CAMRA Victoria Events Calendar
October 5, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Join us on Friday for the latest edition of #FridayNightCasks! Each week we tap a new and unique cask, infusing our beer with... well, whatever we want. No two casks are the same, check our feed for each week's cask flavours. The cask taps at 4:00pm and is available until it's dry. Free Admission (donations greatly appreciated by the musicians). Must be 19+ to enter October 7, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Bend at the brewery with an hour-long, mixed-level yoga class which blends mindfulness and beer tasting into a one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets are $20 - includes a post-class sleeve, 18oz flight, or artisan coffee or tea - and can be purchased in our taproom or at the door (space permitting). Certified Yoga Instructor, Stacy Papp, will lead a vinyasa style class in our bright, spacious and inviting taproom. Throughout the class you’ll become present and attentive to the experiences of your senses in preparation for a post-savasana, mindful craft beer tasting accompanied by award-winning Brewmaster, Tyler Papp. Whether you’re an inflexible beer nerd who loves to learn about the craft or a dedicated yogi who’s not all that into beer, this class is for you! Come move, stretch, breathe, and connect to the character of your favourite White Sails brew! October 8, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Bend at the brewery with an hour-long, mixed-level yoga class which blends mindfulness and beer tasting into a one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets are $20 - includes a post-class sleeve, 18oz flight, or artisan coffee or tea - and can be purchased in our taproom or at the door (space permitting). Certified Yoga Instructor, Stacy Papp, will lead a vinyasa style class in our bright, spacious and inviting taproom. Throughout the class you’ll become present and attentive to the experiences of your senses in preparation for a post-savasana, mindful craft beer tasting accompanied by award-winning Brewmaster, Tyler Papp. Whether you’re an inflexible beer nerd who loves to learn about the craft or a dedicated yogi who’s not all that into beer, this class is for you! October 12, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Join us on Friday for the latest edition of #FridayNightCasks! Each week we tap a new and unique cask, infusing our beer with... well, whatever we want. No two casks are the same, check our feed for each week's cask flavours. The cask taps at 4:00pm and is available until it's dry. Free Admission (donations greatly appreciated by the musicians). Must be 19+ to enter October 13, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Cocktail event of the year! Tickets are now on sale! The Grand Tasting sells out every year so don't miss out on getting yours! Join us for a VIP experience of cocktail sampling featuring unique and familiar spirits. Along with the big players, the Grand Tasting will also highlight artisan, small, and regional distillers. While on your cocktail journey, savour delicious complimentary appetizers from some of the most innovative chefs in Victoria. VIP access allows you to beat the crowds (and the lines) and enter the Grand Tasting an hour before the general public, giving you more one-on-one time with distillers and Brand Ambassadors. Dress to impress in your fabulous After Five attire, because this year the Best Dressed at the Grand Tasting will win 4 Tickets to the 2019 Victoria Film Festival Opening Gala. Doors open for general admission at 7PM October 18, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Explore the world of BEER with the Thirsty Writer, Joe Wiebe. Once each month, Joe shares insights into a different style of beer with us. Taste through 8 beers in a friendly, relaxed environment, with a maximum of 14 guests per class. All beer fans welcome! October : Fresh Hop Harvest Fresh hop beers are unique seasonal beers that celebrate the hops harvest each fall. Brewers rush to make beers using freshly picked hops within a day of the harvest, which can impart unique flavours in the beer. We will taste a range of fresh hop beers from BC breweries. Why not pick up a SIX PACK OF BEER (Classes) October 19, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Join us on Friday for the latest edition of #FridayNightCasks! Each week we tap a new and unique cask, infusing our beer with... well, whatever we want. No two casks are the same, check our feed for each week's cask flavours. The cask taps at 4:00pm and is available until it's dry. Free Admission (donations greatly appreciated by the musicians). Must be 19+ to enter October 19, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm The 26th Annual Bite of Nanaimo will take place on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 4-9pm at Beban Park Auditorium Our new theme for this year is “A Night on Broadway”! The signature fundraiser event boasts an impressive range of participating food and beverage establishments that serve sample size portions to patrons. Join the excitement and reach out to 1200 guests who sample the wares of the city’s finest cafés, restaurants, bistros, distilleries and breweries who offer their best menu items as they compete for awards. This longstanding fundraiser supports TheatreOne’s Mainstage, Just Kidding for Kids, and Emerging Voices performing arts offerings. Entry tickets are $20 from TheatreOne and more vendors