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FALL 2019 COVER STORY: COQUITLAM’S MARINER BREWING

Dave Smith

September 17, 2019

Our cover story features a cool little brewery in Coquitlam that you probably didn’t know much about, other than maybe a few of their beers. Turns out that there is an interesting story behind Mariner Brewing.

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EVENT PREVIEW

BC Craft Beer Panel Presents Educational Evening of Beer Tasting

What's Brewing

September 12, 2019

YOU'RE INVITED: on Tuesday, October 15th 2019, Legacy Liquor Store and your favourite beer magazine are teaming up to present Evaluating Beer: An Evening with the What’s Brewing Tasting Panel.Those who have attended before know that this is an evening of fun in which all beers are served “blind tasting” style. Guests get to debate the style of each beer tasted as we progress from lighter fare to heavier. Bonus points for nailing the actual beer served.This event is about education, sharing and fun, as we celebrate BC craft beer while learning about tasting. Full details | Register online →

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TASTING PANEL

West Coast IPA: The Tasting Panel Goes Old Skool

What's Brewing

September 9, 2019

A year ago, our Panel reviewed IPAs of the "new school." This time we made it a point to review West Coast IPAs, including two old stalwarts and some recent examples from relative newcomers.

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Event Preview

Inside GCBF 2019: the final word from the new chief

What's Brewing

September 4, 2019

Straight from the man himself, we get the inside scoop on GCBF 2019, and on…

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Editor's Take

What’s Brewing Fall 2019 Issue Release: must-read previews

Dave Smith

September 3, 2019

Hey #BCCraftBeer Fan, Spread the word. The latest issue of our quarterly magazine is online,…

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BeerSeekers On Tour

Rails, Trails & Ales: exploring beer in Eugene, Oregon

Beer Seekers

August 28, 2019

The name ‘BeerSeekers’ was born six years ago when, after our umpteenth brew tour in Oregon, the two of us thought “this trip was really interesting, and we just have to tell people about it.”

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From The Hopline

BC Breweries teaming up in new ways

September 19, 2019

Lauren Ang holds up the Fall 2019 issue of What's Brewing at Whistler Village Beer Festival last weekend. Mariner Brewing is the subject of this issue's cover story (see below). Full story →

BTW: today's new release in their Exploratory Batch series: Mango IPA!

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UPCOMING EXBEERIENCES

with Edward Kaye

September 19, 2019

As summer comes to an end and we prepare to trade goses for pumpkin beers, we've got a fun week of anniversaries, tap takeovers, and beer festivals to play us out. Also, see the calendar for lots of upcoming Okfoberfest events. This afternoon, Cascadia Liquor store in Victoria's Quadra Village is holding a wild beer masterclass, presented by Stephane Turcotte—Advanced Cicerone and head brewe at Île Sauvage Brewing. This evening, Joe Wiebe is holding a fall beer seminar and tasting…

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Events Calendar Top Picks

September 20 (Friday)

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Old Yale Campfire Kitchen Grand Opening

Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Old Yale Brewing

We’ve been working behind the scenes for over a year on our brand new food truck, the Old Yale Campfire Kitchen and it’s officially open! To celebrate, we’re throwing one…

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An Evening of Rare Beer

Sep 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Portland Craft

Come hang out with us on Friday 09/20 and enjoy some liquid wonders from AleSmith Brewing Company Firestone Walker Brewing Co. & Bruery Terreux There may be some swag given…

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Longwoodstock Brew & Chew

Sep 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Longwood Brewery

Longwood Brewery’s annual Longwoodstock Festival has expanded to two days with the addition of Longwoodstock: Brew & Chew. Enjoy craft beer from 10+ central Vancouver Island breweries along with Island-made…

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Find the Perfect Pint – Craft Beer Festival of Coquitlam

Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Poirier Forum

The Rotary Club of Coquitlam will be hosting its first annual “Find the Perfect Pint” Coquitlam craft beer festival on Friday, September 20, 2019 and would like you to be…

September 21 (Saturday)

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1 Year Anniversary – Beer Launch Extravaganza

Sep 21 all-day Dead Frog Brewery

1 year ago you helped us open our new Brewery & Tasting Room in style with a BIG Grand Opening Party. This past year has been amazing, we owe it…

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SVB’s Second Anniversary!

Sep 21 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Silver Valley Brewing Company

We’re turning 2 peoples! That means we’re throwing a bit of a party and releasing a super special anniversary beer…as well as other special beers…as well as some great special…

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RCB Oktoberfest 2019

Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm Red Collar Brewing

And just like that September is upon us! September might mean cooler temperatures and back to school but it also means OKTOBERFEST! Join us on September 21st to celebrate the…

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