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BC Brew Review: Sartori Harvest IPA

by BC Brew 11.13.2009

Normally, the hops used in brewing are either in pellet form or whole dried flowers. A recent trend in the Pacific Northwest, however, is starting to quickly spread throughout the North American craft brewing community. That is, using whole, freshly harvested hops directly from the field. Such is the growing popularity of these beers that [...]

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BC Brew Review: Granville Island Brockton IPA

by BC Brew 05.20.2009

India Pale Ale is a style of beer that evolved from the “need” to successfully ship ale via a three- to five-month sea voyage to India in the 18th century. Today, we have a modern English interpretation of the style and an American version, using “American ingredients and attitude.” Consequently, there can be quite a [...]

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BC Brew Review: Phillips The Hammer

by BC Brew 02.11.2009

Valentine’s Day inevitably leads to the anguish of proper wining and dining. And when it comes to that other arrow in Cupid’s quiver — chocolate — I’m rather amused by all the hand wringing that goes on in finding a suitable beverage to couple with that most amorous edible. The answer? Why it’s beer, of [...]

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BC Brew Review: Rogue Yellow Snow IPA

by BC Brew 12.29.2008

Yellow Snow IPA was originally introduced in 2000 by Rogue, the legendary Oregon brewery, for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. They now offer it as a seasonal tribute to winter sports with a thematic appeal to dog-lovers. (Note: their public houses are dog friendly with free water and a separate food menu for [...]

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