beer

Today, let me introduce you to something a little out of the ordinary—a passport, but not the kind that whisks you through international borders. This is the Yeast Van Passport, a tasting passport that opens the door to some of the best craft breweries and distilleries East Vancouver has to offer. Conceived by Aaron Jonckheere of Strange Fellows Brewing—a self-proclaimed wanderer and founder of the Yeast Vancouver Brewing District—this passport is a celebration of brewing excellence. It’s the result of a collaborative effort between the vibrant breweries and distilleries of East...

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...

Beer and Bon Voyage: Is our travel and tourism review of Batch 44 Brewery in beautiful British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast.