{"id":18504,"date":"2021-02-05T08:15:51","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T16:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=18504"},"modified":"2022-03-22T12:36:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T19:36:25","slug":"north-island-neighbours-patti-savard-of-new-tradition-brewing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/north-island-neighbours-patti-savard-of-new-tradition-brewing\/","title":{"rendered":"North Island Neighbours: Patti Savard of New Tradition Brewing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Blogger Adam Chatburn explores his new home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adam Chatburn is originally from Blackburn, Lancashire and recently moved from Vancouver to Comox, BC. He is a former professional wrestler, past President of\u00a0CAMRA Vancouver<\/a>, and former owner of Real Cask at\u00a0Callister Brewing<\/a> in Vancouver. He now teaches the Craft Brewing and Malting Program at North Island College and at the MVP Brewpub in Campbell River, BC. This is the latest in a series of profiles of some of Adam\u2019s new \u201cNorth Island Neighbours.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

My newest friend and neighbour is Patti Savard, the brewer and brains behind the excellent New Tradition<\/a> in Comox BC. Like myself, Patti began brewing at an early age, inspired by her father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, all of whom were home brewers. <\/span>Patti recently came out as a trans woman\u2014a brave journey that is supported by her family, colleagues, the local community, and the craft beer community everywhere. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since opening in 2019, New Tradition’s beer lineup has had a slight Germanic influence, but still shows plenty of punch with big stouts and IPAs. You can taste that teutonic perfectionism in the \u201cCure for the Common Kolsch.\u201d Like many breweries during the pandemic, New Tradition has moved into canning quite recently and have found excellent local success with their \u201cLiquid Tuxedo\u201d Schwarzbier and \u201cNoon Patrol\u201d IPA.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The sunny patio at New Tradition Brewing in Comox, BC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New Tradition is located in a mall close to the water in downtown Comox, an unusual but very effective location that provides great views out over the Salish Sea to Royston and the stunning, but unfortunately named, <\/span>Goose Spit Park<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s not far from <\/span>Land and Sea Brewing<\/span><\/a>, but the nearest craft neighbour is only two blocks away: the excellent <\/span>Church St. Taphouse<\/span><\/a>, which is the best place in town to try a variety of Island craft offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n