beer column
here are my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with stephen quinn: The Beer News: I hope everyone got to celebrate Vancouver’s “Patio Day” yesterday. The Mayor and council made it possible for restaurants to place temporary patios on the sidewalk or business parking stalls. 19 businesses took advantage, including 12 Kings Pub. Tap & Barrel has a new location in North Vancouver. Called Tap & Barrel Shipyards, it is Western Canada’s largest restaurant at 14,000 square feet. It is located in a 100 year old building, using reclaimed and regional materials in keeping with Tap & Barrel’s commitment to sustainability and keeping it local. It also has a lending library, so feel free to drop of a book or two, and to borrow one while you’re there. Good news for patio lovers, the custom designed aluminum trays that hold tasting glasses are chilled so that you beer will stay cold longer in the hot weather....