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oh my heavens, december already?? the science of why beer is so delicious barkerville brewing has been nominated for 2 bc small business awards best community impact best online marketer how beer is failing women canadians drinking less beer?  but craft breweries on the rise? 10 craft breweries worth exploring ontario behind bc and quebec in craft beer market share, but hamilton is doing its part to change those numbers

This is one of Vancouver’s more recent additions to the craft beer scene born out of a vision of enjoyment for the binding elements of life: spirit of community sharing, drink, food, conversation, space, and ideas. Influenced by the natural elements of their beautiful Pacific Northwest backdrop, 33 Acres is fueled by creative thinking, and driven to make the highest quality product available to the city. Along with other new craft breweries in the city, they are hard at work making Vancouver a craft beer destination that aims to rival that of Portland, Oregon. Check out these cleanly crafted and simple sublime brews, and be quick because they sell quickly in this glorious spring weather. 33 Acres Brewing Co. 33 Acres of Sunshine - $6.95 This is my go-to summer brew: easy drinking, refreshing and just plain delicious thanks to the inclusion of orange peel, anise and coriander in the brewing process. A hazy straw yellow, this French Blanche smells like fresh pizza dough on the nose wi...

newly arrived at legacy liquor store in vancouver: Brasserie Le Trou Du Diable Le Sang D’Encre - $9.45 An epic label for an epic stout from Quebec, this particular brew is jet black in the glass with prominent roasted malt, anise and dried fruit on the nose. Coffee, chocolate and more dried fruits (raisins and dates specifically) accompanied by some slight herbal hop show up on the palate, making this medium-bodied, dry-finishing stout a real hit. Joel Wilson | Beer Team | Legacy Liquor Store Nøgne Ø Tiger Tripel - $10.65 From the cold shores of Norway Nøgne Ø delivers a Tripel with a bit of Scottish inspiration. Golden brown in colour with rich ripe notes of stone fruit (peach and apricot) and a blend of spices such as nutmeg, pepper and anise on the nose. More stone fruit presents itself on the palate with even more spices like cinnamon, clove and a bit of paprika. Deceptively drinkable and just plain delicious, I say well played, Nøgne Ø. Evan Doan | Beer Team | Legacy Liquor ...

from cannery brewing: In Canada, beer is more popular than wine or spirits, accounting for more than 80% of the 2.7 billion litres of alcohol sold. The biggest beer drinkers in the country are located in the Yukon, followed by Quebec, then Newfoundland.