Drinker
Stories detailing the best of British Columbia’s craft beers, ciders, spirits and wines.
Antiques Roadshow Expert Sips 180 Year-Old Human Urine, Declares it Port
What Andy McConnell thought was old port was really a superstitious brew of the time meant to ward off witches, bad luck and curses.
Beer Brief, Vol. 34
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
A Map to Vancouver’s 12 Cocktails of December
Partial proceeds from each cocktail goes to charity, so this map leads to bars where you can drink for a good cause...
Beer Brief, Vol. 33
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Military Training Film Explains How American Soldiers Should Behave in a British Pub
American soldiers were shown this short film as they waited in England for the Allied invasion of Europe to kick off in 1944.
Vancouver’s Best Cocktail Spots, Winter Edition
We asked drinks expert Talia Kleinplatz to map out her favourite imbibing spots in Vancouver for the long dark that lies ahead.
Beer Brief, Vol. 32
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Beer Brief, Vol. 31
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Beer Brief, Vol. 30
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Picking Grapes With Cody Dodds of Powell Street’s Mackenzie Room
This week we put our Picking Grapes questions to the Wine Director at one of Vancouver's best restaurants.
Beer Brief, Vol. 29
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Beer Brief, Vol. 28
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Picking Grapes With Josh Carlson of Provence Marinaside
This week we put our Picking Grapes questions to the sommelier at one of Yaletown's best restaurants, Provence Marinaside.
On Living the South Surrey Cidery Life With the Couple Behind Cedar Cider
We find out more about the duo making whimsical and quaffable ciders unlike anything we've seen or tasted before.
Beer Brief, Vol. 27
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Okanagan Stargazing and Winemaking With Ursa Major’s Founder, Rajen Toor
Learn more about the forward-thinking winemaker and his unconventional approach to making wine on the Black Sage Bench.
Beer Brief Vol. 26
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Has Vancouver’s Cocktail Culture Peaked?
Jamie Mah interviews some of Vancouver's top bartenders to understand where our cocktail scene is and where it might be going next.
Beer Brief Vol. 25
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
The Story Behind ‘The Bakery Brewing’ — Now Open in Port Moody
Manager Nick Andersen and brewer Sho Ogawa fill us in on what's brewing at Port Moody's new brewery on the block...
Beer Brief Vol. 24
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
A Look Inside the Brand New ‘Copper Spirit Distillery’ on Bowen Island
The new distillery just opened and is already attracting an appreciative crowds in the heart of Snug Cove.
In Case You Ever Wondered What 45,000 Barrels of Bourbon on Fire Looks Like…
Earlier this month, a raging inferno torched a bunch of Jim Beam to death in Woodford County, Kentucky.
Beer Brief Vol. 23
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
La Taqueria Develops Mexican-Style Beer With Main Street Brewing
The pinche taco shop is now serving its very own Mexican-style beer and it pairs beautifully with their carnitas and al pastor.
This Detailed Treasure Map Shows Vancouverites Where to Sip During Negroni Week
With Negroni Week now underway, Talia Kleinplatz has detailed 20 of the best places to try classic and newfangled iterations of the drink.
Beer Brief Vol. 22
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
How Thirsty Colonists and Revolutionary Soldiers Made Spruce Beer on the Battlefield
If you ever wondered how North American settlers wet their whistles in the woods back in the 18th century, wonder no more...
