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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022
AUSTIN HEIGHTS CREATES SIGNATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD BEER Austin Heights BIA in partnership with Tinhouse Brewing and John B Pub announce new Austin Heights Neighbourhood Lager. Get a taste of the Austin Heights neighbourhood… literally! Austin Heights Business Improvement Association is excited to announce the launch of its very own lager inspired by the Austin Heights neighbourhood. Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (AHBIA) Executive Director, Lisa Landry stated, “We are thrilled to have a unique brew made in honour of our unique neighbourhood. All of the partners on this project did an amazing job helping to help create this special brew in celebration of our thriving business area and its dedicated patrons. Huge thanks to the John B Pub, Steady Studio and Tinhouse Brewing Company.” Brewed by Tinhouse Brewing in Port Coquitlam and exclusively distributed by John B Pub and Liquor Store, this local collaboration captures the spirit of Coquitlam’s original walkable neighbourhood friendly, light and the perfect addition to warm spring evenings. “Tinhouse Brewing prides itself in making a clean, crisp Lager,” said Tinhouse Brewing Founder Phil Smith. “In this case, we chose to create a very approachable light Lager, using BC based Gambrinus Pilsner Malts, and locally sourced Hallertau Blanc hops, for a subtle yet
Photo Credit: Chris Chong, Butter Studios.
Top: Lisa Landry, Austin Heights BIA (left), Barb Hawkins, John B Pub (right) Bottom: Phil Smith (left), Eric Rodgers (centre), Andy Macintosh (right) from Tinhouse Brewing
distinct Sauvignon Blanc aroma. A perfect beer for the warm weather that’s just around the corner.” Looking to get your hands on the limited edition AHN Lager? The brew will be distributed exclusively through John B Pub, both on tap and in the liquor store starting April 30th. John B Pub and Liquor Store owner Brent Lepinski shared, “As a proud Austin Heights business, which has operated in the neighbourhood for the past 44 years, we are excited to collaborate with the Austin Heights BIA and Tinhouse Brewing Company on the Austin Heights Neighbourhood Lager. We are huge community supporters and this special lager is a great way for us to recognize the wonderful neighbourhood that we have enjoyed being a part of for so many years.” Patrons will know the Austin Heights Neighbourhood Lager by its label custom designed by local boutique design agency Steady Studio, located on Austin and Marmont. Regular visitors to the neighbourhood will recognize the unique streetscape along Austin Avenue in the graphic. The Austin Heights BIA is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such amazing local partners to create something that truly captures the flavour of the Austin Heights neighbourhood. The limited edition Austin Heights Neighbourhood Lager will be available at the John B Pub and Liquor Store starting April 30th while supplies last.