When I heard Vancouver Island Brewing was going to be doing a Nanaimo bar porter, my first thought was, “How has no one else thought of this yet?” Because, like most great ideas, it seems really obvious. Pastry stouts and […]
On tap! New beers from Dageraad, Foamer’s Folly and Backcountry Brewing
Here’s what we’re looking forward to pouring down our pie hole this week! SEXTUPLE! By Dageraad + Sooke Brewing Co. (9.0% ABV, 473 mL tall cans) Brewed in collaboration with Sooke Brewing Co., Dageraad’s SEXTUPLE! is an abbey tripel […]
Phillips and Phriends showcases brewery’s talented team
What do you do when all your employees happen to be super creative artists and musicians, in addition to being stellar brewery staff? If you’re Phillips Brewing and Malting Co., you have a massive party showcasing their skills! This Saturday, […]
Craft beer trend predictions for 2019
I know I’m a little late with this, but some things are worth waiting for (unfortunately, this isn’t one of them). 2018 was a big year for craft beer in B.C., but lets stop living in the past. So without […]
Drink This! Kith and Kin by Steel & Oak Brewing Co. + Brassneck Brewery
We may be living in the post-truth era, but if there’s one thing that’s universally accepted as fact, it’s that Brassneck makes fantastic beer and if you see something with its logo on it at the beer store, then you […]
Nelson’s Savoy Brewery closes
Staff at Nelson’s Savoy Brewery is stunned after owners decided to permanently close the West Kootenay craft brewery on Monday, effective immediately. The Savoy Brewery is located in the recently renovated Savoy Hotel on Nelson’s lively Baker Street. The adjoining […]
Beer Crimes: 9 of the weirdest and worst beers ever brewed
In the race to be first with a new flavour or style in craft beer, sometimes mistakes are made. Sometimes brewers are so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they don’t stop to think if they should. The result […]
Drink This! Double Barrel Death Blow by Twin Sails Brewing
Barley wine is a fickle beast and, sadly, it’s often done poorly. My first encounter with this strong, syrupy ale was back when I was a bartender in London (the important one, not the one in Ontario) almost 20 years […]
Online beer stores deliver hype cans to your doorstep
Craft beer is finally getting the Amazon treatment here in B.C. Port Moody’s Twin Sails Brewing announced last month it was opening an online beer store, allowing anyone in the province to order its beer directly, and have it shipped […]
Old Yale bringing back Beermas for one day only
If you missed out on Old Yale Brewing’s 12 Days of Beermas last month, good news! The Chilliwack craft brewery is bringing back Beermas to its tasting room for one day only. This Saturday, Jan. 19, Old Yale is taking […]