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Rye Tonne, Rye Tonne
Scales tipped over in favour of heaps of rye malt and piles of pine-esque hops. No balance to be found therein. Bold, assertive flavour captivated the gaze of onlookers now unable to divert their palates. An exciting collision between a bitter unknown and wanting imbiber.
Hop Rod Rye Ale
Sunny Days…
An ode to a brick
Albeit it is probably coveted more in this city than most, the noble brick is still mostly looked past, walked over, and (gasp!) spat on. Poor brick.
If it were not for you, with your valiant and true form, our cozy Acres would be but a flat bit of turf.
And if it were not for you, with your humble and rosy appearance, our winding streets would be mere pavement.
And, dear brick, if it were not for you, aged but not broken by time, we would be without memory of the modest beginnings and long history of this neighbourhood.
To the brick! We thank you for your unwavering support.
And mortar - you ain't so bad either.
Tough day? Duck into Six Acres.
Okay, so Six Acres wasn't around in 1984... and it kind of looks like Bastian turns into what is now Vera's rather than the Acreage.
All I am trying to say is that I like to imagine Six Acres to be somehow akin to a mystical bookshop that contains a volume of child heroes, giant rock people, and magic white dog-dragons (as well as being a good place to run away from meanies).
Sunshine!!!
5th Dimension said it best... cheers and happy weekend!!!!
ps: you really have to let that video roll until at least 2:16...
ps: out of the Pike IPA for tonight, but still going with Crooked Coast and a terrific London Porter from Paddock Wood. Woo!
where bottle caps go
here is one good use... if you have patience
Anyone up for a Bock Party?!?!
Just in time to finish a week of fun we have one last treat... Hot off the presses from the island is Phillips Springbock!!!
Traditional German style Maibock: light and crisp with distinctive hops and characteristic finish. Good thing its all sunshine this weekend, because this brew is meant to go with May flowers and nice Gastown patios.
bock party... can't stop, won't stop.
Craft Beer Week continues in Vancouver!
As various events continue throughout the city celebrating amazing craft beers this week, we announcing our second limited release: Driftwood Breweries Belle Royale!!!
Belle Royale is a Belgian Strong Ale made with 900lbs of B.C. cherries!! The beautiful pinkish golden hue of this beer holds within it tart and sweet cherry flavours, Belgian yeasts, and warming 9% alcohol! Exceptional balance and pairs well with the warm weather we've been having!!!
Sadly, again, the Belle will have a limited run of 12 bottles at the Acres and then we'll have to wait for next year.
the Belle of the ball
Its Here!! VCBW is May 10th – 15th!!!
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is finally upon us and we're getting started with one of our favourite B.C. seasonal brews: Phillips Double Barrel Scotch Ale!!!
If you didn't get to try any of the first vintage last year, don't fret, this one is amazing. Oak aging in not only Bourbon but also wine casks gives this scotch ale serious notes of sweet vanilla and toffee. The Bourbon is definitely there too, along with the oak, but neither are overpowering. This is a creamy smooth, full beer (not to mention a little bit dangerous at 7.7%!!!).
Its a big start to the week and we have more surprises lined up as Vancouver Craft Beer Week continues, so I'll keep you posted.
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Vancouver Craft Beer Week!!
Next week is the very first Vancouver Craft Beer Week and we are really excited! To celebrate, we'll be bringing in a couple B.C. microbrews that we have never had at the acreage before. I'm not going to say exactly what they are until next week - hush, hush sort of stuff - but I'm sure you are going to like em'!!
Cheers to all the great B.C. microbreweries!
Hooray Craft Beer!!
