Tuesday 31 March 2015

UrbanGrind

 
 

And up we went !
 
Climbing 40 flights of stairs (593 stairs) to enjoy a Storm IPA and incredible views of Vancouver.
Ron wins for being the quickest!
 
 

Friday 13 March 2015

Vancouver mini pub crawl

There are so many craft breweries showing up in Vancouver as well as other cities in North America, it is hard to keep up with them !  The Western Beer Club, usually set out to a tasting room, and then some brew pub, to make sure we get some food into our bellies ! Today we suck to a good old fashioned pub crawl !


Starting things off at the Powell Street Craft Brewery, they opened December of 2012 before the craft beer craze hit Vancouver. Their location was small but David and his wife had big dreams. In the Fall of 2014 they moved almost directly across the street into larger location. Keeping to their artistic roots, Powell Street still have their incredibly creative beer labels, as well as local artist works hanging in their new tasting room. 




Next stop was a short walk away to Off the Rails. Opening February 2015. Steve, owner of the Railway Club, had always supported the local craft breweries by making the unknown local crafts beers available to the public. But one day he realized he needed to start brewing his own beer and that is where Off the Rails began. Now creating over 15 different Beers from a Kolsch or Pillsner, IPA, Ales, to Oatmeal Stout and Smoked Porters there is something on their beer list that will satisfy everyone.




Their name is very appropriate and you see this before you even walk in, with their crooked sign. Opening December 2014 at an old auto repair shop Iain and Aaron (founders) kept the vintage sign and made it their own.
When you walk in you are steps away from their mass bar with staff eager to help you experience their beers. This being our 3rd brewery of the night, I had some trouble reading the names of their beers, but the staff was happy to help and get me a great selection of beers to taste.

It was a great night visiting with friends and tasting some excellent local craft beers, keep it up Vancouver I look forward to tasting more.




~ Colleen  







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Tuesday 10 March 2015

Urban Grind

 
Colleen enjoying a Storm IPA after doing the Urban Grind at Harbour Center
 
 
Every Tuesday in March from 4 - 6:30pm
 
For just $5, get in on all the action! Climb 40 flights of stairs for incredible views of Vancouver.
Enjoy a local craft been at the top as well as a $5 food voucher for future use.
A live DJ is playing while you take in the 360' view.
 
Hope to see you there.