Also available in Monday Magazine, originally posted on December 18th, 2019. As the calendar shifts into 2020 a little hindsight is fitting, so let’s take a trip down 2019’s memory lane while looking at what the new year has to offer. New venues are something of a constant in this industry, and 2019 was no different. Whistle Buoy …
Options for pairing beers with holiday fare
Also available in Monday Magazine, originally posted on November 27th, 2019. As year-end nears and the shift to the holiday season begins, family and friends will gather for dinner and drinks with invitations that often come with the question of what to bring. While the tried and true gift of a bottle of wine is still a …
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Whales for Whales – Pod Pack combines collaboration, community, all for a good cause.
In Craft Beer speak, seeking out a Whale is finding those rare, sought after brews that will make others jealous, and are the bottle share gold that will make others swoon. Living on the West Coast of Canada though, we get a few whales of that variety, but when you hear someone talking about a …
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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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.