Whisky and beer go together better than just about anything—which makes sense considering whisky is literally made from beer. That’s right, whisky is distilled from barley, which requires that barley to be malted, mashed, brewed and fermented before it can […]
On tap: new releases from Taylight, Vancouver Island Brewing and Powell
Here’s what’s monopolizing the space in our fridge this week… Last Train to Poco by Taylight Brewing (collab w/ Northpaw, Patina, Tinhouse, Provincial Spirits) West Coast IPA • 6.4% ABV • 55 IBU • 473 mL tall cans All four […]
On tap: New releases from VCBW, Off The Rail and Driftwood
Here’s what we’re drowning our feelings with this week… Ten by Vancouver Craft Beer Week (Four Winds/Powell/Dageraad collab) 4.2% ABV • 473 mL tall cans Vancouver Craft Beer Week launched its annual collab beer this week, with Four Winds, Powell […]
VCBW celebrates 10 years with collab brew
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a limited edition collaboration beer from Four Winds, Powell and Dageraad. Ten, a dry-hopped table saison, is low in alcohol and bursting with tropical flavours, no doubt making it a […]
Label of love: The creative world of modern beer can art
You can’t help it, I can’t help it—we all judge beers by their labels, maybe as much as we judge the beer itself. Beer labels have been around for ages: 83 years on cans, and much longer than that on […]
Great Canadian Beer Festival 2018: Your guide to the best booths
The Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park on Sept. 7 and 8 with more than 75 breweries taking part. Obviously, you’re not going to be able to visit all the booths—nor should you try—so we’re here […]
Burnaby’s Dageraad named Brewery of the Year at Canadian Brewing Awards
Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing took home the top honours at the Canadian Brewing Awards in Halifax tonight (May 26), winning the coveted Brewery of the Year award, as well as a slew of gold medals. Breweries from across Canada took part […]
B.C. brewers win big at World Beer Cup
It bills itself as the “Most Prestigious Beer Competition in the World”, and this year B.C. brewers proved they are among the best of the best. In all, B.C. breweries brought home nine medals—including three golds—from the World Beer Cup, […]
On Tap: New releases from Main Street, Powell and Granville Island
The holidays are over and resolutions are for the weak. Here’s what we’re tossing down our gullets this week… Limited Release Barrel Aged American Style Barley Wine by Main Street Brewing (10.5% ABV, 77 IBU) If you hurry, […]