Brewery Four Winds, Dageraad, Steel & Oak, Superflux, and Brassneck, join forces in support the The Alibi Room & two local charities.
It was at those long tables that we first fell in love with craft beer, hastily sketched our own brewery plans, and eventually saw our first beers bringing other people together as well.
Forged at dimly lit bar tops, coffee-stained cafe tables, and the occasional beer-fueled barbecue, there is nothing like collaboration. Beer is many things to many people. It’s a refreshment after accomplishing labors. It’s a comfort when you need a moment to focus not on the world outside, but those who matter to you in your heart. It’s a handshake, a hug, a memory, and sometimes when your favorite beer is lost, hardship.
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Owing to some of their start at one of Vancouver’s revered and beloved alehouse institutions, The Alibi Room, the brewers and ownership of Four Winds, Dageraad, Steel & Oak, Superflux, and Brassneck are supporting one of their own. During a time when breweries are free to provide direct sale of beer to thirsty supporters, those in the food and beverage business, like The Alibi Room have suffered more without the ability to host hungry guests, whose conversations go unlubricated by a thought-provoking ale or lager. It is because of this Four Winds is happy to announce the release of The Alibi Room.
Brewed to be a Dry-hopped Keller Pils, The Alibi Room’s creation was inspired through conversation between colleagues in the industry. Back in April, when many breweries and businesses migrated away from sit-down hospitality, The Alibi Room was one of those hardest hit.
It was at those long tables that we first fell in love with craft beer, hastily sketched our own brewery plans, and eventually saw our first beers bringing other people together as well.
As the brewers reflect further along, they recognize that the community has never been about social media likes, hectoliters in metal tanks, and tap lists. It’s about recognizing the unique and frailty of our community. During this rare time when a pandemic alone has divided and provoked conversation, the whole of Cascadia has also listened to the footsteps of those seeking racial equality. Which is why Four Winds wants people to know that while the name says The Alibi Room, this business isn’t the only beneficiary.
From the proceeds of The Alibi Room, Four Winds will assist The Alibi Room in keeping the lights on, while also supporting two worthy Centres - (UNYA) The Urban Native Youth Association and the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.
More on UNYA
At the centre of indigenous youth excellence. Offering support to youth on their journeys by amplifying and celebrating their voices with a vision to empower indigenous youth leading and inspire all nations.
More on the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre
One of the few safe spaces within the Downtown Eastside exclusively for self-identified women and their children. High levels of violence, homelessness, addictions and poverty characterize the Downtown Eastside community.
For more information, visit https://fourwindsbrewing.ca/ for updates to their draft list, releases, and hours.
About Four Winds Brewing Company
Four Winds joined the burgeoning BC craft beer scene and opened their doors to a public thirsty for new local offerings on June 1, 2013. Owned, operated and built from the ground up by the Mills family and friends, we are inspired by the Four Winds in gathering flavours from around the world to create our unique West Coast and European styles. We take great pleasure in the application of new world innovations while staying true to old world techniques. Motivated by the limitless potential of beer, as well as the great brewers who came before us, we aim to craft bold beers with character, depth, and balance.
Situated just off the banks of the Fraser River in Delta BC, our brewery is geared towards bottle and draft production while our tasting room provides a unique and welcoming atmosphere for craft beer enthusiasts and newcomers alike. In addition to our tasting room, our beers can be found in bars, restaurants, and private liquor stores throughout BC.
