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March 7-15, 2015, Victoria, BC<\/p>\n

victoriabeerweek.com<\/a>
\nTwitter: @vicbeerweek \u2022 Instagram: @vicbeerweek \u2022 Facebook: \/vicbeerweek
\n#VBW2015<\/p>\n

Victoria Beer Week is a nine-day festival highlighting a broad selection of BC craft breweries and educating Victorians about craft beer. After a very successful launch that saw over 3,000 people attend 14 events held in venues throughout Greater Victoria in early March, 2014, Victoria Beer Week is returning in 2015 with 22 events celebrating craft beer in our city.<\/p>\n

#VBW2015 is bringing back some of the most popular events from 2014 and expanding by adding some more exciting options. The festival will once again kick off with the Opening Cask Night at the Victoria Public Market on Saturday, March 7. Last year\u2019s Cask Night was one of the most exciting beer events ever held in the city, and this year the event will feature every Vancouver Island craft brewery, including several new ones that have opened in the past year, along with three cideries and even a mead producer. We are also proud to offer gluten-free food and drink options at this event (cider and mead only, not beer).<\/p>\n

New in 2015 is a major mid-week event called Thunderdome, which will feature 10 brand new, never-before-brewed beers launched by 10 of BC\u2019s best craft breweries. That will take place on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00pm\u2014outdoors under a thunderdome (OK, it\u2019s a heated tent) at Wheelie\u2019s Motorcycle Caf\u00e9 in Rock Bay.<\/p>\n

#VBW2015 has also expanded to include a second cask event at the Victoria Public Market, the Closing Cask Night on Saturday, March 14, which will showcase more than 20 Mainland breweries, including several of the hottest new breweries that have opened in Greater Vancouver in the past two years.<\/p>\n

The festival will once again finish with the Brewmaster\u2019s Brunch at the Atrium on Sunday, March 15\u2014a delectable affair that includes six beer-paired brunch courses prepared by premier chefs from the Island Chefs Collaborative.<\/p>\n

Beyond these marquee offerings, numerous other events are scheduled at various Victoria venues throughout the week (see full schedule below).<\/p>\n

All ticketed events are for sale through EventBrite at VictoriaBeerWeek.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Physical tickets are available at Garricks Head and other locations\u00a0 as of Friday January 16.<\/p>\n

SATURDAY MARCH 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening Cask Night \u2013 $50 plus tax & service fee
\n7:00pm to 10:30pm
\nVictoria Public Market, 1701 Douglas St.<\/p>\n

At our opening event, we\u2019ll be celebrating with fantastic food vendors and a selection of unique cask-conditioned beers from up to 20 Vancouver Island breweries, as well as cider & mead. We are proud to offer gluten-free food options from Victoria Public Market vendors, as well as gluten-free beverage choices (cider and mead only, not beer).<\/p>\n

SUNDAY MARCH 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pedalin\u2019 For Pints on International Women\u2019s Day \u2013 $59 plus tax & service fee
\n12:45pm to 5:30pm
\nMultiple brewing locations around Victoria \u2013 WOMEN ONLY<\/p>\n

We\u2019re celebrating International Women\u2019s Day with The Pedaler, home of Victoria\u2019s best cycling tours. Join Rose Lee from The Pedaler as she leads a cycling tour around town to visit some prominent females involved in Victoria\u2019s brewing scene. The tour ends with a pint and some food at Canoe Brewpub.<\/p>\n

Beer School Vol 1: The History of Beer \u2013 $25 + tax & service fee
\nNoon to 1:30pm
\nSwans Brewpub, 506 Pandora Ave<\/p>\n

Ken Beattie from Eureka Beer Guide and Prud\u2019homme Beer Certification will take you on a trip from the dawn of civilization all the way to the start of the Horseshoe Bay Brewery in BC in 1982. To properly illustrate his points, beers that have historical significance will be served.<\/p>\n

Swans will be providing a special offer lunch menu for attendees who wish to stay at Swans and eat between the two Beer School courses.<\/p>\n

Beer School Vol 2: Victoria \u2013 Brewing Since 1858 \u2013 $25 + tax & service fee
\n3:00pm to 4:00pm
\nSwans Brewpub, 506 Pandora Ave<\/p>\n

Join renowned local beer historian Greg Evans for an illustrated presentation exploring noteworthy pioneer brewers who established, developed and promoted Victoria\u2019s brewing industry.<\/p>\n

This ticket includes one pint of Swans beer. Swans\u2019 regular beer menu will be available throughout the presentation.<\/p>\n

