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from last week's beer column : Spring beers offer diverse mash-up of flavours 'It's nice to get out of the dark days of winter and celebrate with a beer that looks lighter in the glass' CBC News March 30, 2017 Beer writer Joe Wiebe says, 'Beer has never been as good as it is right now in B.C.' (Getty Images) 31  shares Believe it or not — it's finally spring out there. Despite all the rain, we are seeing daytime temperatures creep into the double digits and that's good enough for  On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman to shift into spring mode when it comes to beer. "I think we can all agree, though, that it is nice to get out of the dark days of winter and celebrate with a beer that looks lighter in the glass." Spring has the fewest beer styles associated with it, Whyman says, but the beer history buff pulled out a few traditionally seasonal recommendations. Bock beer Bock beers are strong lagers from G...

my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with stephen quinn: I'm feeling optimistic enough about the arrival of Spring to talk about Spring beers. I think we can all agree that it is nice to get out of the dark days of winter and celebrate with a beer that looks lighter in the glass than a stout. Of all the seasons of the year though, Spring has the fewest beer styles associated with it.  Traditionally, and when I say traditionally, I mean in the Olde Worlde of beer (aka Germany and Belgium) – traditionally a bock was the beer style that indicated spring had arrived. Bocks are strong lagers from Germany.  You know it’s a bock if there’s a goat on the label.  The beer style is said to have originated in Einbeck, and then when it was adopted by Munich brewers in the 17 th century, it was often mispronounced as Ein Bock, which means a billy goat.  So the beers became known as Bocks and often the label goes for the pun with a ...

here are my notes from yesterday's craft beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with gloria macarenko: The Beer News : If you’re heading to the PNE, don’t forget to stop by the VCBW craft beer fest while you’re there.  Open every day of the fair from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., they’re serving up taster sizes of beers from various breweries.  Entry is $10 and tasters are $2 each.  Or catch them for happy hour between 2:00 and 3:00 for half-price entry.  Entry is also just $5 if you return with your tasting mug.  There are in and out privileges, so never fear, you can pop out for that second round of mini donuts, no problem! One of the breweries pouring at the craft beer fest right now is Highway 97.  They’re not even open yet, so take advantage of this opportunity for an advance tasting of the Penticton brewery’s beer, and save yourself the long drive as well!  To see all the beers that are pouring, check out @vcbw on twitter. Have you be...

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...

Vancouver Craft Beer Week has new attractions for 2016 Plus, check out Rebecca Whyman's beer picks for this week CBC News   Posted: May 24, 2016 6:59 PM PT  Last Updated: May 24, 2016 6:59 PM PT Vancouver Craft Beer Week begins Friday, May 27. (CBC) Going to Vancouver Craft Beer Week? Here are some highlights  8:39 29 shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine Since it seems like summer's already here, check out these summer beer picks 'Hop' into a summer beer vacation, beer columnist suggests Craft beer lovers are no doubt counting their sleeps, because Vancouver Craft Beer Week begins on Friday. The seventh edition of the annual event has the usual tasting events, food offerings and live music.  On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman says this year will have some new wrinkle...