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from phillips brewing: Double Dragon Returns   March 2nd 2015: Bow to your Sensei because the Double Dragon Imperial Red Ale is back for another       round! For a real hop heavyweight, this 8.2% red ale remains bright on the palate striking quickly with roundhouse hop kicks and finishing dry. Ultimately this majestic beer, brewed deep copper red, is big enough to slay even the strongest thirst. Double Dragon Imperial Red Ale is available for a limited time at craft-friendly private liquor stores and the Phillips Brewing dojo. For Victoria followers of brewing arts, we will be hosting a draft tasting of Double Dragon at Phillips on Thursday March 5th from 4-6pm.  

new and fun beers available at legacy liquor store in vancouver: Phillips Double Dragon Red Ale - $6.95 A gem from Vancouver Island, this Imperial Red Ale pours dark amber with a frothy head. Grapefruit and malt dominate the nose while nuts and toast are found on the palate. Medium-bodied and textured, it satisfies the greatest thirst. Fort Garry Kona Imperial Stout - $7.55 From Winnipeg, Manitoba, this roasty Imperial Stout boasts notes of coffee and malt to match its dark mocha appearance, with more caramel and coffee taking charge in the flavour department. Medium-bodied and smooth, this Brewmaster Series beer is a solid contender in the realm of stouts. Phillips Twisted Oak Barrel Reserve Red Ale - $7.85 Aged in freshly emptied rum barrels to give it a deep amber hue, this brew wraps lightly roasted malts in sugarcane sweetness. It’s not often that a beer like this comes around, so don’t miss out. Enjoy in a snifter at cellar temperature.

Double Down on Red 2 seasonal red ale releases April 11th , 2013 - We doubled down, spun the brewlette wheel, and landed on red--but these two red ale seasonal releases are no gamble. The Double Dragon Imperial Red Ale is back in the ring to go another round with your taste buds, while the Twisted Oak Red Ale , carefully crafted and slowly conditioned in freshly emptied rum barrels, makes its debut. On Thursday April 11th from 4pm-6pm, we'll be hosting a special tasting of this primary coloured pair, so don't gamble on what may be your only chance to try these special releases from the tap. Here's a little breakdown of each brew: Twisted Oak Red Ale - 6.8% - 650mL This Twisted Oak special release is matured in freshly emptied rum barrels, where it transforms from fiery red colour to a deep amber, and is wrapped in soft roast flavours and velvety sugarcane sweetness. But unlike its Scotch-Ale cousin, this Twisted Oak release is on...

i have not had the pleasure of tasting phillips' double dragon before but i sure do like the label and, as we all i know i'm a sucker for a good label, i'll be sourcing out this beer so i can try it!     Bow to your Sensei because the Double Dragon Imperial Red Ale is back for another round! Fierce hop flavours battle an honorable malt base for the affection of your taste buds in an annual showdown where flavour always wins. Ultimately this majestic beer, brewed fiery copper red, is big enough to slay even the strongest thirst. If you’re looking to dance with the Double Dragon this illusive ale is available at private liquor stores for a limited time only.