<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><b>A timely exploration of the vibrant and growing craft brewery scene on Vancouver Island.</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Winner of a 2020 Gourmand World Cookbook Award</b></p> <b><i>A timely exploration of the vibrant and growing craft brewery scene on Vancouver Island.</i></b> <p>Hopheads, rejoice! Take the ultimate beer-lover's road trip from Victoria, BC's craft beer capital, to Tofino and Campbell River, visiting craft breweries and brewpubs in between. Your guide? Jon Stott, born and bred in Victoria--and beer enthusiast extraordinaire.</p> <p>In 1961, Vancouver Island had just one brewery. In 2018, Stott visited thirty-three breweries on the island--and three more breweries were slated to open within the year. For each brewery or brewpub, Stott shares well-researched backstories, examines the relationships between breweries and the communities in which they operate, profiles owners and brewers, and shares tasting notes for many of the beers each place offers.</p> <p>Beginning at Spinnakers, Canada's oldest and longest operating brewpub, the book culminates at Beach Fire Brewing and Nosh House in Campbell River, and includes a directory of Vancouver Island's Breweries and brewpubs, a glossary of brewing terms, and a guide to different styles of beer.</p>