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B.C. Ale Trail lets beer lovers explore province's breweries Comox Valley, the Kootenays, Nanaimo, Port Moody, more covered in guides CBC News   Posted: Aug 30, 2016 4:57 PM PT  Last Updated: Aug 30, 2016 4:57 PM PT The B.C. Ale Trail also features Nanaimo breweries like Longwood and White Sails. (@BCAleTrail/Instagram) 45 shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine No summertime blues with these B.C. summer beer events, columnist says Looking for a great beer destination? Consider Ontario, columnist says Road trips are usually reserved for summer months, but  On The Coast   beer columnist Rebecca Whyman is highlighting a special trip for beer lovers in B.C., beginning in October. The  B.C. Ale Trail  is a joint effort between several tourism marketing organizations, the B.C. Craft Brewers Guild and beer writ...

my picks for summer beers on the cbc website Summer vacations are brewing, so why not make beer a part of it? Plus, check out Rebecca Whyman's beer picks CBC News   Posted: Apr 26, 2016 5:47 PM PT  Last Updated: Apr 26, 2016 5:47 PM PT If you can't wait until summer for a beer vacation, the Great Okanagan Beer Festival begins May 12 in Kelowna. (gibbonswhistler.com) 32 shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine Craft beer scene relies on collaboration for success Molson's old timey pale ale 'intrigues' beer columnist The return of the nicer weather might have you thinking about summer travels already — and if you're a beer lover, you might want to plan a route that lets you explore your favourite beverage. On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman has travelled to several beer destinations, and has some sugge...

ugh, i got felled by that horrible summer cold that's going around a whole week i've been stumbling around like a zombie it's just not fair! anyway, i'm mostly human again and very much looking forward to drinking some beer! in the meantime, dead frog has a new beer out: Dead Frog Brewery Releases One-Eyed Jack Imperial Pilsner Aldergrove, BC — Dead Frog Brewery is pleased to announce the release of its new One-Eyed Jack Imperial Pilsner. Unlike regular Pilsners, One-Eyed Jack ups the ante with rich maltiness, soft bitterness, citrus, and spiciness. Crisp, complex, and well-rounded, you'll want to go all in with this action card. Steve Black, Dead Frog's head brewer, said, "With the popularity of imperial beers, I liked the idea of coming up with a Pilsner version. Given how people usually drink Pilsners, there's an irony in that you'll only have one or two and then you're satisfied." This 8% ABV, 30 IBU lager is brewed ...

Toronto's Basilio Pesce at Campagnolo Chefs Robert Belcham and Basilio Pesce Unite for Fratello on June 25 Vancouver B.C., June 9, 2015 —Two highly acclaimed Italian restaurants from opposite sides of the country unite for one night only in Vancouver. On Thursday, June 25, Chef Robert Belcham will share his Campagnolo kitchen with Chef Basilio Pesce of Toronto's Porzia to present Fratello (meaning brother in Italian). Pesce and Belcham both believe strongly in community—this special evening will celebrate the bond amongst chefs, the relationship nurtured between restaurant and supplier, and a supportive community of diners. Pesce, famous for his handmade pasta and seasonal menus, will join Belcham to prepare an  alla famiglia -style feast for 60 discerning guests. Diners will be treated to a cocktail reception followed by a seated five-course dinner served at communal tables. Belcham and Pesce have designed their menu to spotlight the fresh...

from new belgium: New Belgium Brewing’s Summer Seasonal, Skinny Dip, Takes the Plunge for Water Advocacy Light in calories, Skinny Dip offers a refreshing and sunny flavor, guilt-free Ft. Collins, Colo., April 13, 2015 – Skinny Dip, New Belgium Brewing ’s summer seasonal, makes another splash this year as a go-to beer for summer fun while supporting clean water and conservation. Now through July, Skinny Dip is turning its attention to the Waterkeeper Alliance , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that stands for swimmable, drinkable and fishable waterways worldwide. To support this organization, New Belgium will donate $1, up to $10,000, to Waterkeeper Alliance for every fan photo posted to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #WaterkeeperDip. Skinny Dip and water advocacy go way back. Several years ago, New Belgium helped support efforts to reconnect the Colorado River to the sea, remove Condit Damn on the White Salmon, and bring awareness to the threatened Trestles surf b...

happy labour day weekend! (although, this does mean that the summer is pretty much over...)

evil twin's bikini beer session ipa  weighs in at a mere 2.7% best sours for summer  - gose and berliner weisse bill tieleman thinks that minimum beer prices won't stop abuse is the u.s. beer market overcrowded? sam calagione thinks there's a bloodbath coming brewdog wants to make you a beer expert in five easy steps beer expert debunks some myths (and perpetuates one about women) hop union's aroma wheel

