Beer Of The Week

Howe Sound Pumpkineater

Howe Sound are a great BC brewery that has a loyal following throughout and beyond the province. It's not hard to see why when they continually produce beers of outstanding quality and flavour. Their annual Imperial Pumpkin Ale is a standard setter and puts the American versions in the shade! Full of sumptuous fruit, caramel malt and sweet pumpkin pie spices, this will surely warm you up after a hard night trick or treating!

New Products this Week

New Wine

Cono Sur Organic Sauvignon Blanc

Lake Breeze Meritage

Thornhaven Gewurztraminer

Tinhorn Creek Cabernet Franc

Tinhorn Creek Gewurztraminer

Tinhorn Creek 2 Bench White

Tinhorn Creek Pinot Gris

Tinhorn Creek Merlot

Twisted Tree Tempranillo

Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Restocks

Hester Creek Cabernet Merlot

Layer Cake Malbec

Wild Goose Autumn Gold

New Beer

Dead Frog Brewery Winter Mixer

Dogfish Head Theobroma

Samuel Adams Oktoberfest

Mill Street Seasonal Sampler

Val de Dieu Grand Cru

Beer Restocks

Dogfish India Brown

Dogfish Head Punkin Ale

Granville Island Lion's Winter Ale

Granville Island Winter Mingler

Howe Sound Pumpkineater

Moylan’s Tipperary Pale Ale

Mill Street Organic Lager

Mill Street Stock Ale

Mill Street Coffee Porter

New Cider

Aspall Cider – Perronelle’s Blush

Wine of the Week

Cat Amongst the Pigeons

Barossa Valley

Shiraz Grenache

This is an excellent value wine from the heart of Shiraz country with ripe raspberry, plum and spice notes. Medium to full bodied with juicy flavours of blackberry, liquorice and spice. Velvety smooth tannin structure with long aftertaste of plum, liquorice, spice and blackpepper.

The Beers of the Week

Collesi Artisan Beers from Umbria, made with fresh spring water from the Apennine mountains are here at the store. Designed  to pair with food, these beers show that Italians can make beer as well as their wine!

Ubi  Red Ale 8%

This beer has a rich caramel and nutty flavour, with a rich spicy and fruity finish- perfect with a steak or roasted meats.

Maior Dark Ale 8%

This is like an Imperial Stout with flavours of coffee bean, liquorice notes and a sumptuous creamy finish. Pair this with a rich chocolate dessert!

Ego Blonde Ale 6%

This a full flavoured Blonde Ale with flavours of citrus hops and and notes of tropical fruit. This makes an ideal refreshing aperitif, or to be served with some light appetizers. 

Phillips Grow Hop

Just arrived strictly limited supply!

"La Table Commune" - The Dark Side of Beer

The Dark Side of Beer

 

Firefly Fine Wines and Ales - Maple Ridge

Beer is often seen as a rather simple beverage, pale gold in color and a cheap drink to knock back at the pub or while watching the big game. The styles of beer vary greatly, and as a drink to pair with food, it can be equal to wine in many cases. Many people are put off by a dark beer, as they think it is heavy and bitter, but this is a great opportunity to try out the brown and the black stuff and find out what you have been missing.

The great brewing nations of the world all have something to offer from the lighter bodied, more refreshing beers to the full-bodied meal in a glass. Whether Old world European nations or the best craft brews of North America, dark beer has made a comeback in recent years, and is being drunk in greater amounts than it has for many years.

Join us with our resident beer expert as we travel the nations of Ireland, Great Britain, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, United States, and Canada and discuss the darker side of beer. We will learn why some beers are darker than others and how the process of making darker beers differs from those of paler beers.

Date: Wed, Oct 27th

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Cost: $35

This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604-467-1956 with your credit card details to reserve your seat. Alternatively you can purchase tickets in person at the store or by Email to ebray@fireflyfinewinesandales.com with your name, phone number and number of tickets.

"Table Commune" series comes to Maple Ridge!

In France, La Table Commune (communal table) invites strangers to eat and drink together. We believe this tradition is the best way to experience new flavours. We are excited to announce a new series of tastings, workshops and seminars around our “table commune” in the Maple Ridge.

These events will provide us with the opportunity to share our experiences, knowledge and passion for fine wines and ales. Plus, it's a great time and a chance to be introduced to new bottles and new friends. Join us at one of the events below to taste some amazing wines and ales in a unpretentious atmosphere around the “table commune” (and learn a little along the way).

Please visit our main website for further details.

http://www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com/events/la_table_commune_series/