Double Gold Standard Queensborough Gin wins big at Spirits Competition Central City Brewers & Distillers was awarded Double Gold at the 2017 San Diego International Spirits Competition on August 26th – 27th. Of the 162 entries, only 81 Medals were awarded across all categories, with only 6 being awarded the Double Gold medal. This is
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It’s hard to believe that we opened our Brewpub a whopping 14 years ago! And shortly thereafter, our 65,000 sq. ft. brewery! Ever since that day, we have been committed to brewing the best beer with the highest quality ingredients possible. Last week we brewed our 4000th Red Racer beer at our Surrey brewery.
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The Queensborough Gin Twst; a lightly carbonated mix of traditional London Dry Gin with refreshing notes of lime, cucumber, and mint, is now available at select private liquor store locations! Try one today & be sure let us know what you think! ???? Full list of private liquor store locations carrying Queensborough Gin Twst: JAK’S BEER
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We’ve travelled near and far. We’ve spotted beavers, downed maple syrup, and shared and enjoyed craft beer with our fellow neighbour. Wrapping up this epic adventure, it’s safe to say that we know the meaning of ‘True North strong and free’. As amazing as it’s been to tour this great country – after any great adventure
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Discover the Science of Nitrogen Cocktails. Watch European Cocktail Grand Prix winner Christos Kalaitzis create these signature nitrogen cocktails for you to enjoy on July 27th, at the 39th & Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store. Tickets are $8, and includes three cocktails & canapes. Purchase tickets at your local BC Liquor Store. http://www.bcliquorstores.com/event/queensborough-dry-gin-%E2%80%93-science-nitro-cocktails
Central City’s ‘Thor’s Hammer’ Barley Wine won Gold this past Saturday, May 27, at the 2017 Canadian Brewing Awards & Conference, in the Barley Wine-Style Ale – English-Style category. The Canadian Brewing Awards is Canada’s national competition for judging the quality of Canadian manufactured beer and ciders. The Canadian Brewing Awards invites Canadian majority-owned breweries and cideries of all sizes
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Central City Brewers + Distillers is pleased to announce that its Lohin McKinnon Single Malt Whisky has won Silver at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, in the Whisky category. This comes shortly after winning Bronze at the 2017 Judging of Craft Spirits in the International Malt Whisky Category. Founded in 2000, the 2017 San Francisco International Spirits
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The Lohin McKinnon Barrel Select Club Thank you to all those who joined us in celebrating Canadian Whisky at the Lohin McKinnon: Barrel Select Club’s first engagement. On April. 12, 2017, guests created their own whisky blend, sampled unreleased whisky, enjoyed canapes & Red Racer Beer. The next Barrel Select Club meeting with be happening in June.
Central City’s first ever whisky combines brewing prowess of award-winning Brewmaster, Gary Lohin, and talents of Distiller, Stuart McKinnon. “Lohin McKinnon has excellent aroma with rich with darker fruity notes, subtle vanilla and is pleasantly woody. The liquid is great, with a touch of green apple skins, buttery notes, woody and softly textured mouth feel.” ~ Mike
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Advent-style beer calendar features selection of seasonal favourites and exclusive new beers. Just in time to celebrate the holiday festivities, Central City Brewers + Distillers and Parallel 49 Brewing Company have collaborated once again on an advent-style beer calendar with this year’s Seasons Greetings 24-Pack. Packaged to look like a festive gift, this year’s version
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