Phillips Brewing and Malting Co.

Microbrewery in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
Associated Venue: Phillips Brewing Co.

Established in 2001

Contact
2010 Government Street, Victoria, V8T 4P1, Canada
Description
It all began with a 27 year old brewer, a windowless apartment, and a mountain of credit card debt. Phillips’ first brews were about as unconventional as his financing structure. In the conservative beer climate of 2001 the brewery launched with an Espresso Stout, a Raspberry Wheat Ale, and a boldy-hopped IPA; a suitable foreshadow for the creativity to come.

Since then Phillips has moved out of the apartment and into a more brewing-appropriate facility (with windows) closer to town. We have launched a soda company, a distillery, and most recently a malting facility–the only one of its kind in Canada.

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6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Black, tan head. Great roasted nose, sweet and cacao notes.Dry malt, light roast and medium bitterness from roast and alcohol.Ok but lacks body/sweetness

Tried on 23 Dec 2023 at 02:44


3.2
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 3

Seriously flawed and dirty smelly socks DRAIN POUR

Tried on 23 Dec 2023 at 02:07


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Hazy gold, white head. Oddly sweet nose, spicy notes. Somewhat astringent palate with nice spicy hop bitterness

Tried on 23 Dec 2023 at 01:57


2.5
Appearance - 2 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 2 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 3

Not worth rating, flat, acidic and watery. Worst beer in recent memory. Waste of time and money ! Not even a drain pour... a toilet pour

Tried on 21 Dec 2023 at 01:40


4.9
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5

Brown, light tan head. Toasty nose.. Light scorched malt, medium bitterness and light malt. Lacks needed roast for style

Tried on 21 Dec 2023 at 01:24


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cloudy amber, lasting beige head. Light malt/banana nose, more prominent in palate. Small tart burst, light spicy yeast. Long strong hop finish

Tried on 19 Dec 2023 at 00:17


5.5
Appearance - 2 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Poor looking beer , head is gone immediately, no lacing. However the nose and palate of spruce is quite pleasant

Tried on 18 Dec 2023 at 01:10


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Light chestnut, small beige head. Crackery malt nose. Light malt, hints of dark fruit. Medium hop finish with decent lacing

Tried on 18 Dec 2023 at 01:03


5.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Gold, large white head. Nose of corn/spicy yeast. Big, nice spicy yeast palate. Prickly with light malt in back

Tried on 17 Dec 2023 at 01:32


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bright gold, small white head. Huge cat pissy nose and palate. Medium malt in back. Big long bitter finish, lightly scorched

Tried on 17 Dec 2023 at 01:23