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Red Racer Brings Back the Popular Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Ale

The Red Racer Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Ale is the perfect lead-up to fall Pumpkin lovers will be eager to sink their teeth into the Red Racer Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Ale as it returns to store shelves in September.   Released last year for the first time, Red Racer’s take on the classic pumpkin ale is inspired by the
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The Barrel Lohin Mckinnon Whisky Barrel Aged Coffee

Guest post by Bean Around The World Coffee A collaboration with Central City Brewers + Distillery and Bean Around The World Coffee Friends don’t let friends miss an opportunity for creative genius, and we have friends to thank for this month’s innovative brew. The folks at Central City Brewers + Distillers – who have been
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Canada’s First Japanese Style Gin Queensborough Omakase

We are extremely proud to be able to offer Canada’s first Japanese style gin Queensborough Omakase Japanese Style gin! Omakase, referring to the Japanese expression for chef’s choice, is a reference to our distiller’s selection of Japanese botanicals. Sansho pepper, yuzu lemon, cherry blossoms and Japanese tea add to traditional gin botanicals to create a citrus
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Central City Brewpub on Beatty Hosts Block Party August 24th

Central City’s Beatty Street Brewpub opens its doors and welcomes guests to their first ever block party The Central City Brewpub at 871 Beatty Street invites everyone to join in their first ever Block Party on Friday August 24th from 6pm – 9pm. The brewpub is popular pre- and post-game hangout, and has been open
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Beer League Contest Has Gary Lohin Playing with One Lucky Team

New Beer League contest brings Gary Lohin out of the brewery to play with one ‘lucky’ Canadian beer league team SURREY, BC July 12, 2018 – In celebration of upsizing to 500mL cans Beer League Craft Brewed Lager is bringing brewing legend Gary Lohin out of the brewery for a chance to play with one
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Hopping Mad Official Cider of Pride

Hopping Mad Cider is a proud supporter of Vancouver Pride and Victoria Pride as the official cider of both Pride celebrations. Hopping Mad is proud to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness by supporting Pride and the LGBTQAI2S+ community. This year will mark Vancouver Pride’s 40th anniversary and Hopping Mad Cider is excited to be involved in several ways including
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LOHIN MCKINNON CREATES A CHOCOLATE MALT WHISKY AND A PEATED WHISKY

SURREY, BC – Lohin McKinnon has released two new seasonal whiskies, Lohin McKinnon Chocolate Malt Whisky and Lohin McKinnon Peated Whisky! The two new expressions of Lohin McKinnon build on the previous success of the small batch seasonal whisky program. Notably the Canada 150th Anniversary Barley and Rye Lightly Peated Whisky won the Award of
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LOHIN MCKINNON WINS DOUBLE GOLD AT 2018 SIP AWARDS

2018 SIP AWARDS RECOGNIZES LOHIN MCKINNON SINGLE MALT AS DOUBLE GOLD SURREY, BC – Lohin McKinnon Single Malt Whisky has won a Double Gold Medal from the 2018 SIP Awards! This is the third award Lohin McKinnon Single Malt Whisky has received in 2018. Other awards include a Gold Medal from the Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition and
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Negroni Week 2018

Happy Negroni Week! June 6th-10th at all Central City locations try our Barrel Aged Negroni made with Queensborough Gin aged in Lohin McKinnon Barrels. Want to learn to make our delicious Negroni? Watch this video and follow along. Pour into a mixing glass 1 oz Queensborough Gin, 1oz Amaro & 1 oz sweet vermouth. Add
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