When the Cumberland Brewing Co. served their first pint of craft beer this past December they did so a mere four blocks from where the Pilsener Brewing Co. had made beer for thirsty miners over 100 years ago.
In 1991, Greg Evans visited the Cumberland Museum & Archives while researching for his Master’s thesis that focused on the history of Vancouver Island’s brewing history. Now with over 30 years of experience in the museum and heritage field, Evans returns to Cumberland to share his passion and knowledge and sample the latest Vancouver Island beers.
Evans has presented to the Master Brewers Association of the Americas, the Fermenters Guild of BC, Victoria Beer Week among many others. He also judges at brewing competitions and is the originator and host of the annual Tall Sails and Ales cruise. He is an active member of the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) and is currently working as a consultant for a new Victoria brew pub, as well as working on a series of books for the Royal BC Museum chronicling the history of brewing in BC.
The presentation at the Cumberland Museum will cover brewing history on Vancouver Island, and Cumberland in particular from Pilsener Brewing Co. to Labatt’s “Lucky-est town”. Cumberland Brewing Co. will also be on hand with samples of their latest contributions to Cumberland’s beer history.
“Two things were very dear to some miners after work: a beer and a bath. And priorities were kept straight. The beer usually came before the bath.” -Lynne Bowen in Boss Whistle
The presentation starts at 7pm on Thursday, May 28th at the Cumberland Museum & Archives, 2680 Dunsmuir Ave.
Tickets are $12 for Museum members and $15 for non-members. Seating is limited so advanced purchase is recommended in person at the Museum or online at www.cumberlandmuseum.ca/events.
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Cumberland Brewing Company: www.cumberlandbrewing.com/
Cumberland Museum & Archives: www.cumberlandmuseum.ca/
Photo Credit: Cumberland Museum & Archives
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