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You Need To Try Vancouver Island Brewing’s Summery ‘Juan de Fuca Cerveza’


Joining me on the porch this past Cinco de Mayo was a case of Juan de Fuca Cerveza, which is Vancouver Island Brewing‘s craft take on the classic Mexican lager. Though you have to severely trim your lime wedges to get ’em in the can, it’s a light, satisfying brew (4.8%) that drinks crisp, clean and surprisingly sweet (and never mind that explorer Juan de Fuca was neither Mexican nor Spanish, but rather Greek).

This adjuncty style of beer hasn’t really been on my radar since late adolescence, so it was a deliciously nostalgic thing to get reacquainted, especially with a local product from a brewery that’s long been dear to my heart (VIB’s Piper’s Pale Ale was my gateway craft beer in the early 90s). Look for Juan de Fuca Cerveza in 6 packs, 12 packs and in the VIB mixer case.

Vancouver Island Brewing
Region: Victoria
2330 Government St, Victoria, BC
250-361-0007

An Updated List of Where to Grab a Weekday Breakfast Around Vancouver

We've compiled a (non-exhaustive) list of our go-to breakfast joints to share with you, where you can get something beyond coffee and a muffin.

Vancouver’s Best Fries: Nine Versions

Although the origin of French fries may be implied in their name (more likely, Belgian, though), the food has since been picked up and modified by almost every cuisine going. Here are our choices for some of the best versions in Vancouver.

Expert Intel on Vancouver Area Dumplings

William Liu from Kam Wai Dim Sum shares his favourite dumplings and where to get them just in time for Year Of The Dragon celebrations.

The Tricky Business of Finding Vancouver Restaurants Open on Monday

It's the beginning of the week. You want to meet friends for a meal (or just don't want to cook), but so many restaurants are closed that figuring out where to go only leads to frustration, compromise, or a sad frozen pizza... No more! This updated guide is here to help.