The Vancouver Beer Tweetup (@YVRBeerTweetup) is hosting two events this week in partnership with the Hopsctoch Festival and Donnelly Group. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr The first event is on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Smiley’s Pub with the second at The Bimini on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Tickets are just $5 and if […]

Red Truck Brewery will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony of epic proportions tomorrow as they begin work on their new brewery. You have probably spotted the iconic red delivery truck as they deliver craft beer to dozens of purveyors around town. However, having outgrown their current location in North Vancouver, the groundbreaking ceremony in East […]

Aloha! John and I are currently on Maui for the very first annual Ka’anapali Fresh festival, which celebrates cooking with local, island-grown ingredients at this popular Hawaiian vacation and getaway destination. The festival consists of over half a dozen events at hotels (and by at hotels I mean at their poolside/oceanside luncheon spaces and lawns) […]

Tickets for the the 3rd annual BC Beer Awards go on sale tomorrow, Saturday, September 1, 2012. Last year over 400 entries were submitted from 35 breweries across BC and this year, the event is paired with another celebration of local beer. Photo credit: Ruth and Dave on Flickr The BC Beer Awards coincide with […]

Last week Beerthirst, an independent agent of craft beer, hosted a pairing dinner at Ensemble Tap in downtown Vancouver. A fan of a good beer pairing dinner, John and I signed up for the event that featured four courses with four American IPAs. I had been to Ensemble Tap before for events but never to […]

Part craft beer tasting, part fundraiser, Surrey Beer Club comes to life this August. What A free beer tasting and fundraising event for the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation. Tariq Kahn, the Brewmaster at Big Ridge Brewing and Tony Dewald, the Brewmaster at Dead Frog, will have casks at the ready. Where Big Ridge Brewing at […]

Vancouver Craft Beer Week officially kicks off in just over 24 hours as over 60 BC breweries participate in this hop-filled celebration. One very popular event is Sisters of the Tap as it showcases local women who are behind some of the most-loved craft brands in the province. Karen Skadsheim of Powell River’s Townsite Brewing. […]

Vancouver Craft Beer Week is just days away and tickets to the multitude of events are going fast. One such event is the Biercraft Belgian Showcase, at the Biercraft location of your choice. What: Biercraft Belgian Showcase When: Monday, May 21, 2012 from 6:00pm to closing Where Biercraft at 3305 Cambie or 1191 Commercial Drive. […]

Vancouver Craft Beer Week is returning for the third year with more headlining events, neighbourhood festivities, and week-long specials around the city thanks to the participation of over 60 breweries. Friday, May 18, 2012 Headliner: VCBW Opening Night Overture Presented by Darby’s Liquor Store Time: 6:00pm to 11:00pm Tickets: Available now Location: Roundhouse Community Arts […]

The Kitsilano Cask Carouse is coming up this month, presented by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Vancouver. There will be 4-stops on the tour, each with a different cask-conditioned ale made by one of BC’s craft breweries. Tour guests will receive an appetizer to pair with each sleeve and the stops will also feature a […]