E-Malt.com News article: Canada, BC: Howe Sound Brewing to release two popular seasonal beers

Howe Sound Brewing has announced the return of two popular beers in the “John Mitchell Series,” a rotating line-up of seasonal brews named for the original brewmaster at Howe Sound, and one of the pioneers of Canada’s craft brewing industry, Canadian Beer News reported on January, 9.

On January 16th, a new batch of Pothole Filler Imperial Stout will be released. The beer is named in recognition of the women and men who constructed the Sea to Sky Highway, from Horseshoe Bay through Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton.

Following, on February 1st, will be Total Eclipse of the Hop Imperial IPA. A high gravity India Pale Ale brewed with 100% barley, six varieties of hops, water and yeast.

Both beers will be available at the Howe Sound brewpub on draught and in 1 litre swing-top bottles in the “big orange fridge” for take-home sales. Total Eclipse will also be available in BC Liquor Stores across the province.


13 January, 2012