paired with Spinnakers Jolly Hopper Imperial IPA Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub Chef Nigel Taylor admits that while growing up on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, he took the bounty of fresh ingredients and seafood surrounding him for granted. Taylor says while […]
Recipe: Hot Mess sandwich with house-made Buffalo Trace Bourbon BBQ Sauce
paired with Colour and Shape IPA from Superflux Jordan Braun, chef at Broken Hill in Nelson, B.C., describes the menu at the tap house as “barbecue joint.” “It’s Texas style and we certainly take our inspiration from there, but we’re […]
Recipe: Squash Dip
Paired with Goodness Me American Oatmeal Stout from Herald Street Brew Works Chris Klassen grew up in Victoria and developed a love for food and cooking at a young age. He studied cooking at Camosun College and then worked as […]
Recipe: Red chili tofu banh mi
Paired with Chaka Khan Sour IPA from House of Funk Brewing Sing Sing Beer Bar opened in February 2019, adding its own unique vibe to the Main Street scene. It quickly established itself as a comfortable, relaxed place to grab […]
Recipe: Savoury clams with lamb and charred leeks
Prepared by chef Torin Egan, Northern Quarter This story originally appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of The Growler, out now! You can find B.C.’s favourite craft beer and cider guide at your local brewery, cidery, select private liquor stores, […]
RECIPE: Lager roasted herb chicken salad
By chef Robert Belcham, Popina Canteen This story originally appeared in the Fall 2019 issue of The Growler, out now! You can find B.C.’s favourite craft beer guide at your local brewery, select private liquor stores, and on newsstands across […]
RECIPE: Stout-infused doughnuts with Twin Sails Brewing Con Leche Horchata Milk Stout
Prepared by Ian McHale, executive chef of Wildebeest Pastry stouts are an increasingly popular beer style that combine sweet, rich malty flavours with a luxuriously full body and a high ABV. They’re basically a dessert in a can! But what […]
RECIPE: Berbere Spiced Grilled Albacore Tuna Salad with Dageraad De Witte Vinaigrette
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 […]
RECIPE: Beer and Cheddar Soup with Strange Fellows Brewing Guardian White IPA
By Roy Flemming, executive chef for Tuc Craft Kitchen Born in the UK and raised in the Caribbean, New York City and Montreal, TUC Craft Kitchen executive chef Roy Flemming has spent more than two decades in the kitchen, […]
RECIPE: Almond Cake with ale-poached pears and blueberries, with Spinnakers You Otter Have Another Nut Brown Ale
By pastry chef Agnieszka Furmanek, Spinnakers Brewpub As a child growing up in Poland, pastry chef Agnieszka Furmanek learned to cook at her mother’s knee. After earning her Masters in Food Science and Nutrition and moving to Victoria two years […]