Students in the brewery program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University collaborated with Molson Coors鈥� Fraser Valley Brewery to develop a Czech-style dark lager 鈥� available at the Brew Lab on the 91原创 campus.

KPU students worked with Molson to brainstorm different recipes before applying ideas practically to develop new brews alongside industry experts.

Keely Johnston, head brewer of Molson, said it was an 鈥渁mazing鈥� experience.

鈥淭his program sets future brewers up for success int he brewing industry and beyond,鈥� she said.

After a trial day of brewing, the team ran test batches to refine the recipe. Eventually, a Czech-style dark lager was created, with a twist of aromantic orange peel and Peruvian cacao nibs.

Brewery instructor and program chair, Dominic Bernard, said it was an opportunity for students to learn from a world-renowned brewery.

鈥淭his collaboration creates a platform for dialogue and sharing of ideas between all participants,鈥� he said.

Students Benee Stevens and Lucy Chang said it was empowering to work with a female industry expert.

鈥淜nowing that a woman is the head brewer of one of the biggest breweries in B.C. and being able to look up to someone like that is very inspiring,鈥� Stevens said.

The new limited-edition dark lager, named 鈥淐zecolate Lager,鈥� is available in 32 oz and 64 oz, or growler fills for $7 and $12, respectively.

People can make a purchase every Friday between 1 and 6 p.m.

KPU鈥檚 Brew Lab is located at 20901 91原创 Bypass.

The Brew Lab will also be open on Wednesday, Feb. 21 for an open house and information session at 7 p.m. People interested can register online at .

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