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what a guy's go-to drink says about what he's like in bed because things like this are ALWAYS totally and completely right! shop local , friends, shop local! thanks for this one monica! the beeroness' recipe for pretzel crusted chocolate beer fudge cookies because you haven't eaten enough bad for you stuff yet this holiday season! alcoholic butterbeer beers to curl up with over the holidays ab-inbev on an acquiring spree bc on a boozey bender? beers that replace champagne for celebratoriness bc craft beers that shaped 2015

Best of 2015 New Year's Eve Brewmaster's Dinner Join us as we say goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016 over local food and craft beer! Tickets are limited and includes a five course, five beer pairing, party favours, DJ and more. Let us worry about the event planning and cooking while you get to sit back and ring in 2016. Menu available here . To purchase tickets, email us here .

Mt. Pleasant Series Limited Release - Kettle Sour Export Stout.  R&B Brewing Co, the original East Van craft brewery, has ventured into the world of sour beer with their latest limited release. As part of the Mt. Pleasant Series, the new Kettle Sour Export Stout is a unique addition to this growing-in-popularity craft beer choice. THE ORIGINAL BEER. Often thought of as the original beer, 'sour' was the way all beer tasted in early times. This was due to the bacteria and yeast that organically ended up in the beer.  When pasteurization and refrigeration came along, the sourness was removed from the beer during the brewing process. With the trend-shift towards crafted and artisanal food and brews, sour beer has had a resurgence, and has grown in popularity in BC, and all over North America. WHAT IS KETTLE SOUR

PRESS RELEASE {Friday December 18, 2015} It's the year of the sour! 2015's Vancouver Beer Awards dedicated their annual theme to this unique style and close to 1,400 BC residents ranked sour beer as their #4 preferred style, beating out lagers and pilsners according to the Craft Beer survey by BeerMeBC. Will the sour beer craze grind to a halt come January 31st? We think not. Get ready to change up the age old phrase when the clock strikes midnight in just a few short weeks:                         Happy New Beer ! Spinnakers' first bottled barrel aged sour, and certainly not the last. Our house lager was barrel aged in red wine French oak barrels before being soured an

kettle sours on cbc's website : Sour beer may be a good choice for the beer-skeptic in your life, says Rebecca Whyman. Related Stories Winter beers go beyond vanilla, says On The Coast beer columnist Holiday gift ideas for the beer lover in your life B.C. craft beer trend: 3 tips for enjoying sour beers 6 beer cocktail recipes you can make at home If beer isn't really your thing, give sour beer a try, says On The Coast's beer columnist, Rebecca Whyman. "If you haven't yet tried a sour beer, I strongly suggest you do. There are a wide variety available locally and imported, and I have found many people who didn't think they liked beer, enjoy a sour beer. Sour beer was a hit with beer connoisseurs  too, with 26 breweries submitting a sour for this year's B.C. Beer Awards, according to Whyman. B.C. craft beer trend: 3 tips for enjoying sour beers What makes a beer sour? The acidity an

my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with laura lynch aka "the sour hour" While it may not have had an official designation, 2015 really was the year of the sour in Vancouver.  2015 saw so many local breweries embrace the sour, and the brewer’s challenge at the BC Beer Awards saw 26 breweries enter a sour for judging.  If you haven’t yet tried sour beers, I strongly suggest that you do.  Especially if you don’t think you’re a beer fan.  The number of people I hear about who never liked beer before but are loving sour beers is astronomical! There is a bit of experimentation with wild yeasts going on (aka spontaneous fermentation, the way beers are soured in Belgium by leaving the beer out in the elements to allow natural yeasts to infect it), but most local brewers are using other methods to sour their beers.  Classic sour styles like the lambics made in Belgium take a year or more to develop their sour characteristics.  Local b

BEER PAIRING TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, AND YEAR-ROUND Whether you're sitting down for a traditional family dinner, preparing an elaborate appetizer spread, or gathering with friends for an amazing bottle share this holiday season, there are a few basic tips you can use to pair your foods with beer that will compliment and enhance any experience! Here are some suggestions to help you wow your guests with your pairing prowess! 1) MATCH INTENSITY A mismatch in intensity is one of the quickest ways to detract from your food or your beer, by having one overwhelm the other. The more intense or subtle the flavours of the food, the more intense or subtle the beer needs to

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gift idea #12 for the beer lovers in your life: ceramic beer steins i have featured robyn williams of willowcraft on my gift list before and she keeps adding to her different styles of beer steins everyone on your list needs at least one of these!

gift idea #37 for the beer lovers in your life:  beer week tickets buy the beer lovers in your life advanced tickets to beer festivals! both vancouver craft beer week and victoria beer week have advanced tix on sale now victoria beer week runs march 4-12, 2016 vancouver craft beer week  runs june 3-6, 2016 (for the tasting festival, which is the only event with pre-sale tickets)

gift idea #11 for the beer lovers in your life:  brewery swag Give the gift of beer this year! Spinnakers front desk provisions store has just about everything on a beer-lovers wish list. We've taken all your favourites and wrapped them up with festive packaging so you can take them from our counter straight to the tree. From chocolate truffles to house made vinegar, there's something delicious for everyone. Check out our blog for more fun gift ideas! 

the state of craft beer in bc are you making these "mistakes" when you buy craft beer ? a list of, like, allll the winter beers in bc private liquor stores say new laws leave them tapped out boundary bay brewing teams up with chuckanut bay distillery for barrel aged brews straight to the pint's interview with gary lohin

gift idea #192 for the beer lovers in your life:  beer gift packs hit up your local gov't or private liquor store and check out the beer gift packs available while give beer is always a great idea, these gift packs show that you weren't just cleaning out your own beer collection (no idea why this would come to mind, i would never do such a thing) delirium gift pack innis and gunn gift pack (and in the spirit of full disclosure, the fine folks at innis and gunn sent me one of these lovely gift packs, cuz they're swell like that)

gift idea #8 for the beer lovers in your life:  camra vancouver memberships camra vancouver is making it really easy for you to give a gift that keeps on giving. visit the website for more information membership gets you advanced notice of many of the great beer events in town, exclusive beer events for members only, discounts at a long list of purveyors around town and a newsletter full of great beer information. or, in their own words: WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? FOR THE PRICE OF FOUR PINTS OF GOOD BEER, AN ANNUAL CAMRA MEMBERSHIP GIVES YOU: the opportunity to attend CAMRA events at reduced member rates (where applicable) the opportunity to attend various CAMRA organized road trips, tastings and tours including some “member only” planned events. access to a number of CAMRA BC  Member Benefits  courtesy of some of our fine supporters. mail-outs of our monthly CAMRA Vancouver E-Newsletter, keeping you up to date on beer-related activities, events, and new craft beer rele

gift idea #7 for the beer lover in your life - bottle opener cutlery on sale right now at amazon is this dual-purpose bottle opener cutlery set High Quality 18:10 Stainless Steel Utensils Combines each fork, knife, and spoon with a bottle opener. Provides a solution to anyone's bottle opening needs by having it in-hand. The most reliable bottle opener seamlessly integrated into the end of the handle to maximize leverage without compromising a comfortable eating experience. Brew Cutlery is crafted from high quality stainless steel which is dishwasher safe and built to last.