The final countdown is on! We’re counting down the days until beer lovers unite at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre to celebrate the 23rd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale. The Okanagan’s long-standing and well-loved festival celebrating everything to do with beer is quickly approaching! It runs on Friday April 13th from 4-9pm and Saturday … Read more
Odd Society Spirits Set to Release ‘Ginger’, a Real Ginger Beer Sharp on the tongue and straight to the point, Ginger by Odd Society Spirits is the real deal. This locally crafted ginger beer,made with fermented organic sugar and fresh ginger, is extremely refreshing with a satisfying finish. Simply made with water, organic sugar, yeast, … Read more
Cass Darmanovic Joins Juke Team, Creates Lineup of Classic-yet-Contemporary Cocktails Juke Fried Chicken is raising the bar yet again by welcoming new Bar Manager Cassandra (Cass) Darmanovic to the team and introducing a new list of signature cocktails available at the popular Chinatown chicken-and-rib joint beginning today. Darmanovic, who honed her cocktail acumen and … Read more
Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer connoisseur or a craft brew newcomer you won’t want to miss the 23rd annual Okanagan Fest of Ale taking place in Penticton April 13 & 14, 2018. A favourite for patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, this “must attend event” is one of the largest and longest … Read more
Yaletown eatery partners with Victoria-based brewery for week-long event Homer St. Cafe and Bar continues its monthly Takeover Series with its latest collaborator, Victoria’s, Phillips Brewery & Malting Co. The Takeover Series sees a different distiller or brewer commandeer Homer St. Cafe’s bar and kitchen for a week every month, offering drink specials, collaborative menu items and ticketed tasting dinners with experts from … Read more
One dollar from every Postmark Kölsch poured will go to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Fe-BREW-ary launches on Thursday February 1st at Donnelly Group pubs, combining a rare and delicious craft beer and donations to a great charity. For 2018, Donnelly Group has partnered with Postmark Brewing to exclusively offer their limited-edition Postmark Kölsch, the first beer of … Read more
When changes happen in the hospitality industry, say patio seating, live entertainment or Sunday pub openings for example (those things didn’t always exist, believe it or not), or more recently, permitting minors in certain licenced premises when accompanied with a parent or guardian, no restriction on the size of kegs (beer/cider) sold by private … Read more
List of Notable Breweries Participating in Dinner Series at Hastings Outpost Includes Red Truck, Tofino, Steel & Oak, Strange Fellows, Four Winds and Port Moody Brewers Row The beloved West Coast phenomenon known as Tacofino will partner with a six-pack of local breweries at its Hastings location (2327 E. Hastings St.) to host … Read more
Tickets to the 23rd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale Craft Beer and Cider Festival are now on sale. The 2018 Okanagan Fest of Ale, a favourite of patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, takes place April 13 & 14, 2018in Penticton BC. The festival is one of the largest, longest running … Read more
Mariner Brewing opened its door just a few days ago, right across from Milestones restaurant and from the looks of it, it has certainly struck a chord with local beer lovers. I had the good fortune to be able to sit down with partners Lauren Ang (25) and Byron Vallis (26) early Sunday afternoon, … Read more