If you are thirsty for some craft beer tonight, hop on the sky train and head to Scott Road for this party from 3-7 pm November 29. Shuttles run from Scott Road SkyTrain station every 15 minutes, there are food trucks to cure your hunger and even prizes! GLV

Grand Opening of New 65,000 sq. ft. State-of-the-Art Facility 

Canada’s Brewery of the Year Launches New Brewery & Distillery in Surrey

2013 marks the 10^th Anniversary of Central City Brewers + Distillers (CCBD) and the company is celebrating this milestone with the grand opening of a brand new 65,000 sq. ft. brewery and distillery on Bridgeview Drive in Surrey. The state-of-the art facility came about as a result of a joint partnership between the brewery and the Surrey City Development Corporation (SCDC). Voted as Canada’s Brewery of the Year in 2012 and 2010, the leading BC craft brewery is organizing a public grand opening event on Friday, November 29^th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Widely known for its award-winning premium craft beers including their signature Red Racer brand, the new, multi-million dollar, 65,000 sq. ft. brewery and distillery will increase its brewing capacity from 7,500 hL to 25,000 hL per year immediately, and up to 100,000 hL+ within a few years. The new facility will also have distilling capabilities that will enable CCBD to add craft distilled gin, vodka, rye and single malt whiskeys to their product offering.

The new facility features modern architectural design with floor-to-ceiling glass, striking V-shaped ‘ghulam’ wood beams, exposed concrete and cedar siding, adding a distinctly west coast feel. The impressive structure mirrors the curvature of Bridgeview Drive in Surrey, and is situated just off the Pattullo Bridge near the South Fraser Perimeter Road.

Rows of glistening stainless steel fermentation tanks and copper still kettles line the insides of the brewery floor. In addition, four quality-assurance labs, along with a cellar (for barrel-aged beer and new whisky products) and a massive cooler reside in-house. An open-concept foyer greets the visitor which opens to a tapping room where people can sample their award-winning beer, and a retail store where full-height fridges stocked full of Red Racer beers beckon the thirsty traveler.

Central City Brewers + Distillers is inviting the public to visit and tour their new facility at a grand opening event on Friday, November 29^th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 11411 Bridgeview Drive, Surrey. Beer will be served and food trucks will be on site for all to enjoy. Visit www.centralcitybrewing.com for more information.