beer

Beer – a timeless beverage, beloved across continents and cultures, with a history as rich and varied as its flavours. For a deeper dive, the folks at Wikipedia have a great historical read ready for you. It’s a drink born from the fermentation of grains like barley, wheat, oats, and even rice, resulting in a kaleidoscope of styles, colours, and strengths. From humble lagers to robust ales, beer has found its way into every corner of the globe and every type of gathering, from royal feasts to casual pub nights. But how well do we really know the beer we drink? Beyond the familiar...

holiday sipping: Mead. Also known as “honey wine,” mead is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, made by fermenting honey

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.