B.C.'S CRAFT BEER AND CIDER GUIDE
It doesn’t get any better than a craft brewery tour with Coen Brothers references. Or at least that’s what we thought when we heard about a local Big Lebowski-themed event that paid tribute to “The Dude” by pairing delicious craft […]
It’s the city of newlyweds, nearly deads and die-hard hopheads. Victoria has laid claim to B.C.’s craft beer throne ever since Spinnakers opened as Canada’s first brewpub in 1984 and it’s given the city a cutting edge to slice through those musty stereotypes. But a […]
Contrary to popular belief, B.C. beer industry’s greatest asset is not the beer itself. No, it’s the actual space between the breweries, which make for some excellent road tripping if you’re so inclined. We’re talking some staggering beauty here, folks: […]
In case you haven’t noticed, craft beer in Vancouver is, like, huge now. It’s officially a Thing, and I’m gonna go and argue that we’re now the Craft Beer Capital of Canada (suck it Toronto; lap it up Victoria). Sure, […]
There’s too bloody much to do in Portland. You might know this. If not…dude. Every district has a dozen little neighbourhoods, all of which are self-contained with every kind of restaurant imaginable, countless bars, excellent coffee shops, strip joints and, […]
Once again, we’ve invited two brewers to discuss beer, the brewing and the culture for the benefit of you, dedicated reader. This time, we spoke to Danny Seeton and Matt Anderson, celebrated homebrewers who’ve unwittingly shaped Vancouver’s beer culture. Both […]
Vancouver in general is in transition, but there’s a whole swath of East Vancouver that’s coming to life right now. Like, right now. You can actually see it growing. It’s Yeast Van, baby. The craft beer industry’s influence on this neighbourhood is […]
I’m writing this on Election Day, which makes it difficult to give a hoot about beer when the future of the country is currently being decided. You’ll of course be reading this on the other end of that decision, either […]