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What's Brewing Biography | Profile

Trading Post Brewing: Hub in the Valley

Dave Smith

March 18, 2019

How One Family’s Pioneering Spirit Created Community From Craft Trading Post Brewing Co. might be…

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Ullage & Spillage | Profile

Brewmaster Tony Dewald: the Wizard of Hops

J. Random

March 13, 2019

Rock star is a term that has occasionally been used to describe certain iconic BC brewers. Trading Post’s brewmaster Tony Dewald most definitely suits that label, but unlike others, he is doubly qualified: as a star musician in his youth, and as a star brewer today.

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Women In Beer | Profiles

A Family Tradition, Part II: Carly Hadfield

Lundy Dale

March 7, 2019

The two daughters of Spinnakers' Paul Hadfield have followed the family tradition by working in BC beer. We’ve already had a word with Kala Hadfield; now let’s meet her sister Carly.

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Women In Beer | Profiles

A Family Tradition, Part I: Kala Hadfield

Lundy Dale

March 6, 2019

The two daughters of Spinnakers owner Paul Hadfield have followed the family tradition by working in BC beer. In Part I of our Women In Beer profile, we introduce you to Brewery Operations Manager Kala Hadfield.

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Books In Review | Reading

Movers and Shakers: Women Making Waves in Spirits, Beer, and Wine

Ted Child

March 5, 2019

With International Women's Day just around the corner, what better book to read than Movers and Shakers by Hope Ewing, which tells the stories of some of the most influential women working in wine, beer, and spirits.

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What's Brewing Biography

A Guilded Existence: The Career of Ken Beattie, Part II

Dave Smith

February 26, 2019

In Part I of our biography, the kid from Marpole grew up to run some…

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From The Hopline

Spring Issue Updates, Fruit Fest and more

March 21, 2019

Verruktes Donnerbrau: a team of homebrewers led by Tim Vandergrift (pictured) brewed 25 batches last Saturday afternoon in Port Moody. A BC record for one session? A world record? No idea, but it's pretty cool. More pics here

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UPCOMING EXBEERIENCES

with Edward Kaye

March 21, 2019

I know what you are thinking, it's hot out right now and it's the perfect time to crush light beers. I get it, but you'll find me at Péché Day on Saturday, sipping on all of those rich, thick coffee imperial stouts. What better way to mark the beginning of spring? Tonight, The Train Station Pub in Kelowna is hosting episode 4 of their Battle of the Breweries, with a showdown between 4 beers each from Vancouver's Powell and Steel & Oak. In…

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Events Calendar Top Picks

March 23 (Saturday)

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Peche Day 2019 at The Drake

Mar 23 all-day The Drake Eatery

Mark your calendars! The 2019 sin day will take place on Saturday, March 23th. 7 variations of Peche Mortel will be served in 68 establishments simultaneously, including 9 in Quebec,…

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Péché Day!

Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – Mar 24 @ 11:00 am The Curious Artistry & Alchemy Café

We are excited to be one of the 68 bars hosting the event simultaneously around the world. There will be a total of 7 unique variations of Dieu Du Ciel!…

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Grand Re-Opening Party

Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – Mar 25 @ 1:00 am Darby's Pub & Liquor Store

Join us for our Grand Re-Opening Party March 23rd and 24th. Check out our newly renovated pub and new food menu while you enjoy some great beer, wine, and cocktail…

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Peche Day 2019

Mar 23 @ 11:30 am – 11:59 pm Darby's Gastown

Hi All We are excited to announce that we are hosting Brasserie Dieu du Ciel Peche Day 2019 at Darby’s Gastown on March 23rd 11:00 am – Close. No tickets…

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We’re Turnning Two

Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm Backroads Brewing Company

Come join us March 23rd as we celebrate our second anniversary. Live Music from the Jaded Hearts at 7pm, beer releases, and good times! https://www.facebook.com/events/618836905254165/

March 26 (Tuesday)

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Moody Ales Brewmaster’s Dinner

Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm CRAFT Beer Market Vancouver

Moody Ales Brewmaster’s Dinner Tuesday March 26th 2019 Join Moody Ales & CRAFT Beer Market Vancouver for the next collaboration dinner. If you enjoy great beer paired with fresh local…

March 27 (Wednesday)

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Brewmasters Dinner

Mar 27 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Trading Post Brewing Eatery

The theme of this month’s Brewmasters Dinner at the Fort Langley Eatery is Middle Eastern! Come enjoy a meal with friends, and experience this delicious food paired with beers that…

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