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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…

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.