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from the CBC website : Don't forget a pretzel necklace: 5 tips for a better beer festival experience Whyman has some 'pro tips' for getting the most out of your festival experience CBC News February 28, 2017 We're a long way from Oktoberfest (Munich edition pictured), but there will be plenty of beer events in B.C. over the next several months. (Matthias Schrader/Associated Press) Beer festival season is starting soon, and  On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman says the number of options keep growing. There's no official festival season, but Whyman says most take place between April and October — and as that time approaches, she has some "pro tips" for getting the most out of your festival experience. Read the fine print on your ticket: "What is included in the price? How many tokens do you receive? Is there food included? If not, is there food available for purchase? Depending on how long the festival is, you may very...

my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast: As beer festival season starts up again in earnest, On the Coast has you covered with what I think makes a good festival, and some “pro-tips” to get the most out of your festival experience. There’s not an official beer festival season, but I notice in BC that, while the number of beer festivals keeps growing, most of them take place between April and October.   This may be because those are the best months to have an outdoor festival – but that said, with crazy BC weather you never know what you’ll get! April may seem like a ways away still, but tickets are on sale now for a lot of the festivals. So choose your festivals to attend, and buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment! There are quite a few factors that go into a good beer festival for me, starting with the features of any good event: organization, location, product, and price.    In a beer festival I also look for other...

my notes from tuesday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with gloria macarenko: ( and look,  jan zeschky  thinks you should go to all the fests too!) We’re in the midst of beer festival season in BC! There are several beer festivals coming up, and they’re conveniently being held on different dates so you can get to them all – like I intend to do! It’s the Whistler beer festival this coming weekend – there are events like cask nights and tastings beginning Wednesday evening, leading up to the tasting festival on Saturday and Sunday.  There will be over 100 beers pouring from over 50 breweries, and several cideries as well.   A couple of the area’s not-yet-opened breweries will be pouring beers at the fest, namely Back Country Brewing from Squamish and Highway 97 from Penticton, so be sure to try those ones! While you are in Whistler, you could take advantage of the opportunity to go check out the newly opened Coast Mountain B...

CBC On the Coast Beer column August 16, 2016 Now that the really hot weather is finally upon us, you might want to spend some time at the two new Tap Shack locations, because they have great beer... and patios!  The Daniel Group, who brought us Tap and Barrel with their three fabulous patios, carry on the group’s “local” mantra by using reclaimed and repurposed locally sourced building materials in the bars, local ingredients in the food, local beer and wine on the taplists and featuring works from local artists.  Check them out under Burrard Bridge at 1012 Beach Avenue and in Coal Harbour at 1199 West Cordova. On August 20 th  Persephone Brewing in Gibsons will hold its Beer Farm Fest!  To celebrate their third anniversary they’re throwing a fundraising beer festival from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.  Kids are welcome, but your cars are not, so take a shuttle!  There will be live music, as well as live streaming of the Tragically Hip concert on the big scr...

from last night's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with gloria macarenko sitting in for stephen quinn: Summer beer events still going on throughout B.C., columnist says Plus, check out Rebecca Whyman's picks for refreshing summer fruit beers CBC News   Posted: Aug 16, 2016 5:00 PM PT  Last Updated: Aug 16, 2016 5:00 PM PT The hot summer weather is still here, and Rebecca Whyman's beer picks are all about keeping you refreshed. (Northwest Beer Guide/Flickr) Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine Thinking inside the box: columnist says box wine and big bottles make for good summer drinks Looking for a great beer destination? Consider Ontario, columnist says While summer vacations are wrapping up for many people,  On The Coast's  beer columnist says there are still some summer beer activities to check out aroun...

my picks for summer beers on the cbc website Summer vacations are brewing, so why not make beer a part of it? Plus, check out Rebecca Whyman's beer picks CBC News   Posted: Apr 26, 2016 5:47 PM PT  Last Updated: Apr 26, 2016 5:47 PM PT If you can't wait until summer for a beer vacation, the Great Okanagan Beer Festival begins May 12 in Kelowna. (gibbonswhistler.com) 32 shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine Craft beer scene relies on collaboration for success Molson's old timey pale ale 'intrigues' beer columnist The return of the nicer weather might have you thinking about summer travels already — and if you're a beer lover, you might want to plan a route that lets you explore your favourite beverage. On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman has travelled to several beer destinations, and has some sugge...