Category: beer

Keeping our elbows up, if you live anywhere in the BC mainland, or anywhere in Canada suffering from snow, and you enjoy wine, beer, and other libations, you may want to consider visiting Victoria and surrounding areas on southern Vancouver Island.  I’d say that Victoria has the best weather / climate in Canada.  But you may not know about different…

Chinese (Lunar) New Year 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, starting on February 17, 2026 until February 5, 2027.  The Horse embodies enthusiasm, speed and fieriness, bringing a year focused on bold moves and exploration.  The Year of the Horse brings themes of freedom, action, and momentum, encouraging bold moves, new projects, travel, and social connection, fuelled by…

I did not consider reviewing other alcoholic beverages when I did my first Canadian Wine Trends analysis for 2021 consumption but am rectifying it by having an article for 2024.  In particular, I am covering craft beer, craft cider, and cocktails.  In my articles covering wines, the greatest volumes of queries have come from British Columbians, often followed by Quebec. …

Beer has a long history, perhaps longer than wine, either way, both have ancient roots.  I received The Meaning of Beer by Jonny Garrett to review and was surprised at how beer has been intertwined with so many aspects of society. Jonny sifts through thousands of years of the evolution of beer, its effects on society, and innovation to today,…

Did you know that Bottleneck Drive around Summerland has three driving routes along with which wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries are on each route?  You can drive each route on a separate day and have a fun long weekend.  Here is the press release from the Bottleneck Drive Association about the three routes plus a map showing the routes and…

Have you ever tried BC craft beer that has some fruit flavour, like peaches?  I enjoy that mix of fruitiness with the hops in the beer.  We have a special limited-edition beer to enjoy in BC called the EXPLORE BC Peach Farmhouse Ale.  Press release below.  Enjoy. ~~~ October 3, 2022 (Vancouver, B.C.): The EXPLORE BC Beer Series, brought to…

It is still September, but you may already be thinking about what gifts you want/need to purchase for December.  Maybe you have a wine & food friend or family member?  Here is a gift basket you may want to consider that comes with BC wine.  Here is the press release I received from thebcbasket.com.  Enjoy! ~~~ THEBCBASKET.COM IS BACK THIS HOLIDAY…

If you are snowshoeing in Northern BC and working up a thirst for BC craft beer, there are now two BC Ale Trails for you to follow.  Here is the press release. ~~~ December 20, Vancouver BC – BC Ale Trail has made it easier for beer-lovers to explore the far reaches of the province, with the launch of two new…

In case you or a family or friend would like a beer during the holidays, here are some new BC beers for you. Some are quite strong, up at 8.5%.   A press release from the BC Ale Trail. ~~~ December 8, 2021 (Vancouver, BC): As the nights get colder and darker, so too do the unique and boutique beers produced…

As craft breweries spread across BC, we get more “BC Ale Trails“.  The latest one, starts on October 28, featuring 11 breweries across New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.  With the Fall and Winter upcoming, finding something to do indoors is a good idea.  Why not visit the breweries listed below?  The press release follows. ~~~ New ale trail…