Burdock Bouvier D'brusco
$30.29
From Burdock
"Barrel aged beer rested on Cab Fran Rose skins from Pearl Morissette. Big juicy flavours and natural charisma (effervescence), make it easy to mistake this big dog as part of the lambrusco breed.
Expect big bubbly action, we suggest chilling Bouv and opening with a glass near by!"
6.8% Abv
Changing Colours Draining The Blood Stou
$6.19
"Draining The Blood Stout" refers primarily to an Imperial Stout by Vancouver's Changing Colours Brewing Project, a rich, decadent dark ale often featuring vanilla, chocolate, and coconut, known for its high alcohol (around 8.5% ABV) and availability in BC. Other breweries have similar names like Black Iris's "Drain The Blood" (a Blood Orange Tea Wheat) or beers with intense dark/blood themes, but the Changing Colours Imperial Stout is the most prominent match for the specific phrase.
Key Details for the Changing Colours Version:
Style: Imperial Stout / Decadent Dark Ale.
ABV: Around 8.5%.
Changing Colours Beautiful People IPA
$6.19
Changing Colours Brewing Project is a distinct, innovative nano-brewery in the Vancouver, BC area (often associated with Port Coquitlam) known for its hop-forward IPAs, hazy ales, and experimental brews with unique terpene profiles, offering a fresh, boundary-pushing take on craft beer with a focus on aroma and bold flavours, available at various local bottle shops.
Key Aspects:
Style: Specializes in hop-forward ales, hazy IPAs, and lagers that emphasize complex hop aromas and flavors, including citrus, tropical, and dank notes.
THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE is a Hazy IPA 2Triple Dry Hopped with Citra, Mosaic Cryo then boosted with Riwaka Subzero Hop Kief for maximum depth and saturation.
7.5% ABV
Four Winds Astraeus Imperial Stout
$6.89
From the Brewery,
"Astraeus, named for the Greek god of dusk and stars, is a bold yet balanced take on a timeless classic. This Russian Imperial Stout opens with rich aromas of chocolate, roasted coffee, and caramelized sugar, drawing you into its dark, velvety depths. On the palate, it’s smooth and creamy, decadent but not overindulgent, with a gentle hop bitterness that lifts the sweetness and keeps each sip remarkably drinkable."
ABV 9%
El Jolgorio Mezcal Barril
$158.99
Felton Road Macmuir Pinot
$143.99
Felton Road is located in Bannockburn, in the heart of Central Otago. Vines were first planted on the estate in 1992, and they released their first vintage in 1997. Winemaker Blair Walter has been with Felton since the 1997 vintage, crafting wines using minimal intervention, wild yeasts, no fining or filtration, allowing the unique character of the terroir to express it's personality. Their wines have gained worldwide recognition as some of the most highly regarded bottles from New Zealand’s South Island. They farm biodynamically and are fully certified by Demeter.
Tetramythos Sideritis Nature Organic
$40.99
This is a unique, minimal-intervention orange wine from Greece, made from the rare Sideritis grape, known for its distinctive wild herb/floral notes (like mountain tea), citrus, minerality, and slightly tannic, complex profile, reflecting its high-altitude, organic origins with skin contact for a coppery hue and natural fermentation. It's a "natural" wine, meaning minimal intervention, no filtering, and often minimal or no added sulphites, showcasing the grape and terroir.
Trav's Orange Bitters
$17.99
From Trav's Website
"This is a bright, multi-layered citrus punch hand-crafted in small batches in Cochrane, Alberta.
Why It’s Better
While the standard brands can be syrupy or artificial, ours hits with the zest of fresh orange peel and a warm, secret spice backbone. It’s designed to be the "Superman" of your bar cart—fixing flat drinks and bridging complex flavors. It's great in floral, fruity, bright drinks, or anything that calls for bitters where you'd like citrus notes.
The Baker's Secret ????
Beyond the bar, these are a game-changer in the kitchen. Add a few dashes to your favorite chocolate cake recipe for that nostalgic, "Terry's Chocolate Orange" flavor profile. It brightens the cocoa and adds a professional depth to every bite.
Perfect For:
The Ultimate Martini: Adds a sophisticated, zesty depth.
Margaritas: A secret weapon for a cleaner, craftier finish.
Baking: Elevates chocolate cakes, brownies, and glazes.
Small Batch. Big Flavor."
45% Abv
Trav's Chocolate Bitters
$17.99
From the Producer;
Made in Cochrane, Alberta.
"Rich, dark, and complex. This isn't just "chocolate water"—it’s a deep, unsweetened infusion made with real cacao nibs for a true-to-bean flavor.
Why It’s Better
Most chocolate bitters hide behind vanilla and sugar. I lead with raw, bittersweet cacao nibs, extracting the pure, nutty essence of chocolate without the sweetness. It adds a "velvety" texture and a dry, sophisticated finish. This isn't a cheap product to produce - I use over 30lbs of cacao nibs in a 100L batch.
The Real Ingredient Difference
By using real cacao nibs rather than extracts, I capture the natural oils and complex tannins of the bean. This results in a bitter that stands up to bold ryes and smoky bourbons instead of getting lost in the glass.
Perfect For:
Chocolate Old Fashioned: I actually love this. The cacao blends really well with aged spirits.
Espresso Martinis: Bridges the gap between coffee and spirit.
Dessert Topping: Try a few dashes over premium vanilla ice cream.
Big Batch Energy. Hand-Crafted in Canada.
150mL 45% alc./vol.