Swans Brewpub Holding Double Beer Release This Week
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On March 11, 2015 At 6:00 pm
Category : Beer Releases
Tags : British Columbia, Swans Brewpub
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VICTORIA, BC – Swans Brewpub has announced the release of a pair of new beers this week, with one of them brewed especially for a Victoria Beer Week event.
Master Blaster Northwest Style Brett-Saison is the Swans contribution to VCB’s Craft Beer Thunderdome, a tasting event taking place tonight (March 11th) that features brand new beers from 10 B.C. breweries. Following its launch there, the 5.5% abv funky ale will be available exclusively on draught and in growlers at Swans.
Accompanying Master Blaster as a new release this week is Black Cygnet Session India Black Ale, a 4.5% abv brew that will also be exclusive to the brewpub.
Complimentary samples of both beers will be on offer at Swans tomorrow (March 12th) from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
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