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Collaboration Beer for YYCBeerWeek 2018

The spirit of collaboration is strong within the Calgary Beer Community as over a dozen brewers from across Calgary are creating the first ever YYCBeerWeek Community Collaboration Brew. You can get an exclusive taste of this historic ISA at the YYCBeerWeek Launch Party in support of KidSport Calgary.

By The Beer Community on May. 16, 2018

Collaboration Beer for YYCBeerWeek 2018

Reprinted with permission from YYCBeerWeek

 

YYCBeerWeek Community Collaboration Brew

On Friday, May 11th, 2018, brewers from across Calgary gathered at Trolley 5 Restaurant & Brewpub for the first ever YYCBeerWeek Community Collaboration Brew.

Led by Trolley 5 Head Brewmaster, Craig Pearson, more than a dozen Brewmasters came together to brew this easy-drinking and refreshing India Session Ale (ISA).

YYCBeerWeek Collab Beer at Trolley 5
Collaboration Brewing at Trolley 5. Image Source: BeerGuysYYC
Alberta’s Own Red Shed Malting

The malt for this beautiful summer brew was graciously donated by Alberta’s own Red Shed Malting. As fourth generation farmers, the Hamill family has been growing some of the worlds BEST barley since 1929!

YYCBeerWeek Red Shed Collaboration
The Red Shed Malting Family, Red Deer, Alberta. Image Source: BeerGuysYYC
The Official 2018 YYCBeerWeek Collaboration Beer

This historic brew is an ISA (India Session Ale), with a light yellow colour. It’s aroma features tropical and citrus fruits with a hint of blueberry.

Its mouthfeel is light-bodied and perfect for summer patios, with large, tropical fruit flavours including Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Mango and Papaya.

With a moderate alcohol percentage of 4.6% and IBU’s of 34, this beer embodies everything Calgarian’s love in a refreshing, super-drinkable summer beer.

 

Get An Exclusive First Taste

Join us, Monday, June 4th at Trolley 5 Restaurant & Brewpub for the Official YYCBeerWeek 2018 Launch Party and the release of this delicious beer!

 

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Tickets are now on sale for only $15 in support of KidSport Calgary.

 

Tickets are available through Showpass here!
For more information about this and other YYCBeerWeek events, click here.

 

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