40 Years Birthday Bash
Break out the neon, dust off those Ray-Bans, and get ready to party like it’s 1984! We’re celebrating 40 years of brewing with a totally tubular 80’s Beach Bash!
A Toast To The Coast | West Coast Trail IPA Launch Party
Winding along the rugged western coastline of Vancouver Island the West Coast Trail is one of the most beautiful, intense, and unique hikes in Canada. Raise a glass with us and Toast To The Coast as we celebrate the iconic trail, raise funds for it’s conservation, and enjoy a West Coast Trail IPA in it’s honour.
Wandering Mollusk will be shucking up the freshest oysters at a pop up oyster bar
$1 from every pint and 8 pack of West Coast Trail IPA will be donated to Surfrider Canada
The talented Ryan Tidman will be showcasing a coastal photography collection with proceeds from print sales benefitting Surfrider Canada
March 22nd at the Vancouver Island Brewing Taproom.
We’ll see you there!
Victoria Beer Week: Throwback Thursday
Tickets: $15.00 | Available Here
Celebrate 40 years of craft beer in Victoria at Vancouver Island Brewing for Throwback Thursday!
VIB is serving up 18 taps of their own heritage beers, throwback pilots batches and some of your favourite legacy beers from the other participating local breweries. Some feature beers include throwback pilot brews of VIB’s Sea Dog Amber Ale and Absolute Darkness India Dark Ale, and a special keg of Bourbon Barrel Aged Hermannator Ice Bock. The yummy Scorpion Chef will be on site with delicious empanadas for sale.
We encourage you dress up in your finest retro/throwback beer merchandise!
Your Ticket Includes:
• Your first pint (20oz) or flight (4 x 4oz)
Additional Information:
• Tickets are non-refundable
• No minors, this event is a 19+ event
• Food options will be available for purchase on site
• Red VBS drink tokens are not accepted at this event. Additional drinks can be purchased at the bar with cash or card.
• Last call at 10:15pm.
Queers & Beers YYJ
Queers & Beers is back!
Swing by the Taproom for a casual meet up for 2SLGBTQ+ folks to get together and enjoy Victoria’s local craft beer scene! All are welcome!
Don’t miss this group’s other monthly meetings that rotate between Vancouver Island Brewing, Whistle Buoy Brewing, Herald Street Brew Works and Moon Brewery & Distillery!
Water the Plants Ski Film Premiere | KRAFTED Productions
Get ready for a thrilling night of ski films, good company, fresh beer, and delicious food! Join us in our downtown Victoria Taproom for an epic ski film experience.
📅 Date: November 17, 2023
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Vancouver Island Brewing Taproom
📽 Film Lineup:
5:30 PM: Exit Strategy by Chef Boyardee
6:30 PM: Pink Duct Tape by The Dead Barbies
7:30 PM: Water The Plants by Krafted Productions (🏆 2023 IF3 Movie Awards Winner: Amateur Film of the Year & Amateur Skier of the Year: Jacob Belanger in Water The Plants )
🎟️We're giving away a pair of Mount Washington lift tickets after each film!
🍽️ Food Pop-up: Maiiz Nixtamal will be serving up mouthwatering Tamales, the perfect après-ski treat.
Check out the Water the Plants Trailer https://youtu.be/-hFvA1yuVsk?si=H7OuPVDEqrNxBWCG
Lighten Up Comedy
Enjoy a night of big laughs and cold beers Sunday Nov 5th at VI Brewing with Comedian Dan Duvall! Dan has been seen/heard on Just For Laughs Vancouver, CBC's LOL and theCrave TV documentary Funny Tweets! PLUS some very special guests AND your host Emily Woods! Show is at 7pm. Grab tickets, tell your friends, tell your friends friends!
Tickets available here https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/lighten-up-comedy
Canada Beer Cup Awards Viewing Party
Join us in our taproom as we livestream the Canada Beer Cup Awards!
'Nator Day
BC’s Legendary Seasonal Returns: It’s ‘Nator Season!
Hermannator Ice Bock is back and we’re ready to party.
LIVE MUSIC
Electric Jane is shaking things up at 6PM
FOOD POP-UP
Our friends at Saltchuck Pie Company are popping up with both sweet and savoury pies, including a Hermannator-infused pie!
TAPROOM EXCLUSIVE VINTAGE HERMANNATOR
We’ve carefully cellared this timeless brew over many winters and now we have a limited supply of vintage ‘Nator available. Snag a vintage pack or try a vertical flight to compare how Hermannator ages through the years!