Steamworks Brewing Company

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Steamworks Brewing Company
Industry Alcoholic drink
Founded1995
Headquarters Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Products Beer
OwnerSteamworks Brewing Company

The Steamworks Brewing Company is a Canadian microbrewery based in Burnaby, British Columbia. Founded in 1995, Steamworks was originally based out of the Gastown brewpub located in the city of Vancouver. In 2013, the current brewery and taproom opened in the neighbouring city of Burnaby. [1] [2]

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Steamworks brewpub in Downtown Vancouver

Steamworks brews a number of beers, some of which are on their tap year round and some that are seasonal. Year round, Steamworks offers their award winning Flagship IPA, signature Pale Ale, Kölsch, Pilsner, India Pale Ale, Black Angel IPA, White Angel IPA, Heroica Red Ale and Imperial Red Ale.

Seasonal and Limited Releases include Blitzen, Oatmeal Stout, Winter White Stout, Pumpkin Ale, Killer Cucumber Ale, Farmhouse Wheat Ale, Frambozen, Hop Attack, and Saison.

As part of a 100th year commemoration, Steamworks brewed Copper Roof Ale, an ESB (extra special bitter) reflecting the copper roof of the original Vancouver Sun building located near Gastown. [3] [4]

In 2016, the brewery won the "Best in Show" category at the B.C. Beer Awards. [2]

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References

  1. "Our Story". Steamworks Brewing Company. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Steamworks Flagship IPA powers to glory at B.C. Beer Awards". The Province. October 15, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  3. "Steamworks has something special brewing with The Vancouver Sun (and you can drink it)". The Vancouver Sun . April 25, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  4. "Steamworks Copper Roof Ale is a made-in-BC ESB". The Vancouver Sun . May 10, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2020.