Wine, Beer and Liquor Special Events at BC Liquor Stores in July

At various BC Liquor Stores in July there will be special tastings of wines, beers, and other liquor. Find something new at one of these events and continue to enjoy them into August and onward. Here is the list of events from the BCLDB.

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39th & CAMBIE

KAYAK ADVENTURE WITH GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING
Friday, July 7
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a certified chef to be able to host a perfectly paired gourmet food and beer pairing. Granville Island Brewing has developed some easy to make recipes that are sure to liven up your next summer barbecue. Come and try the Lions Summer Ale, the English Bay Pale Ale, and the Cypress Honey Lager with delicious summer salsa fresca to pair. Learn also how to win a Kayak Adventure from Granville Island Brewing.

SUMMER WHITES – POP UP PATIO PARTY
Thursday, July 13
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
What better way to celebrate summer than by sipping refreshing whites by the patio! Enjoy a selection of delectable whites from all over the world – from Australia, to Italy, to South Africa – that will surely liven up the patio party.

SOAR INTO SUMMER WITH GREY GOOSE VODKA AND BOMBAY SAPPHIRE
Friday, July 14
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Discover the complex and refined taste of Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose. These carefully crafted gin and premium vodka will definitely help make your summer entertaining fun and easy! Sample refreshing summer cocktails such as the Sapphire Buck and Le Fizz.

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE WITH FANTINI
Saturday, July 15
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Taste a delicious range of Farnese Fantini wines and take a trip to sunny Italy without the jetlag! These wines express ripe fruit, flavour, and offer great value for money.

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES
Thursday, July 20
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive wines – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our experts in an informative tasting session. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants to learn about the latest and greatest products that will be the perfect accompaniment to your everyday meals or that special occasion.

WINE AUSTRALIA UP CLOSE
Friday, July 21
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a quick trip Down Under to get up close with trendy Australian wines! A wide range of varieties and styles of Australian wines will be featured in this tasting along with gourmet cheeses to pair.

ROCK CREEK DRY CIDER COCKTAILS
Saturday, July 22
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Come and taste Rock Creek Dry Apple Cider cocktails expertly designed by professional mixologists. A featured chef will also prepare delicious bites that pair well with these seasonally-inspired drinks.

QUEENSBOROUGH DRY GIN – SCIENCE OF NITRO COCKTAILS
Thursday, July 27
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Globally renowned mixologist and European Cocktail Grand Prix Winner Christos Kalaitzis will showcase his signature nitrogen cocktail and his new recipes using a selection of local craft products from Surrey’s Central City Brewers + Distillers. Taste their Queensborough Dry Gin, Hopping Mad Cider, and Lohin McKinnon Single Malt Whisky in unique cocktails you can easily enjoy at home!
Tickets are $8 and may be purchased at any BC Liquor Store location.

WINE AUSTRALIA UP CLOSE
Friday, July 28
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a quick trip Down Under to get up close with trendy Australian wines! A wide range of varieties and styles of Australian wines will be featured in this tasting along with gourmet cheeses to pair.

STRONGBOW INNOVATION MIXOLOGY EVENT
Saturday, July 29
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Explore a world of flavours with Strongbow Cider. A mixologist will walk you through the experience of enjoying your long loved classic British Dry Strongbow Cider alongside this season’s newest addition, Dark Fruit. Food pairing options will be available for you to taste along with some exciting and mouth-watering Strongbow cocktails!

PARK ROYAL

CELEBRATE BRITISH COLUMBIA’S HAIDA GWAII AREA WITH JACK DANIEL’S
Friday, July 7
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Come and sample a range of outstanding whiskies from the Jack Daniel’s portfolio. Visit the Jack Daniel’s distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee through a virtual reality tour. Attend a short seminar led by Jack Daniel’s Brand Ambassador Ryan Cheverie and Shane Ely. They will lead guests on an extraordinary journey through the world of whisky. This is also your chance to learn about BC’s Haida Gwaii area. A representative from the West Coast Fishing Club will be in attendance to talk about how you can win an all expense paid trip to their incredible fishing lodge.

