B.C. breweries and brewpubs
Comprehensive website that tells the whole brewpub story, including beer descriptions, lots of photos, etc.
(19/07/2006)
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Cannery Brewing
(http://cannerybrewing.tripod.com/)
General information on the brewery.
(03/01/2007)
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Great site that gives you the full low-down on the beer, accommodations and related hospitality at this establishment.
(16/10/2001)
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Product information, plus a thorough history of the heritage building where the company is located, which has operated as a brewery off and on for 100 years.
(16/10/2001)
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Description of brands, background info on the brewery, list of locations where products can be obtained, opportunity to suggest new beers, and form for submitting photos from your kegger.
(18/11/2006)
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A small brewer of English-style ales in Vancouver. Learn about their beers, and the beer school they offer.
(19/10/2001)
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Rethink Beer
(http://www.rethinkbeer.com)
Site developed to promote the Rethink Beer being produced by Bear Brewing in collaboration with marketing agency Rethink. The 'beer concept' is a standard lager, but infused with herbal extracts to, uh, make it different. The concept of the website is to show how darn hip and clever these guys are.
(19/10/2001)
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Spinnaker's has been at the forefront of B.C. craftbrewing since opening in 1984. One of the very finest brewpubs around. It is a purveyor of exceptional ales (and some not half-bad lagers) in Victoria. This extensive website tells the whole beautiful story.
(19/10/2001)
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Cool site of very chic brewpub overlooking the harbour in Vancouver's historic Gastown.
(19/10/2001)
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Brewery history, products, news, tour information, and even a map showing you how to get there.
(19/10/2001)
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Other B.C. and Canadian beer sites
B.C. Beer Blog
(http://bcbrews.wordpress.com/)
Highly informative blog profiling the beer scene in B.C. and beyond. Written by Rick Green, one of the great champions of B.C. craft beer.
(08/07/2010)
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BC Liquor Stores
(http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en)
Information on BC Liquor Stores, the government agency that is the largest retailer of beverage alcohol in BC. Includes complete list product listing, store locations, etc.
(14/07/2007)
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Doesn't appear to have been updated for a while, but Josh has a lot to say about a lot of beers in BC and beyond. Serious, detailed, opinionated commentary with ratings. He's got full worldwide beer coverage starting at the main page for his manifesto.
(26/10/2006)
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Vancouver area-based organization dedicated to beer tasting and education and providing an array of related services, including party planning, training seminars, tasting events, etc. Website features some informative articles on beer tasting and appreciation.
(09/05/2006)
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First Key
(http://www.firstkey.com/)
Consultants to the brewing and malting industry, with international presence, including Vancouver office. Full range of services for breweries of all sizes.
(10/04/2007)
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Hopscotch is billed as the 'premium Scotch, Whiskey and Beer festival on the west coast,' featuring over 200 products to sample. Held in Vancouver, usually in November. Anybody I know who has been...has come back smilin'.
(16/09/2009)
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Suds Magazine
(http://home.sudsmagazine.com/)
Rob Trent and his merry crew have an unquenchable thirst for fine craft ale and inexhaustible enthusiasm for seeking it out in locales near and far. Sort of based in BC (I think) but ranging far and wide, this is an international beer travelogue, with a near-continuous stream of news pouring in from around the world. Keep up the good work boys!
(05/09/2009)
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All the pertinent info on Canada's most excellent festival, produced by Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Occurs each fall in Victoria.
(21/03/2009)
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Brewers of Canada
(http://www.brewers.ca/EN/index.htm)
Industry association that serves the interests of Canadian brewers - primarily the large companies. Includes some general background information and statistics on beer in Canada.
(13/02/2006)
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Comprehensive source of information on Canadian breweries, including those in British Columbia. Brought to you by the "Real Beer Page", listed below.
(19/10/2001)
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Stephen Beaumont is Canada's preeminent beer writer, with lots of good beer news and info on his website. Covers the Canadian and international beer scene with everything from beer ratings to beer/food pairings. Updated monthly.
(13/02/2006)
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International beer sites
Beer Advocate
(http://beeradvocate.com/)
Great site that advocates the best in beer worldwide. News, reviews, events, and lots of opportunity for input from beer lovers and others in the beer community.
(20/09/2007)
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One of the most important ways in which the Beer Judge Certification Program promotes beer literacy and appreciation of real beer is through it's Style Guidelines. Browse the website, or click on the 'Style Guidelines' link on the right of the page to go to a variety of downloadable versions. Essential info for any true beer enthusiast!
(31/05/2007)
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All the inside info on what's happening along the Pacific coast of the U.S. beer-wise. Very well done, comprehensive site that includes news, articles, regional updates, homebrewer info, even podcasts of brewery tours!
(10/02/2006)
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Beer Tutor
(http://www.beertutor.com/)
Large site with intensive coverage of the world of beer, including a massive beer database, articles, forums, etc.
(12/09/2007)
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All you need to know about beer from one of the world's great authorities. World beer styles, food pairings, tasting notes, books, 'Ultimate Beer FAQ' and more.
(18/11/2006)
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Cask-Marque
(http://www.cask-marque.co.uk/index.php)
Quality standard system for real ale in UK pubs. Check the site to find the pubs with consistently good pints of the finest ales.
(11/09/2007)
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Information on beers of the world and history of beer, including many photos, labels, etc.
(20/09/2007)
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Other Cool Stuff
Super-cool website that shows pictures of beers from around the world - as viewed through an optical microscope! Wildly colorful abstract patterns, each one distinctly different. Unfortunately no BC beers, but lots of other interesting selections.
(25/02/2009)
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Beer Saved the World Infographic
(http://www.onlinebachelordegreeprograms.com/beer-saved-the-world/)
A concise world history of beer told in clever graphics. Lots of fun beer facts!
(08/04/2012)
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Get Bar Stools
(http://www.getbarstools.com/)
A great beer deserves a great bar stool. Discounts, reviews and coupon codes on every style of bar stool.
(27/02/2009)
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leapBeer
(http://leapbeer.wordpress.com)
Man on a Mission: Leap Beer, 366 different beers in 366 Days (of 2012).
A worthy endeavour, indeed!
(14/01/2012)
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Beer shirts and other beer-related lifestyle accessories, with a wide variety of beer brands represented.
(11/11/2006)
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Obriens Mini Bar Fridges
(http://www.obriensminicoolers.co.uk/minibars.htm)
Based in the UK, with a wide selection of small fridges, many of which are ideal for temporarily storing some beer.
(22/01/2010)
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Serve your guests best and branded cigars and make your parties royal. An exclusive collection of all major brands of cigars at one place at amazingly low rates. Get world class service.
(11/11/2006)
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Providing beer gardens, logistics assistance, beer dispensing trailers and equipment in the Lower Mainland and beyond. They work with big clients like Dragonboat Festival and Canada 125 Celebrations, down to private parties, sports associations etc.
(02/07/2011)
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