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gift idea - cycle city tours

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gift idea #1 for the vancouver beer lovers in your life:  the brew hauler beer box The Holidays are coming!   As the holidays approach, we're excited to launch our new bicycle lifestyle shop with fun gift packages just for cyclists!  If you're in Vancouver this weekend, please join us for the 2nd Annual Holiday Lights Ride. Thank you so much for all your support in 2015 and beyond. We are thankful for the opportunity to share our wonderful city with thousands of pedalers this year.  All the best from our whole team!   ...

cbc website

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i made it to the cbc website again last week: B.C. craft beer tours: walking, running, cycling and shuttling between stops On the Coast's beer columnist has several suggestions on how to plan the ultimate brewery tour By On the Coast, CBC News Posted: Mar 19, 2015 11:30 AM PT Last Updated: Mar 19, 2015 11:30 AM PT On the Coast's beer columnist says it's time to start taking advantage of the nicer weather to start planning a brewery tour. (CBC) 509 shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories B.C. craft beer trends: 4 IPAs to check out Craft Beer a career for women too, says advocate Craft brewers would get tax break under federal NDP proposal B.C. craft beer trend: 3 tips for enjoying sour beers Craft beer: 5 ways to sound like an expert External Links B.C. Magazine's Ultimate Vancouver Craft Beer Brewery List Beer Me...

beer column

my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio's on the coast with gloria macarenko: The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer – the conditions are perfect for a “brewery stroll”.   I use the term “stroll” rather than “crawl” to get away from the concept of a drunken, and usually messy, contest to drink the most beer at the most places in the least amount of time.   And also to differentiate it from a brewery tour.   A brewery stroll could definitely include a brewery tour or two - the stroll is about taking your time and exploring a neighbourhood or area of town via its tasting rooms and craft beer pubs. Run: There is at least one running group in Vancouver that runs to breweries, pubs and restaurants ( East Van Run Crew ).   It’s a very efficient use of time to fit in a work out during social drinking – not to mention a way to net out your calories at zero! Cycle: If you’re going to be filling growlers, though, you might prefer ...

link love

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more press for r and b's chef series beers day-um, is the nettle, mint and ginger ever delicious! it's another list! the 33 best beer bars in the united states i have been remiss - i have only been to two of these bars (belmont station and monk's kettle, if you're keeping track!) darn, looks like there's more beer travel the lower mainland gets another tap & barrel this one will be in north van on the waterfront signs that your glassware is dirty beer cruise south of the border in praise of the pilsner where joe wiebe thinks you should drink in vancouver this summer why you should drink organic beer (and p.s. dogwood brewing will be organic when it opens later this year) the latest brewery tour to hit vancouver is cycle vancouver a three hour bike tour of three breweries , postmark, bomber and main street it runs every second saturday from june 28 to september 20 leaving from spokes bicycles at denman and georgia and winding its way thr...

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oh phew!  beer is still the #1 beverage in america! camra vancouver checks out brewery touring with vancouver brewery tours the sensory side of craft beer and food pairing a visual guide by craftbeer.com's julia herz dogfish head shines a spotlight on its female brewers how well do you know your malts? the brewdog blog checks in with all of its brewers about their favourite malts also from craftbeer.com, an answer to the question on everyone's mind why are ipas so popular? brewers not following the bjcp style guidelines pissing you off? it sure pisses lynn off she's written a letter to the brewers association

germany

ever wanted to travel to germany to check out the beer? legacy liquor store has a seminar for you! GERMAN BEER AND TRAVEL SEMINAR Monday, 7 to 8 PM Jan 9, 2012 TICKETS: $25/head 36 seats available. This seminar, jointly hosted by our beer supervisor Christopher Bonnallie and Jonathan Doan (Project Coordinator for the Educational Travel Program at Langara College) will introduce the amazing cultural and historial points of interest of Germany, alongside a history of German beer making. Advice will be offered to people intrested in travelling to Germany and having a "German Beer Experience" while supplementing this with the odd non-beer-related site, as well as general travel advice. Reference will also be given to related foods traditionally eaten. Regions covered will include Bavaria, Rhineland region, and Berlin.

dead frog

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while i'm not a fan of the pepper lime i am a fan of several of their other beers and encourage all y'all to hit up dead frog's open house in abbotsford on the 21st when they launch the summer mixer which includes the pepper lime alas i will be working while all the fun happens someone please go enjoy a free sample for me!

howe sound

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not busy on november 20th or 28th? head on up to squamish! How does an afternoon sampling some great craft beers in the shadow of Squamish's world-famous Chief with a bus load of eagar beer tourist sound? Price: $45 Included: Transportation to and from Howe Sound Brewery A beer and snacks Tour of the brewery Itinerary: 11:00 AM - Pick up at St Augustine's Restaurant, at 2360 Commercial Drive 1:00 PM - Approximate arrival at Howe Sound Brewery 1:00-4:00 PM - Brewery Tour, free beer and snacks. 4:00 PM - Depart for Vancouver 6:00 PM - Approximate arrival at St Augustine's You will have plenty of time to sample more beers by ordering from Howe Sound's excellent selection of craft beers and order more substantial menu items if you so desire at regular menu prices. They also sell their beers, many difficult to find anywhere but at the brewery, in bottles for you to take home to share with friends and family (or to keep for yourself for that special occasion!)...