While we’re all caught up in COVID-19 pandemic madness, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that despite the social distancing, self-isolation and constant impending doom, we still have it pretty damn good in this safe and stable corner […]
On tap: New releases from Steel & Oak, Granville Island and Highway 97
Here’s what we’re drinking while our cat silently judges us this week… We Love You by Steel & Oak Brewing Double IPA • 8.0% ABV • 58 IBU • 473 mL tall cans This big, juicy, hazy double IPA by […]
Drink this: House White by Field House Brewing
We’re now into Week 4 of quarantine and things are getting weird. Working from home without pants on is the norm. “Talking moistly” is now a thing. And don’t even get me started on Tiger King. On the plus side, […]
On tap: new releases from Strange Fellows, Red Truck and Slackwater
Here’s what we’re killing the virus with this week… Hedgerow by Strange Fellows Brewing Sour Cherry Wild Ale • 8.0% ABV • 750 mL bottles Hedgerow by East Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Brewing is brewed with Balaton cherries and is the first beer […]
On tap: new releases from Dageraad, Four Winds and Coast Mountain
Here’s what we’re hoarding like toilet paper this week… Malawi by Dageraad Brewing Belgian-style pale ale • 5.2% ABV • 473 mL tall cans Malawi is a Belgian-style pale ale from Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing, brewed with African grains of paradise […]
Drink This: Purgatory by Steamworks Brewing
It’s now Week 2 of COVID-19 lockdown and I’ve decided that instead of doing the recklessly irresponsible thing and spending 45 minutes in my local liquor store trying to decide which four or five beers I’m going to buy, I’m […]
Drink this: Georgie’s Best by Bomber Brewing
Welp. The sky is falling. The end is nigh. That’s right: Hockey is cancelled. In times of crisis, I tend to follow Simon Pegg’s example and head to the pub, have a nice cold pint, and wait for all of […]
On tap: new releases from Faculty, Strange Fellows and Cannery
Here’s what we’re trying to kill the coronavirus with this week… Nuba Turmeric Ale by Faculty Brewing Co. Spiced ale • 5.2% ABV • Draught only This unique beer was a collab between Vancouver’s Faculty Brewing and Nuba restaurant and […]
Drink this: Rhubarb Sour by Category 12 Brewing
It’s getting pretty hard to turn on the news these days, what with the global pandemic, stock market crashes, political instability and the Vancouver Canucks’ playoff chances slipping away (again). It’s enough to drive one to drink. But don’t drink […]
On tap: new releases from Taylight, Vancouver Island Brewing and Powell
Here’s what’s monopolizing the space in our fridge this week… Last Train to Poco by Taylight Brewing (collab w/ Northpaw, Patina, Tinhouse, Provincial Spirits) West Coast IPA • 6.4% ABV • 55 IBU • 473 mL tall cans All four […]