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Everyone knows that beer tastes great with all things bbq and picnic, but did you also know that you can make bbq and picnic foods with beer?   Oh, friends, you can!   Let me count the ways for you! You can poacha sausage in beer; Or make marinade for your deer; You don’t have to have skills To add chills and thrills Your chili will pop Your potato salad ’s the tops Beer soaked chickpeas for hummus Taste so good with hops like Columbus! Seriously though, beer is a great flavour enhancer in cooking and lends itself well to barbeque fare and summer side dishes.  The possibilities are endless, really. Let’s start with the mains: Beer poached sausages –  For vegetarians and meat eaters alike there are plenty of recipes available online.   The very simple premise though is that you take your favourite sausage, poke holes in it, then poach it in beer before grilling it.   This adds even more flavour to your sausage and...

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from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast: Beers are great at barbecues  for drinking — and eating? Plus, check out Rebecca Whyman's beer picks for the week CBC News   Posted: Jun 21, 2016 7:06 PM PT  Last Updated: Jun 21, 2016 7:06 PM PT If you're looking to add a little something to your sausages, consider poaching them with beer, Rebecca Whyman says. (Austin Keys/Flickr) 32 shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine B.C. breweries tap into success at Canadian Brewing Awards Since it seems like summer's already here, check out these summer beer picks Cold beer is an essential part of any good summer barbecue, but  On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman says beer isn't just for drinking at barbecues: it's also for cooking. She says beers are great for poaching sausages: jus...

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what a guy's go-to drink says about what he's like in bed because things like this are ALWAYS totally and completely right! shop local , friends, shop local! thanks for this one monica! the beeroness' recipe for pretzel crusted chocolate beer fudge cookies because you haven't eaten enough bad for you stuff yet this holiday season! alcoholic butterbeer beers to curl up with over the holidays ab-inbev on an acquiring spree bc on a boozey bender? beers that replace champagne for celebratoriness bc craft beers that shaped 2015

new releases

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from odd society: NEWS RELEASE:    B.C. Gin Gets Better with Age Odd Society Spirits Releases Second Edition of Wallflower Oaken Gin     Vancouver B.C., April 7, 2015 — Odd Society Spirits is set to launch their second release of Wallflower Oaken Gin on Friday, April 17, 2015. The East Van distillery doubled their production for this limited edition gin, aging 200 litres in American white oak rye casks for six months. With approximately 500 bottles available, Odd Society Spirits Wallflower Oaken Gin is sure to sell quickly.  Time spent in oak gives the gin a smooth texture and adds richness to the spirit, elevating notes of spice and complementing citrus flavours. The floral qualities of the gin are still present but pleasantly integrated with vanilla characteristics from the wood.  The Oaken Gin is available in 375mL bottles and priced at $28 at the distillery (prices will vary at private liquor stores t...

new releases

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from deschutes (who i am visiting this weekend in bend!) plus a recipe for beer cheese soup   FLAVORS OF THE SEASON     Pinedrops IPA  | 6.5% ABV 70 IBUs Take a whiff of this beer and you'll know there is something truly unique about this IPA. Inspired by the aromas and sights we experience when exploring the pine forests in our backyard, this crisp and refreshing beverage is something memorable and worth sharing. Beginning this Spring/Summer it is available year round in 6-packs. Mmmmmm, piney!  ...