CIROC ULTRA PREMIUM
Saturday, July 8
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Join the Reserve Brand Ambassador for a fun and informative mixology session featuring Ciroc and Ciroc Flavours. Try these premium spirits in different summer cocktails that are easy to prepare at home.

SUMMER WHITES – POP UP PATIO PARTY
Friday, July 14
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
What better way to celebrate summer than by sipping refreshing whites by the patio! Enjoy a selection of delectable whites from all over the world – from Australia, to Italy, to South Africa – that will surely liven up the patio party.

WINE AUSTRALIA UP CLOSE
Saturday, July 15
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a quick trip Down Under to get up close with trendy Australian wines! A wide range of varieties and styles of Australian wines will be featured in this tasting along with gourmet cheeses to pair.

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES WITH CITY MARKET PAIRINGS
Thursday, July 20
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive products – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our wine experts and perfectly paired with delicious appetizers by the food and cheese experts from neighbouring City Market. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants and City Market’s cheese expert to learn about the latest and greatest products that will help make your entertaining fun and easy!

QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Saturday, July 22
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sample some fantastic wines from Australia: the Tenacity Old Vine Shiraz, the Twelftree Grenache Mataro, the Two Hands Angel Share, and the Two Hands Sexy Beast. Discover the different styles and flavour profiles of these delectable wines and experience quality without compromise.

GET GRILLING WITH TRIVENTO WINES
Monday, July 24
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with award-winning Trivento wines! Winery Representative Matias Carcamo will be in Vancouver to share these wines and help us celebrate ‘asado’, a term used to describe both the barbecue style and the social element of attending a barbecue. Trivento embraces asado by pairing it perfectly with grilled fare, laughter, friends, and family.

STRONGBOW INNOVATION MIXOLOGY EVENT
Friday, July 28
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Explore a world of flavours with Strongbow Cider. A mixologist will walk you through the experience of enjoying your long loved classic British Dry Strongbow Cider alongside this season’s newest addition, Dark Fruit. Food pairing options will be available for you to taste along with some exciting and mouth-watering Strongbow cocktails!

LANGLEY

WINE AUSTRALIA UP CLOSE
Saturday, July 8
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a quick trip Down Under to get up close with trendy Australian wines! A wide range of varieties and styles of Australian wines will be featured in this tasting along with gourmet cheeses to pair.

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES
Thursday, July 20
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive wines – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our experts in an informative tasting session. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants to learn about the latest and greatest products that will be the perfect accompaniment to your everyday meals or that special occasion.

NICOLA STATION

KAYAK ADVENTURE WITH GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING
Friday, July 7
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a certified chef to be able to host a perfectly paired gourmet food and beer pairing. Granville Island Brewing has developed some easy to make recipes that are sure to liven up your next summer barbecue. Come and try the Lions Summer Ale, the English Bay Pale Ale, and the Cypress Honey Lager with delicious summer salsa fresca to pair. Learn also how to win a Kayak Adventure from Granville Island Brewing.

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES
Thursday, July 20
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive wines – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our experts in an informative tasting session. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants to learn about the latest and greatest products that will be the perfect accompaniment to your everyday meals or that special occasion.

RICHMOND IRONWOOD

KAYAK ADVENTURE WITH GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING
Friday, July 7
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a certified chef to be able to host a perfectly paired gourmet food and beer pairing. Granville Island Brewing has developed some easy to make recipes that are sure to liven up your next summer barbecue. Come and try the Lions Summer Ale, the English Bay Pale Ale, and the Cypress Honey Lager with delicious summer salsa fresca to pair. Learn also how to win a Kayak Adventure from Granville Island Brewing.

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES
Thursday, July 20
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive wines – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our experts in an informative tasting session. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants to learn about the latest and greatest products that will be the perfect accompaniment to your everyday meals or that special occasion.

