The Beer Brief is a round-up of all the local beer news and events we think you should know about. Got cool things brewing? Send it to thalia [at] scoutmagazine.ca and we’ll do our best to include it!

LUPPOLO | Got weekend plans? You do now! Luppolo Brewing is turning five years old this month, and they’re celebrating the milestone with a three-day-long extravaganza. Think new releases – including a special anniversary beer, ‘Evoluta V’ – plus several bottles unearthed from deep in the Luppolo cellar, Italian eats, musical entertainment and a spotlight on stouts. Not sure which day(s) to block off on your schedule? Make an informed decision by checking out the descriptions of each days’ event here.

CONTAINER BREWING | What’s a Doppelfeist? You’ll have to head on over to Container Brewing on November 20-21st to find out! In short, it’s what the East Van brewery has dubbed their second anniversary party. The festivities are broken down into four three-hour-long sessions, divided into two slightly different iterations: one featuring a 30-minute comedy intermission, and the other a quiz break. Tickets are $80 each, including all of your beverages, a sandwich, all of the entertainment and more. Get yours here.

VICTORIA | Exciting news for Vancouver Islanders: the opening of Superflux’s highly anticipated new project, Superflux {Cabana}, is just around the corner! According to their latest IG post, construction of the 110-seat space is complete and the team has been fully stacked. If this is the first you’re hearing about {Cabana}, expect an expansion of the Superflux concept – aka, more “cool shit” and “happyness” – including a full bar and kitchen putting out eats to complement the Superflux beers you’ve come to love, and a swanky retro-inspired restaurant complete with patio to enjoy it all in. Stay tuned for the official opening date announcement here.

HERITAGE ALES | Recently spotted around town: two brews from Heritage Ales, a new project brewing out of the Settlement Building, putting out beers inspired by local history. So far, Heritage have released a ‘Highway 86’ West Coast IPA to commemorate the titular Expo 86 transportation exhibit, as well as paid homage to a beloved bygone music venue with their ‘Smilin Buddha’ Saison. Keep an eye out for more details about the fledgling brewery by following them on Instagram. And, more importantly, get a taste of the beers, directly from the source, via their online shop.

CRAFT BEER ATLAS | In anticipation of the grey, rainy days and long, chilly nights ahead – perfect for getting cozy with some tasty local brews – we’ve recently added two new entries to Scout’s ever-growing Craft Beer Atlas: North Van’s Streetcar Brewing and Coast Mountain Brewing in Whistler. Looking for more drinking inspiration? Head over here.