5 must try beers from vcbw i second the storm basil ipa nomination! the history of bottle openers best nor-cal breweries jan zeschky's take on this year's vcbw 5 cardinal sins of beer service chicago women say there is no such thing as "girly" beer and how much longer are articles like this going to be written? when can it just be a beverage most people enjoy? summer beer picks of san diego beer experts most of which aren't available in yvr, but hey, maybe you're travelling this summer and can pick some up (and if you do, bring one back for me!) when good beer goes bad or, when it is okay to send your beer back hops canary's must do list for portland ready for some beer trivia? actually, it's more like a 'how well do you know beer' quiz a beer drinker's guide to the world cup maybe a bit too much on the macro side, but still interesting port moody gets two new craft breweries

what's link love without a top ten list? or a top 100 list? 10 great summer beers and dagnabbit, i haven't tried a single one of these 100 american beers you have to drink part 1 - 100 - 81 i'm doing much better on this list! an interview with chris bjerrisgaard of vancouver craft beer week beer cocktails , a lovely summer drink beer soaked grilled cheese sandwich recipe brewdog beer and food pairing the georgia strait on the evolving beer industry in bc quoting none other than camra vancouver's adam chatburn plus reps from granville island and central city more on the health benefits of drinking beer the canadian brewing awards schedule the strait says to try these beers vancouver international tequila expo oooh, i do love me some tequila! too bad it overlaps with vcbw vancouver brewery map - updated to today but likely out of date again by tomorrow!

in case you just can't get enough of me (and beer!) re-listen to last week's beer column on cbc radio's on the coast  - follow the link, click on the june 25th show and fast-forward to the end i am on about 10 minutes before the end of the show, at the 2:18:30 mark talking about summer beers and blowing stephen quinn's mind with the stiegl radler   now available - the inaugural issue of the bc craft beer news check out the fabulous columns by bc craft beer lovers including me! available at your favourite craft beer location

see some of you at the central city summer cask festival tomorrow! to everyone, happy long weekend!

my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio one's on the coast with stephen quinn summer beers: The weather may not bear witness to the fact, but it is summer. That means a whole new season of beers is upon us.    In general terms, summer is the season of the lager. There are many fabulous summer ales available, but summer is the season in which lagers shine. Much maligned in recent history as flavour-less yellow fizzy beer, there are some wonderful craft brewed lagers available to quench your summer thirst. Cold is not a flavour so I would suggest avoiding a beer that advertises that it is. Instead I'd head for a beer that says it is crisp and refreshing and full of flavour. Also synonymous with summer are wheat ales and fruit beers. Lower alcohol percentages are also often found in a summer beer. When its hot out it is less enjoyable to quaff a 9% ale. A nice light low-alcohol lager just hits the spot so much more. A reminder about the differe...

i will be on cbc radio one's on the coast with stephen quinn at 5:50 today talking about summer beers! tune in! 88.1 fm 690 am then i'll be hitting the railway as per usual for a pint of cask this week its central city ipa with dry-hopped with amarillo

boo! summer is almost over labour day approacheth me, i'm going out of town for the long weekend but if you're sticking around vancouver there are lots of fun things to do to end your summer on a high note one of which is the gastown bbq and chili festival there is lots of good beer to be had in gastown!

its a hot and sunny summer friday afternoon why am i in an office? i should be on a patio sweating alongside my glass of craft beer!

you know its finally summer in vancouver when you've got a tan and you're too busy soaking up the rays to update your beer blog! never fear though, i have still been drinking craft beer - lord help me if i'm ever too busy to be doing that the electrical storm that we had on tuesday evening paired very nicely with the deschutes inversion ipa that i was drinking... anyway, in real news, the cbc has chosen its beer columnist for the new beer segment that will be debuting in september as part of "on the coast" on cbc radio and it's me!!! every other tuesday at approximately 5:40 p.m. all bc residents can tune in to hear me wax poetic on the fabulousness of craft beer and the rest of the world can catch it later on the cbc website i'm very excited!

so many craft beer serving establishments opening in vancouver this summer! and being the galivanting around town type that i am, i have tried to hit them all well, okay the ones i get told about anyway last thursday was opening night for tacofino commissary an actual restaurant to go with the two food trucks they already have in town its a delightful space on hastings street, just west of nanaimo street a long narrow room with communal long tables and an incredible light fixture of glowing white balls connected by copper wiring... with live plants growing out of it  Bocci Lights made by Omer Arbel ! tacofino was my third stop on thursday night, so i wasn't hungry i did get to try a bite of my friend's banana churros though - savoury banana churro coated in sugar, served with banana sriracha ice cream deeelicious! the rest of the menu looks delightful featuring such gems as cauliflower with serrano chiles, turmeric, crispy rice and spicy fish...

looking for a patio in vancouver on which to sip your beer? never fear, the province has you covered (or in this case, uncovered!) #IPADay approacheth - what to pair with your ipa ? how about oysters!? need something to do in vancouver on september 21st? how about beerlesque II ?