Rookies & Legends Tap Takeover<\/p>\n

A Fundraiser for the BC Craft Brerwers Guild \u2013 $25 + tax & service fee
\n7:00pm to 10:00pm
\nSpinnakers Gastro Brewpub, 308 Catherine Street<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that BC\u2019s craft brewing community is growing. Our province\u2019s rich lineage of influential veteran breweries is balanced with a bubbling crop of exciting new brewers. Rookies & Legends gathers a wide array of breweries at Spinnakers, BC\u2019s original brewpub, for an evening of beer, food, and good ol\u2019 Island socializing. Doubling as a fundraiser for the BC Craft Brewers Guild, this event will see brewers from all over the province in one room, serving their beers alongside some delicious food offerings from Spinnakers. Visit bccraftbeer.com for details about the Guild.<\/p>\n

MONDAY MARCH 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beer, Pizza, More Beer \u2013 $25 + tax & service fee
\n7:00pm to 9:00pm
\nPizzeria Prima Strada, 2960 Bridge St.<\/p>\n

Beer and Pizza! Is there a better marriage in the world of food and beverage? We think not, and our friends over at Pizzeria Prima Strada agree with us. Another returning event from our first year, this ultimate beer and pizza party sees four of BC\u2019s best breweries collaborate with Prima Strada for custom pairings with specialty pizzas.<\/p>\n

Slow Beer Club \u2013 $25 + GST & service fee
\n7:00pm to 9:00pm
\nThe Churchill Pub, 1140 Government St.<\/p>\n

The Sours are coming! You may have noticed a persistent chatter about \u201csour beers\u201d among beer enthusiasts all over the province. After hoppy IPAs dominated the game for a while, BC brewers are starting to explore this new category with energy, excitement and creativity. Victoria Beer Week is excited to host an evening at The Churchill dedicated to sour, slow and barrel-aged beers \u2013 come check out the new style of beer that has beer fans everywhere curious.<\/p>\n

TUESDAY MARCH 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beer, Cheese, More Beer \u2013 $30 + tax & service fee
\n7:00pm to 9:00pm
\nGarrick\u2019s Head Pub, 1140 Government St.<\/p>\n

Wine & Cheese?? Think again! Long the staple of foodies in the know, beer and cheese is a match made in gastro-heaven. Whether it\u2019s the unpredictable robust match ups of flavour or the fact that beer is such a fantastic palate cleanser, ales and good quality cheese typically make for a big dose of DELICIOUS. One of VBW2014\u2019s biggest successes (hint, it sold out QUICK), this fun event returns to Garrick\u2019s Head for 2015!<\/p>\n

Drink in the Story \u2013 $32 plus tax & service fee<\/p>\n

7:00pm to 9:00pm
\nThe Drake Eatery, 517 Pandora Avenue<\/p>\n

We invite you to the Drake Eatery, Victoria\u2019s newest craft beer hot spot, for an evening of storytelling paired with beer and food, and hosted by Joe Wiebe, the Thirsty Writer. Over the course of the night, you\u2019ll hear three renowned BC brewers tell the story behind their breweries and one of their beers, offering insight into some of their inspiration, frustration, education and craft. Each story will be followed by a question period and some casual socializing.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY MARCH 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thunderdome \u2013 $35 plus tax & service fee
\n7:00pm to 10:00pm
\nWheelie\u2019s Motorcycle Caf\u00e9, 2620 Rock Bay Ave<\/p>\n

We\u2019re extremely excited to bring you something new for #VBW2015\u2026 we call it the THUNDERDOME. The premise is simple: Thunderdome will feature 10 brand new, yet-to-be tasted beers from some of BC\u2019s finest craft breweries. Gathered at one of Victoria\u2019s greatest new haunts \u2013 Wheelies Cafe in Rock Bay \u2013 this event will offer attendees a chance to check out what some of BC\u2019s finest have in store before anyone else! And all of it under one singular dome of thunder!<\/p>\n

THURSDAY MARCH 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fantast Beer Label Art Show \u2013 FREE (guestlist registration required)
\n7:00pm to 10:00pm
\nWolfsheep Arthouse, 1215 Government Street<\/p>\n

Last year we made up a bunch of fantasy beers and had local artists do up some great creative for them… it was such a hit that we decided to bring it back. This year it will be held at Wolfsheep\u2019s fantastic arthouse right in the heart of downtown Victoria. Expect to see at least 8 originally designed beer labels for fantasy beers that we\u2019ll reveal the names of leading up to the event. This is a night to enjoy some art and socialize! We\u2019ll be pouring beer from four different breweries (TBA).<\/p>\n

The Definitive Victoria Brewery Crawl NIGHT 1 \u2013 $65 plus tax & service fee
\n5:00pm to 9:00pm
\nVarious locations around Victoria<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s brewery crawls were a brilliant success, so we decided to bring them back, and sure,\u00a0 one more night can\u2019t hurt right? Victoria Beer Week and Brink Events temam up for three nights of upscale brewery crawls fit only for the most sophisticated beer drinkers. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the craft brewery scene in Victoria. Learn about the history of each brewery, while savouring 3 taster samples at each stop. Like last year, we\u2019ll visit all your favourite Victoria breweries and brewpubs plus offer a mystery stop at a unique location, where we\u2019ll showcase three breweries you\u2019re not likely to be expecting! Oh, did we mention you will be escorted via limo bus? This isn\u2019t your typical university pub crawl. Please dress gentlemanly and lady-like for this swanky beer excursion.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY MARCH 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Craft Beer Revolution Town Hall \u2013 $15 plus tax & service fee
\n7:00pm to 10:00pm
\nVictoria Event Centre, 1215 Government Street<\/p>\n

