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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 notes from tuesday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with stephen quinn: Spring, schming! This year we seem to have skipped Spring and gone directly to Summer.  Here's what I think you should drink now Summer's here: Generally people like a more effervescent beer in the summer months.  When the weather heats up, people lean more towards the beers that seem “lighter” – in body, and often in alcohol too.  Wheat beers are a great summer choice as they have extra thirst quenching ability because of their increased acidity from the wheat: Belgian witbiers are brewed with malted barley and raw wheat, lightly spiced with coriander and bitter orange peel, and subtly hopped.  They pair really well with vinaigrette salads, shrimp, thai food and brunch faves like bacon and eggs.   Local examples of the style:   Yellow Dog Take a Walk Wit – 4.9% - available in 4 packs of tall cans and at the tasting room; Strange Fello...

Summer beers come in many  shapes, sizes, tastes and  alcohol contents Plus, check out Rebecca Whyman's picks for the week CBC News   Posted: May 10, 2016 5:25 PM PT  Last Updated: May 10, 2016 5:25 PM PT Powell Street's White IPA is one of Rebecca Whyman's picks for this week. (@PowellBeer/Twitter) 15 shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine Summer vacations are brewing, so why not make beer a part of it? Craft beer scene relies on collaboration for success It looks like B.C. decided to forego spring this year and go straight to summer. And if the early "summer" has you thinking about summer beers already, On The Coast's  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman has your back. "Generally people like a more effervescent beer in the summer months," she told  On The Coast  host Stephen Quinn. "When th...

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New Belgium Brewing’s Surprisingly Sessionable Hop Tart is an Easy Drinking Summer Sour Latest Hop Kitchen release delivers a tropical twist on the American sour ale Ft. Collins, Colo., June 19, 2015 – New Belgium Brewing is celebrating summer with a sessionable, fruity spin on the typical American sour. Hop Tart is New Belgium’s latest Hop Kitchen offering, blending Belgian Pale Malt from the Colorado Malting Company, with tart lactobacillus and fruity hops. The result is a refreshing, easy drinker, perfect for fun in the sun. The beer is available on draft only in New Belgium markets. Hop Tart’s lactobacillus offers just the slightest hint of sour that propels bursts of passion fruit, guava and pineapple, courtesy of hefty Nelson Sauvin, Galaxy and Experimental Hop 522 dry-hopping. “We developed Hop Tart based on our Snapshot brewing process, which is a unique way of souring wort,” said Matty Gilliland (aka Matty Smooth), brewing process analyst at New Belgium Brewing. “It...

i'll be on with kirk williams at 5:50 p.m. today on cbc radio one's on the coast talking about beer! and here's what i had to say two weeks ago about summer beers: 5 summer craft beer recommendations from our beer columnist Here's another summer crop ready to harvest a little bit early By On the Coast,  CBC News   Posted: May 29, 2015 6:57 PM PT  Last Updated: May 29, 2015 6:58 PM PT Summer is the traditional season of Hefeweizen wheat beers, fruit ales and crisp lagers, like Moon Under Water Brewery's session lager Light Side of the Moon. (Moon Under Water Brewery) Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories Vancouver Craft Beer Week events selling out fast Craft beer credentials are not always what they appear It seems brewers are pushing out the summer crop of beers a little early this year.  On the Coast beer columnist Rebecca Wh...