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Granville Island Brewing Company Limited Sub-sub-series
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Kegs and related artefacts

Sub-sub-series consists of a 10L and a 20L Granville Island Brewing mini-keg and related items, including a tap, mallet and caps. GIB first started offering draft Island Lager in a take home mini keg or 'Party Keg' in May 1986. The kegs came in 10L, 15L and 20L sizes. Larger kegs were also made available to licensees and pubs beginning in May 1986.

Beer bottles

Sub-sub-series consists of Granville Island Brewing beer bottles and cases.

Tap handles

Sub-sub-series consists of plastic and ceramic Granville Island Brewing and Pacific Draft Beer tap handles. Pacific Western was owned by Potters International, which acquired a majority of Granville Island Brewing shares in 1989.

Shirts

Sub-sub-series consists of Granville Island Brewing shirts sold by the brewery and given as commemorative gifts.

Annual reports

Sub-sub-series consists of Granville Island Brewing Company Limited annual reports for the years 1985 to 1988.

Marketing records

Sub-sub-series consists of records relating to the marketing of Granville Island Brewing and its products, and includes marketing plans, analyses and reports; price lists; customer questionnaire; marketing manager job description; graphics manual; and copies of articles relating to brewing industry competition.

Glasses

Sub-sub-series consists of Granville Island Brewing drinkware, including plastic disposable cups and glasses.

General administrative records

Sub-sub-series consists of various records relating to the administration of Granville Island Brewing, and includes copies of its first brewer's license and the German Purity Law analysis of Island Lager; Mitch Taylor biographical information, business cards and name tag; a loan agreement; and a management information systems report.

Human resources records

Sub-sub-series consists of records relating to the management of Granville Island Brewing staff, and includes employee manuals and mission statement; job descriptions; meeting notes and agenda; and records relating to employee performance appraisal.

Promotional material

Sub-sub-series consists of records relating to the promotion of Granville Island Brewing and its products, including mini kegs and Island Lager, Island Bock, Island Marzen, Lord Granville Premium Lager and Lord Granville Natural Pale Ale beers. Types of material include promotional brochures and write-ups; beer bottle labels; table cards; and coasters. Related artefacts, such as beer bottles, tap handles and merchandise can be found in Sub-series 7, Beer bottles, tap handles and other brewing artefacts.