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cbc website regarding yesterday's beer column on radio one's on the coast Are new B.C. craft breweries struggling to distinguish themselves? Plus, check out Rebecca Whyman's beer picks for this week CBC News   Posted: Apr 26, 2017 10:23 AM PT  Last Updated: Apr 26, 2017 3:30 PM PT Dageraad Brewing's Burnaby tasting room. Beer columnist Rebecca Whyman says Dageraad carved a nice niche for themselves as specialists in Belgian-style beer. (dageraadbrewing.com) Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC Beer and Wine New model of craft brewing coming to Vancouver, says beer columnist Don't forget a pretzel necklace: 5 tips for a better beer festival experience New craft breweries keep popping up in B.C., but  On The Coast's  beer columnist says finding a niche is becoming increasingly difficult. While the first breweries that opened...

from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with stephen quinn: Breweries continue to open in the Lower Mainland and across the Province.  The next one set to open in Vancouver is going to be a bit different. So far most of the local breweries share a common model (with Callister's cooperative being a notable exception).  The breweries have owners, who are sometimes also the brewers, they have a brewery facility, usually with a tasting room on site, and they brew their own beer.  Liquor rules now allow those tasting rooms to sell some other people’s product, but they are all making their own beer. The new brewery set to open in “Yeast” Van is different from all those others.  Factory Brewing is going to be a dedicated contract brewery. A contract brewery is one that brews beers for other people.  When they open up, which could optimistically be in May, they will be brewing for 8 partners. At this time Factory will only confirm one o...

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 ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Parallel 49 Brewing Company Announces Partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada Parallel 49 Brewing Company helps raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada with 65 Roses Gala participation and special brew to be released next May Vancouver, B.C. – November 2nd, 2015– This November, Parallel 49 Brewing Company is teaming up with Cystic Fibrosis Canada in an effort to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research. To coinci de with the partnership announcement, Parallel 49 Brewing Company will be taking part in the 65 Roses Gala on November 7th at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting almost 4,000 children, adolescents and adults in Canada. The disease primarily affects the digestive system and the lungs and is fatal for the majority of people living with the illness. Cystic Fibrosis Canada is a national health charity working towards finding a cure for the disease. Through the annual 65 Roses Gala, Cysti...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Parallel 49 Brewing Company Celebrates Fall with Fan Favourites and Arrival of New Seasonal Brews Parallel 49 Brewing Company releases Lost Souls Chocolate Pumpkin Porter, Schadenfreude Pumpkin Oktoberfest and Salty Scot Sea Salted Caramel Scotch Ale in time for fall Vancouver, B.C. – September 24th, 2015– Parallel 49 Brewing Company is celebrating fall with a full roster of seasonal brews. This season, beer lovers are able to sip on autumn staples like the Salty Scot Sea Salted Caramel Scotch Ale, Schadenfreude Pumpkin Oktoberfest and Lost Souls Chocolate Pumpkin Porter while cozying up with new brews like the Hopnotist Imperial Single Hop IPA and the 187 On An Undercover Hop Imperial IPA. Parallel 49 Brewing Company’s Schadenfreude Pumpkin Oktoberfest is a traditional Oktoberfest Lager. Unique from other pumpkin ales, this brew is light and refreshing with real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spicing added in throughout the brewing process....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Parallel 49 Brewing Company Teaming Up with Local Partners to Serve Buck-a-Shuck Oysters Parallel 49 Brewing Company partnering with Merchant’s Oyster Bar and Sawmill Bay Shellfish for month-long Oyster Fest Vancouver, B.C. – September 22nd, 2015– With West Coast oysters back in season, Parallel 49 Brewing Company is partnering with Merchant’s Oyster Bar and Sawmill Bay Shellfish for a month-long Oyster Fest. From September 22nd to October 22nd, stop by Merchant’s Oyster Bar at 1590 Commercial Drive for $1 oysters and a $3 12 oz. Craft Lager. The first weekend of Oyster Fest will see Steve and Linda Pocock from Sawmill Bay Shellfish shucking oysters with the Merchant’s Oyster Bar staff. Parallel 49 Brewing Company will also be releasing a limited edition Oyster Stout to commemorate the end of Oyster Fest once the month has wrapped. The province’s recent weather change is making West Coast oysters safe to eat raw again. Sawmill Bay Shell...

Toronto's Basilio Pesce at Campagnolo Chefs Robert Belcham and Basilio Pesce Unite for Fratello on June 25 Vancouver B.C., June 9, 2015 —Two highly acclaimed Italian restaurants from opposite sides of the country unite for one night only in Vancouver. On Thursday, June 25, Chef Robert Belcham will share his Campagnolo kitchen with Chef Basilio Pesce of Toronto's Porzia to present Fratello (meaning brother in Italian). Pesce and Belcham both believe strongly in community—this special evening will celebrate the bond amongst chefs, the relationship nurtured between restaurant and supplier, and a supportive community of diners. Pesce, famous for his handmade pasta and seasonal menus, will join Belcham to prepare an  alla famiglia -style feast for 60 discerning guests. Diners will be treated to a cocktail reception followed by a seated five-course dinner served at communal tables. Belcham and Pesce have designed their menu to spotlight the fresh...

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...