: ship. Culture BENJAMIN Schottle spends his days clam- bering up and down steep, metal, ships’ jackladders. But he doesn’t work on 3 Schottle is the brewmaster at the hippest of Victoria’s _ microbreweries, Hugo's Grill & Brewhouse. . Although he designed his own workspace he didn’t have a lot of room to play with, so bis copper. mash tun and brew tanks are folded in - on the floor above the tap- -Foom — and it’s there, like a moderately deranged scien- ist, that he practises his craft. Schottle f four reguiar beers, from pilsner to porter; and two seasonal suds, currently the “Doppelbock and the Super G all of which are only sold in Hugo's. . 2’ And because his empley- “rs‘at the brewhouse “let me have fun,” the 29-year-old ‘with a degree i in biochemical ingineering says he likes to vary the recipe for every- batch he makes: changing the malt blend or the amount zs created a roll © and condition of the liquor (water), adjusting the tem- perature or bumping up the alcohol percentage. Since even he admits that few people can taste the dif- ference from one batch to another, why does he do it “Mostly to keep me enter- tained,” laughs Schotde. It’s a novel approach among brewers, most of whom strive for consistency, but Schortle’s cheeky approach is even evi- dent on the beer menu. About the Super G — a tasty and unusual ale — it say “generous amounts of gin- seng give this velvety cream ale its virility and pleasant wood-like character. Fresh ginger teases with a quiet spiciness in this arousing ale.” If the philosophies and quirks of craft brewers is something you could never get enough of — not te mention copious samples of their work ~ then it should be off to Victoria for you, to take part in First Island Tours’ Ale Trail. “As well as sampling the .goods at Hugo’s, you’ll get to ny some of the finest craft Morian. INDIA . Take aur Foons & pn: 7 days/week 900 W.. 16th, North Van. Ph: 985-3860 Fax: 986-5546 NEWS photo. Deana t Lancaster THE Harbour Canoe Club, located in one of Victoria's waterfront heritage buildings, is a stop on the Ale Traii. renowned Spinnakers Brew Pub and Restaurant, and more. Whether you choose a beer on the Island at new- comer Lighthouse Brewing Company, tour the oldest. and largest of the area’s Friday, May 19, 2000 — BC Raail's Pacific Starlight Dinner Train is Sack on track this season for another summer ot elegant dining. Traditionally the train has operated Wednesday through Sunday but starting dune 6 Tuesdays will also be added to the schedule. For 2 chance to win two tickets on the Pacific Starlight ia June tell us the name of 2 favourite jazz musician. The Nerth Shore News - 17 Oinner Train Ceatest, North Shore ews, 1139 Lonsdaie Averue. Nosth Vancouver, BC V702 2114. Attn: John Goodman. You can tax entries to 985-2104 or e-mail 10 . Deazditine for the contest fs Tuesday, June 13, § p.m. Winners will be microbreweries — Vancouver Island Brewing Company — stop in at the historic Harbour Canoe Club and the half-day, one-day or one-and- a-half day tour, you'll get See Ale Page 510 off Dinner * When 2 entrees are purchased * with this o * not valid with early bird special {Offer valid until May 3151/00) wae 1373 Marine Dr. Chez 1 tis 4 Van. REE coliutar phones Analog — better coverage Digital starting at wat V ta ott, keout Bick er «gives you longer battery life, clearer calls, caller line ID, short messaging, browse the internet — and month to month, “102 year plans. ie: $20/month rate plan that gives you 156 minutes "of anytime usage. Free phones based on 36 month agreements. GAC Aaphcetoe bong ance hen, ud taxes ars extre. Anrcan stance changes raps, except sosre wras in Narbaen OC. Apis 9 dow oasomere ‘Phone your Apex Communications consultants for more details. , 2 wey radios . = Motorola Spirit GT. “DEB”? 7 - PRS vadios approximately “20” North Vancouver | * #2 - 987 Marine Drive 988-3300 : Capilano. Mall, #21 - 935 Marine Drive ¢ 960-3348 3 locations in the Lower Mainland serving Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chitiwack, Coquitiam, ° ley, North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, South Surrey/White Rock plus Victoria www.teamapex.net ELUS”. 112 moeen of 24 month option.” 10 TELUS Botsity ser- © 42' to 15’ circle of warmth © LP Gas only © 100% safety control © Matchless ignitioe/no electrical connections , » Corrosion resistant construction -