Craft beer

Carly Davis, Danielle Weslosky and Lauren Murphy enjoy their beer at the second annual Langford Beer Fest on Saturday (July 15). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Langford Beer Fest returns

The sun and the crowds were out on Saturday (July 15) to sample local brews

 

Matt Carter, Nanaimo Craft Beer Society director, left, and Kevin Ward, Wolf Brewing Company brewmaster, lift a pint to the fifth annual Nanaimo Craft Beer Week, April 30-May 7. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Beer lovers hopped up about Nanaimo Craft Beer Week

Nanaimo’s craft beer brewers come together to create collaboration brew

 

Sidney’s Beacon Brewing has received approval from council to setup a food truck outside their Third Street location six evenings this year. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Greater Victoria brewery gets green light for food truck team-up

Council approved a request from Beacon Brewing to setup a food truck for six evenings this year

 

From left to right: co-owners Michelle Morgan, Michael Morgan and Dirk Slot behind the bar at Mile Zero Brewing in Metchosin. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

VIDEO: New Metchosin nano-brewery’s taps now flowing after opening

Mile Zero Brewing is planning a grand opening come patio season

From left to right: co-owners Michelle Morgan, Michael Morgan and Dirk Slot behind the bar at Mile Zero Brewing in Metchosin. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Langford Beer Festival attendees cheers before sampling some B.C. craft beer Saturday at Starlight Stadium. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Langford Beer Festival sells out inaugural edition

Starlight Stadium filled with more than 2,500 people Saturday

Langford Beer Festival attendees cheers before sampling some B.C. craft beer Saturday at Starlight Stadium. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Tickets for the 2022 Great Canadian Beer Fest are now on sale. The festival, pictured here in 2019, happens Sept. 9 and 10 at Royal Athletic Park. (Courtesy Victoria Beer Society)

Thirsty residents expected to lap up Victoria return of Great Canadian Beer Fest

Tickets on sale now for craft beer event, on Sept. 9 and 10 at Royal Athletic Park

Tickets for the 2022 Great Canadian Beer Fest are now on sale. The festival, pictured here in 2019, happens Sept. 9 and 10 at Royal Athletic Park. (Courtesy Victoria Beer Society)
Pints of beer are seen on the bar at Main Street Brewing in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday March 20, 2017. Canadian alcohol producers are hoping excise tax changes are brewing in the federal finance minister’s office. Beer, wine and cider makers say small producers need relief from excise duties, which went up automatically on Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Craft beer and wine sectors calling for changes to excise duties in budget

Industry representatives say craft producers need relief from excise duties

Pints of beer are seen on the bar at Main Street Brewing in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday March 20, 2017. Canadian alcohol producers are hoping excise tax changes are brewing in the federal finance minister’s office. Beer, wine and cider makers say small producers need relief from excise duties, which went up automatically on Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Victoria Beer Week is back post-pandemic beginning April 1. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria Beer Week raises a glass April 1 after two-year hiatus

8th edition of event features 18 events over 9 days, from tastings to how-tos

Victoria Beer Week is back post-pandemic beginning April 1. (Black Press Media file photo)
Black Press Media social media specialist Tegwyn Hughes and friend Nathan Rideout enjoy sample brews during the Victoria Beer Society’s Lager Than Life event in the city’s brewery district last weekend. (Tegwyn Hughes/News Staff)

Victoria Beer Society delights patrons with back-to-back weekend events

In-person tastings invited locals to try a range of lager and fresh-hopped beers

Black Press Media social media specialist Tegwyn Hughes and friend Nathan Rideout enjoy sample brews during the Victoria Beer Society’s Lager Than Life event in the city’s brewery district last weekend. (Tegwyn Hughes/News Staff)
Bocce courts, seen in the left corner of a rendering, are part of renovation plans for Canoe Brewpub as it transforms into Victoria’s first Craft Beer Market location. The plans received council approval earlier this month. (Courtesy of FORT Architecture)

Bocce courts, games room approved for Victoria’s Canoe Brewpub takeover renovations

Canadian brewpub chain Craft Beer Market purchased the pub in January

Bocce courts, seen in the left corner of a rendering, are part of renovation plans for Canoe Brewpub as it transforms into Victoria’s first Craft Beer Market location. The plans received council approval earlier this month. (Courtesy of FORT Architecture)
Victoria’s Canoe Brewpub will soon be the eighth Craft Beer Market location in Canada. (Google Maps)

Craft Beer Market buys Victoria’s Canoe Brewpub

Craft Beer Market operates nine locations across Canada

Victoria’s Canoe Brewpub will soon be the eighth Craft Beer Market location in Canada. (Google Maps)
Phillips Brewery is among the local craft brewers offering enhanced pickup service in the era of COVID-19. Courtesy Phillips Brewery

MATHIEU POIRIER: Local breweries pitch in with drive-up and delivery services

With taprooms closed and social contact limited, thirsty patrons have new ways to stock up

Phillips Brewery is among the local craft brewers offering enhanced pickup service in the era of COVID-19. Courtesy Phillips Brewery
So you think you’re not a beer drinker

So you think you’re not a beer drinker

New brews and flavours feature herbs, spices and fruit

  • Feb 28, 2020
So you think you’re not a beer drinker
Mathieu Poirier: Excitement builds for Victoria Beer Week

Mathieu Poirier: Excitement builds for Victoria Beer Week

Tickets for March 6-14 celebration of all things crafty on sale now

Mathieu Poirier: Excitement builds for Victoria Beer Week
Whistle Buoy Brewing in Market Square has been a popular addition to the downtown brewery district in Victoria. Photo by Mathieu Poirier

Mathieu Poirier: Looking back on the year in beer

New breweries, taprooms open; more on the way for Victoria, as are the Canadian Brewing Awards

Whistle Buoy Brewing in Market Square has been a popular addition to the downtown brewery district in Victoria. Photo by Mathieu Poirier
Options for pairing your beer with your favourite holiday fare

Options for pairing your beer with your favourite holiday fare

From saisons to bocks, many local craft beer choices pair well with seasonal meals

Options for pairing your beer with your favourite holiday fare
Life-long dream achieved as Chef Ian Blom opens The Ainslie

Life-long dream achieved as Chef Ian Blom opens The Ainslie

Duncan restaurant promotes Cowichan Valley food, produce, wineries, breweries and distilleries

  • Jun 10, 2019
Life-long dream achieved as Chef Ian Blom opens The Ainslie
Attendees of the All About the Wood event on March 2 during Victoria Beer Week will learn about the difference aging beer in casks can make. Courtesy VBW

CRAFT BEER COUNTDOWN: Victoria Beer Week 2019 nearly upon us

Monday beer columnist Mathieu Poirier revels in this learning and tasting extravaganza

  • Feb 23, 2019
Attendees of the All About the Wood event on March 2 during Victoria Beer Week will learn about the difference aging beer in casks can make. Courtesy VBW
Mad Men meets Breaking Bad at Category 12 Brewing

Mad Men meets Breaking Bad at Category 12 Brewing

Brewer and scientist Michael Kuzyk drinks in craft beer success

  • Dec 11, 2018
Mad Men meets Breaking Bad at Category 12 Brewing
New organization to host Great Canadian Beer Festival starting in 2019

New organization to host Great Canadian Beer Festival starting in 2019

Longtime beer festival board pours their last pint, hands reins to Victoria Beer Week Society

New organization to host Great Canadian Beer Festival starting in 2019