ALBERNI & BUTE

KAYAK ADVENTURE WITH GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING
Friday, July 7
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a certified chef to be able to host a perfectly paired gourmet food and beer pairing. Granville Island Brewing has developed some easy to make recipes that are sure to liven up your next summer barbecue. Come and try the Lions Summer Ale, the English Bay Pale Ale, and the Cypress Honey Lager with delicious summer salsa fresca to pair. Learn also how to win a Kayak Adventure from Granville Island Brewing.

WINE AUSTRALIA UP CLOSE
Friday, July 14
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a quick trip Down Under to get up close with trendy Australian wines! A wide range of varieties and styles of Australian wines will be featured in this tasting along with gourmet cheeses to pair.

NEW WAYS TO TANQUERAY
Saturday, July 15
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Join the Reserve Brand Ambassador for a fun and informative mixology session featuring summer cocktails with Tanqueray, Tanqueray Rangpur, and Tanqueray No. Ten.

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES
Thursday, July 20
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive wines – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our experts in an informative tasting session. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants to learn about the latest and greatest products that will be the perfect accompaniment to your everyday meals or that special occasion.

WINE AUSTRALIA UP CLOSE
Saturday, July 22
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a quick trip Down Under to get up close with trendy Australian wines! A wide range of varieties and styles of Australian wines will be featured in this tasting along with gourmet cheeses to pair.

ABBOTSFORD

KAYAK ADVENTURE WITH GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING
Friday, July 7
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a certified chef to be able to host a perfectly paired gourmet food and beer pairing. Granville Island Brewing has developed some easy to make recipes that are sure to liven up your next summer barbecue. Come and try the Lions Summer Ale, the English Bay Pale Ale, and the Cypress Honey Lager with delicious summer salsa fresca to pair. Learn also how to win a Kayak Adventure from Granville Island Brewing.

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES
Thursday, July 20
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive wines – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our experts in an informative tasting session. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants to learn about the latest and greatest products that will be the perfect accompaniment to your everyday meals or that special occasion.

SOUTH BURNABY

KAYAK ADVENTURE WITH GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING
Friday, July 7
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a certified chef to be able to host a perfectly paired gourmet food and beer pairing. Granville Island Brewing has developed some easy to make recipes that are sure to liven up your next summer barbecue. Come and try the Lions Summer Ale, the English Bay Pale Ale, and the Cypress Honey Lager with delicious summer salsa fresca to pair. Learn also how to win a Kayak Adventure from Granville Island Brewing.

HIGHGATE VILLAGE

KAYAK ADVENTURE WITH GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING
Friday, July 7
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a certified chef to be able to host a perfectly paired gourmet food and beer pairing. Granville Island Brewing has developed some easy to make recipes that are sure to liven up your next summer barbecue. Come and try the Lions Summer Ale, the English Bay Pale Ale, and the Cypress Honey Lager with delicious summer salsa fresca to pair. Learn also how to win a Kayak Adventure from Granville Island Brewing.

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES
Thursday, July 20
3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive wines – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our experts in an informative tasting session. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants to learn about the latest and greatest products that will be the perfect accompaniment to your everyday meals or that special occasion.

NORDEL CROSSING

KAYAK ADVENTURE WITH GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING
Friday, July 7
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a certified chef to be able to host a perfectly paired gourmet food and beer pairing. Granville Island Brewing has developed some easy to make recipes that are sure to liven up your next summer barbecue. Come and try the Lions Summer Ale, the English Bay Pale Ale, and the Cypress Honey Lager with delicious summer salsa fresca to pair. Learn also how to win a Kayak Adventure from Granville Island Brewing.

