Also available on Monday Magazine. March is a dream for Victoria craft beer lovers. So many events occur this month, from Victoria Beer Week, to Tap Takeovers and more, and this year, we'll also get to welcome the new look of Vancouver Island Brewing. Beer of the Month: Driftwood Brewing Singularity 2017 Bourbon Barrel Aged …
Full Preview – Victoria Beer Week
Also available at Monday Magazine Being the 4th annual version of a 9 day festival with 10 venues, 16 events, dozens of breweries, and hundreds of beers, it just didnāt feel right to limit the preview of Victoria Beer Week to what could fit in the print copy. Each event has its own draws and while …
What to Expect: 8th Annual Island Beer Festival
Saturday marks the 8th iteration of a hidden gem in the beer calendar. The Strathcona Hotel is hosting its Island Beer Festival in Distrikt Nightclub and The Games Room, where they will have 17 breweries serving at least 45 different beers alongside a selection of food. As for beer selection, the 17 breweries and their …
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Category 12’s Transmutation Is Back
Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming return of Category 12 Brewing's Transmutation Belgian Specialty Ale. This Belgian dark strong ale, at 9.6% ABV uses amber candi sugar to create a rich, smooth flavour, and the use of Northwest Hops brings it home with a light bitterness fitting of a west coast beer. This beer …
Relativity Project Makes Science Fun Again
Also available atĀ Monday Magazine A couple of weeks ago, Relativity Project held their first event, The Science of Beer, at 2% Jazz Midtown. The event, which sold out fairly quickly, was an intimate yet relaxed event, with a great energy throughout. Jeff Wright, event organizer manned the bar serving a variety of light, sessionable beers …
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For the love of beer
Also available in the print edition and on Mondaymag.com People often ask me what my favourite beer is, and to be honest, unless they specify a timeframe, the answer usually involves many questions and an answer that is longer than I can fit in this column. Craft Beer is a passion for me. I drink …
Matter of Beer 