Bring the brewery home! Say what you will about the coronavirus pandemic, but one undeniably positive thing about it — okay, the only positive thing about it — is that we’re living in the golden age of home bread baking. You may be aching with nostalgia for those carefree days when you would stroll by … Continued
As the provincial government begins relaxing some of the restrictions around public interaction, some BC craft breweries are re-opening their facilities to allow customers in their tasting rooms once again. Here is a look at what the rules are and what the experience will be like. Phase 2 of British Columbia’s Restart Plan began on … Continued
In this episode of the Cascadian Beer Podcast, Aaron visits Parksville Qualicum Beach, BC. Back in early March, just before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived here in British Columbia, Aaron Johnson visited Vancouver Island. After enjoying Lift Off!, the first night of Victoria Beer Week, Aaron headed Up Island. This episode of the Cascadian Beer Podcast … Continued
From hand to table Your recipe calls for wine. You’re a beer drinker. What do you do? Don’t worry, I didn’t know if using beer in cooking was the best idea either. But then, as an experiment, I tried it. One of the main things I love about beer is that there’s always an element … Continued
Last November, we teamed up with Destination Greater Victoria to host some beer writers for a weekend visit in conjunction with Winterbrau, an annual event put on by the Canoe Brewpub. One of those writers, Chris from Vanpours, has written a blog about his experiences visiting BC’s “craft beer capital.” Here’s a preview with a … Continued
Several craft breweries from British Columbia are participating in the All Together IPA project, which was created by Brooklyn-based Other Half Brewing to support members of the hospitality industry who have lost employment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way we all live and work, and British Columbia’s … Continued
In this episode of the Cascadian Beer Podcast, Aaron visits Port Alberni, BC. Note: The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way we all live and work, and British Columbia’s breweries have changed the way they operate to reflect that — temporarily closing their tasting rooms to the public and launching direct delivery services in … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way we all live and work, but British Columbia’s breweries are continuing to release new and exciting beers for the spring season. While it isn’t appropriate to travel in order to visit these breweries and taste their products right now, hopefully you can find some of these new … Continued
As the days get longer and the sunshine gets a little warmer, it’s hard not to want to get out for an adventure (and a beery reward at the end). But staying home and staying physically distant from others while out on essential trips is going to be an important part of all of our … Continued
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has gone digital for 2020. Here are three ways you can enjoy one of Vancouver’s most beloved events from home. Like many Vancouverites, I look forward to April because it means it’s time for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. (Yes, cherry blossoms are so beloved in Vancouver that we have … Continued