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
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
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
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kettle River and Provisions Kitchen have limited operations. They are still offering off-sales of packaged product (cans and new, unused growlers). Provisions is also offering their food in take-out form, available for takeaway or delivery. Opening hours are from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesdays through Sundays. Please … Continued
It’s a weird world out there right now. Here are five great ways to support your favourite BC craft breweries while you practice physical distancing. Visiting local tasting rooms is a favourite activity for my partner and me on a Saturday out-and-about or playing tourist in our town. We just moved to Port Moody this … Continued
