paired with Smugglers Trail Captain Stone Lager Smugglers Trail Caskworks in Langley is not only pet friendly, it also serves “Puppy Flights,” eight all-natural dog treats with no animal byproducts, served on a paw-print shaped board to all of the […]
Brewer vs Brewer: Small town vs big city edition
There are perks to brewing beer in a small town, where access to outdoor adventure is only steps away and inspiration often comes by way of Mother Nature herself. But on the other hand, offering up some tasty adult beverages […]
Recipe: Shelter’s Fish Tacos
paired with Hoyne Brewing’s Pilsner Chef Matheus Cunha says living and working in Tofino is all of the inspiration he and the culinary team at Shelter Restaurant need when it comes to creating innovative menus. “I’m a big runner and […]
Brewer vs Brewer: The couples edition
To say that Emily Kokonas and Justin Larter live and breathe brewing would be an understatement. The couple, who met in 2018 while attending the brewing program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in Langley, work at different breweries, but also […]
Gibsons Tapworks Carnitas Sandwich
Paired with Tapworks Brewing’s One Sailing Wait IPA A co-owner of Tapworks Brewing Company in Gibsons, B.C., says the concept for the brewery was inspired by the beachside concessions he grew up with. “I grew up on the North Shore […]
Citrus Prawn Ceviche
paired with Bridge Brewing’s Tropical PrimeTime IPA When chef Amir Bahmani worked in fine dining establishments across Europe and Vancouver, the idea of pairing food with wine was a natural one, but finding just the right beer to go with […]
Brewer vs Brewer: The 10th Anniversary Edition
Since launching Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing in May of 2014, Ben Coli has seen a lot of changes to B.C.’s craft brewing scene. It’s the same for Iain Hill, whose Strange Fellows Brewing in East Vancouver turns 10 this December. During […]
Recipe: Beer and cheese pot
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 […]
Five questions with Cask and Cleaver Brewery
Photo courtesy of Cask and CleaverCask and Cleaver Brewery in 100 Mile House has only been open since May 2022, but it’s already gained a reputation for its inclusive environment, really great beer, tasty bites — and for sparing […]
Recipe: Salmon Gravlax with IPA Beet Purée
paired with Settlement Brewing’s Railtown IPA Executive chef Andrew Hounslow says Settlement Brewing is the third component of culinary creativity making up the Settlement Building Brand Collective, located in Vancouver’s Railtown Design District. Influenced by the West Coast lifestyle, the […]