New literary-themed brewery opens in Sidney

A brand new member of the ever-growing island beer scene is now open in seaside Sidney and its homeowners are studying into the group’s love for literature.

Small Gods Brewery, a family-owned and operated brewery, has formally opened on the nook of Third Road and Sidney Avenue and is mixing books with drinks.

“Small Gods Brewing took place as a approach to get Sidney and North Saanich a group brewery. And we’ve determined to mirror the group by making it a literary-themed brewery,” mentioned co-owner Chris Bjerrisgaard.

With Sidney being referred to as Canada’s “E-book City” for having essentially the most bookstores per capita within the nation, Bjerrisgaard says he and associate Sierra Skye Gemma and head brewer Jonny Kostiuk needed to supply patrons a singular expertise.

He says the brewery is designed to supply an environment the place all are welcome to cease by and luxuriate in a chilly one with buddies, household, or their favorite e-book.

“We’ve got a youngsters’ bookshelf within the room, we’re very family-friendly, and that’s one thing we thought the material of the town group was in search of and actually needed,” Bjerrisgaard instructed CHEK Information.

The title “Small Gods” was impressed by Legends of the Fall writer Jim Harrison, who additionally printed a number of essays on foods and drinks.

“All of our beers are named after books,” Bjerrisgaard added.

Other than beer, the crew serves up a choice of native wines, ciders and non-alcoholic drinks, in addition to sandwiches and snacks with each vegetarian and vegan choices. 

Friends can get comfy on the 60-seat patio or contained in the 80-seat lounge and luxuriate in month-to-month occasions, together with writer readings and literary trivia nights, or seize a four-pack and head out to one of many close by parks and seashores.

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