B.C. beer

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In article <1991Jul11.2...@milton.u.washington.edu> pol...@milton.u.washington.edu (Ken Pollard) writes:
>I'm planning a trip to British Columbia (probably Vancouver and Vancouver
>Island) and am interested in trying the local beers. Any suggestions?
>I prefer dark, German-style beer, but also like porters and Irish Ales.
>(Actually, I enjoy a decent beer of any style.)
>

I just got back from Vancouver Island, and while I can't recommend
specific beers, I can recommed some good pubs. In Victoria, check
out Spinnakers Brewpub or Christie's Carriage House Pub. Spinnakers
brews their own, Christies carries several local brews. If you find
yourself anywhere near Duncan (between Nanaimo and Victoria on the
island) I recommend Cowichan Valley Inn for a beer. They have a pretty
good selection of various BC brews, and good food too. Only drawback
of the beer up there is the price! Generally around $3.75 a pint.
Happy drinking.
Cormac

[Ken Pollard]

I'm planning a trip to British Columbia (probably Vancouver and Vancouver
Island) and am interested in trying the local beers. Any suggestions?
I prefer dark, German-style beer, but also like porters and Irish Ales.
(Actually, I enjoy a decent beer of any style.)

E-mail response to pol...@milton.u.washington.edu or post a follow-up,
whichever you feel is appropriate.

Thanks in advance.

Ken Pollard

[Jacques Vaisey]

BC has quite a number of reasonably good brews. Some that I like
are:

1) Pipers Ale (Vancouver Island Brewing Co. - available at BC
liquor outlets)

2) Spring Ale (Okanagen Breweries - available at BC liquor outlets)

3) Lord Granville Pale Ale (Granville Island Brewing Co,
- available at BC liquor outlets)

4) Hermans

5) Canterbury Bitter (pubs only)

6) Shaftsbury Cream Ale (pubs only)

There are also several brew pubs (mostly on Vancouver Island) that
make wide selections of their own beer. Spinnaker's in Victoria
is the only name I can recall at the moment.

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