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Masterclass with Brouwerij VanSteenberge
Jef Versele
Monday, November 12, 2012

Gulden Draak, one of the most successful beers in North America recently got a new sibling – Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple and Jef Versele from Brouwerij VanSteenberge will be here for its Canadian debut. Join him as he guides you on a tour to taste and compare VanSteenberge’s offerings. Be the first to try Gulden Draak 9000!

Jef is a 6th generation brewer at the Van Steenberge brewery. He creates all the new products for the brewery and oversees all the brews. Grandson of Mister Jozef Van Steenberge, he has been working at the VanSteenberge brewery since he was 22! What a treat to have him here for the festival.

The Hopscotch Festival will purchase $5 gift cards (to Legacy Liquor Store) for each person who attends a master class. Gift card is for use on products tasted within master class and must be used within 30 minutes of master class ending. All attendees of Hopscotch Festival Master Classes will be given a $20 Gift Card from Uber Car Service towards their first ride with them! *The value of this ticket is for the event only. Gift cards are considered a bonus value.

6:00-6:45pm Monday, November 12, 2012

Legacy Liquor Store 1633 Manitoba St.

$20

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Monday, November 12, 2012
Brouwerij VanSteenberge Brewmasters Dinner
Biercraft Cambie
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

BierCraft and Bravo Beer Co, are happy to help launch the new beer from Brouwerji Van Steenberge; Gulden Draak 9000!

This brewmasters dinner will highlight some on the Brouweji's most reknown and memorable beers;

Bornem Dubble - 8% abv abbey style dubbel

Piraat 10.5 - 10.5% abv Belgian Strong. GOLD MEDAL WINNER World Beer Championship 2012

Gulden Draak 9000 - 10.5% abv Quadrupel. The star of the evening.

Gulden Draak - 10.5% abv Belgian Strong. The mighty Golden Dragon.

 

 

Don't miss this four course dinner, expertly paired by our Certified Cicerone, Don Farion and Executive Chef Steve Chadband. Jef Versele from Brouwerji Van Steenberge will be on hand to discuss his beers and answer any questions you may have.

Call 604-874-6900 to make a reservation. $50 or $45 with a CAMRA membership Limited number of seat available.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Just Arrived - Oct 12 2012
New Belgian Beers arrived and are waiting for you!

Spec 493932 Sampler Pack

$19.95/6pack, 4(6*330ml)pack/case

Selection of six different living beers, with second fermentation in the bottle: Bornem Dubbel, Bornem Tripel, Gulden Draak, Gulden Draak 9000, Piraat, Piraat Tripel Hop

Spec 880575 Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple

93/100 RateBeer.com Golden Belgian Quadruple 10.5% alc/vol, $3.49/bottle, 24*330ml

Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple has a extremely rich and complex taste and stable beer head . Gulden Draak 9000 is made with 3 kinds of malts, added in a volume of 4 times the content in lager, giving it a deep golden amber colour and a fruity scent. Together with the smooth and subtle sweet taste ensures this a wonderfully accomplished bouquet. Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple is a beer of high fermentation with secondary fermentation. A wine yeast is used for the secondary fermentation, which also contributes to the grandiose taste. Beer & Food Pairing: Cheese (buttery; Brie, Gouda, Havarti, Swiss, sharp; Blue, Cheddar) General (Digestive) Meat (Beef, Smoked Meat, Game)

 

Spec 479253 Scaldis Blonde Triple

92/100 RateBeer.com Belgian Strong Pale Ale 10.5%alc/vol 330 ml. $10.95/bottle 6 bottles/case

Created in 2008, Scaldis Blonde Triple is refermented in the bottle and sealed with a champagne cork. This semi-sweet brew is crisp, malty and finely balanced. Beer and Food Pairing: General (Apéritif, Digestive) Meat (Game)

Hallow'een Beers
Perfect picks for Hallow'een

 

Spec 145003 Satan Gold

Belgian Golden 8% alc/vol $13.82/4 pack, 6-4packs per case

The golden-yellow sunny colour and fruity taste make this the most beloved beer for the connoisseurs and beer lovers. Taste description : round, fine taste, fruity with a touch of bitterness, spicy, complex and subtle because of the most carefully selected hops and spices. Beer and Food Pairing Seafood, Thai, Mediterranean, Curry, highly spiced cuisine, pizza, blackened meats, aperitif, tangy cheese, salads

Spec 163857 Satan Red

Belgian Ambree 8% alc/vol $13.82/4 pack, 6-4packs per case

An amber, refreshing, perfect balanced beer. Taste description: nuances between creamy and strong aroma, sweet and fine pallet, fruity with a perfume of hop. Beer and Food Pairing: Sandwiches, hearty soups, pizzas, pastas and meats. Also a good thirst-quencher for spicy cuisine. Try it with hard and semi-hard cheeses.

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New Products Salon Vancouver
Four Seasons Hotel Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Buyers & media 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
(please note the change in times)
Industry Guests 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

We'll be there sampling some great Christmas beers!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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