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Comedian Ricky Gervais says BC beer best he's ever tasted

Gervais praises BC brew

British comedian Ricky Gervais likes his B.C. beer.

Asked by a fan what brew he likes best, the funny man replied on Twitter: "I like so many and I can't remember all the names. I like Brooklyn lager and loads from different micro breweries around the world. I remember thinking 'Gypsies Tears' in Vancouver was the best beer I'd ever tasted though."

Brewed by Vancouver's Parallel 49, the "northwest red ale" has since been renamed Ruby Tears, CTV News reports.

"That's one of ours, Ricky," the brewery responded. "Talk about a compliment!"

In Gervais' honour, the craft brewhouse changed the name of the beer on its tap list to "Ricky Tears" and is donating 25 cents from every pint to an animal charity of the star's choosing.

– with files from CTV Vancouver



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