Drinker
Stories detailing the best of British Columbia’s craft beers, ciders, spirits and wines.
Container Brewing Opening Soon in Strathcona
The new 4,400 sqft brewery is expected to launch this summer at 1216 Franklin Ave. with a 67 seat tasting lounge.
Mapping Vancouver’s Great Margaritas
In celebration of National Margarita Day, we put together a treasure map to the best ones currently available in Vancouver.
Beer Brief Vol. 15
A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Picking Grapes With Tiago de Souza Jensen of St. Lawrence
We asked a wine-savvy server at one of Vancouver's best restaurants to map out his affections for British Columbian wine.
On Death Blows, Nachos and Coffee Collabos with Cody Allmin of Twin Sails Brewing
We met up with the brewery boss to get a sneak peek at what Twin Sails has brewing (and buzzing) for this year's Hopwired Fest.
Drinking a 30 Years Old Can of Coors Found in the Woods
The fellow who found it doesn't hesitate to pound the gnarly looking thing. His review? "That's fuckin' pretty good man..."
Carrie Bradshaw and Jeff ‘The Dude’ Lebowski Abandon Their Signature Drinks
The stars of Sex and the City and The Big Lebowski shock the staff at a fancy restaurant by ordering Stella Artois in this new ad.
Beer Brief Vol. 14
A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Put Your Stupid Phone Down and Drink Booze With Your Best Friends
Liquor ads tend to go for the lowest common cultural denominator, but this one from Spain's Ruavieja cuts clean, deep and universal.
Beer Brief Vol. 13
A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Actor Ryan Reynolds Explains How His Aviation Gin Is Made in Spectacular Fashion
"The next time you visit your local mixologist and you murder that silky smooth Aviation martini, well...who's the killer now, asshole?"
Picking Grapes with Wildebeest’s Christina Hartigan
The latest instalment of our wine Q & A has the Gastown restaurant's new Wine Director detailing her love of local grapes.
Beer Brief Vol. 12
A succinct, bulleted briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Beer Brief Vol. 11
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Beer Brief Vol. 10
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Picking Grapes With BC Wine Lover, Kimberley Conroy
The fourth instalment of our new Q & A series, Picking Grapes, has a Mark Anthony sales rep detailing her love affair with BC grapes.
Beer Brief Vol. 9
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Scenes of Tequila-Soaked Deliciousness from the Grand Opening of the New La Taqueria
Last night saw not only the launch of the new restaurant on Yukon Street, but also a fierce and friendly cocktail competition.
Botanist Sommelier Stephanie Mathis Shares a Treasure Map to Great Local Wines
The third instalment of our new Q & A series, Picking Grapes, has a seasoned wine pro detailing her love affair with BC grapes.
Beer Brief Vol. 8
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Sipping the Last of the Summer Beer
We're not ready to let summer go, and neither is our beer writer, Carlos Mendes, who has picked 8 brews to toast its final week.
Mapping the Local Wine Love of Hawksworth Sommelier Jayton Paul
The second instalment of our new Q & A series, Picking Grapes, has a young wine pro detailing his love affair with BC grapes.
Beer Brief Vol. 7
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
How an Award-Winning Lover of BC Wine Fell For Local Grapes
Celebrated sommelier Jason Yamasaki of Joey Restaurant Group is the first to answer our new Q & A series, Picking Grapes.
Beer Brief Vol. 6
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Local Wine Pro Dishes on Mentorship, Exams, Millennials Shaping the Market and More
Veteran wine instructor Mark Shipway gives us a piece of his mind in this lengthy, wide-ranging interview.
Beer Brief Vol.5
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
The Beer Brief, Vol. 4
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
