You can email her your submissions at editor@camravancouver.ca Cask Updates Follow us here   for updates daily on what's coming up. Not on social media? Visit our website and you can view the twitter feed there with the cask information. Craft beer establishments - email us your CASK info! Shawna has also just joined our Communications Support Team and taken over all things CASK. Please email her your intel at info@camravancouver.ca Attn: CASKS |
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Homebrew Happenings
Recipe Spotlight
Winter has begun, and that means it is the season for big, rich, bold, thick, dark winter beers such as; Imperial Stouts, Barley Wines, Imperial IPA's, and of course...PORTERS!
Why not try out this homebrew recipe this winter from Dan's Homebrewing Supplies:
Porter - (O.G. - 1.050)
A rich, creamy, thick, chewy, London Porter. Best served not too cold on a rainy Vancouver winter evening.
- 8 lb Dark Malt Extract
- 1/2 cup, no more, dark molasses (optional)
- 8-10 AAU Bittering hop (Northern Brewer, Pride of Ringwood, Willamette)
- 1/2 oz Willamette, Goldings, Pride of Ringwood finish
- Ale Yeast
Check out Dan's Homebrewing Supplies for detailed step-by-step instructions on how you can create this winter beer beast, as well as others yourself.
VANBrewers
 Looking to connect with other homebrewers? VanBrewers hold monthly meetings. They welcome new members to the meetings, so join in if you are a homebrewer or are interested in getting started. They host a lively Facebook Group where you'll find discussions on all things home-brew. Membership to the club costs $20 a year.
Hops Connect
**30% off shipping special will be ending on Dec. 6th. Make sure you get your christmas orders in before then!**
Hops Connect - Hop Trading Company Ltd is Canadian-owned and operated, centrally located in Pemberton  B.C. and dedicated to connecting brewers, U-brew retail and home-brewers with the best hops from the best growers. Whether you're looking for wholesale or retail, we've got it all. Visit their Online Store. Supplies are limited so don't miss out. Sign up to become a 'Brewers Club' member and receive a 5% discount everytime you order (no minimum).
Barley's Homebrewing Supplies
101-455 East Columbia St, New Westminster 604.553.1941
For a full list of their hop inventory, please click HERE
Dan's Homebrewing Supplies
New location 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! They are now on Twitter too. Check it out!
Would you like to share a story, a homebrew recipe or an event? Please email Jill at media@camravancouver.ca
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