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Serving beer at Christmas  dinner? Here are some tips No rules for beer pairing — just some guidelines CBC News   Posted: Dec 20, 2016 4:45 PM PT  Last Updated: Dec 20, 2016 4:45 PM PT You can serve more than wine at your family's Christmas dinner. (John McStravick/Flickr) Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC Beer and Wine Festive season and cold weather call for 'mouthfilling' red wines Warm the cockles of your heart with these cozy winter beers Nothing beats a nice glass of wine at Christmas dinner — except maybe a nice glass of beer. On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman has some thoughts on what craft brews are best to serve with your holiday feast. "There are no hard and fast rules for beer pairing. Complementing or contrasting flavours are the two basic ways to go, but within those, you can go so many different place...

doan's craft brewing good beer, and really nice guys! pretty things calls it quits for a beginning there must be an end in case you celebrated american thanksgiving , here's what you should have served instead of turkey road-trip!  s ix breweries to visit 15 best holiday brews hopworks abominable snowman is one of my faves! westender best in the city 2015

PIKE  AULD ACQUAINTANCE  Spiced, holiday ale   Pike Auld Acquaintance is a dark and toasty amber ale with refined spices brewed to complement holiday foods. This festive and flavorful seasonal beer has subtle spices and  aromatic orange notes to please your nose and palate. Pike Auld Acquaintance is lower in alcohol than most winter beers so you can enjoy one or two during those long, Northwest winter nights. Hoppy holidays from Pike Brewing. 2015's Pike Auld Acquaintance label honors the venerable beer writer, Michael Jackson . An Englishman, Michael started writing seriously about beer in 1976 and wrote until the time of his death in 2007. He was passionate about introducing people to beers they had yet to try, and many people credit him with rekindling interest in beer via his books, articles and TV show. Michael was also one of Pike Brewing Company's Founder and Owner, Charles', close friends. He christened The Pike Pub as "a shrine to beer!" ...

my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with stephen quinn: Because the holiday season is upon us, and everyone has a beer lover on their list, here are some gift ideas for everyone who didn’t purchase a beer advent calendar in time! Beer tour gift certificates: Vancouver Brewery Tours www.vancouverbrewerytours.com 604-318-2280 Hop in the van and get squired around town!   Enjoy a three hour tour of three breweries.   The breweries on each tour vary, and include Deep Cove and Bridge Brewing in North Vancouver ; Storm, Parallel 49 and Bomber Brewing in East Vancouver ; and Sunday tours now include Brassneck Brewing.   $69 gets you a van ride, behind the scenes tours and beer samples at the three breweries, and a really nice souvenir pint glass.   Tours run year round Thurs-Sun at noon and Saturdays at 4:00 on select dates.   They also offer private tours for up to 14 people. Aaaand, they have a DineOut tour on January 16 an...

i made the cbc website again! 3 holiday beers to celebrate the season Beer columnist Rebecca Whyman delivers her top picks for the holiday season By On The Coast and Rebecca Whyman, CBC News Posted: Nov 27, 2014 4:18 PM PT Listen here: Seasonal beer, good picks for a hoppy holiday 6:38 Bravo Beer Company (Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external links.) On The coast beer columnist Rebecca Whyman poses with her three picks for seasonal beer. (Stephen Quinn)   Winter beer is usually all about vanilla, but for On the Coast beer columnist Rebecca Whyman, this year the holidays are about Christmas ales from Belgium. Whyman says all three are vanilla-free, and can be imported from Bravo Beer Company or found at specialty beer stores. Bonsecours Blonde de Noel : One of the only blonde ales brewed for Christmas, it is made with malt, candi sugar, hops and yeast. This is a sweet, yeasty and...

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also known as my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio's on the coast with stephen quinn gifts for the beer lover:   The holiday season is in full swing. Are you done your shopping yet? Is there still a beer lover or two on your list? Never fear, here are some gift ideas for the beer lovers in your life. It's too late now to get the beer advent calendars from Craft Beer Importers, featuring 10 Canadian beers, 13 American beers and 1 Mexican beer.  That one is available in early November and usually sells out within days of its arrival in stores, even with a price tag of $130. However, new this year is Phillips' Snowcase - featuring 24 different beers from Phillips, including regular offerings, seasonals and barrel-aged beers and a more modest price tag of $60 - and there may still be a few available around town at government liquor stores.   The beer advent calendar is a gift you have to plan ahead for. Luckily, there are plenty of ...

