Beer Reviews

Vancouver Island Brewing

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Vancouver Island Brewing – Imperial Peach IPA

As part of their Tidal Series, Vancouver Island Brewing has released a summer twist on a popular style of beer, the Double IPA. With no fancy name to beat around the bush, this is the Imperial Peach IPA from this series, one that surely matches the warmer months of the year. B.C. Beer Reviews: Vancouver …

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Vancouver Island Brewing – Imperial Peach IPA Read More »

Andina Brewing

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Andina Brewing – Jalea Guava Saison

If you are a fan of good beer, South American culture and culinary experiences or even both then Andina Brewing are putting out what you are looking for. This edition of B.C. Beer Reviews is taking a look at a very summer-friendly beer in their Jalea Guava Saison. Let’s see if Andina hit the mark …

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Andina Brewing – Jalea Guava Saison Read More »

Beere Brewing

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Beere Brewing – Go Easy Dry Hopped Pale Ale

The newest, or one of the newest, breweries in B.C. making noise with their use of hops is that of Beere Brewing. The North Vancouver-based brewery made waves with their Mental Floss and have been impressing ever since. This brewery may just be the next Backcountry Brewing in this regard and seems to be another …

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Beere Brewing – Go Easy Dry Hopped Pale Ale Read More »

Lighthouse Brewing

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Lighthouse Brewing – Depth Charge 2017

Lighthouse Brewing is a beacon of brewing on the island, and with the attention they draw there cones standards to live up to. They have done this with a very nice staple in their Shipwreck IPA, but that does not stop them from being more adventurous. Today’s addition to B.C. Beer Reviews is nothing like …

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Lighthouse Brewing – Depth Charge 2017 Read More »

Russell Brewing

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Russell Brewing – East Coast IPA

Russell Brewing recently released a specialty series and with that came their first entry into the haze craze. The East Coat IPA from Russell is described on the can as having ‘delicious juicy vibes. B.C. Beer Reviews is here today to see how this beer measures up to that statement. B.C. Beer Reviews: Russell Brewing …

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Russell Brewing – East Coast IPA Read More »

Deep Cove Brewing

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Deep Cove Brewing – Shaketown Black IPA

The debate on Black IPA and Cascadian Dark Ale rages on and Deep Cove Brewing is not shying away. B.C. Beer Reviews is here today to take a look at the Shaketown Black IPA from the North Vancouver brewery. A style that is both malty and bitter, and something that is sure to keep the …

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Deep Cove Brewing – Shaketown Black IPA Read More »

Main Street Brewing

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Main Street Brewing – Four Year Anniversary Quad

While it may be well after the fact, Main Street Brewing recently celebrated their fourth birthday. Congratulations are in order and with that birthday came a very big way of celebrating this awesome occasion, a birthday Belgian Quad. This Belgian-style brew comes in at 9.5% ABV, certainly a beer worthy of such a special day. …

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Main Street Brewing – Four Year Anniversary Quad Read More »

Vancouver Island Brewing

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Vancouver Island Brewing – 30th Anniversary Hermannator

There is a beer that is so legendary and aged in B.C. that it even predates a vast majority of the breweries you know today. This is the Hermannator Ice Bock from Vancouver Island Brewing. The Hermannator recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and this one comes with an interesting twist to the yearly release. B.C. …

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: Vancouver Island Brewing – 30th Anniversary Hermannator Read More »

VCBW

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: VCBW – Double Dry Hopped Pilsner

Vancouver Craft Beer Week may be long gone, but one thing remains. The double-hopped Pilsner for VCBW that came from Backcountry Brewing, Beere Brewing and Coast Mountain Brewing created a buzz, and rightly so. And while B.C. Beer Reviews may be almost two weeks behind on this one, it is still a beer that is …

B.C. Beer Reviews with Nic Hendrickson: VCBW – Double Dry Hopped Pilsner Read More »