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EDITOR'S TAKE

End of an Era for Great Canadian Craft Beer Legends

Dave Smith

November 5, 2018

This past Monday, the Great Canadian Beer Festival Society announced the passing of the torch from the current Directors (including co-founders) of GCBF to the Victoria Beer Week Society. It’s a bittersweet feeling knowing that this day has finally come. But it had to come, given that GCBF began a quarter century ago.

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An In-Cider's View | Editorial

What’s NOT Brewing: Putting a Name To Craft Cider

Jeff Nairn

November 5, 2018

A quick visit to your favourite liquor store reveals the confusion around cider: is it proper craft cider or not? It’s unfortunate that cider drinkers have to rifle through the alco-pop selection to get to their favourite craft cider. Even more unfortunate is that cider is still categorized among these Ready To Drink (RTD) beverages by the taxation overlords of our alcohol distribution and sales monopoly in the province.

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Hops Canary | Brewing

Canada’s New Homebrewers Association Has Launched

Lynn McIlwee

October 31, 2018

Vancouver has a vibrant homebrewing scene, a big part of which is the Vancouver Homebrewers Association.

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Coquitlam Festival features Casks, Women in Beer, unique tokenless approach

What's Brewing

October 29, 2018

The Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival (CCBF) came to our attention after a couple of What's Brewing team members reported thoroughly enjoying the event. The semi-annual two day festival, held at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, features a big 40+ breweries, along with food from 8-10 local restaurants.

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DEEP DIVE

BC Beer Awards 2018: Top 10 Takeaways

What's Brewing

October 25, 2018

It's been a few days since the 2018 BC Beer Awards wound down, but the glow is still on for some of the big winners. By now you may know who they are, but there's always that little bit of extra insight we like to provide by uncovering things you might not have thought about. Here are a handful of those nuggets, as we present the What's Brewing Top 10 Takeaways from BC Beer Awards 2018.

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Women In Beer | Profiles

Strange Fellows Brewing’s Christine Moulson: Brand & Story Teller

Lundy Dale

October 24, 2018

If you have visited Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Brewing or purchased a bottle of their beer, you may have noticed the unique block-print-style images that create the “look” of Strange Fellows. Meet Christine Moulson, the creative mastermind behind the branding, and a partner for life in the brewery in more than one way.

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From The Hopline

Novembeer: BC Craft Beer Birthday Month continues!

November 15, 2018

Happy Birthday to a whole bunch of BC Craft Beer denizens, including: CRAFT Beer Market: marked 5 years with a fabulous shindig and fundraiser last night! Strathcona Beer Company: celebrating their second anniversary tonight, and then again tomorrow with the release of Headbanger Triple IPA. Rock on! Coal Harbour 7 year party coming up this weekend View Event → East Van Brewing: celebrating one year of beer soon Twin Sails: threw a great 3-year party last Saturday The…

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UPCOMING EXBEERIENCES

with Edward Kaye

November 15, 2018

It's another busy week of craft beer events, with an anniversary, a tasting room grand opening, tap takeovers, and tasting seminars. It's never a dull day around here! If you're in Victoria and want to sample some of the best beers in BC, head to Vessel Liquor tonight, where Joe Wiebe will host a seminar on the 2018 BC Beer Awards winners. On Friday night, Cornerstone Taphouse in Courtney will be hosting a Fuggles & Warlock tap takeover. They will be…

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Events Calendar Top Picks

November 19 (Monday)

Tickets

Hopscotch Festival of Whisky, Beer, and Spirits – Vancouver

Nov 19 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 25 @ 10:00 pm PNE/Playland

For 23 years, the Grand Tasting Hall has come alive with thousands of different Craft and Premium Beers, Spirits from around the globe, the most delicious of Scotch and other…

November 21 (Wednesday)

Tickets

Lohin McKinnon Whisky Club Launch Party!

Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Central City Brewpub on Beatty Street

Celebrate the launch of the Lohin McKinnon Whisky Club at the Red Racer Taphouse on Beatty Street in Vancouver!Enjoy two new spirits from Central City: Lohin McKinnon Tequila Barrel Finished…

November 24 (Saturday)

Tickets

A Day with Stephen Beaumont

Nov 24 @ 11:30 am – 11:59 pm The Drake Eatery

Beer writer extraordinaire, Stephen Beaumont will be here for a one day exclusive engagement. All beers offered that day will be selected by Stephen and a number of them we…

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Pop Up Party: Big Rock Urban

Nov 24 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Big Rock Urban

You’re invited to a Big Rock Pop Up Party! Swing by our newly refreshed Big Rock Urban location in Vancouver’s Brewery Creek District, and join us for a fun-filled afternoon…

November 25 (Sunday)

Tickets

Brewmaster’s Dinner

Nov 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 328 Taphouse + Grill

We have paired up with Hoyne Brewing for a special Brewmaster’s Dinner event. You will have the chance to meet and eat with Sean Hoyne! We will be offering a…

November 27 (Tuesday)

Tickets

Brewery vs. Winery Dinner

Nov 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Craft Beer Market

Brewery vs. Winery DinnerTuesday, November 27th, 2018Beer or wine? Why not have both at Craft Beer Market’s annual battle of brewery vs. winery.This year, Vancouver Island Brewing certified cicerone, Dave…

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