A Starter’s Guide to Sake

April 17, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Sake has been a staple of Japanese culture for well over 1,000 years, but how much do you know about the beverage. Better yet, do you know how to properly order it? Let’s discuss. What Exactly is Sake? When you think “Sake” you’re likely thinking about about the beverage itself, but did you know the […]

Cocktails to Celebrate the Return of Game of Thrones

April 15, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Celebrate the return of the series with these inspired cocktails.

Essential Breweries to Visit in Seattle

April 10, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Seattle is overflowing with great craft beer options!

Odd Spirits: Cynar

April 8, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Cynar is the type of spirit that you’ve probably seen at your local liquor store but have no idea what it is or how to use it, let alone even how to pronounce it! Let’s start with the easiest. Cynar is pronounced (chee-Nar) not sea-nar or CY-nar and is a classic Italian amaro. That means […]

Beer of the Month: Jelly King Raspberry/Blackberry

April 3, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The king of all sours north of the border

Vancouver Craft Beer Week Celebrates 10 Years

April 1, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Vancouver’s premier craft beer festival is celebrating a significant milestone this year, reaching a full decade of operations. It’s not hard to remember the very humble beginnings of the VCBW. The very first event had only 15 breweries and no more than 100 or so participants. As it grew, the venues changed and the festival […]

Breweries Worth Visiting in Victoria, B.C.

March 27, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Victoria is one of the early pioneers of craft beer in BC, and due to that longstanding tradition there are some excellent breweries to visit. Craft beer has been a staple of the Victoria community longer than anywhere else in British Columbia, dating back to 1858 when Victoria Brewing was founded by William Steinberger, who […]