[VANCOUVER] Spring/Summer '17

Took mother nature a little extra time to get going this year, but the cherry blossoms are out and I think finally we won't see anymore snow

Like border wait times, things are constantly changing so check back often or ask a question about a visit coming up, the new hype breweries, and all that jazz.

Superflux Rainbow Machine just hit shelves btw. It's gooooood.

 

Someone mentioned the Hop Circuit shuttle in previous thread:

 

Twin Sails cans aren't at Central City LRS. You might find a few at Kerrisdale Liquor. Vapour Wave was brewery only. Rainbow Machine you won't find downtown anywhere (Sold Out I believe), maybe at a couple of the private shops in North Richmond, but you'd have to call around, I haven't been in ages to those shops. There's a store just south of River Rock Casino I had good luck at a couple yrs ago, they seem to carry most local seasonals.

 

Maybe they still have it cause they're charging $25 a 4 pack

 

@Ma9573 You sure picked a nice weekend to come visit! The weather is supposed to be amazing.

Twin Sails has a triple release of beers coming up:


I'd highly recommend checking them and Yellow Dog out in Port Moody. You can take the train all the way there from downtown now, but who knows your golf may take you close anyways.

VCBW just launched it's collab beer, it's a Hazy Pale ale, should be in shops soon if not already.

Pretty much every brewery in the city is doing something hazy, so yes it has caught on!

Also make sure to hit up Callister Brewing for some Boombox. It's like a CoOp system, Boombox makes a lot of great IPAs, mostly hazy ones as of late.

Alibi Room has lots of great stuff on tap right now.

Daby's Gastown has lots of great stuff on tap right now.

12Kings has lots of great stuff on tap right now and OH LOOK they also carry many of the city's tall boy cans that most other bars don't. Shhhhhh. (you might even find the newest Twin Sails releases this weekend)

Merchants is a great place to go to eat, but they have a kickass tap, can, and bottle list. You might need to ask about the cans and taps.

 

Quite a few shops in that range!

Southpoint Liquor Store is fairly close to the border, I stopped in there once on the way to US and was pleasantly surprised at the selection and stock.

Highpoint Liquor Store is one of my fav shops in Vancouver. It's a bit out of the way but I pass by often. They stock most current releases and have great prices.

Brewery Creek is a must stop if you've never been. They're generally regarded as the best shop in BC, but lately I've found stuff to be quite pricey. They will have an awesome selection though, and the neighbourhood is great. Not too far from them is Firefly Liquor Store.

If you're downtown or near Stanley Park, for sure check out Denman Beer Wine and Spirits.

Kerrisdale West Coast Liquors. 39th & Cambie BC Liquor Store is the flagship location, worth a stop for pure variety of booze. 8th and Cambie BCL is good too.

Should really just make a Google map of all these spots

 

Damn! Disco Nap must have just gone on tap, not even released at the brewery yet. haven't had the VCBW one yet myself either haha.

Not an IPA, but Strange Fellows did a collab with Modern Times last year called Strange Times, you might find it around, but if not their newer beer called Strange Resemblance is supposed to be similar and quite tasty.