Vancouver Vices: 'The Courtney Room' Announces Local Brewery Collabs

The Courtney Room, Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year, announces a series of local brewery collaborations, the perfect sippers to celebrate the fall, bursting with Vancouver Island flavours.

A partnership between The Courtney Room’s Chef Brian Tesolin and the talented teams at Herald Street Brew Works, Île Sauvage Brewing Co., Small Gods Brewing Co. and Whistle Buoy Brewing Co. The four beers are now available to enjoy at The Courtney Room, at each brewery and local festivals and events. All four brews feature locally hand-foraged elements by expert Lance Staples and were carefully crafted in collaboration with Anton Wilson and Eric Josephs from The Courtney Room’s award-winning bar team.

“My passion for local Vancouver Island produce has always extended beyond the kitchen, and I am thrilled to see this innovative collaboration with some of our island’s most respected craft breweries come to light,” says Chef Brian Tesolin. “My respect for these talented brewers is immense and the beers that we’ve produced together are an excellent representation of the very best of Victoria’s incredible craft brewing scene.”

Goldilocks: Herald Street Brew Works x The Courtney Room, ABV 4.8%

This white pepper and cherry blossom hazy lager has a soft, textured palate and dark straw appearance. Dry treble notes from foraged cherry blossoms and white peppercorns contrast the hoppy base notes, leaving a tropical fruit finish. Brewed by Mike Spence and Ryan Bangma from Herald Street Brew Works.

Consensus: Île Sauvage Brewing Co. x The Courtney Room, ABV 3.9%

A lovely, light, aromatized Berliner Weisse. Golden in colour, this low-alcohol, refreshing sipper features a lightly sour wheat ale aromatized with dried orange peels, allspice, and tonka bean. Brewed by Ian Ibboston and Stephane Turcotte from Île Sauvage Brewing Co.

Air & Angels Magnolia Farmhouse Ale: Small Gods Brewing Co. x The Courtney Room, ABV 3.9%

A crushable blend of local malt and rye grain from Field 5 Farm on the Saanich Peninsula and locally foraged Magnolia blooms, the namesake flower of the hotel where The Courtney Room is located. Plate straw in colour, this beer is light and drinkable with a significant weight and texture. Brewed by Christopher Bjerrigaard and Jonny Kostiuk from Small Gods Brewing Co.

Blush: Whistle Buoy Brewing Company x The Courtney Room, ABV 4.5%

A charming blend of local pilsner with wheat malt, this Rosehip Saison is conditioned on locally foraged rosehips and lemon peel, with Vancouver Island sea salt added for a touch of salinity. Light and fruity, slightly tart with a tangy zip and a dry finish. Brewed by Isaiah Archer and Matt West-Patrick from Whistle Buoy Brewing Co.

Learn more about The Courtney Room in Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Issue #22 – Travel Edition.22 – Travel

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