Strange Fellows Brewing is excited to officially announce our first release of the 2017 Fellowship – Berliner Geist. BERLINER GEIST: This barrel-aged and bottle conditioned Berliner Weisse is distinctly sour and complex (refreshing), with a delicate woody vanilla character and an oaky aroma. At 5% ABV this is a slightly lighter but deeply flavourful release perfect for laying down … Continued
Vancouver artists refashion alleyways of peculiar smells, broken people, and bizarre litter into a different species of scenery for us to get from point C to D. If you walk the alleyways along Main Street, the spray-paint bouquets and sharpie-pen jewellery on the dumpsters, walls, and windows persistently cycle like the seasons. They exist as … Continued
STRANGE DAY #27 We invite one and all to celebrate the absurd and join us for our inaugural Feast of Fools on Saturday April 1st. Since the days of Chaucer, the Fool’s Day has played an important role to society’s health by allowing folks to let off a little steam. Medieval clerics celebrated the Fool’s Feast … Continued
Join us through the holidays for a festive beer or growler fills to celebrate the New Year! Merry Krampusnacht!
‘Pellvetica: A Retrospective of Portraiture’ is a collection of portraits that combine the styles and ideas of artists Sandy Pell & Steve Pell through the use of pattern, proportion, space, and time. As an illustrator, Sandy has been attracted to repetitive patterns since she was first introduced to Ukrainian easter eggs, spirographs, kaleidoscopes, and prisms. … Continued
The Hopdevil – that incarnate of the late summer storm capable of destroying hop fields before harvest – is feted each year by the farmers of Hoppeland, Belgium. After harvest, they parade & then burn effigies of the Hopdevil with the hope that he will be discouraged from returning. Of the opinion that a … Continued
SEPTEMBER This month’s Brewer’s Lunch board is inspired by a hearty English Ploughman’s Lunch! SAVOURY BEER SCONES – Housemade w/ Dunkleweizen SLICED ROAST BEEF – Lean & rich COLD HAM – European-style SHARP CHEDDAR – English-style PORT-AGED DERBY – Creamy w/ veins of Port wine CARROT PICKLES – Housemade w/ Alligator Wit LE MEADOW’S CHUTNEY – Apple & Blackcurrant APPLE CRISPS – Sweet & … Continued
“STUDIES OF THE WEST WITH ONTARIO ON YOUR MIND” is a series of collages completed over the course of two years from 2014-2016. Inspired by relocating to a new geographical area of Canada, Smith has spliced together images using studies on paper in multiple mediums that began to pile up in his studio. Smith calls … Continued
JULY CHARCUTERIE BOARD inspired by Spanish Pintxos (pron. pinchos)… SPANISH TORTAS savoury olive oil flatbread JAMÓN dry-cured ham MILD CHORIZO shaved Spanish sausage with parprika MANCHEGO 6 MO. sweet & nutty sheeps’ milk cheese FRESH GOAT CHEESE creamy & tangy goats’ milk cheese CASERECCE OLIVES cracked green olives STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC CONFITURE Le Meadow’s Pantry ROASTED … Continued
As the sun sets on the longest day of the year, all over the world people light bonfires to celebrate the sun’s triumph over darkness. In some places people jump over the fire to symbolically ward off the cold of the coming winter. Elsewhere, fishermen gather on the edge of the ocean to pray and … Continued
It is said that the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is most transparent as Fall shifts to Winter, and spirits of the dead return to visit. Fearful of these wandering spirits, some people wear masks to fool them into believing that they too are from the other world. Others leave … Continued
Folks have been carving “jack-o-lanterns” since the 1600’s. The custom of carving faces into turnips and beets is thought to have begun in ireland, and was inspired by the tale of “Jack of the Lantern”. According to Irish folklore, Jack was a sinful man who tricked and trapped the devil and then made a deal with him that if he … Continued
Just in time for the wet riding season, we are happy to offer a complimentary bike tune up session to our customers this Sunday Sept 27th. Come on by the brewery between 1 and 5pm and enjoy a beer while our friends from Side Saddle Bikes give your trusty steed a thorough inspection: tightening brakes, adjusting deraillers and seats, and … Continued
Until the end of August, when you walk into the Charles Clark Gallery, you’ll be greeted by visions from the Okavango – one of the world’s largest inland deltas, located in northern Botswana. This is where Robert Spooner – a Strange Fellow’s regular, veterinarian, and photographer at large – spends time each year, sharing his expertise with the people and … Continued
For the week of Monday July 20th to at least the end of July, we have the following beer on tap in the tasting room (all beer is available in glasses and growler fills unless noted): Talisman Pale Ale – 3.8% Jongleur Wit – 4.5% Nocturnum Dark IPA – 6.5% Bayard Saison – 6.0% Crafty … Continued
Cruising the streets of East Vancouver on his BMX, Brad Hill captures the gritty beauty of our neighbourhood. Exhibition July 15th through August 5th. Artist’s Reception Wednesday, July 15th, 7-9pm. Check it out: https://vimeo.com/131142427
Please join us for an exhibition of new work by Victoria-based artist Billie Bjornert. Artist reception June 29th, 6-8pm. Exhibition runs through to July 14th.
