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[amor de cosmos]

in case anyone hasn't seen yet:


http://twitpic.com/98af9t

[Benezet]

Erm... This little contest must be to determine which is the second-best IPA, after Phillips Hop Circle.

[amor de cosmos]

story about our beer scene
http://cvvmagazine.c...er-renaissance/

[dirtydeeds]

From VIB facebook page "VIB has resurrected our old 650ml bottling line. Something exciting is about to fly into #yyj"

Says the "Flying Tanker White IPA" available in the 650mm bomber size late next week. Great logo with the Mars Water Bomber on it. Maybe it was before my time but I don't remember VIB having 650ml bottles maybe some of our more experienced craft beer drinkers on VV can clarify?

[amor de cosmos]

why not include the label?



those 650ml bottles must have been before my time also. I've heard of white ipas before but the style seems to have been created only within the last few months. can't wait to try it out.

[Holden West]

I'm glad VIB is changing their labels. They were looking a little fusty compared to their hip upstart competitors.

[dirtydeeds]

why not include the label? .

Thats a little out of my technical comfort zone
I too am looking forward to trying it, I still haven't got to VIB's "Beachcomber" yet but have heard good things from friends?

[dirtydeeds]

those 650ml bottles must have been before my time also. I've heard of white ipas before but the style seems to have been created only within the last few months. .

This review does nothing to settle the question of if VIB ever had Bomber's before but has made me think it will be my next beer purchase for next weekend? Good on em for getting more "crafty" lately!

http://www.left4beer...tanker-vib.html

[amor de cosmos]

the alberni valley news has some back story

“Flying Tanker IPA is the first bottle in our Vancouver Island series to be released — we’ve got a whole series of beers tied to Vancouver Island icons planned,” Ringma said. “We spoke to Wayne Coulson a couple of weeks ago about this. He’s a big supporter of Vancouver Island and he’s excited about it.”

Company officials have been gaming out melding craft beers with iconic Vancouver Island symbols. One of the first symbols that came to mind was the Coulson Flying Tankers.

“When it drops its load of water the white mist on top looks like the head of foam on a glass of cold beer,” Ringma said.

Connections to the Alberni Valley made the initiative possible, Ringma said.

VIB General Manager Jim Dodds is originally from Port Alberni. But Ringma spent time in the Alberni Valley while growing up.

“When I was a kid we used to stay out at Tall Timbers and water ski at Sproat Lake,” he said. “We used to bomb around the water bombers, I remember that.”

http://www.bclocalne.../150523755.html

[amor de cosmos]

http://canoebrewpub.com/newsletter/

southern cross... this must be what they mean:

Brewer’s notes:
Used for first addition bittering this hop has no pretence at substitution for noble type. A kettle variety of the highest order Southern Cross imparts a soft bitterness with a subtle resinous quality. The essential oil component is such that it can deliver a delicate balance of citrus and spice when added toward the end of boil. Generally selected for its consistency in mainstream Lagers this hop has also ventured into the craft market as a reliable Brewpub mainstay.

Applications:
High Alpha Acids and Total Oil matched with low Cohumulone find this extraordinary hop several applications, single or dual-purpose. Difficult for us to list a substitute as there is really nothing quite like the New Zealand Southern Cross available on the world market. A testament to our successful breeding programme…

http://www.nzhops.co...hern_cross.html

[amor de cosmos]

more about flying tanker
http://www.left4beer...out-flying.html

[OSJ]

why not include the label?



those 650ml bottles must have been before my time also. I've heard of white ipas before but the style seems to have been created only within the last few months. can't wait to try it out.

Just tapped a keg of this at Garrick's Head Pub. Only have a couple kegs of it though, so get it while it lasts.

[amor de cosmos]

VICTORIA, BC – In honour of both the Victoria Day long weekend and the 150th anniversary of the city of Victoria BC, Spinnakers Brewpub has released Hoptoria, a 6.5% abv IPA that is described as follows:

Brewed with Canadian Superior Pale, English Munich and Cara malts and hopped with Columbus, Summit, Super Galena, Sterling and Cascade hops and then dry hopped with an additional half kilogram each of Cascade and Sterling, resulting in a remarkably smooth American Style IPA.

Hoptoria is available now on draught at Spinnakers, and will also be featured on cask on Monday May 21st. Bottles are planned to follow soon.

http://www.canadianb...h-hoptoria-ipa/

[Holden West]

For curiosity's sake, I'd like someone to re-create a typical beer sold in Victoria saloons in the 19th century. There is some history on local breweries, but not much on what specifically was on tap and how it tasted. I know some beer was brewed with Swan Lake water and I'm not sure that sounds appetizing.

It appears that at the turn of the century, ales, porters, stouts and lagers were available. I'm guessing they would be funkier, cloudier and warmer than the beers we are accustomed to. Thoughts?

[Tim]

For curiosity's sake, I'd like someone to re-create a typical beer sold in Victoria saloons in the 19th century.

It appears that at the turn of the century, ales, porters, stouts and lagers were available. I'm guessing they would be funkier, cloudier and warmer than the beers we are accustomed to. Thoughts?

That is an interesting idea, as a very avid home brewer I will have to look into it. I know the person to ask about these ideas would be Greg Evans. He does talks on old time Victoria beer on occasion but sadly I have not made it out to one yet.
Beer changed big time in the late 19th century as Pasteur figured out spoilage organisms, refrigeration was invented and the isolation of yeast strains came about.
Before then the beer would go sour relatively quickly due to contamination. The yeast used would have been a mix of different strains which would make for an inconsistent product, although perhaps more complex in flavour. Going from what I have seen of old British beers the grain bills used would be far more simple than nowadays. So you are pretty much likely right about, cloudy, funky and warm. I will likely bring this idea of historical brewing up at our brew club. If something comes of it I will make sure you get some beer for the idea

If anyone here happens to brew, join us
http://brewvic.ca/
http://brewvic.com/forum
https://www.facebook...groups/brewvic/

[OSJ]

So for you beer lovers, I have 15 or so pints left of Flying Tanker then i have a few kegs of Driftwoods Naughty Hildegard ESB. only for a limited time.

[amor de cosmos]

for anyone experiencing a hops deficit, I'm not sure how many of these brewers are doing special brews for this but probably worth checking out anyway:
http://phillipsbeer....hopoxia-is-back

That is an interesting idea, as a very avid home brewer I will have to look into it. I know the person to ask about these ideas would be Greg Evans. He does talks on old time Victoria beer on occasion but sadly I have not made it out to one yet.

Isn't Spinnakers' swan lake kolsch in honour of william steinberger who was from cologne & founded (what would become) silver spring brewery? I'm not sure if there was attempt to be one of steinberger's recipes or not.

[amor de cosmos]

i wonder why it took them so long to do something like this



http://www.beerontherock.com/?p=1307

[Tim]

i wonder why it took them so long to do something like this

The new Brewmaster is from down there.

[amor de cosmos]

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