CAMRA

CAMRA

No, I'm not talking about the Canberra Academy of Music and Related Arts.  Not Chilboton Advanced Meteorological Radar.  And not Center for Advancing Microbial Risk Assessment. Although all three of these sound like kick-ass great things.

I'm referring to the British-originating club called "Campaign for Real Ale."  Created as a consumer group to promote the production AND CONSUMPTION of traditional ales, beers, and ciders; this has now branched out into clubs throughout the world, including the BC organization and local chapters in Vancouver, Victoria, etc.

According to the UK parent organization, CAMRA's mission is to:

1. Protect and improve consumer rights.
2. Promote quality, choice and value for money.
3. Support the public house as a focus of community life.
4. Campaign for greater appreciation of traditional beers, ciders and ales as part of our national heritage and culture.
5. Seek improvements in all licensed premises and throughout the brewing industry.^[4]

  Benefits of membership include:

• 10-20% discounts at member liquor stores, pubs, breweries, and beer-making supply shops
• Special events
• Newsletter

East Van Vodka, opens their doors

Looking for an alternate to a night of beer tasting? Visit the newly open "Odd Society" 

The distillery is currently only bottling its East Van Vodka, which is made from 100% B.C. malted barley. But the three people behind Odd Society are promising their gin (Wallflower) and whisky (Mongrel) will be available soon.

Odd Society tasting room hours:  Thurs – Sun 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Distillery tours
Fri., Sat. and Sun. at 4 p.m. (no reservations required).