Paradise, thy name is Nelson

The concept of paradise is different for everyone. Maybe it’s a happy place where you’re surrounded by friends and loved ones. Maybe it’s a magical land where all your wants and desires are catered. For me, though, paradise is anywhere […]

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Brews News: Give the gift of beer!

If you’re looking for gift ideas for the craft beer lover on your list, it just so happens that tickets are on sale for some of B.C.’s biggest and best beer fests!   Victoria Beer Week   The fifth annual […]

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Brewer vs Brewer: Ze German Edition

When it comes to modern, North American craft beer, there are really three main brewing traditions that have influenced what we drink today. Generally every beer on tap at your favourite craft brewery can trace its lineage to England, Belgium […]

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The Electric Craft Beer Acid Test

Hey dude, did you know there’s acid in your beer?! Indeed, some of B.C.’s brewers have been purposely adding acid to their beers for a while now – lactic acid, that is. The sour beer craze is only getting bigger […]

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Free the Hops!

Of the four ingredients in beer, hops are the New World’s contribution. It seems rather fitting then, that North America has its economic paws allll over hops. Trademarks, patents, royalties – how are these business-y things having their way with […]

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Westender's Best Beer in the City

Westender released its annual Best of the City Dining Awards this week, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to highlight some of the very deserving beer-related winners. Check out the full readers’ poll results here.   Best Craft Brewery: […]

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