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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Five questions with Hornby Island Brewing

Bree and Ashley Stotts founded the Hornby Island Brewing Company in 2018, launched a manufacturing facility in August 2022, and opened their tasting room a month later, making this year the first full summer the tasting room will be open. […]

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Five questions with Neighbourhood Brewing

Sydney Nikulka, marketing director for Penticton, B.C.-based Neighbourhood Brewing, says the brewery’s mission has always been to create world-class craft beer with personality — “beer that is memorable and beer you’ll want to have more than just one of.” Sydney […]

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Five questions with… Deadfall Brewing

Deadfall Brewing Company is an intimate and inclusive craft brewery operating on the traditional, unceded territories of the Lheidli T’enneh people, in what is also known as Prince George, B.C. Sales and marketing manager Ivan Eytzen says the brewery’s focus […]

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