BROADWAY & LILLOOET

KAYAK ADVENTURE WITH GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING
Friday, July 7
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a certified chef to be able to host a perfectly paired gourmet food and beer pairing. Granville Island Brewing has developed some easy to make recipes that are sure to liven up your next summer barbecue. Come and try the Lions Summer Ale, the English Bay Pale Ale, and the Cypress Honey Lager with delicious summer salsa fresca to pair. Learn also how to win a Kayak Adventure from Granville Island Brewing.

MERRITT

A TASTING WITH BELGIAN MOON
Friday, July 14
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 15
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Come by the store to sample delicious Belgian Moon. Taste the crisp and tangy flavour of Valencia orange peels and coriander in this delicious Belgian-Style wheat ale!

ABBOTSFORD VILLAGE

A TASTING WITH BELGIAN MOON
Thursday, July 20
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Come by the store to sample delicious Belgian Moon. Taste the crisp and tangy flavour of Valencia orange peels and coriander in this delicious Belgian-Style wheat ale!

AGASSIZ

A TASTING WITH BELGIAN MOON
Saturday, July 22
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Come by the store to sample delicious Belgian Moon. Taste the crisp and tangy flavour of Valencia orange peels and coriander in this delicious Belgian-Style wheat ale!

BROADMEAD VILLAGE

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES
Thursday, July 20
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive wines – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our experts in an informative tasting session. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants to learn about the latest and greatest products that will be the perfect accompaniment to your everyday meals or that special occasion.

A TASTING WITH BELGIAN MOON
Friday, July 28
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Come by the store to sample delicious Belgian Moon. Taste the crisp and tangy flavour of Valencia orange peels and coriander in this delicious Belgian-Style wheat ale!

PEMBERTON

SEA TO SKY SUMMER CELEBRATION WITH MOLSON
Thursday, July 13
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 14
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 15
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Kick off your summer celebrations with iced cold Molson Canadian beer. Join us to sample refreshing Molson Canadian and receive a free cooler backpack and a bag of ice with every 24 pack can purchase.

WHISTLER VILLAGE

SEA TO SKY SUMMER CELEBRATION WITH MOLSON
Friday, July 14
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 15
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Kick off your summer celebrations with iced cold Molson Canadian beer. Join us to sample refreshing Molson Canadian and receive a free cooler backpack and a bag of ice with every 24 pack can purchase.

WHISTLER MARKET PLACE

SEA TO SKY SUMMER CELEBRATION WITH MOLSON
Friday, July 14
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 15
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Kick off your summer celebrations with iced cold Molson Canadian beer. Join us to sample refreshing Molson Canadian and receive a free cooler backpack and a bag of ice with every 24 pack can purchase.

PENTICTON

ROCK CREEK DRY CIDER COCKTAILS
Saturday, July 29
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Come and taste Rock Creek Dry Apple Cider cocktails expertly designed by professional mixologists. A featured chef will also prepare delicious bites that pair well with these seasonally-inspired drinks.

OTHER STORES

BC LIQUOR STORES NEW & EXCLUSIVES
Thursday, July 20
*Time of tasting varies per store. Please check the announcement board at each BC Liquor Store location for the most up to date schedule.
Looking to excite your palate with something NEW? Join our Product Consultants each month for an opportunity to taste new and exclusive wines – only available at BC Liquor Stores. Come and try products hand-picked by our experts in an informative tasting session. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with our Product Consultants to learn about the latest and greatest products that will be the perfect accompaniment to your everyday meals or that special occasion.

This event will be at the following BC Liquor Stores at these times:
8th & Cambie – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
39th & Cambie – 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Abbotsford – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Alberni & Bute – 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dunbar – 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fleetwood – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fort Street – 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Highgate Village – 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kamloops Columbia Place – 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kelowna Mission Park – 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Kelowna Orchard Park – 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Langley – 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Nicola Station – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Nordel Crossing – 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Northgate – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Park Royal – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Peninsula Village – 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Penticton Plaza – 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Prince George Pine Centre – 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Richmond Brighouse – 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Richmond Ironwood – 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SOLO – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Vernon – 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Victoria Westshore – 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Westwood Centre – 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.