When my journey into beer knowledge began, one of the first things I learned actually had less to do with the beer itself, but with the experience beer can provide: Beer pairs better with food than wine.
Big on Bocks: Ancient German lager has many different styles, flavours
Spring is here, and along with it comes a local tradition at the Beacon Hill Children’s Farm: Goats! For beer lovers though, it’s time for another type of goat, or as it’s usually referred to, the Bock.
Victoria Beer Week 2019: A Look Back
Well, Victoria Beer Week 2019 has come and gone, and now that the physical hangover from the event is gone, it's time for the emotional hangover of knowing we've got to wait another year before we get to do it all over again. Being both lucky and crazy enough to attend 11 of the 21 …
What’s In Your Cellar?
The idea of cellaring isn't new, but the way to keep track of them has definitely modernized.
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 …
Spring is Almost Beer
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 …