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Drinking a 30 Years Old Can of Coors Found in the Woods

(via) With all the new and delicious local craft beer for us to try these days it’s hard to imagine a good reason to drink something as familiar as a can of Coors. But what if that can of Coors was 30 years old and found half-buried deep in the woods? I don’t think I could resist just a sip…for science.

This guy doesn’t even hesitate to take a long sip. It’s unclear as to whether or not he survived the night, but in the moment he gave it an enthusiastically positive (if NSFW) review. Cheers, bud!

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.