REVIEW: Steamworks Brewing Company Beer – Burnaby, British Columbia
Let’s follow The Beer Maven, A.K.A. Sondra Baker, off to Burnaby, BC! Continue reading to learn about this historic Gastown brewpub and brewery and see some of The Beer Maven’s most “crushable” Steamworks’ beer reviews.
By The Beer Maven Sondra Baker on Jul. 06, 2016
About Steamworks Brewing Company:
“In 1995, Steamworks first took hold of their historic, Gastown brewpub location, only to discover the building had a rare steam heating system – a remnant from forward thinkers of a century past. Deep within the building’s core they found a network of underground steam pipes – the same pipes that run through Gastown’s historic steam clock. Intrigued by the concept of direct steam powered brewing, something the brewmaster had only read of but never seen, they ventured forth and to create a one-of-a-kind steam fired brewery; the first in Canada. To their delight, they found test brews to be distinctively fresh and flavourful.
For nearly 25 years, beer aficionados have traveled to Steamworks famous brewpub to savor these unconventional and award winning brews. In 2012, Steamworks proudly launched their packaged products, adorned with distinctly whimsical branding and filled with delicious steam brewed craft beer. Under the auspices of brewmaster Julia Hanlon and her brew team, Steamworks continue to produce the finest quality craft beers such as their Flagship IPA which was awarded ‘Best in Show’ and ‘Best IPA’ at the 2016 BC Brewing Awards.
Today the “little brewery that grew” sells bottles, tall cans, bombers and kegs throughout B.C., several Canadian provinces and U.S. states, central Europe and Hong Kong. All the while, still brewing with the power of steam.” – Steamworks Brewing’s Website
Steamworks Brewing Company Beer Revies:
YVR ISA – Steamworks Brewing
Galaxy, Orbit and Nelson Sauvin hops create a powerhouse of flavours. With a full mouthfeel on the original taste the choice malts balance out the flavour leading to a smooth no fuss finish.
ABV%: 4.4
Farmhouse Wheat Ale – Steamworks Brewing Company
This is a saison farmhouse style beer. Saisons (meaning seasons in French) were served to farmhands who in Belgium were allotted up to 5 litres each working day. Each beer would be distinctive to the farmer who brewed it. Steamworks aroma & taste is doughy with wheat and a hint of spice and pepper. A cloudy beer with a white thumb head when poured. Cheers to Canadian Farmers & farmhands. Without them none of this godliness would exist.
ABV%: 5
Kettle Sour – Steamworks
A dry hopped kettle sour, spouting a golden body with a slight cloudiness. The tartness is mild but distinctive and artfully blended with malt and dry hops. I have a growing fondness for Lambics and sours. This one isn’t as bitter as your ex girlfriend but like your Momma when you don’t call her.
ABV%: 5.5
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