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[News] Winners of 2023 BC Beer Awards Announced

Posted in Awards, Beer, Craft Beer Series, Culinary Events, Drinks, Joyce, News, tagged Announcement, Awards, BC Beer, BC Beer Awards, craft beer, Hoyne Brewing, Moody Ales, News, The Barley Merchant, Twin City Brewing Co. on October 25, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Last weekend, winners of the 2023 BC Beer Awards were named at the Croatian Cultural Centre. The judges evaluated 925 entries to select the winners in 29 categories. I was invited to attend the ceremony and was excited to celebrate with the breweries and other beer lovers.

Saturday’s ceremony also included a beer festival. In the past, they had breweries setting up booths and pouring samples of their beers. Since last year, they have changed the format so there were only a few beer stations serving beer in cans, and the industry folks can focus on reconnecting and celebrating with each other.

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[Travel / Beer] 17 Spots on Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail

Posted in Beer, Breakfast, Brewery, Craft Beer Series, Dinner, Joyce, Lunch, North Vancouver, Travel, tagged BC Ale Trail, BC Beer, Black Kettle Brewing, Bridge Brewing, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Deep Cove Brewers, Deep Cove Kayak, House of Funk Brewing, Lonsdale Quay Market, Lower Lonsdale, North Point Brewing, north vancouver, Shipyards District, Tap and Barrel, Tomahawk Restaurant, Vancouver's North Shore, Wildeye Brewing on August 3, 2021| Leave a Comment »

Mr. and I got a taste of our post-pandemic world while exploring Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail for three days in early July. That’s 16 long months after the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020! We checked out a total of 17 spots in North Vancouver, including 9 craft breweries.

On our trip, we made a stop at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, kayaked for 3 hours in Deep Cove, explored the Shipyards District, went for a waterfront stroll, and were basically in a constant food and beer coma.

I wrote a guest post on BC Ale Trail’s website detailing my 3-day trip. Here are some of the beer highlights for us:

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[Roundup] 8 Metro Vancouver Restaurants You Should Go for Food and Craft Beer

Posted in Asian, Beer, Beer pairing, Brewery, Craft Beer Series, Fine dining, Happy Hour, Japanese, Joyce, Lower Mainland, Mexican, Neighbourhood Gem, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pan Asian, Port Moody, Roundup, Taco, Vancouver, tagged BC Ale Trail, BC Beer, Beer pairing, Bells and Whistles, Field House Brewing, Food and Beer, Gyoza Bar, Luppolo Brewing, Osteria Savio Volpe, Roundup, Tap and Barrel, Torafuku, Wildeye Brewing on July 29, 2021| Leave a Comment »

There are so many options in Greater Vancouver for craft beer lovers to find amazing food and beer pairings. You are probably familiar with gastropubs and bars such as Alibi Room, St. Augustine’s and O’Hare’s. If you are looking for a date night idea, or to try something different while still being able to enjoy a pint or two, I’ve put together a list of 8 restaurants ranging from Lebanese to pan-Asian cuisine, to Italian favourites and hidden gem fine-dining.

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[Craft Beer] 2018 BC Beer Awards Event Recap and Winners List

Posted in Beer, Craft Beer Series, Culinary Events, Drinks, Joyce, News, tagged 33 Acres Brewing Company, Announcement, BC Beer, BC Beer Awards, BREWHALL, Coal Harbour Brewing, Coast Mountain Brewing, craft beer, Creative Industry Awards, Field House Brewing, Kettle Valley Brewing, Lighthouse Brewing, Main Street Brewing, Mariner Brewing, Sooke Oceanside Brewery, Steel & Oak, Sundown Brewing Company, Twin City Brewing Co., Twin Sails Brewing, Yellow Dog Brewing on October 25, 2018| Leave a Comment »

On October 20, 2018, winners of this year’s BC Beer Awards were named. The ceremony was held in conjunction of a tasting event with 60 breweries setting up shop at the Croatian Cultural Centre.

BC Beer Awards received 1,085 entries from 109 breweries. The judging took place over 3 days and was performed by a panel of BJPC (Beer Judge Certification Program), Cicerones and Pro Brewers from all over North America.

Like last year, there was also a Brewers Challenge. Participating breweries were challenged this year to brew something with fresh hop. It can be any beer style. The judging took place as we were given a tour of the space.

And I must say, it’s pretty awesome to see Lien Yeung at CBC as the emcee, especially with her on the step stool. I can totally relate!

BC Beer Awards Winners

A shout out to all the big award winners: (more…)

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[Travel] Bad Jimmy’s Brewing Co., Seattle – Habanero, Blood Orange and Carrot Cake, What?

Posted in Beer, Brewery, Craft Beer Series, Drinks, Joyce, Patio, Restaurants, Seattle, Travel, U.S., tagged Bad Jimmy's Brewing, Ballard, beer, beer flight, Beer Tasting, craft beer, Seattle on May 7, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Before we did our brewery walking tour in Ballard, Bad Jimmy’s was actually the first brewery we visited during our recent trip to Seattle. It’s not quite in the cluster of breweries in Ballard but it’s close to that area.

The Beers

Here they have a list of Year Round beers and a list of Seasonals. It’s $9 for a flight of Year Round or Seasonals, or $10 to mix them up (stout costs extra $2), or simply $2.50 for a 5oz taster. So naturally, wanting to try more, we ordered a flight off each list. (more…)