Twin City Brewing
4503 Margaret Street V9Y 6G8 Port Alberni, BC, Canada

HAPPY HOLIDAYS A few weeks back we put together a video to showcase how things have changed for us in 2020 and ultimately, to say how much our team really misses seeing everybody’s smiling faces. Right now, we may not be able to connect with each of you in the same way as before but we’re still pushing through and still prioritizing great beer, stellar food, and, as always, an amazing brewery experience. We are open Tuesday to Thursday this week to allow you a chance to grab... some beer and pizza before the holidays (the lounge will close at 4pm on Christmas Eve). Next week will also be a short one for us so check our hours before you stop by. We wanted to take the time to wish our community (near and far), all the best through Christmas and into 2021. Cheers! Huge thanks to Surf and Stone Studios for making the video.

TECHNO BABBLE Smoked Rum Old Fashioned Wayward Distillery Drunken Hive Rum, Lapsang Souchong (Smoked Tea) Syrup, Sweet Bitters, Orange Peel. Our second cocktail is our West Coast take on the Old Fashioned. Fantastic caramelized honey-based rum aged in Bourbon casks takes centre stage with smoky complexity from the Lapsang Souchong and bright orange aromatics. Toasted honeycomb, rich caramel, crème brûlée, with a touch of sweetness. A strong drink for the colder season. ... #twincitybrewing #craftcocktails #localspirits #beerforthepeople #localbrewery #bccraftbeer #albernivalley #portalberni #cocktail #tastydrinks #rum #rumcocktails

APPLEY EVER AFTER Apples on pizza. We did it before. We liked it before. We did it again. Gala Apple, Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Fresh Rosemary, Olive Oil. Seemingly simple but its an instant classic. Give a try either dine-in or carry-out! You can always pre-order through our online store for pick-up tonight!... http://order.twincitybrewing.ca/ #twincitybrewing #portalbernibrewery #portalbernibeer #albernivalleybeer #portalberni #albernivalley #localbrewery #beerforthepeople #twincitypizza #twincitypizzaco #localfood #locallymadepizza #freshpizza #brewerypizza #craftbeerandpizza #breweryfood

HOLIDAY HOURS It’s that time. This week will be our last Friday and Saturday open until the new year! Take note as we’ll be closing early Christmas Eve and with the way the days land, we’ll be off the 25th to 28th. Also, after New Year’s Day from the 1st to the 4th. Happy Holidays everyone! #twincitybrewing #beerforthepeople #localbeer #bccraftbeer #albernivalley #portalberni #localbrewery

GREYBEARD Earl Grey Gin Lemonade Sheringham Distillery’s Kazuki Gin, Lemon, Earl Grey Syrup, Lavender-Lemon Bitters, Basil Sprig. We are pouring something new and exciting down at the brewery! We’ve launched 3 new cocktails each featuring Vancouver Island spirits. They’ll be making their social media debut over the next little bit. Stop by for a drink and let us know your favourite!... #twincitybrewing #craftcocktails #localspirits #beerforthepeople #localbrewery #bccraftbeer #albernivalley #portalberni #cocktail #tastydrinks #gin #gincocktails

SCENIC FLIGHT Beer flights are looking super fresh lately. Not only did we just get a serious upgrade on our flight blocks courtesy of Smooth Edge Design, but we’re pouring some stellar beers right now including the fresh pours pictured here. 1. Dissimulator German Doppelbock 2. Sparkchaser Smoked Red Ale... 3. Obscura Berliner-Style Weisse w/ Blueberry 4. Run of the Mill West Coast IPA See more

RESTOCK We’ve finally gotten around to stocking more shirts and hats! There are two new t-shirt colours featuring a front and back print as modelled by our own Ryan and Bow. Also, we’ve stocked all flexfit and snapback sizes in our popular small logo embroidered hats. All items stocked in the Lounge and soon to be available through our online store as well. Come check out the merch next time you stop by!

