Port Coquitlam is one of Metro Vancouver’s most underrated weekend destinations. With a growing craft beer scene, scenic trails, family-friendly attractions, and a relaxed neighbourhood vibe, PoCo makes for the perfect low-key staycation. Whether you’re planning a brewery crawl with friends or a casual weekend escape, here’s how to spend a weekend exploring Port Coquitlam … Continued
Join Chef Ned Bell, the BC Ale Trail and CTV Your Morning Vancouver for a series of delicious recipes featuring local, seasonal ingredients, and BC craft beer. In this edition, Chef Ned spotlights local turkey from Langley, paired with craft beer from Port Coquitlam. BC Beer and Grandpa J’s Original Brined and Roasted BC Turkey … Continued
Join Chef Ned Bell, the BC Ale Trail and CTV Your Morning Vancouver for a series of delicious recipes featuring local, seasonal ingredients, and BC craft beer. In this edition, Chef Ned spotlights Salmon Arm. BC Beer–Braised Beef Short Ribs with Caramelized Onion, Sour Cream & Grain Mustard Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Cabbage Recipe by … Continued
Join Chef Ned Bell, the BC Ale Trail and CTV Your Morning Vancouver for a series of delicious recipes featuring local, seasonal ingredients, and BC craft beer. In this edition, Chef Ned spotlights Mariner Brewing in Coquitlam. Roasted Carrot, Apple and Winter Ale Soup Made and paired with craft beer from Mariner Brewing Recipe by … Continued
Farmers’ markets are more than just places to buy fresh produce—they’re vibrant community hubs that embody the very best of BC’s buy local philosophy. While the connection might not seem obvious at first glance, there is a natural relationship between farmers’ markets and the craft beer community – one that we’ve talked about before. Both … Continued
B.C. breweries are already famous for making world-class beer, but alongside those award-winning ales and lagers, many breweries also offer exceptional food. We asked our faithful followers on social media to tell us about the food they love at their favourite breweries. The results absolutely poured in. More than 90 breweries were mentioned, and the … Continued
We’re used to wine pairings with dinner — but what about beer pairings? If the international success of books such as Garrett Oliver’s The Brewmaster’s Table is anything to go by, it seems that many people appreciate beer as a drink equal to wine when it comes to complementing the food we eat. In fact, … Continued
Writer Lucas Aykroyd delves into the amazing First Nations cuisine served across Metro Vancouver and the Indigenous art found along our BC Ale Trails. Life is about choices. Currently, I’m munching on duck prosciutto and musing about what to choose next from the Indigenous game sampler platter in front of me. Elk juniper salami, homemade … Continued
So you think you know what it takes to enjoy a dreamy picnic? This spring, get out to explore BC and find your new favourite picnic spot. Thanks to a variety of lovely patios and parks where responsible alcohol consumption is allowed, the craft beer picnic possibilities are plentiful! Over the last couple years, some … Continued
Vancouver Island is a bounty for diverse and unique crops. Stop by any of the numerous bustling farmers’ markets and you’ll find a plethora of hard-to-find Canadian ingredients like olives, figs, kiwis, hazelnuts, chanterelles, and even the decadent truffle. Not to mention the more obvious market favourites such as berries, greens, grains, and fruit. It’s … Continued
