Drinker
Stories detailing the best of British Columbia’s craft beers, ciders, spirits and wines.
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).
The Beer Brief, Vol. 3
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Understanding the Kitsch Wine Designed for People “Who Love to Slay Rosé”
This "Message in a Bottle" Q&A asks Kitsch winemaker Grant Biggs all about his delicious 2017 rosé.
Aerial Footage of Thousands of Bourbon Barrels Lost in Kentucky Distillery Accident
The collapse of part of the maturation building at Barton 1792 resulted in the loss of over 9,000 barrels and hundreds of fish.
The Beer Brief, Vol. 2
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. 1
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Sacrilegious Science Suggests We Should Be Pouring Guinness Into Martini Glasses
The science sippers at Tech Insider show exactly how Guinness may have been attaching the wrong glassware to their brew from the start.
Let ‘H Make You at F*cking Drink’ in Chinatown This Monday Night
The one-of-a-kind bartender known as "H" returns to Vancouver for a Sunday School reunion and a night on the wood at Mamie Taylor's.
Is Opening a Bottle of Wine With a Blowtorch a Good Idea? Evidently Not.
Russians, camo cargo pants, Armani Exchange, a video camera, a blowtorch and a 2L bottle of Gallo Red. What could possibly go wrong?
Big Interview With Winemaker Tyler Harlton of Summerland’s TH Wines
The Saskatchewan import dishes on the art of restraint, Daniel Day Lewis and tucking in curse words for colour.
Meet Cody & Clay Allmin, the Twins Behind Port Moody’s Twin Sails Brewing
Ever since they came onto the scene 18 months ago, Twin Sails has played a big role in BC’s craft beer trade. These are the guys behind it.
A Sneak Peek Inside Mt. Pleasant’s Latest Brewery
Still under construction, Electric Bicycle is located at 20 East 4th Avenue. It's bright, bold and expected to open next month.
