So the list is out, and boy does it look good.
New Island brewery tour book a great resource for beer fans
Also available in Monday Magazine, originally posted on May 19th, 2019. For many people who appreciate beer, being able to put pen to paper to share knowledge about it is an amazing experience. For some, it progresses to a published book, and to a select few, one can become many. Jon C. Stott has managed to …
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CRAFT BEER COUNTDOWN: Victoria Beer Week 2019 nearly upon us
Attendees of the All About the Wood event on March 2 during Victoria Beer Week will learn about the difference aging beer on wood can make. Courtesy VBW Also available in Monday Magazine, originally posted on February 19th, 2019. March is nearly upon us, and if you’re a fan of craft beer, that means you …
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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 didn’t 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 …
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 …
The Frosted Glass
We've all seen it, some of us have had it: The Frosted Glass. Some bars swear by it as a means to get that ice cold beer even colder, but the problem is, there is no good that comes from doing it. First, consider the source of the ice. We've all made ice at home, …