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So Many New Events!
Whistler Beer Festival, Steveston Beer Festival, IVSA Vancouver & Victoria, Hopscotch Kelowna & Vancouver, Beerlesque, Gluten Free Gala, Non-Dom Christmas

The list goes on and on!  So many beer festivals....so little time.  This doesn't include the special events some amazing venues are putting together. 

Short list:

Whistler Beer Festival:  Sat., Sept 13 12:00-5:00pm Olympic Plaza, Whistler

IVSA Vancouver - Trade Only - Mon., Sept 15, 1:30-4:30pm, Four Seasons, Vancouver

Steveston Beer Fest - Sat., Sept 20, 7:00-9:30pm, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Steveston

IVSA Victoria - Trade Only - Mon., Sept 29, 1:30-4:30pm, Delta Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria

Hopscotch Kelowna - Fri. & Sat, Sept 26&27, 6:00-10:00pm, Kelowna Curling Club, Kelowna

Beerlesque - Fri., Oct 10, 6:00-11:00pm, the Roundhouse, Vancouver

Gluten Free Gala - Sat & Sun, Nov 15&16, 10am-4:00pm, Pearkes Rec Centre, Saanich, BC

Hopscotch Vancouver - Fri & Sat, Nov 21&22, 6:00-10:00pm, the Forum at the PNE, Vancouver 

Non-Dom Christmas - Fri., Dec 5, 5:00-10:00pm, Studio East, 1480 Frances Street, Vancouver

 

2 Weeks of Belgian Fun
Prontino's 3475 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Thursday, August 14, 2014 to Thursday, August 28, 2014

Two weeks of Belgium fun. Buy either the Tripel Karmeliet or the Duchesse de Bourgogne and get the signature glass for free @Pronto or @Prontino. Also fill out a ballot for a chance to win tickets to the Whitecaps.

On the Web:
Thursday, August 14, 2014 to Thursday, August 28, 2014
Win Grey Cup Tix
Review our Beer - Chance to Win Grey Cup Tix
Monday, July 7, 2014 to Saturday, November 22, 2014

The 102nd Grey Cup in Vancouver will take place on Sunday, November 30th and Bravo Beer Co has 2 prime tickets to give away simply for reviewing one of our stellar beers.

Can't get much better than that!

Review our beer, enter to win. Simple.

Please ensure you read the attached legal stuff as well as the contest rules and guidelines to participate.

You must have reached the age of majority in your province or territory of residence to participate in this contest.

 

 

How to Play

It’s easy. Just like Bravo Beer Co Facebook page, review one of our beer and post the review to FB!

1. Like Bravo Beer Co FaceBook Page

2. Review one of our beers listed under “Our Beer” on our website www.bravobeerco.com

Review must include:

• Your preferred contact address (phone, email, twitter, facebook, snail mail, other)

• Name of beer • Name of Brewery

• Alcohol Level

• Date of Review

• We suggest using RateBeer.com rating guide highlighted below:

Make sure the beer has as close as possible to the correct size head for the beer style. Ideally you should pour yourself a full serve so you can observe the proper head. Appearance: After pouring, look at the beer and write down as many things as you can about its visual appeal, including the colour, clarity, carbonation, head size and longevity and pattern of lacing on the glass.

Aroma: Now smell the beer. The very first smell is the one you need to pay most attention to, as your nasal sensors will quickly saturate. Move the glass away from you and breathe normal air and then try again. Look for and note down any attractive, unusual or bad aromas, hop character, malts, sweetness, fruitiness and other aromas. Swirling the glass can release some of the fainter more subtle aromas that are not evident the first time around.

Palate: The “feel” of the beer inside your mouth as you swallow it. How does the beer feel around the front of your mouth, the back of the mouth and as you swallow it? Is it velvety smooth or harsh, mouth filling like a stout or is it thin bodied like a watery lager? Sticky or cloying like over sweet soft drinks or does it strip your mouth out like vinegar? Is it balanced, or one-dimensional?

Flavour: This is how the beer tastes. How many different tastes and flavours can you identify? How does the initial flavour vary from the start, the middle, finish and aftertaste. Here you can describe the intensity of the bitterness, sweetness and sourness of the beer.

Overall: This can be a way of balancing up other features about the beer or anything else you like or dislike about it. This may include price, packaging or any other comments. How likely are you going to want to buy this beer again?

3. Post it on Bravo Beer Co FaceBook wall.

4. Repeat for next beer.

You are now automatically entered to win 2 tickets to the 2014 Grey Cup. Each beer reviewed will be entered to win so enter as many as you like – 1 per day. All entries must conform to this format or they will not be entered.

Draw date: November 15, 2014. Winners will be contacted by the preferred contact address listed in their beer review.

**PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE LEGAL STUFF (2 PAGES) **

On the Web:
Monday, July 7, 2014 to Saturday, November 22, 2014
Get your Swag at the Brighton
Karmeliet Tripel & Gulden Draak = Swag & Tix
Friday, July 4, 2014 to Saturday, July 26, 2014

Stop by the Brighton, 2471 E. Hastings St., E Hastings St, Vancouver (604) 428-8822, have a Karmeliet Tripel or a Gulden Draak and leave with swag and enter to win Whitecap tix. Just that easy! Great spot for the best beer, food and service

On the Web:
Friday, July 4, 2014 to Saturday, July 26, 2014
SippySelfie
Whistler Beer Festival Social Media Contest now OPEN
Thursday, September 11, 2014 to Sunday, September 14, 2014

The Whistler Beer Festival is fast approaching (Sept 11-14) and to kick-start the event, they are hosting a "#SippySelfie" contest. In partnership with the Fairmont Chateau Whistler they've created the Ultimate Beer-cation, which includes a 3 night stay at their beautiful hotel along with tickets to all the Festival's seminars, cask contests and the main event.

To enter it is as simple as taking a selfie of you and/or your friends creatively drinking your favourite beer and tag @WhisBeerFest and #SippySelfie!

On the Web:
Thursday, September 11, 2014 to Sunday, September 14, 2014

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