OBSCURA Brand new sour launching today for draft pours and growler fills! Obscura is our Berliner-Style Weisse w/ Blueberries. Brewed with German Pilsner and German Wheat malts, this batch was soured with our house strain of lactobacillus, hopped with a touch of Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and fermented out with bright jammy blueberry puree. This beer is super light at 3.5% ABV but a touch more acidic than our usual fruited sours and only 5 IBU. On tap now!

BELLY FLOP With all the craziness that is this year, we’ve kept our collective chin up and pressed on, doing what we are passionate about. We love creating new beer and food items for the customers that keep showing us love. That said, we’ve got one heck of a sandwich for you this week. Our Kitchen crew smoked a whack of Pork Belly and we’re stacking it with Avocado, Cheddar, Naesgaard Farm’s Tomato, Butter Lettuce, and Roasted Garlic Aioli. You’ll also notice that we are now sourcing beautiful Island-baked Brioche Buns for our sandos courtesy of Portofino. We keep our attention on the details and we like to think that shows.

RUN OF THE MILL Our West Coast IPA has been a core beer of ours since the beginning. Bold hops dialled in to push grapefruit zest and resinous pine flavours. The elevated 7% ABV of this beer provides the perception of body while minimizing any cloying sweetness that would clash with the intended flavour profile. We’ve got a new batch of this beer in cans and on tap. Now’s the perfect time to revisit this old favourite.

TEAR JERKER Our featured pizza this week brings back a classic. The heroes in our kitchen have done an upgraded version or our jerk chicken-inspired pizza. Jerk-rubbed Chicken Thighs smoked in-house alongside Bacon, Roasted Red Peppers, Red Onions, Mozza, Mango-Cilantro Drizzle. Not to be missed. We’ll see you soon!

PIZZA + BEER We’ve got fresh cold beer in cans and some tasty ‘za going all week long. Re-home some beer from our fridge to yours or stop on by for a pint and some chill vibes. The lounge has room for dine-in but pickup is always an option when you call in or place an order online.

ROYALE WITH CHEESE At it again with our Bacon Cheeseburger inspired-pizza. House Ground Sirloin, Bacon, Red Onion, Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Mozza, House Dill Pickles, BBQ Aioli Drizzle. Available for dine-in or take-out!

THE BALBOA (+ DESSERT) This week’s featured pizza, The Balboa, could have been on our full-time menu. It’s that good. A real contender, if you will. Seasoned Steak, Peppers, Crimini Mushrooms, Red Onion, Provolone, and a one-two punch of sauces that’ll leave you weak in the knees; Mild Horseradish Aioli, and the classic Beer Cheddar. Take-out or dine-in. The choice is yours! Dessert this week is our Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce, Whipped Cream, Coomb’s Country Candy Sponge Toffee, Mint.

SINGLE-HOPPED Swedish Gymnast, our hop-forward blonde ale is made with Pilsner malt, wheat, oats, and nothing but Citra hops. This keeps it light and clean with layered citrus and tropical fruit notes from the late-kettle and dry-hop additions of this multi-purpose do-it-all hop variety. A fresh batch is now in cans and on tap. 5.0% ABV and 24 IBU. @aaron.tcb

CLASSICAL PORKESTRA Let this sweet melody enter your ears and tantalize your appetite. Our latest special is a sandwich on our very own house-baked focaccia. Smoked Pork Belly, Cheddar & Mozza, Crispy Asiago Chip, Tomato Basil IPA Jam, and Arugula. Served with a couple spears of our own curried pickles. On until we run out of all these good things.

BREW CREW POSITION Our brewhouse team is looking for a full-time production assistant to join us assisting in all things beer. We’re looking for the right person that wants to get their foot in the door helping with the various cleaning, cellaring, and packaging tasks that accompany beer production. We want candidates that have an unquenchable thirst for beer knowledge regarding ingredients, styles, techniques, and history. Those that can understand the vital importance of b...eing sanitary, organized, and prepared when working in a light manufacturing setting. Above all, this person needs to be passionate about craft beer. If you think you fit this description, more details can be found on the careers section of our website. Send or drop off a completed application along with a resume and cover letter as the post closes mid-September.

