by Anique Ross | Dec 9, 2024
Vinello Series – Viola
Piquette Inspired Second-Use Fruit Barrel Aged Sour
Colour: Golden
ABV: 6%
Suggested Glassware: Wine Glass
Tasting Notes: Fermented entirely with wild yeast from the skins of second-use Cabernet Sauvignon grape pomace sourced from Ursa Major Winery in the Okanagan and refermented in the can with locally-made wildflower honey. Pours a plum pink with a prominent rosy head. Enjoy aromas of cherry candy, watermelon rind and rose petals, followed by flavours of juicy watermelon and ripe red currant with a soft minerality and smooth natural carbonation.
Release Date: December 2024
by Anique Ross | Dec 6, 2024
DARK ROOM #1 – A BLEND OF WHISKEY BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUTS
Imperial Stout
Colour: Dark
ABV: 11.9%
Suggested Glassware: Wine
Tasting Notes: This first release stout was brewed with a mix of barley, oat, wheat and rye to create a rich, full-bodied beer. After fermentation, the base of this beer was transferred into recently emptied Canadian Whiskey barrels from Odd Society and Okanagan Spirits for 12 months deeply developing robust aromas of coconut, vanilla and rich chocolate with a complex undertone of whiskey and toasted oak. Indulge in decadent flavours of fudge brownies, caramelized brown sugar and honey spiced whiskey.
Release Date: December 2024
by Anique Ross | Dec 5, 2024
MARE OSCURA KELP BALTIC PORTER
Baltic Porter
Colour: Dark
ABV: 7%
Suggested Glassware: Belgian Tulip
Tasting Notes: Mare Oscuro, or Dark Sea in Italian, highlights the terroir of coastal British Columbia. In collaboration with our friend North Pacific Kelp, we utilized four different varieties of kelp locally sourced from Haida Gwaii to create a unique take on a classic Baltic Porter. Made for the winter, this high strength porter was adopted by the Baltic countries from England who began fermenting with lager yeast as it was well suited for the colder climates. The use of kelp in both the mash and whirlpool provides a distinct sea-like saltiness and earthy aromatics with a pleasant minerality. Dive into aromas of dark chocolate covered cherries and sea foam with a robust malt character and bask in the flavours of salted toffee and medium roasted coffee with an expressive umami character. From the Baltic Sea to the beaches of Haida Gwaii, Mare Oscuro is shore to be your fireside companion through the coming dark days of winter.
Release Date: December 2024
by Anique Ross | Jul 9, 2024
LA FREDDA AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER
Colour: Pale Straw
ABV: 3.5%
Suggested Glassware: Ale
Tasting Notes: La Fredda, or “the cold one” in Italian, is our interpretation of an American Light Lager. We used locally sourced pilsner malt from Field Five Farm in conjunction with flaked corn and rice to create a low alcohol and highly crushable summer slapperoni. La Fredda has a touch of corn sweetness and a cracker-like malt character. Delicately hopped for balance and fermented ice cold baby, ice cold. Expect a crystal clear pour with a fluffy head of foam from the natural carbonation and a crisp, clean finish.
Release Date: July 2024
by Anique Ross | Jan 19, 2024
DUOMO KÖLSCH STYLE ALE
Kölsh
Colour: Golden
ABV: 5%
Suggested Glassware: Ale Glass
Tasting Notes: Duomo, which means cathedral in Italian, pays homage to Cologne, known for its famous cathedral and even more infamous lagered ale. Just like the duomi of Italy where people gather, Kölsch beer has brought people together for centuries. It took us 7 years to finally make a Kölsch style beer, and we are incredibly excited to share our interpretation of this historic ale. Duomo incorporates 100% Extra Pale Premium German pilsner malt, Tettnanger hops, and a classic strain of Kölsch yeast. This beer was naturally carbonated and lagered long and slow giving it a very crisp finish with a fluffy lasting head of foam. We get aromas of lemon peel, gewurztraminer, bee pollen and marigold flowers. Low bitterness and a dry finish make this beer incredibly sessionable. Duomo is an excellent beer to share with loved ones over a meal or to crush with friends at the park while watching the sunset!
Release Date: January 2024
