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
Subsidiaries
Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. owns 1 brewery/brand:
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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6.6/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
hmm......most of the other ratings are saying it pours a hazy amber.......mine is quite clear, and yellow. anyways......nice head, great lacing on my glass. Nose is a little thin on the hops, they are there, but not as pronounced as i like in an IPA. Nice carbonation, and here we go, the hops are present in the flavour. Nice citrus notes, and a good amount if bittering in the finish. Not too shabby! A very good everyday solid IPA.
Tried on 27 Feb 2025 at 12:13

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
smells great! lots of chocolate inthe aroma, very sweet, and nice.
Body is quite thin, and watery. Flavour is pretty watery also, and very thin, from that aroma you would expect something thick. aftertaste is like a big whiff of cocoa powder. Flavour doesnt live up to the aroma. A nice try, but pretty thin.
Tried on 27 Feb 2025 at 06:12

8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 10 Flavor 9 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Bottle, Café Volo, August 2006
Amazing arome of citrus, and hops, beautiful!
holy hell is this bitter, one of the most bitter beers i’ve ever had, but man, is it tasty! i love it! recommended for any hop head!
Tried from Bottle on 27 Feb 2025 at 05:31

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle at Café Volo, august 2006
Great mix of a porter, and an IPA.
Wonderful chocolate/smokiness of a porter, but at the end you get that great butterness of an IPA, great beer.
Tried from Bottle on 27 Feb 2025 at 05:31

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Can from Beer Republic. Malty aroma with caramel, stewed fruits, and toffee. Flavour is moderate to medium sweet and light bitter. Body is medium. Inoffensive and unremarkable malty ale, not bad.
Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:00

6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 7 Overall 6
Hazy gold , lasting white head. Grainy nose, lemon notes. Light sweet malt, lemon overtones with light hop bitterness
Tried from Can on 10 Jan 2025 at 00:27

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
473ml can. Pours a clear gold with a large, foamy, long lasting, white head that leaves soapy curtains of lace. Aroma of bready pale malt, lemon and herbal hops. Sweet flavour of toasted bready pale malt, honey, grass and spicy hops in a crisp, dry, mild bitter finish. Medium body with an oily texture and average to soft carbonation. Clean and tasty. Well made.
Tried from Can from Westminster Liquor - North on 07 Jan 2025 at 06:21

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
473ml can. Pours a clear pale straw colour with a medium, foamy, short lived, white head that fully dissipates. Mild aroma of bready pale malt, rice and floral hops. Sweet flavour of bready pale malt, rice, lemon and grassy hops in a crisp, dry, mild bitter finish. Light body with a watery texture and average carbonation. Refreshing and easy to quaff.
Tried from Can from Westminster Liquor - North on 25 Dec 2024 at 04:54

6.5/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
473ml can. Pours a clear gold with a medium, foamy, long lasting, white head that leaves soapy curtains of lace. Mild aroma of bready pale malt, lemon and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of bready pale malt, honeydew melon, lemon and spicy hops in a crisp, dry, bitter finish. Light body with a watery texture and average carbonation. Clean, fruity and quaffable.
Tried from Can from Westminster Liquor - North on 24 Dec 2024 at 04:59

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
473ml can. Pours a slightly hazy gold with a small, foamy, short lived, off-white head that laces. Mild aroma of bready wheat malt, orange and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of grainy wheat malt, orange, peach, mango and floral hops in a dry, mild bitter finish. Medium body with an oily texture and soft carbonation. Surprisingly easy to drink, but nothing special, just ok.
Tried from Can on 22 Dec 2024 at 05:23