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Stories detailing the best of British Columbia’s craft beers, ciders, spirits and wines.

Picking Grapes / Kitsilano

Picking Grapes with Reverie Beall

Today we catch up with AnnaLena's infectiously passionate wine director...

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Beer Brief, Vol. 66

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Drinker / Mt. Pleasant

Meet Lily Duong of New Mt. Pleasant Bar, ‘Friendlies’

We encourage you to take a trip to the bar at 208 E 12th Ave for a visit soon, but until then, pull up a seat and get to know its self-described "octopus woman" (co-owner, manager and bartender) of the new Mt. Pleasant hangout.
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Beer Brief, Vol. 65

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 64

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 63

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Picking Grapes / Yaletown

Picking Grapes with Franco Michienzi

The Certified Sommelier and Wine Director at Elisa hones in on the local stuff that gets him excited.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 62

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Picking Grapes with Brooke Fader

In this edition we hear from the Sommelier (as well as cook and gardener) at Sooke's Wild Mountain Food & Drink.

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13 BC Ciders to Sip and Savour This Summer

Our updated list of refreshing and remarkable quaffs, and the best summertime foods to pair them with, as recommended by members of the local cider community.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 61

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Picking Grapes With Andrew Forsyth

In our latest edition, we catch up with the Head Sommelier at L'Abattoir Restaurant.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 60

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 59

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 58

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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The Pét-Nat Formerly Known as Cider

Though cidermaking has been alive in our region for decades, it has not been seen as a part of the wine community until winemakers like Alyssa Hubert started working with ‘alternative’ fruits. Add her efforts to those of Katie Selbee and Dominion Cider, and apples are starting to look pretty sophisticated in BC...
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Beer Brief, Vol. 57

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Picking Grapes / Main Street

Picking Grapes with Simon Fallick

The co-owner of The American and Hero's Welcome is also part of the team behind the Open Ferment wine pop-up series (and soon-to-be wine fair) - making him a natural choice to field our BC wine-related questions.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 56

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Picking Grapes / Chinatown

Picking Grapes with Claudia Fandino

In this edition, Claudia Fandino, GM & Beverage Director at Barbara restaurant in Chinatown, shines a light on her favourite local wine producers...

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Picking Grapes / Downtown

Picking Grapes with Tim Butt

The Wine Director for Hy's Steakhouse in Vancouver applies his expertise to our wine-related questions.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 55

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Picking Grapes / Kitsilano

Picking Grapes with Melanie Gravel

The seasoned local Wine Director (Nicli, Origo Club, Bishop's) and current General Manager at Delara Restaurant fields our list of wine-related questions...

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Picking Grapes / Downtown

Picking Grapes with Sam Jonnery

The France-born Sommelier at Gotham Steakhouse & Bar shares his seasonal and perennial wine picks, insight and expertise...

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15 Local Craft Ciders to Savour This Fall and Winter

Once again, we've turned to the BC cider community for their recommendations of which ciders to cozy up with during the dreary days and nights ahead...

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Beer Brief, Vol. 54

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

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Picking Grapes / Strathcona

Picking Grapes with Chase MacLeod

The Sommelier and Operations Manager at Strathcona wine bar, VV Tapas Lounge, fills us in on his BC wine story.

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Picking Grapes / Commercial Drive

Picking Grapes with Chef and Wine Pro, Vish Mayekar

The Head Chef of Caffe La Tana and Pepino's, and certified wine professional, shares his wealth of grape knowledge and passion for BC wines...

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