Our Craft Beer Revolution Town Hall event last year brought together some of BC\u2019s most lively and influential craft beer characters. This year, we\u2019ll be bringing a new cast to the stage to discuss the exciting new development of neighbourhood breweries in Vancouver. We\u2019ll also ask the question: what will craft beer in Victoria look like in 2020?<\/p>\n

Hosted by the CBC\u2019s Khalil Akhtar, expect some laughs, some discussion and some healthy investigation into what lies ahead for craft beer in BC.<\/p>\n

The Definitive Victoria Brewery Crawl NIGHT 2 \u2013 $65 plus tax & service fee
\n5:00pm to 9:00pm
\nVarious locations around Victoria<\/p>\n

Night 2 of our brewery crawls around Victoria.<\/p>\n

SATURDAY MARCH 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cooking With Beer\u2013 $45 plus tax & service fee
\nNoon & 3:00pm
\nThe London Chef, 953 Fort Street<\/p>\n

We all know that beer paired with food is a no-brainer, but how about using beer as an ingredient?! Join us alongside the London Chef for an exploration of delicious meals that pair and integrate craft beer with next level dishes. Each attendee can expect to eat a meal by the end of the course, with sample servings of each of the beers used in each dish.<\/p>\n

Homebrewing Workshop at Category 12 \u2013 FREE (registration required)
\n11:00pm to 5:00pm
\nCategory 12 Brewing, 2200 Keating Crossroads<\/p>\n

In collaboration with BrewVic, Victoria Beer Week presents a FREE comprehensive homebrewing workshop at Victoria\u2019s newest brewery, Category 12 Brewing, led by Michael Kuzyk, homebrewer-turned-brewmaster. Victoria\u2019s vibrant craft beer scene has deep roots in the homebrewing culture. This event offers a fantastic glimpse into the fundamental processes, practices and knowledge that has propelled many a select beer drinker from inquisitive enthusiast to brewmaster.<\/p>\n

The Definitive Victoria Brewery Crawl NIGHT 3 \u2013 $65 plus tax & service fee
\n5:00pm to 9:00pm
\nVarious locations around Victoria<\/p>\n

Night 3 of our brewery crawls around Victoria.<\/p>\n

Closing Cask Night \u2013 $50 plus tax & service fee<\/p>\n

7:00pm to 10:30pm
\nVictoria Public Market, 1701 Douglas St.<\/p>\n

After our Island-focused opening event, we\u2019re ending a fantastic week with a cask night celebrating the finest selection of craft breweries from Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and the Kootenays.<\/p>\n

SUNDAY MARCH 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

VBW Finale: The brewmaster\u2019s Brunch \u2013 $65 plus tax & service fees
\n11:00pm to 3:00pm
\nThe Atrium, 800 Yates St.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no better way to end a week of beer-fueled fun than with a custom beer-paired brunch! We\u2019re bringing back last year\u2019s smash final\u00e9, a fun collaboration with the Island Chef\u2019s Collaborative we like to call The Brewmaster\u2019s Brunch. The premise is simple, but delicious: six courses of brunch, each paired specifically with a 4oz portion of BC craft beer.<\/p>\n

Additional events will be organized with restaurants and pubs around town, with tap takeovers, beer-paired lunches and other free events announced closer to March.<\/p>\n

Mandate and Focus<\/strong>
\nVictoria Beer Week\u2019s goal is to electrify Victoria during the dreary days of mid-March, igniting beer lovers\u2019 sense of excitement and exploration, and offering newcomers to craft beer the opportunity to learn more about BC\u2019s diverse and thriving craft beer industry.<\/p>\n

While some events are ticketed, others are open to the public (19+), and many of the city\u2019s pubs, bars and restaurants will also be participating with their own events or daily craft beer specials.<\/p>\n

Victoria Beer Week is firmly rooted in Downtown Victoria venues that are integral to the vitality of our city\u2019s core. In addition to the Victoria Public Market, other downtown locations include the the Atrium, the Drake Eatery, the Churchill, Swans Brewpub, the Canoe Brewpub, and Garrick\u2019s Head Pub, where tickets for many of the events can be purchased.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE VICTORIA BEER WEEK SOCIETY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Victoria Beer Week Society is a non-profit organization with a mission to facilitate various beer-related events at locations around Greater Victoria. We aim to educate and build \u201cbeer ambassadors\u201d out of craft beer newcomers and seasoned beer geeks alike, as well as to increase business for all facets of the BC craft beer industry, including breweries, liquor stores, restaurants, pubs and home-brew supply stores.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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