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The One Guy On The Bar Who Tries Way Too Hard To Share His Passion For Beer

Have you met this guy on the bar before? If you don’t recognize him, his behaviour might ring a bell. He’s a beer fetishist, the kind that really needs to share. They’re usually harmless, but this one will put you to sleep in a hurry if the subject can’t be changed. The funny short film by Third Leg Studio is actually an ad for That Ultra Beer Thing, the very same device the (convincing) actor wields like it’s either a magic wand or self-pleasuring device. Apparently, it emits “ultrasonic waves at the perfect frequency to burst individual CO2 bubbles, creating millions of micro-bubbles and a perfect creamy foam head on any carbonated beer.” We assume hope it’s for home use only…

Canada Lands Eight Spots Again as Vancouver Hosts North America’s 50 Best Bars 2026

Vancouver shows up strong this year, with four bars on the list and The Keefer Bar climbing to No.7 to lead the country. Newcomer June makes an immediate entry, adding to a lineup that reflects the depth and graft behind the city’s bar scene.

Scout’s 2026 Mapped Guide to ‘North America’s 50 Best Bars’ Pop-ups, Takeovers & Exclusive Cocktail Events in Vancouver

North America's best bartenders are landing in Vancouver. Prepare accordingly. This is your no-nonsense guide to the pop-ups, takeovers, and one-night-only happenings April 19-23, 2026

Burdock & Co’s Wine Director on Storytelling and Cutting the Stiffness Out of Service

Spend a few minutes with Maisie Ryan and it becomes clear she’s not interested in putting wine on a pedestal. The Burdock & Co wine director knows the details, but her approach skips the script and goes straight to story, curiosity, and making sure the room is having a good time.

Kalisha Glover Wins El Tequileño Cocktail Competition with “Freedom of Colour” — See the Highlights

Glover’s winning cocktail, ‘Freedom of Colour’, pulled inspiration from Frida Kahlo’s 'Still Life with Parrot and Fruit' by using the painting’s bold colours and vibrant arrangement of fruit, including watermelon, orange, passionfruit and lime to translate her idea of what Mexico means into the glass.