There are 105 recognized styles of beer in the world of brewing and the brewers at Longwood have over 40 recipes to choose from. Our traditional ales are hand drawn using classic original English beer engines and are served at a cellar temperature of 10 Centigrade (50 F.) while out cold ales and lagers are served out of our custom ceramic beer towers at 5 Centigrade (40 F.) These serving methods and temperatures allow our patrons to enjoy our beers in the manner and temperature that they were meant to be. Whereas space does not allow us to list all the beers that we can make through the coarse of the year the following is a list of what have become favorites and the chances are good that you will find most of them on tap when you visit our pub or restaurant.

Longwood Ales & Lagers

Longwood Ale

(A.K.A. Woodies Ale)

A blonde ale with low malt aroma and flavour. Bitterness is low to medium with German Tettnang hops.  Making this a true session beer.  5.0% Alc/Vol

Czech Pilsner

This beer originally debuted in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia and quickly gained popularity in other brewing countries. Light to medium bodied, with noticeable hop aroma and flavour thanks to generous additions of Saaz hops.  5.5% Alc/Vol

India Pale Ale

Originally brewed in England for the British troops stationed in India during the 18th century, increased amounts of hops and higher alcohol content (both natural preservatives) were needed for the beer to survive the long sea voyage. Medium body with high hop bitterness, flavour and aroma keep this beer true to its original style.  6.8% Alc/Vol

Dunkelwiezenbrau

As the name suggests this is a Dark Wheat Bier. Traditionally a German “Wheat Ale” this light bodied, crisp flavored cold Ale has become one of Vancouver Islands favorite brews. This beer has a refreshing graininess in the flavor profile with the addition of 35% White Wheat.  5.5% Alc/Vol

Weizenbock

This amplified version of a wheat ale is made with 50% wheat giving it a distinctively creamy sensation and rich malty flavour. Appropriately tagged the “Bete Blanche” (White Beast), this beer is no slouch in the alcohol department coming in at a whopping...  7.8% Alc/Vol

Two-Penny Ale

This particular style of “quaffing ale” derived its name from the price that was charged in the 18th century. Inflation may have changed the price but not the beer. A light balance of hop and malt with a long dry finish make this a perfect choice for a long session.  4.0% Alc/Vol

Extra Special Bitter

Bitter, which accounts for 80% of draught sales in England, usually comes in three strengths. Ordinary, Best Bitter and Extra Special Bitter. Our E.S.B. is a deep copper coloured, malty ale, moderately hopped with a classic Golding variety of hops.  6.0% Alc/Vol

Scottish Ale

Scottish ale, little brother to the “wee heavy” is a soft, full bodied, malty ale, nicely balanced by subtle hopping “ Come lengthen your life-lease wi’ ye o’ Scottish ale.”  6.5% Alc/Vol

Oatmeal Stout

The notion that Stout was full of goodness encouraged the practice of prescribing Stout for medical purposes and this in turn brought about the trend of “Food Stouts”. The addition of 10% oatmeal gives this ale a distinctive smooth and silky mouth feel, and yes, it’s not just for breakfast anymore.  5.5% Alc/Vol

Scotch Ale

In Scotland the pub expression for this beer is “wee heavy,” which denotes the rich malty body and high alcohol of this Scottish style ale. Seven different varieties of malted barley, including one that has been lightly smoked, give this ale its complex maltiness.  7.2% Alc/Vol

Framboise

“The one with the silky pink head”

This Belgium influenced ale is created by re-fermenting loads of whole raspberries with a lightly hopped Blonde ale. The resulting beer has a refreshing raspberry flavour with a slightly tart finish.  5.5% Alc/Vol

Barley Wine

Barley wine is a modern term used for a very strong ale of unusually high wine-like alcohol content. Dark brown with a vast shattering attack of malt, hints of raisin, vanilla and a bitter sweet chocolate finish, this well aged ale (12 months) is a great finish to any dining experience.  10.5% Alc/Vol (small portions)

Russian Imperial Stout

Originally brewed in London England, pre-WW1 for export to St. Petersburg in Russia. A combination of roasted barley, chocolate and black barley gives this beer a rich complex malty flavour.  6.5% Alc/Vol

Copper Bock

Modern bockbier, according to German law, must be fermented to an alcohol content of 6.5% or higher. In keeping with tradition we have created a smooth, creamy seasonal lager well balanced with little hop aroma. A truly festive beer.  7.2% Alc/Vol

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