For those that remember I have had a thing for black beers! I developed a very tasty black Cream Ale back in the day as well as a kick you in the ass Schwarzbock that is still on shelves today. So I guess it was time to revisit the dark side!

As the name implies, this Black Kettle Brewing oatmeal stout is Lights Out! With a jet black body and hints of light smoke with dark coffee it is the perfect winter combo.

Don’t be scared, the body is smooth with flavours of light chocolate, caffe machiato and vanilla.

5.1 alc./vol. and 22 IBU

For the IPA lover we did not forget you! A beautiful Black IPA is a rare brew indeed. With it’s bold black colour and upfront hoppy flavour every sip is toasty and malty with a satisfying caramel finish.

With the help of my usual design support from Kreviii Design we are onto our second batch of this bad boy. Once it wraps its flavour around you you are in trouble!

6.5% alc./vol. and 45 IBU

I love it when clients come together! Especially when it is for a good cause, a damn good beer!

It has been a few years since I did a project with Joe Leary and the gang at Just Here For The Beer radio. Joe and I got together with the Black Kettle Brewing team and decided to join the sour craze. After some flavor trials with Sarah Polkinghorne, Head Brewer at BK, we settled in on a blackberry and blood orange concoction. Then it was off to my go to designer Kreviii to work his label magic!

This is the 12th anniversary for Just Here For The Beer but the first time they have done a sour brew for the collab. Just the right time I say and just the right beer! The guys were nice enough to have me as a guest on the anniversary show, have a listen!

Back In Blackberry is in stores now! Look for it at these retailers:

• Broadway Liquor Store
• Community Spirits Liquor Store
• Kitsilano Liquor Store
• Legacy Liquor Store
• Mountainview Liquor Store
• The Gull Liquor Store
• Sea To Sky Liquor Store

And on tap for a limited time at:

• Backyard (Squamish)
• Chop & Chew (North Van)
• Steamworks (Main & 7th)

For the second beer in a row, the beer has sold out before I can get a post up! Loving the bulldog graphic from Kreviii Design.

We had a bunch of different names on the table from the Black Kettle team and lounge customers…

In the end we paid tribute to a classic malt brew, Olde English, and chose a traditional icon, the good ole’ British Bulldog for the label mascot.

Extra Special Bitter is a traditional English ale, which is served with a lower carbonation than most North American styles. Aromas of banana and caramel sweetness are the first to hit your nose, as biscuit and toffee notes roll down your tongue and the special bitter finishes with a hint of grass and a thirst for another!

Cold English ESB, Black Kettle Brewing

The market has reacted really well, so lookout for it in stores, support local!

• Moutainview (Vancouver)
• Toby’s (North Van & Commercial Dr.)
• Libations Shaunessy (Vancouver)
• The Gull Liquor Store (North Van)
• Community Spirits (Horseshoe Bay)
• Sea To Sky Liquor (Squamish)
• Cap Mall BC Liqour (North Van)
• High Point Liquor Store (Vancouver)

What started as “Passionfruit Mango Sour” on a beer board was transformed by the Mulgrew team into something only the Mulgrew team could dream up… Mango Tango! Big shout out to my dad, Ian, for coining what hopefully will become a perennial seasonal from Black Kettle Brewing.

Inspired by amazing brand champion Sailor Jerry and their ultra-cool labels and maybe a little Tahiti Treat influence, Kreviii Design put a million dollar effort into a small batch one off that looks fantastic on shelves.

Mango Tango Sour is available at:

• Libations Shaunessy
• Toby’s Commercial
• Park Royal BCL
• Liberty Wine on Commercial
• Legacy Liquor (Olympic Village)
• Mountainview Liquor
• Broadway Liquor
• Eldorado Squamish
• Nesters Whistler

Black Kettle will also be pouring Mango Tango at VCBW and in the tasting lounge while it lasts!

What would a marketing guy be if he didn’t start promoting Christmas swag in November? You can get the full SOAK enamel pin collection that I collaborated on for only $50 (*Update: SOLD OUT). Not only will you have four super dope stocking stuffers but we are also including three custom SOAK Christmas cards!

I have been studying Calligraphy at Pandemic University for the last few months so this was a great chance to put my skills to the test!

The biggest breakthrough I had was using a small brush to load the ink on the nib of the pen as well as ensuring I had a good base grid.

With every successful project comes the cutting room floor. Here are some of the sayings that didn’t make the cut! Merry Christmas all you Bahumbuggers!!!

Relax, it’s just a color.

Ok, so I guess I have officially caught the fashion bug! Introducing Capsule Collection numero dos!

These pieces are turned out great and have a great classic feel.

Like a true fashion addict I am already working on next years collections and some high fashion couture collaborations so stay tuned!