The Botany of Beer

Beer in the garden with Bomber Brewing? Yes please!

This 2-part class explores the plants essential to beer through an interactive talk, a local microbrewery tour, and plenty of tasting. The Botany of Beer is presented in partnership with Bomber Brewing, this will be a focused look at the ingredients in beer, and why and how they have been used through a global, historical perspective. Learn why women were once the only people allowed to brew beer, see hops with a closer lens to find the oils and resins on the female flowers, taste malted (germinated) barley, and understand the plant-based language of beer flavour profiling. The first evening will be an interactive talk at VanDusen, including sampling beer brewed specifically by Bomber Brewing with ingredients harvested from the Garden. The second evening will be a tour and tasting at Bomber Brewing among the tanks of fermenting ales. Price includes talk, brewery tour, and beer tasting at both locations. Ages 19+ only.

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Location: August 12: VanDusen Guides Classroom (inside Visitor Centre) turn left down the hall after the Gift Shop. Classroom is second-last door on your right. August 20: Bomber Brewing, 1488 Adanac Street, Vancouver

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What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
VanDusen: There is free parking off W 37th Avenue. Bomber Brewery:

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes, please let us know as soon as possible at 604-718-5898 if you would like to transfer your registration to another person. VanDusen Member tickets are only transferrable to other VanDusen Members. Proof of membership is required, please bring your membership card.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?
Yes, however VanDusen Member tickets can only be used by other VanDusen Members. Proof of membership is required, please bring your membership card.