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more press for r and b's chef series beers day-um, is the nettle, mint and ginger ever delicious! it's another list! the 33 best beer bars in the united states i have been remiss - i have only been to two of these bars (belmont station and monk's kettle, if you're keeping track!) darn, looks like there's more beer travel the lower mainland gets another tap & barrel this one will be in north van on the waterfront signs that your glassware is dirty beer cruise south of the border in praise of the pilsner where joe wiebe thinks you should drink in vancouver this summer why you should drink organic beer (and p.s. dogwood brewing will be organic when it opens later this year) the latest brewery tour to hit vancouver is cycle vancouver a three hour bike tour of three breweries , postmark, bomber and main street it runs every second saturday from june 28 to september 20 leaving from spokes bicycles at denman and georgia and winding its way thr...

my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with gloria macarenko sitting in for stephen quinn There really is no right or wrong way to pair food and beer, it really comes down to personal taste. Different beers bring out different flavours in food, leading to different experiences. There are some guidelines, like following the three c’s – complement, contrast and cut – but the best way to find an excellent pairing is to experiment for yourself.   The theory behind “Complement” is pairing like with like: chocolate stout with chocolate dessert.  In contrast (ha ha), the “Contrast” is just like it sounds: pairing opposites, like sweet with savoury.  To “Cut” is to use the carbonation in beer to cut through the fat in food or to use the bitterness in beer to cut through the sweet in a dish.  These three “c’s” are a good starting point for beer and food pairing experiments. Usually when we talk about food and beer pairings we a...

i will be on cbc radio one's on the coast this afternoon at 5:50 sipping on beer and chatting about it with gloria macarenko specifically we'll be talking about the chef series of beer from r and b brewing which launches today! and here is yesterday's press release: NEWS RELEASE For Additional Information Contact: Katharine Manson katharine@mansoncommunications.com 604.318.9690 How Many Chefs Does It Take to Make Great Beer? R&B Brewing Co. Launches the Chef Series Vancouver BC, May 26, 2014 - Anyone who has ever worked in a restaurant knows that 'kitchen beers' are two of the most satisfying words a cook can hear. Not only does it signal an end to a very long day, it is the beginning of a nightly ritual that results in cold beer, comfort food and camaraderie. Beer has come a long way over the past few years, making its way from late night kitchen relief to prime time dining room enjoyment. In collaboration with five of Vancouver...

fun and fabulous beers available at legacy liquor store in vancouver: Lighthouse Brewing Barnacle Wheat IPA - $7.25 The breweries on Vancouver Island certainly know what they’re doing, and this IPA is a perfect example. Golden in colour with a nose of spice and pepper, and a palate that continues to profile spice and floral hops, this dry piney IPA shines when enjoyed with Thai and Indian food. Powell Street Brewery Belgian Witbier - $7.95 Local boys at Powell Street have produced a perfectly spiced beer for the burgeoning summer season, with orange peel, coriander, cardamom and ginger all coming together for a sweet Easter-bread aroma. An off-dry finish is preceded by ginger and spice on the palate. Driftwood Brewery Clodhopper - $8.95 A traditional Belgian-style Dubbel brewed on beautiful Vancouver Island, Driftwood has gone the extra mile with this brew using locally grown malt from the Sannich peninsula. Who’d have thought you could find a bit of Belgium right here on our doors...

the cask tonight at the yaletown brewpub is their downtown brown ale, unadulterated see you there??? the last couple of weeks have showcased casks by cory curtis, former assistant brewer at the yaletown who left to pursue his music career but came back to cover for the current assistant brewer, nick two weeks ago it was a ginger ale - with fresh ginger in the cask last week it was a citrus ipa - with lemon, grapefruit and orange zest in the cask i really, really, really, liked them both i think nick is awesome but i sure do miss cory...

new and exciting beers in vancouver: Vancouver Island Brewing Dough Head Gingerbread Ale - $ 6.95 Mix and pat, and bake in a pan, get this gingerbread ale while you can. Dough Head mixes the best of brewing and baking to create a beer with a touch of spice that is balanced with a malty sweetness. So instead of a trail of breadcrumbs through the dark forest, follow this delicious treat for a pint of perfection! Skinners Heligan Honey - $5.05 Heligan Honey Ale is a light refreshing bitter, pale amber in colour with distinct hoppy overtones and the subtle addition of real Cornish honey. Russell Brewing Naughty Spiced Porter - $6.95 A rich winter porter that's been spiked with seasonal spices like all-spice, cinnamon and nutmeg and aged on oak chips to provide a subtle vanilla flavour and aroma. Refreshing and flavourful.

i'm back from my whirlwind tour of burlington, hamilton and toronto! two quick observations: 1. there is a much more vibrant craft beer community in the lower mainland than in megacity 2. i was only gone for a week, but while i was away did the cascadia ever hit the nitro! and quickly, before i get back to work the ginger pale ale cask at the yaletown brew pub last night was delicious! in a cameo appearance, cory brewed this one with a big bag of fresh ginger and he hit one outta the park!  it was not too gingery, no other spices to mess with the big ginger flavour, it was just right! more when i've had a chance to catch my breath (and unsprain my poor liver)

Vancouver Island Brewery NOVEMBER 19, 2012 Press Release! Greetings! Our Brewmaster has been hard at work baking some new ideas for a craft brew... Local brewery mixes brewing and baking to craft a Holiday Classic! When you think of the holidays and times spent with loved ones, sweets and treats seem to find their way into the picture. With that holiday inspiration in mind the brew crew at Vancouver Island Brewery set out to craft a beer that brings the best flavours of the season into a unique beer perfect for the holidays. Dough Head Gingerbread Ale is the result of combining the best of baking and brewing and the local brewery has brewed up a fresh limited release batch as part of its seasonal 650 mL bottle series. Crafted carefully, Dough Head Gingerbread Ale unites these two worlds into a handcrafted beer with a touch of ginger and spice that is balanced with a malty sweetness. "The holidays are times to be enjoyed and this beer is a feel...

spent all day sunday vending at a craft fair (didn't make much money, but the people watching was pretty good) so what's a girl to do after being so virtuous? go for a beer (or three) of course! i'm talking about the alameda yellow wolves of thailand people go have it! gingery and melony and oh so hoppy! definitely yellow in colour i could have gone for a little more basil in it but so, so good! currently available on tap at st. augustine's and i believe it is on the list at portland craft for the #yvrtweetup on wednesday

the cask at the yaletown brewpub last night was cory's awesome pale ale with fresh ginger you gotta love ginger to be into this one and me, i love ginger! it was also dine out for life last night i shared dinner with the lovely coral - we started with the deep fried tuna roll and followed that with the halibut burger and side salad nice pairing with the ginger beer!!