Hello From Vancouver!!

[Pombe]

Hi Folks,

First post here! Been a beer lover for some time now but only got interested in brewing my own when visiting my sister-in-law's farm in Sorrento, BC. The owner of the property is the master brewer for Crannog Ales:

Crannóg Ales - Certified Organic Ales brewed on-farm in British Columbia

I spent some time sampling their beer, touring the property (they grow all their own hops) and checking out the brewery. Had some very tasty beer and speaking with Brian was really interesting. I got home, ordered a copy of "How to Brew" (anxiously awaiting arrival in the mail) and will begin to digest the vast amount of information here. I'm quite excited about getting started and look forward to learning from all of you and documenting my own experience.

Cheers!
Gareth

 

[boo boo]

Welcome from the other end of this country.

 

[ChshreCat]

And welcome from just a bit across the border.

 

[Jmac00]

Welcome as well from the other side of the country..

 

[HBHoss]

Welcome to HBT the greatest beer site you can find. Got a number of friends and relatives in Vancouver and Victoria. Search away, I'm sure you'll find the answer here.

 

[bradsul]

Welcome from another fellow Canuck!

 

[emoutal]

Welcome. I'm from vancouver but now living in Yellowknife.

Be sure to visit Dan's homebrewing on hastings.

 

[kenche]

+1 on Dan's Homebrewing. It is really the only place intown for fresh ingredients.

He also holds some tastings from time to time.

 

[scottfro]

Welcome, I'm a Vancouver-ite as well! You might also want to check out Vancouver Homebrewing Network - Index page

Its a forum I started up to get local homebrewers connected. Its still pretty new and we don't get a lot of traffic, but the more the merrier!

 

[giligson]

Welcome fellow Vancouver brewer.

BTW: do you have any inside scoop on when Crannog might be selling Hop Rhyzomes again ?

 

[scottfro]

as far as i know they do it yearly. it happens in early spring.....