Heading to Vancouver...

Yup, solid agenda. Four Winds is in Delta so it's really easy to hit on your way to/from the border. Alibi Room is the must hit and easy to get to from BC Place, you'll probably find some Brassneck there anyway if you don't find the time to get up to the brewery. If you do go to Brassneck, walk 5 minutes west and hit 33 Acres as well, they've got a pretty interesting vibe and some solid beer (nothing will blow your socks off there though).

Bird of Prey from Driftwood will probably be out at that time, it's definitely worth picking up. Fat Tug is another from Driftwood that IMO is always worth picking up. Also pretty much anything from FW with a cork in it.

 

I'd say thats a top notch agenda. Four Winds is great (love their IPA), Brassneck always has a great rotating selection on (current taplist here: http://brassneck.ca/ passive aggressive is a personal fave), and like Beervana said, Alibi is pretty much the goto place for lovers of beer in Van.

 

Four Winds' Vexillum was legit. Wow. Amazing. Brilliant

Their taproom is really nice as well. That set up would never be kid friendly in WA, nice to know that BC laws differs.

Also really enjoyed Powell Street's Azacca Brett pale.



My modest haul.

 

I'm heading to Vancouver this weekend, and while I won't ask about Cantillon bottles (I know where to look, I'm sure I'll end up empty handed) I am wondering if anyone has Cantillon glassware for sale?

 

I'm heading up to Vancouver/Whistler for a week starting tomorrow. I have my spots for Loon hunting, but am wondering if there's anything else in particular that hasn't been mentioned so far I should be on the lookout for. (including suggestions in Whistler and Squamish/other areas on the way up).

We'll be in Vancouver for a couple hours briefly on our way up to Whistler tomorrow, but will also be coming back Wednesday evening for the Punch Brothers show and then again on Saturday on our way out to catch Timbers vs. Whitecaps.

If any of you fine folks are around and want to grab some beers (and/or do IP trades with the extra St. Lam, Fou Foune, and LPK stuff you have burning holes in your cellars for de Garde, Block 15, Ale Apothecary, Upright, etc.), BM me.

Cheers!

 

Seriously doubt they have or have ever had loons, but the best selection I've come across in Whistler is Nester's Liquor Store. Didn't buy anything though, as I was all set with some Cantillon and Kokanee. See avatar to left.

 

http://www.howesound.com/home.aspx

 

also, as many can attest, there are no loons to be found. even biercraft is out of their expensive bar bottles, both locations. i was just there last weekend... trust me there is nothing. the woman at legacy told me they were expecting 3F gueuze, so maybe check there but good luck.

the dude working at brewery creek was SUPER nice and helpful though. sup man! i regret not bringing some de garde to trade.

 

Well, I know what I'm mentioning I have a decent amount of in the car tomorrow when I stop by.