Welcome to Day 2 of The Drink Guy’s Advent Calendar! After kicking things off with the festive delight of Danish Juløl, we’re diving into a local treasure trove: the vibrant craft breweries of East Vancouver—or, as the locals lovingly call it, Yeast Van. This area is a haven for beer enthusiasts, offering an eclectic mix of breweries brimming with character, flavour, and a warm holiday buzz. These spots are as fun and lively as the people who frequent them. Whether it’s a quick pint or a full evening of exploration, the East Van brewery scene is a must for this time of...

If you’re of Danish descent like I am, you may know Juløl—that dark, sweet, candy-like lager that feels like Christmas in a glass. Growing up with it, this seasonal brew became a cherished part of my holiday traditions. No Ordinary Beer Juløl is no ordinary beer. Flavoured with licorice, black currant, Munchener, and caramel malts, it’s a bottom-fermented wiener beer with a beautifully layered profile. But what does “bottom fermented” mean?  Simply put, it’s a slower fermentation process where yeast settles at the bottom of the liquid, occurring at a cooler...

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Go big or go home seems to be the edict for a boozy cocktail for eager budget minded tourists. We know travel can get costly, that’s no secret, but libations that give you your money’s worth certainly put a smile on a holiday traveller’s face.   The technique of “free pour” for a tall delicious drink, doesn’t happen all that often. At least not in the northern climates, but when it does? The shock and amazement of watching that never-ending alcohol stream quickly turns into desire and want. Maybe even a need? Sitting across from a bartender in the theatrical throws...

Most think of the glory days of airline travel having long gone. However, there are those of us that still try to adhere to the past and those “days gone by”. I’m one of them if you haven’t already figured that out.

Mocktails: Vancouvers’ newest addition to the Non-Alcoholic beverage scene.