to be announced. October 20, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm The 9th Annual BC Beer Awards & Festival is set to return to Vancouver on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 4 - 9pm at the Croatian Cultural Centre. The signature consumer tasting event of BC Craft Beer Month, this festival celebrates the very best in craft brewing from across the province and hosts over 55 BC breweries. Festival attendees have a choice of two ticket types: The General Admission ticket which runs 5 - 9pm, does not include the live awards ceremony viewing. Awards will be presented for 30+ categories plus CBC Vancouver People's Choice Award, Richards Buell Sutton Rookie of the Year Award, BC Hop Company Ltd. Brewers Challenge, Brewery of the Year, our 2nd Annual Creative Industry Awards (presented by Major Tom and Outshinery), plus more surprises to come! Last year the BC Beer Awards challenged Brewers to SMaSH it out of the park. This year we want to keep things fresh - with Fresh Hop being the main focus of the BC Hop Co Brewers Challenge! Returning to the festival will be our community booths, food trucks and event sponsors! Once the awards ceremony is over, guests will enjoy live music by a new guest this year (details TBA). We’ll also have a selection of BC Ciders presented by BC Farmcrafted Cider! Where: Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver) TICKET DETAILS VIP Awards Hour: $55 (plus taxes and fees) 4-9pm (Awards are 4-5pm) (Sorry these SOLD OUT in 12 hours!) Tickets include entry, 5oz tasting glass, program, welcome drink, 6 drink tokens and a BC Transit Get Home Safe Ticket. Early Bird General Admission Tickets $35 (plus taxes and fees) 5-9pm. Tickets include entry, 5oz tasting glass, program, 4 drink tokens and a BC Transit Get Home Safe Ticket. Tokens: Additional tokens are $2 each per 5oz sample. There is an ATM on site. On September 1st, the GA early bird tickets increase to $40 (plus taxes and fees) however, for the last several years we have SOLD OUT before that day.* Food Community Booths Charity As with all of our events, we’re strictly 19+, IDs are mandatory and will be checked at the door. Serving It Right rules apply. Do not drink and drive. BCBA is a safe space and harassment of any kind will not be tolerated, and will result in removal of the event. Sorry, no refunds. ATM on site. *Brewers Challenge graphic designed by Outshinery. October 26, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Join us on Friday for the latest edition of #FridayNightCasks! Each week we tap a new and unique cask, infusing our beer with... well, whatever we want. No two casks are the same, check our feed for each week's cask flavours. The cask taps at 4:00pm and is available until it's dry. Free Admission (donations greatly appreciated by the musicians). Must be 19+ to enter
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White Sails Brewing, 125 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada
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White Sails Brewing, 125 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada
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White Sails Brewing, 125 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada
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White Sails Brewing, 125 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada
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Victoria Conference Centre - Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 3M6, Canada
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Vessel Liquor, 1609 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8R 1H8, Canada
Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fresh-hop-harvest-tickets-46816593692?aff=efbeventtix
Everybody loves a six pack - especially when it saves you money! Pick up a Six Pack of our monthly beer classes and save $5 per ticket. That's only $15 for each class. Packs must be purchased in store, or via email at wine@vesselliquor.com.
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White Sails Brewing, 125 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada
Beban Park Community Center, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC
https://www.theatreone.org/index.php/2018-19-season/bite-of-nanaimo/
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Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4E4, Canada
The VIP Awards Hour ticket grants early entry at 4pm and live viewing of the awards ceremony. These tickets will be for industry folks and a limited number will be available for sale to the public. (Sorry these sold out in 12 hours!)
When: Saturday, October 20th, 2018
Time: 4 - 9pm* (VIP Awards 4 - 5pm, General Admission 5 - 9pm)
Coming soon!
Good Night Out Vancouver
The Growler Collaboration Booth
BC Ale Trail will be pouring two Northern BC Breweries
What's Brewing BC
A Loving Spoonful will be hosting the coat check!
We're supporting A Loving Spoonful again this year. A Loving Spoonful provides free nutritious meals and nutritional counselling to men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in the community. Proceeds from the coat check will be donated along with several of the breweries attending this year making donations from the tokens collected at their festival booth.
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White Sails Brewing, 125 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada
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