Wine Beer & Spirits

Canadian craft brewing pioneer John Mitchell dies at age 89 in Vancouver

Canada’s beer industry has been mourning the loss of a Metro Vancouver man who came to be known as the “Grandfather of Canadian craft beer”.

Craft distillery to gin up Westbank’s Vancouver House development

Long Table Distillery is expected to move to a new location at the Westbank project.

Blue Grouse leads the way for Cowichan Valley wineries

The winery is currently going through an evolution as it makes the transition to more sustainable practices and the production of organic wines.

The Summer Issue: Key Party’s Jell-O shots taste like summertime

How did these jiggly, alcohol-loaded gems end up on the menu?

Wines of Southern Italy tend to be ripe, round, and juicy, thanks to the weather

This week’s column is being filed from the town of Bari in Puglia, a port city at the top of the heel of Italy's boot.

Photos: Huge Colony bar and entertainment hub opens in downtown Vancouver

The new watering-hole covers 15,000-square-feet of prime retail space.

Italian Day 2019: Commercial Drive piazza will serve up the best of Italy

The Italian Chamber of Commerce–West plans to ensure that wine lovers feel right at home.

Italian Day 2019: Drink of the Week—Aperol Spritz

Starting in 1912, it took seven years of experimentation for Padua, Italy–based brothers Luigi and Silvio Barbieri to create Aperol, a bittersweet, bright-orange apéritif.

Yeast Van: Brewery, restaurant, high tech, and offices mix in proposed Strathcona building

The development site at 1270 Frances Street is steps away from Clark Drive.

Upcoming canna-beers that have Canadians hopped-up

Cannabis and hemp—the beer industry taps into new ingredients for brews set to hit the market after October.

Vancouver Craft Beer Week events tip sheet

Parties, festivals, tastings, and more events at Craft Beer Week.

Vancouver Craft Beer Week celebrates 10 grassroots years of opening up a once semi-insular scene to everyone

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