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The 2020 Canadian Brewing Awards were finally given out on September 12th, 2020, via a virtual awards festival, and while it was an odd way to celebrate, it seemed to just fit with the new normal. It also meant that while the event was to be held in Victoria, B.C., back in May, folks on …
Also available in Monday Magazine, originally posted on March 19th, 2020. Whereas normally this column would be full of upcoming events, and what you can expect for the next month, things have changed significantly in a matter of days let alone weeks. So now that we’re all hopefully at home taking care of ourselves and our families, …
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Coffee and beer have an amazing symbiotic relationship. Beer likely wouldn't happen without the coffee that wakes the brewers up, and coffee makes so many beers better, as anyone who has attended Hopwired can attest. Tonight's event offers attendees of the sold out event a chance to appreciate both, with Ryan Malcolm of the Victoria …
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Cocktail beers have become much more popular in recent years, so much so that Central City's After Hours Pale Ale even won best in show at the Canadian Brewing awards last year. Flipping that idea on its head, the idea of beer cocktails is realized at In the Spirit of Beer, and takes some of …
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Tuesdays have become the bastion of one key food: Tacos! With a handful of Victoria Public Market's food vendors offering up a variety of tacos, and a dozen breweries bring amazing pairings to go alongside them, the evening is sure to be muy bueno. Speaking of pairings, earlier in the evening there is the now …
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Day four is anything but a case of the Mondays. Beer, Pizza, and Gelato is typically one of the first events to sell out every year, offering an amazingly paired selection of pizza and beer with a sweet treat to finish. While some will be enjoying the taste of some amazing beer and pizza, Thirsty …
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