Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2019 | Page 292

Andina Brewing Company
A Delicious Piece of Colombia in Vancouver, Canada.
I
n addition to being well-
traveled, Canadians’ interest
in welcoming new cultures,
and discovering new
world flavours is one of the
reasons for the rapid growth
of many industries in that
region. Whether it is Caribbean,
Latin American or one of the
other mélange of cultures
representative here, Canada and
Vancouver welcomes them all.
Setting the pace amongst
its equals is Andina Brewing
Company. Owned by
Colombian-Canadians, it sits on
Powell Street, Vancouver where
it brews premium beer from
Chilean malt, the first of its kind
in the country. What’s more,
the attractive features of the
company starts from the exterior
of the building itself.
common practice for many
people to pour in for a taste!
Shattering Stereotypes
It is common knowledge that
many beer companies parade
As if detailing its flavour-
males as their models, hinting
superiority, the brewery flaunts a at the stereotype of beer being
bright yellow paint – which is its gender-specific. But Andina
second distinguishable feature,
Brewery nurtures a different
after the unforgettable taste
idea. Beer, according to Spanish
of the Andina range of beer.
lingua, is reflective of females,
Proudly displaying Colombian
which the company’s logo
ancestry, a petite lady donning
depicts – the lady with the hat.
a wide-brimmed hat is clearly
And, Andina’s range of beer is
noticeable on the yellow painted manufactured with not more
building. This Brewery is indeed
than 5% alcohol to attract the
a sight for sore eyes! With such
female folk.
a charming appearance, it is