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[Victoria Watcher]

By the start of September the first beer taps in Greater Victoria will start serving up Peninsula Pale – a Lighthouse Brewing Company beer created in partnership with Field Five Farm on the Saanich Peninsula.

 

A week later they should be on local liquor store shelves, says Jon Siewertsen, a consultant with the Esquimalt-based brewery.

 

One of the “original breweries in B.C.” and marking 25 years this August, it was time to release a new core beer, Siewertsen said.

 

 

 

https://www.vicnews....re-beer-7510914

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 31 August 2024 - 05:20 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Get hoppy at Category 12's Oktoberfest celebration

The event will take place on Sept. 21 at the Saanichton brewery


https://www.vicnews....bration-7548310

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 21 September 2024 - 04:51 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (SOFMC) have partnered together to install a local craft beer bar.

 

The company says it expects Phillips Beer to sell well at Save-On and the well-known craft beer company is honoured to have been selected to open the new bar.

 

“We are excited to partner with the SOFMC and further foster building community and local connections here in Victoria” said Robyn Skinner, marketing director at Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.

 

 

https://cheknews.ca/...centre-1218097/

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 08 October 2024 - 09:52 PM.

[FogPub]

Ah, if I only liked Phillips beer...

 

(I've become a real Hoyne loyalist of late)

[Victoria Watcher]

https://www.facebook...59368042140333/

 

 

Eileen, Patricia and Marjorie Coton in front of family store, "Round the Corner" at 1209 Lyall St. 1934 from Esquimalt Archives

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 06 January 2025 - 11:55 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Howl Brewing submits plans for tasting room on Lyall St. near Fraser St. in Esquimalt

 

https://victoria.cit...t-in-esquimalt/

[Mike K.]

That’s a great photo!

[Victoria Watcher]

Sidney brewery, Central Saanich farm launch purely Peninsula lager

 

Hyper-local lager set for sales on the Saanich Peninsula

 

https://www.vicnews....a-lager-7807547

 

 

 

 

Staying true to its name and origin, the beer is exclusively available at select establishments on the Saanich Peninsula, north of Keating Cross Road, including the Surly Mermaid, Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe, Jacks on the Water, 10 Acres at The Pier, The Pub at Brentwood Bay Resort, and the Small Gods Brewing Taproom.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 09 February 2025 - 05:27 AM.

[Matt R.]

Small Gods has become a local favourite rather quickly I think! Really great folks behind the operation.

[Victoria Watcher]

Fake news:

 

 

 

 

Canned heat: Island craft breweries seek to adapt under threat of aluminum tariffs

 

https://cheknews.ca/...ariffs-1239690/

 

For breweries on Vancouver Island and across B.C., the bottom line involves not getting crushed by the price of cans in an industry reliant on aluminum and steel amid the spectre and speculation of U.S. tariffs.

 

“The majority of the cans come out of the U.S., and that is a concern,” says Ken Beattie, executive director of the BC Craft Brewers Guild.

 

President Donald Trump’s executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports is set to take effect March 12, and those costs will surely creep their way into your beer.

 

“What exactly that number is going to be is not entirely clear,” says Whistle Buoy Brewery co-owner Isaiah Archer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-manufactured cans cost less than 20 cents each.

 

https://www.tricorbr...2-diameter.html

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 February 2025 - 11:50 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Victoria meat shop carves out new relationship with Phillips Brewing

The new pop-up combines Roast’s signature dishes with the laid-back atmosphere of Phillips’ tasting room


https://www.vicnews....brewing-7952851



The pop-up will feature a rotating menu of lunch and dinner options, paired with Phillips’ craft beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks.

To accommodate the new food offerings, the Government Street tasting room will undergo minor renovations, including 30 additional seats and a refreshed interior.

“It’s all about enhancing the experience,” Carmack said. “We’re bringing our traditional menu, but also adding some upscale pub-style options to match the vibe of the Tasting Room.”

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 18 April 2025 - 03:08 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Beer lovers rejoice: Whistle Buoy Brewing Company is celebrating its 6th birthday with a raft of summer events.

Over the next four months, the Victoria brewery will be extending its Market Square patio, adding room for 200 more (293 total) folks to dance, hang and imbibe at five themed parties.

There will be live music, games, fresh beer releases and all-day beer gardens. While outside food is permitted, Los Panas Venezuelan Kitchen, Dumpling Drop and The Wandering Mollusk will be there to sling nosh to hungry attendees.

https://www.vicnews....parties-8045827

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 03 June 2025 - 12:55 AM.

[Wayne]

Small Gods has become a local favourite rather quickly I think! Really great folks behind the operation.

 

Tried some of their beer recently, very good!