If the Dad in your life enjoys a good beer then why not make him this handy growler carrier for Father’s Day? The folks from the Vancouver Tool Library will be showing people how to make these cool carriers at the Mini Maker’s Faire this weekend. Sat June 6th and Sun June 7th, 10am – 6pm … Continued
ArtDream Studios is inhabiting the Charles Clark Gallery June 3rd through 25th. This group show highlights that ArtDreams is a place where new ideas, innovations, and creativity are welcome, and a place of respect, camaraderie, and belonging. “We believe that art is never being afraid to explore, innovate and create”. June 3rd through 25th www.artdreamstudios.com
It happened yesterday! We finally delivered our first batch of cans to a select group of private liquor stores throughout Vancouver and the North Shore. We got you covered friends! Have a look at our map to see all the locations where you can grab a 4 pack of cans. Currently we have the Talisman … Continued
For the week of Monday May 4th to Sunday May 10th, we have the following beer on tap in the tasting room (all beer is available in glasses and growler fills unless noted): Talisman Pale Ale – 3.8% Jongleur Wit – 4.5% Nocturnum Dark IPA – 6.5% Bayard Saison – 6.0% Hefalump Hefeweizen – 4.5% … Continued
This month, Charles Clark is thrilled to have new paintings by Nikol Haskova adorning the gallery walls. Fascinated by contrasts, both literal and metaphorical, the artist records the tension of human relationships, the conflict between natural environment and urban development, or the temporality of a crow on pale pavement. For Haskova, painting is about confronting … Continued
Celebrated worldwide, Carnival is a joyous and colourful antithesis to the solemnity of Lent. From March 10th through 16th Strange Fellows will celebrate Carnival Belgian-style. Inspired by the Carnival traditions of the Carnival de Laetare of Stavelot Belgium, known for its masked revellers and irreverent behaviour involving pig’s bladders, the celebration at Strange Fellows will include masks, music, and of course, beer. On Sunday March 15th, … Continued
Today, Charles Clark is happy to welcome paintings by Jessa Gilbert to the gallery walls. Setting the tone for our upcoming Carnival celebrations, the new show is bursting with movement and energy. The artist uses colour, shape, and line to create rhythms that emphasize change, capturing an expression of motion and the way in which objects and figures … Continued
Join us in the tasting room from February 4th to February 8th for Setsubun, a traditional Japanese festival that celebrates the beginning of Spring. We love sharing celebrations with the community, and hopefully you can join us at some point during these 5 days for a small celebration of your own. Here is a sneak … Continued
The Charles Clark Gallery is thrilled to have internationally renowned origami artist Joseph Wu exhibiting his extraordinary work, February 1st-22nd. Joseph Wu’s fantastical creations push the boundaries of Origami as we know it. Opening Reception February 2nd , 6-8pm. www.origami.as
Tonight’s your final chance to celebrate Up Helly Aa with us. Come between 5:30 and 7:30 pm for some bracing pipe tunes, courtesy of Pipe Major, Joe McDonald. Join us at 7pm as we torch our Viking longship, a sacrifice to ensure the rebirth of the sun, sending all your wishes to Valhalla. Tonight is also the last … Continued
We are happy to announce that our little Art Gallery – Charles Clark – is now open. Inspired as we are by the unusual, unexpected and extraordinary we have created a dedicated gallery space for showing the work of local artists, with shows changing monthly. We are excited to have Richard Cole opening the … Continued
To all our #strange supporters: We want to take a moment to thank you for visiting, encouraging, supporting and taking the time to connect with us through our first week of business. It has been an amazing week, one that was a dream in many ways for us. To be able to send out a … Continued
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