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the cbc website 's takeaways from my latest beer column (and this one has great comments so far - usually i avoid reading them because, well, some people sure like to be mean for no apparent reason) Budweiser is B.C.'s top beer choice, but craft beer on the rise Newspaper report looked into sales in B.C. as a whole and regionally By On The Coast,  CBC News   Posted: Feb 16, 2016 5:00 PM PT  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2016 9:39 PM PT One of Rebecca Whyman's picks this week is Bomber Brewing's Tam O'Shanter Wee Heavy Scotch Ale. (@BomberBrewing/Twitter) Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine Need Valentine's Day ideas? Think beer, says Rebecca Whyman Distillers and brewers sharing barrels in new trend A recent story in the  Province  newspaper  found that in B.C., the king of beers is the King of Beers: Budweiser. Data

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my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio's on the coast: What's going on in beer world this week: - As we head into the latter half of February, it’s Annual General Meeting time here in Vancouver – both the VanBrewers Home Brew club and the Campaign for Real Ale Vancouver (CAMRA) are holding their AGMs this month. VanBrewers on February 20th at Direct Tap and CAMRA on February 27th at the Biltmore – so if you haven’t checked out these organizations yet, now would be a great time. And if you’re already a member, may I suggest you check your membership as it might be time to renew for the coming year! - Budweiser trended on social media when Peyton Manning said in an interview that he’d celebrate his Superbowl win by drinking a lot of beer, and in particular Budweiser beer. Peyton Manning’s love letter to Budweiser did not go unnoticed by craft brewers. The Brewers Association in America responded to Manning by letter, saying that they hoped he would tr

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geesh, you get one little cold that multiplies into a great big cold that knocks you out for a week and then you celebrate being human again by going to too many beer events and look what happens - you forget you have a blog! i'll be on cbc radio one's on the coast today at 5:50 p.m. talking beer and drinking cider with michelle eliot! 690 am 88.1 fm

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my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio's on the coast: It’s a new month, so it must be time for another new brewery to open!  Trading Post brewing is juuuust about open in Langley.  The grand opening is February 13th.  You can visit them on 64 th Ave in Langley, close to Willowbrook shopping centre.  The tasting room will have a growler tap, charcuterie pairings and a loft lounge with views of the brewery.  A taphouse and eatery in Fort Langley will follow later this Spring.  R and B Brewing’s new taproom should be open in the next couple of weeks as well, featuring 12 taps, 2 cask engines for beer, and local wine and cider.  And handmade pizzas!  Located at 54 East 4 th Avenue in Vancouver. Some upcoming beer events:  February 3 rd is Strange Fellows Brewing’s next Strange Day:  From 7-11 p.m at the brewery on Clark Drive they’ll be celebrating the Japanese Setsubun – exorcise demons, drink beer, eat lucky beans, and perhaps join in on the kar

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me again! Need Valentine's Day ideas? Think beer, says Rebecca Whyman Also, check out this week's picks By On The Coast,  CBC News   Posted: Feb 02, 2016 5:00 PM PT  Last Updated: Feb 02, 2016 5:00 PM PT Powell Street Brewing's Le Vagabond is one of Rebecca Whyman's picks this week. “This little beauty features notes of strawberry, citrus and spice, finishing dry with the unique character of French saison yeast.” (@PowellBeer/Twitter) Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine Distillers and brewers sharing barrels in new trend B.C. craft beer scene set to grow in 2016, says beer columnist Valentine's Day is approaching, the day when people everywhere will be saying, "I love you" to that special someone. But  On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman wants people to consider saying "I love  brew"  i