Drinker
Stories detailing the best of British Columbia’s craft beers, ciders, spirits and wines.
14 Vancouver Breweries with Above Average Food Programs
Here are a bunch of local breweries with food offerings beyond the obligatory, that will do way more than simply soak up the suds. Because excellent beer deserves an equally satisfying accompaniment to do it justice!
Thirteen BC Ciders to Sip This Summer
Once again, we've turned to the members of our awesome, apple-devoted BC community of cider-makers and -lovers, to find out what they consider the season's winning combo of cider and snack to pair it with.
Jay Drysdale and Wendy Rose of Bella Wines Announce the Sale of Their Iconic Winery
When Jay Drysdale of Bella Wines called to let us know that he and his partner Wendy were selling, we selfishly wanted to know it was going into capable hands—someone who would respect and carry on the incredible work that they had poured into for well over a decade. Here is what we uncovered...
Get Properly Prepped for the Tequila & Agave Festival with Experts Eli Diamond and Alex Staniloff
Before this weekend's Tequila and Agave Festival at the Italian Cultural Centre, we check in with two tequila experts to find out what we should consider when tasting our way through the festival booths and bottles.
Where to Drink a Margarita in Honour of Cinco De Mayo, This Weekend
This Sunday, May 5th, is Cinco de Mayo. Planning to jump on the bandwagon? We've pulled together a quick reference map of some of the best margarita options to pair with your Cinco De Mayo festivities...
Picking Grapes with Lisa Cook
The GM at Bufala River District walks us through her very first BC wine crush, the perfect pour for spring, and a wine myth she’s itching to bust.
Win a Trip to Guadalajara at The Tequila and Agave Festival Cocktail Competition, May 20th
Backed by Nodo Tequila Blanco, this competition challenges bartenders to create a cocktail encapsulating their interpretation of the spirit of Guadalajara - and the prize is super rad!
Picking Grapes with Dylan Jones from Pizza Coming Soon
Today, we throw our wine-related questions at the Co-founder and Bar Manager of the hip Chinatown spot, whose playful approach to pretty much every aspect of the "Japanese Snack Bar with a confusing name" extends to behind the bar, including its rotating selection of natural wines. Hold on to yer horses, readers - things are about to get a little weird...
Five Winemakers Weigh In on Wines to Pair with Spring
We hook you up with BC vintages that articulate the vibrant and hopeful spirit of this much-anticipated shift in seasons, by going straight to the source for for personal recommendations from a handful of local winemakers.
From Collaboration to Climate Change with Winemaker Severine Pinte
Scout catches up with the oenologist, viticulturist, and decorated Executive Winemaker at the Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries to ask a few questions about the complexities of the wine industry...
Beer Brief, Vol. 70
It's back (and brief-er)! A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
The Coolest New Bars to Score a Cocktail in Vancouver Right Now
There are a whack of new bars to check out if you're looking for somewhere to grab a cocktail in Vancouver right now.
Picking Grapes with Jayton Paul
We put our Picking Grapes questions to the Wine Director for Boxset Collective (Published on Main, Bar Susu, Novella, Twin Sails).
Picking Grapes with Ryan Mellor
One look at the extensive Gotham wine list - broken down by region, sub-region, appellation, varietal, rating and more - left us with no doubts that the restaurant's Wine Director was the perfect person to field our Picking Grapes questions...
Bring On Spring: Celebrate Better Weather with These Eight Cocktails
Here's a bunch of spring cocktails available around town, perfect for raising a glass to freedom from rain and puffy jackets.
Picking Grapes with Ashwan Luckheenarain
This time around we hear from the Restaurant Manager and Wine Buyer at Main Street's beloved Spanish tapas spot, ¿CóMO? Tapería...
Picking Grapes with Kurtis Kolt
Clearly, the love for local wine is strong with Vancouver-based wine consultant, writer and co-founder of Top Drop Vancouver and Pleasant Pairings.
Picking Grapes with Liam “Li” Johnstone
In this edition, we get the local wine lowdown from the artist, wine-lover, and Bar Programmer/Manager at New West's Moodswing Bar.
Beer Brief, Vol. 69
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Picking Grapes with Rob Scope
The Magnet gets a lot of (well-deserved) praise for their awesome beer selection. However, their wine list - although more concise - definitely holds its own...in large part owing to Scope.
Beer Brief, Vol. 68
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Twelve BC Ciders to Cozy Up With This Fall and Winter
Our updated list of comforting and unique quaffs, and the best seasonal foods to pair them with, as recommended by members of the local cider community.
Picking Grapes with Brittany Hoorne
If you've paid a visit to Bar Susu for a glass of wine, chances are good that Brittany Hoorne had her say about the good stuff being poured in your glass.
Beer Brief, Vol. 67
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Picking Grapes with Reverie Beall
Today we catch up with AnnaLena's infectiously passionate wine director...
Beer Brief, Vol. 66
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
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.
Beer Brief, Vol. 65
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
