BC Brewery # 3 – Deep Cove

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Our final BC stop goes by the name of Deep Cove and not only do they brew beer but they also distill spirits as well. A dual threat or you could just combine the two into a craft beer cocktail. Using any of the beers that would be on my first taster tray, if I was visiting….(all are 5% and under)

Patersbier Belgian Enkel

“A Trappist style table beer designed to be flavourful and thirst quenching. The name literally translates as “Father’s Beer”- referring to it traditionally being brewed for the monks’ own consumption.”

Kentucky Common

“A pre-prohibition American style that utilizes ingredients and techniques used in the making of bourbon – corn, rye, and a sour mash.”

Trapper Johns Lager

“Our Brewmaster has created a bright and crisp lager that displays hints of sweet malt and lemon. Adding a touch of local tradition, Trapper John’s was named for the longest running employee of Mt. Seymour- A man, they say, who’s skiing ability is legendary.”

Sun Kissed Tea Saison Summer Ale

“This playful beer will surprise you with its combination of fruity tones, peppery spice, and a refreshingly dry tartness. Made with apple, mango and papaya infused Rooibos tea, Sunkissed is the perfect summer sipper.”

Or you could go with the extremely unique Oyster Gin “Ahab” that is “made with BC Royal Miyagi Oysters & local botanicals”

BC Brewery # 1 – Bad Tattoo

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Our first Canadian and more specifically British Columbia stop is the Bad Tattoo Brewing Company with their impressive logo.  They are based in Penticton (which I have yet to visit) They just started up kegging and serving beer in late July/ early August.  And since they are so new, their website only shows four beers  so those are the four beers that I will put on my taster tray.

You can start with ACP their sessionable beer that is short for Achieve, Conquer & Persevere.  Then move on to Los Muertos Cerveza  Negra a malt forward dark lager.  Before dipping into the hop pool with their West Coast IPA.  To finish the aptly named Full Sleeve Stout.

Frankly I don’t know how people stand the pain of tattoos but if an arm with a tattoo is proffering me a beer, I frankly don’t care.

In the Tap Lines for September 2014

header_attractionsSeptember means L.A. Beer Week.  Last month was inundated with all things Sierra Nevada and this month will be filled with info on happenings during our SoCal salute to local craft beer.

~ e-visits to three breweries from the BC (British Columbia) Bad Tattoo, Four Mile and Deep Cove
~ video reviews (returns) with two beers picked up in San Diego at this year’s Beer Blogger Conference
~ two more beers will come up from the BSP cellar to be reviewed. This month there will be no theme.  I will sort of randomly select two.
~ Heads-Up on Los Angeles Beer Events (like a little thing called L.A. Beer Week)
~ Three suggested beers to buy this month. One light, one medium and one dark
~ I will tap the Firkin and give my no holds barred opinion on the craft beer world
~ … and Session # 91 will converge bloggers onto a single topic, this month My First Belgian

Here are two events to get your September started in the Los Angeles craft beer world:
1) Friday, 9/5 – Shmaltz Brewing Reunion Ale Charity at Surly Goat
2) Sunday, 9/14 – Rock & Brews (El Segundo) 4th Annual Local Craft Beer Fest, 12-5pm

O’ Canada – Crannog Ales

Out last Canadian stop is Crannog Ales in British Columbia.

All of their brews are certified organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized. And here are a couple to look for:

Gael’s Blood Potato Ale
“This rich Irish red ale is made with organic potatoes for an exceptionally smooth, rich body. It is extraordinarily rich in malt flavour, with just the right amount of hop finish. It’s an immigrant ale, uniting the staple food of Ireland with plenty of new world hops.”

Back Hand of God Stout
“Lean in body and powerful in flavour, Back Hand of God Stout has won many consumers’ choice awards. This dry stout is easy to drink, rich and inviting. It is extraordinarily smooth and mildly hopped with a distinct coffee/chocolate presence.”

Tree Brewing

Now that the Winter Olympics are over, we can go back to BC for beer. Here is one place to head to. Tree Brewing in Kelowna.
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And the Raspberry Porter sounds good. “650 ml single bottle
5.0% AlcoholThe Raspberry Porter, takes the smooth dark chocolate character of the Spy Porter and adds a Raspberry twist.”