There’s no shortage of breweries and brewpubs in Victoria, but certain locations have a certain charm to them, or in certain cases, a not-so-well kept secret that will bring you back for more.
A Look Back at VBW
Also appears at Monday Magazine With a slower month ahead while breweries prepare for summer, and everyone having recovered by now, it just seems appropriate to take a look back at Victoria Beer Week 2017, and showcase some of the highlights of the week. Event Highlights: With so many great events, it’s hard to pick …
VBW 2017 Review: All About the Wood
Also available at Monday Magazine. It was touted as the event not to miss during Victoria Beer Week, and it did not in any way disappoint. Taking over the old car shop at the Roundhouse at Bayview Place, a selection of beers were offered that all had made contact with wood in one way or …
VBW 2017 Review: Friday Night Casks Part 1
Also available at Monday Magazine. Friday night kicked off the 9 day long festival of beer, and did not disappoint. A sellout crowd filled the Victoria Public Market, where 25 breweries along with Tod Creek Cider and Tugwell Creek Meadery offered a wide variety of regular beers, limited releases and off the wall brews that …
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A New Style for Vancouver Island Brewing
Also available at Monday Magazine. March 1st not only signalled the start of a new month, but a new beginning for one of the oldest craft breweries on the west coast. Vancouver Island Brewing has relaunched, with a new selection of beers, a new look and a new experience for those who swing by the …
Review: 8th Annual Island Beer Festival
Also available at Monday Magazine. February 25th was a great day for beer lovers in downtown Victoria, as a large crowd gathered in Distrikt Nightclub for the 8th Annual Island Beer Festival. With a selection of 17 breweries and plenty of beers, craft beer lovers were able to get their fill of a wide range …
Matter of Beer 