As noted on their website, and Canadian Beer News, Quidi Vidi Brewing’s Continental Pilsener is now available in NLC stores as a limited edition seasonal beer. The beer is described on the label as
“brewed in the Bohemian tradition, this pilsener is the grandfather of today’s lighter style lagers.” Made with no additives and no preservatives, Quidi Vidi beers are brewed the way beer should be – with water, malt, yeast and hops.
June 22nd – I’ve changed the picture for this post from a generic Garrison picture to the label for the new brew.
Editor’s Note: Here’s a press release I received from Garrison Brewing advising of the first of two new special 15th Anniversary beers they will be releasing.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Garrison celebrates 15 years of brewing-outside-the-box with the first of two anniversary brews
HALIFAX, NS – June 21, 2012 – One of Halifax’s original microbreweries, Garrison Brewing Co. is celebrating 15 years of independently crafting award-winning, all-natural beer. To commemorate this milestone, Garrison will release the first of two unique, specialty brews this Saturday.
“This brew embodies how dynamic and exciting the local craft beer market has become over the past 15 years,” says brewery President, Brian Titus. “Starting in 1997 with an Irish Red and Nut Brown ale, we now brew 21 brands, five craft sodas, barrel-age and cask-condition ales, and distribute in eight provinces – staggering really!”
The theme for this first release is a celebration of a key brewing ingredient – hops! A whopping 15 distinct hop varieties have been added to the boil along with loads of real mango’s and fresh, shaved ginger.
“This hazy, unfiltered brew has a dizzying blend of aromas and flavours such as pine, sweet tropical fruit and citrus. It really covers the full spectrum of what hops can deliver,” says Garrison Brewmaster, Daniel Girard.
“15th Anniversary Hops, Mango & Ginger” is sold in 500ml single-serve bottles and will officially go on sale Saturday, June 23rd, at the brewery store and all four private stores (while supplies last).
About Garrison Brewing
Garrison Brewing Company is an award-winning independent microbrewery located in the Halifax Seaport. They produce distinctive, unpasteurized, all-natural ales in small batches. Now in its 15th year, Garrison distributes craft beer throughout the Maritimes and beyond in bottled and draught format.
June 21st update – My contact at Innis & Gunn followed up with me today to let me know that they initially sent me the availability for another Innis & Gunn brew. Canada Day 2012 is available in all provinces other than Newfoundland, PEI and Quebec.
Editor’s Note: I recently had a representative from Innis & Gunn send me a press release regarding a limited edition Canada Day Beer. In a follow up email they confirmed that the new beer is expected to be available in all provinces other than PEI including some of the N.S. Private Liquor Stores.
INNIS & GUNN TO RELEASE CANADA DAY 2012 BEER SHOWCASING CANADIAN ARTWORK
ARTIST GARY WHITLEY CHOSEN AS FEATURED ARTIST ON SCOTTISH BREWER’S MAY 2012 RELEASE OF THE LIMITED EDITION ‘CANADA DAY 2012’ BEER PACKAGING
Toronto: Innis & Gunn, brewers of Canada’s favourite Scottish beer, today announced that each bottle of its Limited Edition‘Canada Day 2012’ beer will be packaged in cartons featuring original artwork by British Columbia-based artist, Gary Whitley.Released every May to celebrate Canada’s birthday and to recognize the country’s special contribution to the Innis & Gunn story, the Canada Day brews are available by the bottle at fine beer, wine and spirits retailers across the country in very limited quantities.This is the second release from Innis & Gunn to feature original Canadian artwork.
“When I received word that Innis & Gunn was searching for artwork for its Canada Day Beer packaging, it was instantly clear that I had to submit Emblems – a painting of sugar maple saplings I created years ago and had kept at home,” said artist Gary Whitley, AFCA, SCA. “As a born and raised Canadian, I couldn’t think of a more iconic symbol of this fine country.”
Gary’s design was chosen from a group of over 60 members from the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) by a judging panel that included 2011-featured artist, Deborah Colvin. In December 2011, members of the non-profit artists’ organization dedicated to expanding the visibility and stature of visual arts in Canada were asked to submit original artwork that best reflected the country’s rich tapestry.
“We were very delighted to once again receive so many beautiful pieces of artwork from the members of the Society of Canadian Artists,” said Innis & Gunn international brand manager Nicol Rennie. “Gary’s design garnered the most votes for our ‘Canada Day 2012’ packaging and captures a scene so prevalent across the country that Canadians can truly connect with.”
“We are very proud to again spotlight a member of the extremely talented Canadian art community,” said Innis & Gunn owner and brewer Dougal Sharp. “We feel Gary Whitley’s work perfectly reflects the pride and spirit of Canadians and we are excited to share this specially crafted, oak-aged brew with our largest export market,” concluded Sharp.
Editor’s Notes:
The Innis & Gunn bottled beer range, available in liquor stores all year with prices dependant on region, is comprised of the below:
Innis & Gunn Canada Day 2012 Beer 330ml, 7.7% alc./vol. – $4.95-$6.49, widely available across Canada
Innis & Gunn Original 330ml, 6.6% alc./vol. – $3.00-$3.75, widely available across Canada
Innis & Gunn Rum Finish 330ml, 6.6% alc./vol. – $3.25-$3.75, available in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and New Brunswick
Innis & Gunn Original 750ml, 6.6% alc./vol. – $6.50-$7.35, available in Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta
About Innis & Gunn
Innis & Gunn Oak Aged Beer was accidentally discovered and developed by Dougal Sharp in 2003. Initially approached by a Scotch whisky distillery to make a beer-finished whisky, the brewery recognized the exceptional quality of the special beer they created and poured away after seasoning their oak barrels. Using this revolutionary technique of aging beers, the American white oak barrels infuse Innis & Gunn’s Original Oak Aged Beer with toffee and vanilla flavours and aromas during a special maturation process. This new category has managed to attract many new drinkers to beer both in the UK and across its six major export markets (Canada, USA, Ireland, Sweden, Norway and Finland). Early 2010, Innis & Gunn was named ‘Business of the Year’ at the annual Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards and also became the first Scottish beer company in 22 years to be handed the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. Represented by Peter Mielzysnski Agencies Ltd., Innis & Gunn brews are available at fine wine, beer and spirit retailers across Canada.