i'll be on cbc radio one at 5:50 today on the coast with stephen quinn talking about what i think you should gift to the beer lover on your list

to all those who celebrate it, merry christmas to everyone else, happy tuesday and:

oh the weather outside in vancouver is frightful but the christmas party i'll be at in an hour will be delightful so let it rain/snow, let it rain/snow, let it rain/snow

i will be on cbc radio's on the coast tonight at 5:50 talking about all the wonderful things you can buy for the beer lover on your holiday shopping list my list of awesome gifts is very long i probably won't get to mention everything i want to in my six minutes... so tune in on the radio tonight for as much as i can cram and then check back here tomorrow for the rest of my (non-exhaustive) list!

biercraft has lots going on this holiday season: This is a busy time of year for everyone Don't forget to take time out for yourself We have a ton of things going on this month, just like you do, so try and slow down and have a beer or 2 when you can and remember what this time of year is all about. Family. Friends. Good Beer. Find us on Facbook Follow us on Twitter Our Holidy party menu is now available for groups of 8 or more. Where else can you have a certified Cicerone plan your food and beer pairing? Please call your preferred location for details and bookings. Tired of spending lots of money on New Years and getting nothing but "party favors" and a glass of sparkling wine? Why not stay local this year and come party with us for New Beers Eve ? No more waiting hours for a taxi to take you home. Just all you can eat food, oyster bar, DIY poutine station and of course a boat load of really goo...

still looking for beer-related gifts? pike brewing has some ideas for you

more on the theme of beer gifts halfpint's gift giving guide for beer knurds

more from legacy on the subject of "what to get the libations appreciator on your holiday gift list" Time for Merrymaking! In no particular order, we present our favourite gifts for the twelve days of Christmas: 9. Kozaemon House Junmai ($35.85): Legacy boasts the largest selection of premium chilled sake in BC. We carry a variety of sizes and price ranges. Our sake enthusiasts' current favourite: Kozaemon House Junmai. With the beautiful goddess of sake on the label, this versatile sake is smooth and full-bodied. 8. Bittered Sling Bistro ($60/ticket): For the person on your list who has everything, nothing is better than creating memories. Pick up a pair of tickets to Bittered Sling Bistro, a bi-weekly food and cocktail pairing competition series dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft. 7. The Stoic Stocking Stuffer ($32.35): For something a little different, stuff someone's stocking with the funky The Stoic, a prized and potent Belgian-style ...

tomorrow is repeal day in america yup, the anniversary of the repeal of prohibition aka the 21st amendment from craftbeer.com:  "December 5 is a major holiday in the world of craft beer. Repeal Day commemorates the end of Prohibition, which made it possible once again to buy, sell and consume alcoholic beverages in America. Ginger Johnson takes a look at the 14-year history of Prohibition and shares some ideas on how you can salute craft beer on December 5 in Celebrate Repeal Day !"

so, if you're still convinced that you have to give holiday gifts and the recipient is under the legal drinking age making it not such a good idea to gift them with beer may i suggest one or all of these five top toys  of all time? if they are of age, legacy has these suggestions: "Time for Merrymaking! In no particular order, we present our favourite gifts for the twelve days of Christmas: 12. The PDT Cocktail Book ($30): Sold out at Chapters? Back order four months on Amazon? Not here. Come find out why this book is being hailed as "the cocktailing book of the decade". 11. Glenfiddich Gift Pack ($97): For the whisky lover in your life, this three pack makes an excellent stocking stuffer. Features 3 200 mL bottles of the 12, 15 and 18 YO. 10. Chimay Grand Reserve 1.5 L or 3L ($30.15, $68.95): Get the party started this year in style. The beer is capped with a Champagne style cork and cage, and will definitely let your guests know they're in for a fest...

wanna do something different this holiday season? wanna occupy christmas? 1. give handmade gifts 2. give experiences not things 3. give beer!!! one way to accomplish numbers 2 and 3 are gift certificates to local beer establishments rogue offers you a bonus gift card when you purchase one that equals win win win by my math! or hit up biercraft for a $100 gift certificate for the low, low price of $60!!

now available in bottles is the uber blonde ooooh, aaaah: and soon to be in stores (november 24th dontchaknow) is the festive saison "A belgium style Saison Mildly spiced with coriander & orange peel, this unique brew is perfect for the holiday season!"

sure its american, but what the heck, i'll celebrate anything beer-related! The Bruery Happy national beer day! The anniversary of the repeal of prohibition!