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On Tap! New releases from Dageraad, Townsite and Foamers’ Folly

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 29, 2019

Here’s what we’re going to be tickling our tastebuds with this week… Murder City by Dageraad Brewing 4.2% ABV • 473 mL tall cans Dageraad teamed up with their East Coast buddies 2 Crows Brewing in Halifax to create this […]

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Drink This! Dry Irish Stout by Persephone Brewing

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 28, 2019
Dry Irish Stout by Persephone Brewing

As you may or may not have noticed, there is a serious lack of real hand-pulled cask ales here in so-called British Columbia. While some people dismiss the traditional UK pub-style ale as being “undercarbonated” or “not cold enough” or […]

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On Tap! New releases from Superflux, Backcountry and Lighthouse

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 22, 2019

Here’s a look at what we’ll be crushing this weekend… Mañana by Superflux Brewing 6.5% ABV • 473 mL cans Superflux’s latest beer is a… wait for it… hazy IPA! I’m sure you’re as shocked as I am. Mañana is […]

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Drink This! Magic Hour Grapefruit Gose by Vancouver Island Brewing

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 20, 2019

As a working parent and all-around busy person, one of the recent beer trends I’m delighted to see has been the growth of low alcohol craft beer. I have stuff I need to do, I can’t afford a hangover, and […]

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On Tap! New beers from Steel & Oak, Île Sauvage and Category 12

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 15, 2019

Here’s what we’re going to be gulping back this week… Talanoa by Steel & Oak Brewing Co. 5.6% ABV • 650 mL bottles According to Steel & Oak, Talanoa is the Fijian word for sharing stories and ideas in order […]

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RECIPE: Berbere Spiced Grilled Albacore Tuna Salad with Dageraad De Witte Vinaigrette

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 13, 2019

Prepared by Chef David Ediger of Toque Catering Chef David Ediger has worked in some of the most prestigious kitchens in the province, backing up culinary rock stars like Jeff Van Geest, Quang Dang and Hamid Salimian. Since crossing over […]

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Drink This! Cheap Perfume by Parallel 49 Brewing

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 11, 2019
Cheap Perfume by Parallel 49 Brewing

While the prevailing trend in beer locally has been for more sessionable styles with a lower ABV, down south of the border, the craft games seems to be dominated by big bold beers that will fuck your day up if […]

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On tap! New beers from Dageraad, CrossRoads and Four Winds

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 8, 2019

Here’s the beers we’ll be punishing our livers with this week… Jumo and Pandan by Dageraad Brewing Jumo: 4.8% ABV • 473 mL tall cans / Pandan: 8.5% ABV • 650 mL bottles Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing is releasing two very […]

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On tap! New beers from Phillips, Foamers’ Folly and Faculty

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 1, 2019

Here’s a look at what we’re eyeing to imbibe this week. Oro Blanco by Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. 4.2% ABV • 473 mL tall cans Oro Blanco, AKA “White Gold,” is Phillips’ latest tall can seasonal release. This sour […]

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Drink This! Naramata Nut Brown Ale by Cannery Brewing

Rob Mangelsdorf • February 25, 2019
Naramata Nut Brown Ale by Cannery Brewing

Since we’re nearing the end of Flagship February, I thought it would be a good idea to get into the spirit of things and crack open a classic this week. What’s Flagship February, you ask? Basically, the idea is that […]

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