SPARKS FLY Our Smoked Red Ale, Sparkchaser, is back on tap! Brewed annually in the late Summer and early Fall, this beer is smokey, malt-forward, yet balanced. 5.5% ABV and 20 IBU. Our Lounge is now pouring draft and filling growlers so stop on by before it goes into hibernation for another year. @aaron.tcb

SPARKCHASER New cans dropping today of our Late Summer/Early Fall seasonal, Sparkchaser. This beer is a biscuity Smoked Red Ale with restrained caramel sweetness and a touch of Beechwood-Smoked Malt that stands out on the first sip but slips into the background as the other flavours make themselves apparent. We love pairing this beer with hearty, cold-weather meals and we hope you will too. 5.5% ABV and 20 IBU. @aaron.tcb

PHYSICAL HEN-DURANCE We’ve got Chicken Burger on for this week! Brined & Spiced Chicken Breast, Bacon, Brie, Butter Lettuce, Beefsteak Tomato, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Maple Whisky Barbecue Sauce. Crank some Shred Zepplin. We know you hustle for that muscle. You might be a Lady Macbuff or a straight up Tyrannosaurus Flex. Sore today, strong tomorrow, am I right? Tackle a few reps curling one of these, balance it out with a pint for hydration, then hit the gym cause if the bar ain’t bending, you’re just pretending. Mind, body, swole.

INDIGO CHILD Brand new sour on tap today for draft pours and growlers! Indigo Child is a mesmerizingly purple Dry-Hopped Butterfly Pea Blossom Sour with notes of Passionfruit and Grapefruit. You may remember this rare small batch from last year. We were so entranced by this beer we had to make a full batch. Hopped with Eukanot, Simcoe, Ella, and Cryo Mosaic. This beer is just as delightful to look at as it is to drink. 5.0% ABV and 14 IBU. @aaron.tcb

MODERN ART + POT DE CREME New featured items on the menu! Hope you’re hungry since both are available starting now in the Lounge. MODERN ART Italian Sausage, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Asiago, Cherry Tomato, Green Olives, Pesto Aioli. Option to add Banana Peppers. ... POT DE CREME Dark Chocolate Custard, Raspberry Sauce, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings. @aaron.tcb

LOWERCASE / UPPERCASE A duo of seasonal brews has just dropped and both are now available in 4-packs out of the brewery. Lowercase is our Dry-Hopped Rice Lager with Lemondrop hops while Uppercase is our Double Dry-Hopped Rice IPA with Galaxy and Vic Secret hops. Both are refreshing on a Summer day yet these beers are quite different animals. Give them a try before our stock dries up. @corey.tcb

ESCAPE ARTIST Our tremendously tropical mango guava sour has found its way into cans and you can now grab a 4-pack (or a few!) from the Lounge starting today. Escape Artist starts its journey as a Golden Wheat Ale before being acidified by our house strain of Lactobacillus. This tart base sets the stage for a massive amount of Mosaic and Ella hops. Finally, additions of mango and guava puree complete the transformation. 5.9% ABV & 10 IBU. @aaron.tcb

WINGIN’ IT + CHEESECAKE Fresh food features start today! We’ve got a pizza as well as a dessert. Both available until they run out. Come try them as a pair. WINGIN’ IT A revamp of our Hot Wing-inspired ‘za. Smoked Chicken Thigh, Mozza, Blue Cheese, Garlic Butter, Mango Habanero Drizzle, Green Onion.... MANGO CHEESECAKE A rich dessert infused with one of our most popular sour beers. Graham Crumble, Mascarpone-Cream Cheese Filling, Escape Artist Mango-Guava Sauce, Raspberries. @aaron.tcb