Photographer: Colin Way
Models:
Selby Quinn - Not-for-profit Dancer
Stewart McDonough - YYC connector,
Dawn MacInnes – Village Beer Baron
Fraser Abbott – Rock'n'Roll piper. Hotelier.
Geoff Rogers – Chef, Market Calgary
Yvan Toulouse – GM, Market
Andrew Bullied – Village Brewer
Honey – ChinookHoney.com
Meet our Gingers
Margaret, or Ganny as she is known to her grandson, our Brewer, is legendary in her absolute devotion to her husband and family. Her capacity to maintain calm in the midst of calamity is only matched by her passion for doing things, and doing them right. At the youthful age of 84 she spends her days sailing, fishing, playing tennis, bridge or curling. We dare you to tell her she can't do something. Our Brewer tried it a couple of years ago and ended up riding a mechanical bull with her. Carpe Ginger.
Spirited Ginger Beer
Go ahead, introduce yourself to this natural auburn beauty. At first, you'll be seduced by the pure flavour and smooth body of a fine red malt. But give it time. Ginger is more complex than that. Suddenly, without warning, smooth will turn spirited. And hot.
Malt: 100% Malted 2-Row Alberta Premium Barley. German CaraRed and English Caramel
Hops: 3 Hop Additions using both imported Czech Saaz and Slovenian Aurora as the aroma hops.
Alcohol: 4.60%
Bitterness: 25 IBU
A seemingly light and refreshing version of an old fashioned beer style with a lingering but not overpowering ginger character balanced with honey and orange.
Each of our beers remind us of family, friends & neighbours in the Village. Really.
We all have moments in life we wish we could save in a bottle. For one of our partners, who lost his mother just prior to launching the brewery, this photo of her is his way of thanking her for her ongoing support and golden beauty. Now whenever he drinks a Village Blonde he'll be reminded to clean his plate, do his homework, be kind to others and not take life too seriously.
Village Blonde - Golden Ale
Meet this natural Blonde, whose golden glow comes from the finest two-row Alberta barley. An ale with a crisp, dry palate that balances a slight fruity sweetness and subtle bitterness. Handcrafted, unpasteurized, free of preservatives and additives, this local beauty conforms to the 1516 Bavarian Law of Purity. So few Blondes do.
Malt: 100% two-row Alberta premium barley
Hops: Three hop additions using Nugget, English Fuggles and German Hersbrucker as the aroma Hop.
Alcohol: 4.5%
Bitterness: 28 - 30 PPM
An all-malt blonde in the North American style with a positive hop character and a smooth finish.
Perfect Pairings For The Village Blonde:
OUR GRANDFATHERS KNEW A THING OR TWO ABOUT CRAFT
Little did one of our partners know that he would be able to feature his wife's Grandfather on cases of beer. But it only makes sense that a legendary hardworking prairie blacksmith should be proudly showcased on a tasty hand-forged black ale. And yes, that is a granddaddy's blacksmith shop in the background.
Village Blacksmith - India Black Ale
Keep a sturdy grip on this hand-forged ale. It is an alloy of premium two-row Alberta barley, roasted to a black malt and infused with quantities of potent, bitter hops. Stalwart and bold, it will douse the coal-fired thirst, slake the spirit and clear the soot from the teeth.
Malt: A combination of Premium Alberta Pale Malt and Imported (UK) Caramel and Black Malt.
Hops: 2 Hop Additions using Nugget and Cascade Hops
Alcohol: 5.5%
Bitterness: 45 - 50 PPM
A distinctly dark and flavourful ale that carefully balances the sweet flavours of the dark malts with the bitterness of the hopping. Citrus aromas balanced with roasted espresso, chocolate and licorice.
Perfect Pairings For The Village Blacksmith:
NINI HAD A SPARKLE IN HIS EYE AND LOVED LIFE TO THE FULLEST.
The image on the case is of our partner's Nonno (Grandfather). Nini, as Nonno was known, was popular with friends and neighbours for telling stories and singing out of key in his deep loud Italian voice. Nini had a constant sparkle in his eye and loved life to the fullest. He could often be found in his dirt wine cellar stashing beer, cheese and salami behind his rudimentary grappa still. Many a day was spent on his concrete step, arm over his grandson's shoulder enjoying a garden fresh tomato. He was without a doubt one of the wittiest men in town.
Village Wit - White Wheat Ale
Despite it's name, this is a serious brew unsuited to tawdry puns. It is a finely crafted, unfiltered wheat ale in the Belgian tradition. The colour of straw with a delicate white haze, Wit has crisp flavours accented with orange zest and coriander. A classic. So get into Wit.
Malt: A combination of Malted Wheat and Alberta 2-Row Premium Malt.
Hops: 3 Hop Additions using Cascades, English Fuggles and Imported Saaz as the Aroma Hop.
Alcohol: 4.5%
Bitterness: 4 - 5 PPM
A light refreshing Belgian style that is lightly hopped and is characterized by a distinct citrus flavour.
