Terminal City Brewing

Terminal City Brewing: U-Brew and Home Brewing Supplies in Vancouver

Terminal City Brewing is a Vancouver, Canada establishment dedicated to U-Brew (on-premises brewing) and the sale of supplies for home brewing beer, wine, and cider. The company presents itself as the city's first and finest U-Brew facility and as the only beer U-Brew shop dedicated exclusively to this service in Vancouver. It has operated since 1993 and serves customers who make their own beverages, either on-site or at home.

The U-Brew Process

The U-Brew service allows customers to make custom batches of beer, wine, or cider with the company's assistance. Terminal City Brewing handles the mashing, boiling, filtering, and carbonating stages, and offers the option to ferment on-premises. For beer, it uses an all-grain brewing system and a ferment-on-premises license; the customer chooses the yeast. For wine, it works with kits from its partners RJ Spagnols and WineXpert, and performs racking, fining, and filtering operations. For cider, it offers fresh local ciders and kits, including premium cider made with fresh BC apple juice pressed in Chilliwack, which can be adjusted for sweetness.

Beers, Wines, and Ciders

The beer selection includes styles such as ales, IPAs, lagers, pilsners, stouts, and porters. Beer batches yield approximately 48 liters after fermentation. Ales, IPAs, and stouts are ready in about 2-3 weeks from the start of fermentation, while lagers and pilsners require about 4-5 weeks. The wine catalog is organized into series such as WineXpert Classic and WineXpert Reserve, with 4, 5, 6, and 8 week options, fruit wines, and wines by type. Cider is offered in fresh and kit varietals, with styles ranging from dry to sweeter.

Home Brewing Supplies

The store maintains an ever-expanding selection of home brewing supplies, ranging from hops and grain to cleaners and sanitizers. It is located at Clark and Terminal, and is open 7 days a week to meet the needs of Vancouver's home brewers.

Bottling and Labeling Options

Terminal City Brewing offers bottling options for beer, cider, and wine, as well as custom bottles and labels. Customers can design their own labels so that each bottle has a personalized presentation. Orders for weddings and events are also accommodated.

Promotions and Catalog

The website shows current promotions on beers and wines, with discounted prices off the original price. Examples include Equinox Pale Ale (ABV ~5.2%, IBUs 36) at $165.00 from $180.00, Oktoberfest Lager (ABV ~5.0%, IBUs 23) at $170.00 from $185.00, and wines such as WineXpert Classic Pinot Grigio at $160.00 from $175.00, WineXpert Classic California Vieux Château du Roi at $165.00 from $180.00, WineXpert Reserve Australian Chardonnay at $190.00 from $210.00, and WineXpert Reserve Argentinian Malbec at $195.00 from $215.00. The company also advertises a $25 credit for the first batch.

History and Location

Active since 1993, Terminal City Brewing targets Vancouver residents looking to make their own beverages with added value and no liquor tax. The company describes itself as the city's largest and most advanced U-Brew facility and as Vancouver's largest U-Brew wine shop. Its main location is at 1616 Clark Dr., Vancouver, BC V5L 4Y2.

Location and Contact

1616 Clark Dr. Vancouver, BC V5L 4Y2 · Phone: 604.875.0600 · Hours: Monday: maintenance day (no bottling), usually 11:00 to 19:00 but no guarantees; Tuesday to Friday: 10:00-20:00; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-17:00