On The Coming of Spring: An In-Cider’s Tale
Photo: Wassail, At Sea Cider In Saanichton BC I already had visions of fruit trees in flower, apples, orchards, and cider in my mind when I got the What's Brewing…
Breaking Beer Barriers in Thailand
It's a quest to find real craft beer in the land of sun and fun.
Issue: Spring 2018
Jonathan Doan & the German Influence
Jon "Doc" Doan is the eldest of three boys. As the non-brewery-founding sibling, Jon is the odd brother out. But he's a big part of how Doan's came to be known for its beer.
Issue: Spring 2018
Sending Back A Beer!
The question is: when is that beer unacceptable? When do you send it back? I started writing this article after smelling diacetyl-bomb as I raised a glass of stout to…
Brew Club Corner: Spotlight on Nanaimo
This round, we spotlight the Nanaimo Brew Club, a primarily-online resource group founded in January 2015 for sharing ideas and topical material about homebrewing beer.
Issue: Winter 2017-18
What the heck is a Wheatwine?
“What is wheatwine?” you may be asking. Well, it’s like a barley wine but uses a large amount of wheat malt.
Issue: Winter 2017-18
Raising a Generation of Brewers at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
The Brewing and Brewery Operations diploma program launched at the KPU Langley campus in 2014. As the BC craft beer industry rapidly expanded, so did the need for qualified, well educated staff. In 2013 KPU responded to this need by putting together an industry advisory council with the intent of not only providing a option for education in BC but also to develop a curriculum that met the specific needs of the local industry. Building a state-of-the-art brewery on campus was essential for the program to provide a place for the students to develop hands-on skills in addition to academic theory during the two year program.
Issue: Winter 2017-18
Beers, Beaches & Breweries: Winter in the Okanagan
Winter came early this year in the Okanagan. As I write this, it’s cold and the snow is falling. There is lots of snow up in the mountains and our local ski hills will soon be filled with people strapping on skis, snowboards and snowshoes. As the snow falls, breweries are getting ready to launch their big, rich winter ales, perfect for the cold days ahead.
Issue: Winter 2017-18
A View From The Cellar: It’s the Postbag, er Mailbag, Edition
After my long series of articles about casks I have received a few messages from Cask lovers asking a few technical questions. I present them here in abridged form.
Issue: Fall 2017
Cider vs. Cider: the Tasting Panel Fall Harvest Edition
What's Brewing presents its Tasting Panel feature in each quarterly magazine. This round, we decided to take a break from beer. In honour of the fall apple harvest, we proudly present a showcase of some of BC's outstanding craft ciders.
Issue: Fall 2017