There’s a funny rivalry that exists between Melbourne and Sydney. Australia’s two largest cities have a long history of jockeying for the world’s attention, each believing they are Australia’s greatest gift to the world. It can get a little nasty. […]
Brewer vs Brewer: New School vs Old School Edition
…AKA The Comox Valley Edition The craft beer industry in B.C. has come along way since Frank Appleton first started making beer in converted dairy equipment at the now defunct Troller Pub in Horseshoe Bay more than 35 years […]
Brews News: Whistler Beer Fest; Trading Post teams with Vij; Twin beers from Dageraad
Whistler Village Beer Fest celebrates five years Whistler Village is obviously a great spot for some pints of craft beer après ski, but it’s a pretty fantastic place even when there’s no snow on the mountains. The Whistler Village […]
A-brew-cadabra: The magic of fresh-hopped beers
There’s something truly magical about a fresh-hopped beer. In terms of flavour, the use of fresh hops – that is, hops that have been picked that day and put immediately into the brew – imparts wonderfully floral aromatics and intense […]
Free the beer! Beer advocacy group takes protest to the park
OK, check this out. I have this crazy idea. It’s totally insane. Stay with me here. I think (you ready for this?) the good people of this city should be able to sit down together at a picnic table, in […]
Brew Kid On The Block: Iron Road Brewing
Kamloops may be Canada’s Tournament Capital, but until recently, there haven’t been many craft beer options there. Despite having 10 times the population of Nelson, it somehow has fewer craft breweries. Thankfully, Richard Phillips and Jared Tarswell chose to do something about […]
Vancouver’s best craft beer patios
Let’s face it, beer just tastes better outside. When the sun is shining down, few things in life are better than a frosty, refreshing pint in your hand. The police are generally pretty cool about turning a blind eye if […]
BREWS NEWS: This six pack costs $100
Yes, you read that correctly, this six-pack from Red Truck Beer Co. does indeed cost $100. And it’s actually a pretty good deal, all things considered. This isn’t a caviar stout served in gold-plated cans, however. The $100 six-pack includes […]
B.C. beer tour: Five places to drink craft beer this summer
Summer is in full swing and if you’re looking for a last-minute weekend getaway that doesn’t involve getting mauled by bears and eaten alive by mosquitos, then let craft beer be your guide. There are tons of hot spots popping […]
Toppling the craft beer pedestal
I think every craft beer nerd probably has a bucket list; a list of beers they want to try before they kick said bucket. Last year, I had the opportunity to cross one of the beers off of mine. My […]