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EVENT PREVIEW

Tacofino pleases with its “Hastings Outpost” beer dinner series

Brian K. Smith

April 16, 2019

Tacofino’s iconic menu is served with many types of beverages in its many locations, but at its Hastings Commissary outlet there are eight taps of BC craft beer for the ultimate pairing experience. Now they’ve taken the marriage of beer and tacos one step further with a series of beer pairing dinners, running monthly until July 2019.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

In Profile: Steve Forsyth & Off The Rail Brewing

What's Brewing

April 11, 2019

My name is Steve, founder and brewer of Off the Rail. Ask anybody who knows me; craft beer has been a passion of mine for a long time. In the 80’s, trips to Europe and the US led me to discover a whole new world of micro-brews; traditional English Ales, German lagers and US IPA’s. This was the beginning of my love affair with craft beer.

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Central City’s Easter Cask Festival returns with best value yet

What's Brewing

April 8, 2019

This Easter Sunday, between the chocolate eggs for breakfast and carving the ham for dinner,…

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Sea To Sky Beer Guy | Event Preview

Becoming a BC Beer Warrior

Malcolm Yates

April 3, 2019

Questions pinball through my brain, syncopated with the beat of my overstressed heart. It’s day three of BC Beer Wars training and I am struggling. I had thought the training would be hard but manageable. Hah.

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THE BEERRATER | Business of Beer

Brewing Brand Loyalty with Community

Mike Ansley

March 28, 2019

There is no doubt the craft beer movement is sweeping the world. Industry statistics worldwide show the number of craft breweries increasing year over year. It’s exciting to watch, but is this growth sustainable?

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Beers, Beaches and Breweries | Regional

Spring In The Okanagan!

Kim Lawton

March 21, 2019

I love the early spring. It’s a great time of year to throw open the patio doors, soak up the sunshine, and get out and play on the trails. There is a sense of excitement and renewal in the air as we prepare for the spring and summer tourism season.

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From The Hopline

Vancouver Craft Beer Week unveils official 2019 collab beer

April 18, 2019

Today, brewers from all over BC descended on Four Winds Brewing in Delta to celebrate their community and pitch in to a collaboration brew in anticipation of Vancouver Craft Beer Week 2019, which kicks off on the last Friday of May. More pics here →

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UPCOMING EXBEERIENCES

with Edward Kaye

April 18, 2019

It's been a while, but we're finally heading into a long weekend and I can't wait! I plan to fill my days with chocolate eggs and craft beer. Don't judge me! If you like hazy IPAs, head over to Vessel Liquor in Victoria tonight, where Joe Wiebe is hosting a seminar on the style, with 8 delicious examples to sip on. Tomorrow sees Real Cask return to Callister Brewing to pour a special Blackburn Bitter collaboration cask they brewed with…

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Events Calendar Top Picks

April 19 (Friday)

Tickets

Great Friday! Real Cask Reunion with Sundown Beer

Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Real Cask

We’re back for one night only to start the long Weekend, Make your Good Friday a great Friday with a collab cask or 2 of Blackburn Bitter courtesy of our…

April 20 (Saturday)

Tickets

PINK BOOTS festival Vancouver

Apr 20 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm 8284 Sherbrooke St

Join us to sample all the amazing beers Brewed for international women’s day buy our fantastic local brewers.Proceeds to go to the pink boots society.No cover charge, $2 per sampleDogwood…

April 21 (Sunday)

Tickets

Easter Cask Festival

Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Central City on Beatty Street

Its that time of year again and we are excited to announce our annual Easter Cask Festival date is set for April the 21st.20 unique casks from breweries far and…

April 23 (Tuesday)

Tickets

Field House Brewmaster’s Dinner

Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CRAFT Beer Market Vancouver

Join Field House Brewing & CRAFT Beer Market Vancouver for the next collaboration dinner. If you enjoy great beer paired with fresh local food, this is an event you do…

April 25 (Thursday)

Tickets

Cider Masterclass

Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tudor House Liquor Store

This month as we celebrate BC Cider, we welcome Kristen Jordan, founder and owner of the amazing bussiness Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse. Kristen will be featuring different ciders from…

April 26 (Friday)

Tickets

Craft Cask Clash

Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm One20 Public House

One20 Public House & galaxyhops proudly presents the inaugural Craft Cask Clash! We’ve matched up 6 breweries to go head to head and create they’re own unique casks for your…

April 27 (Saturday)

Tickets

Oregon Brewer’s Tour IV

Apr 27 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm The Drake Eatery

4th Annual Oregon Brewer’s TourAlways one of our favorite events with many rare beers from the participating breweries. And a fantastic opportunity to chat with some of our lovely ‘beer…

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