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Hopline #164: Ken Beattie, Persephone, White Rock Beach, KPU, Darby’s

February 21, 2019

Strathcona Beer Co.'s Nick and Fezz Nazarec enjoy the recent release of their Love Buzz Cherry Sour Berliner Weisse. Stay tuned for their St.Patricks Day concoction.

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UPCOMING EXBEERIENCES

with Edward Kaye

February 21, 2019

Wow! This looks like a busy week! Also, don't forget Victoria Beer Week runs from March 1–9, so grab your tickets for that soon! In Kelowna tonight, Train Station Pub is hosting a Vancouver tap takeover, featuring beers from Superflux, Boombox, Beere, and Luppolo. In Parksville tonight, Tigh-Na-Mara resort will host Parksville Untapped, showcasing regional breweries and feature beers paired with delicious regional cuisine. In Victoria tonight, Joe Wiebe is hosting a belated-Valentine's pairing of 8 beers & chocolates at Vessel Liquor. On…

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Events Calendar Top Picks

February 21 (Thursday)

Tickets

Vancouver Tap Takeover

Feb 21 @ 11:00 am – 11:59 pm The Train Station Pub

We wanted to deliver something new and rare for you this Tap Takeover. For the first time Superflux, Boombox, Beere, and Luppolo Brewing will be on tap at Train Station…

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Beer & Chocolate

Feb 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Vessel Liquor

Explore the world of BEER with the Thirsty Writer, Joe Wiebe. Once each month, Joe shares insights into a different style of beer with us. Explore 8 beers in a…

Tickets

Parksville Untapped

Feb 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

Parksville Untapped will showcase regional breweries and distilleries and feature beer paired with delicious samples of regional cuisine.Stop by our booth, try some of our Wolf brews and say hi…

February 22 (Friday)

Tickets

2 Crows Tap Takeover

Feb 22 all-day 12 Kings Pub

12 Kings Pub will be hosting a 12 tap takeover by Halifax Nova Scotia’s 2 Crows Brewing. Co-founder / head brewer Jeremy Taylor and brewery coordinator Mitch Gilbert will be…

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Drain The Kegs Renovation Party

Feb 22 @ 3:00 pm – Feb 25 @ 12:00 am Darby's Pub & Liquor Store

Darby’s Pub is undergoing a major renovation February 25th – March 15th. Because we are closing for 3 weeks we want to celebrate our upcoming renovation by drinking all of…

February 23 (Saturday)

Tickets

Hopwired Festival 2019

Feb 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Croatian Centre

Hopwired Festival returns for it’s second annual year on February 23, 2019 from 1:00pm until 5:30pm! This tasting event will feature 25+ collaborations between coffee roasters and craft breweries who…

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Tapworks’ Two Year Anniversary Party

Feb 23 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tapworks Brewing Company

WE’RE TURNING TWO!!! Come on out and celebrate with a new cask release and live music all day long! Grant Olsen 2PM – 4PM Jess Hart 430PM – 630PM The…

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OUR LATEST ORIGINAL STORIES

Community Spotlight

In Profile: Persephone Brewing Company

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February 19, 2019

Persephone Brewing Co. (aka The Beer Farm) has been growing hops, connecting with the community,…

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Community Spotlight

In Profile: Ben Coli & Dageraad Brewing

What's Brewing

February 14, 2019

Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing was named Brewery of the Year at the 2018 Canadian Brewing Awards, followed up with a near sweep of Strong Belgian Ale category at the BC Beer Awards last October. Co-Founder Ben Coli has put pen to paper to give us some insights on Dageraad in 2019.

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A View From The Cellar | Editorial

THE RETURN OF THE LAGER

Adam Chatburn

February 13, 2019

Noxious ramblings from a semi-professional malcontent Lager is back! It’s the new craft beer! C’mon,…

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EVENT PREVIEW

Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival evolves to add quirky new tastes & features for 2019

What's Brewing

February 12, 2019

The Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival continues to evolve, with a new schedule, yet another room of beer, a new food market and a Quirky Beers theme. Let’s find out what CCBF’s Beer Ambassador Paul Pyne has to say about this year’s Festival.

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Community Spotlight

In Profile: Ryan Mackey & Vancouver Brewery Tours

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February 6, 2019

Vancouver Brewery Tours was founded in June 2013 by craft beer enthusiast Ryan Mackey, who along with his talented team of tour guides enjoys sharing their passion for locally made craft beer and connecting you with the vibrant craft beer community in Vancouver. Let’s find out what Ryan has to say about VBT. Photo: Amanda Siebert

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Community Spotlight

In Profile: with Jorden Foss of Steel & Oak Brewing Co.

What's Brewing

January 29, 2019

Steel & Oak quietly won an amazing five (5!) awards at the 2018 BC Beer Awards. Their tasting room and rotating art gallery space about 15 minutes' walk west of New Westminster Skytrain station. Let's pop in and hear from one of the founders, Jorden Foss.

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