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Dominion Cider Co – Dominion Winter

PRESENTED BY JAK’S BEER, WINE, SPIRITS From the Spring 2020 edition of the What’s Brewing Tasting Panel Dominion cider is nestled in the town of Summerland, on the west side  Continue Reading…

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Backcountry Brewing – This Ain’t No Garden Party, Brother

In the grand view of the craft renaissance, Backcountry Brewing has a relatively short history. But in the three years they’ve been extant, they’ve carved out a nice reputation for  Continue Reading…

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The BX Press Cidery- Vanilla Plum

PRESENTED BY JAK’S BEER, WINE, SPIRITS From the Spring 2020 edition of the What’s Brewing Tasting Panel The BX Press Cidery is not a cidery that I had ever heard  Continue Reading…

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Pilsner

Coast Mountain Brewing- Crystal Chair Pilsner

One of the lesser talked about corners of beer is gluten. Outside of fad dieters, more people are finding gluten negatively affects them. While Celiac sufferers will have to go  Continue Reading…

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Stout

Trench Brewing- Six Mile Stout

If you travel north from the Canada-US border on Highway 97 you will experience drastic changes in geography, climate and culture. Long after you have left the mild climate of  Continue Reading…

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Salt Spring Wild Cider – Pineapple Amaro

PRESENTED BY JAK’S BEER, WINE, SPIRITS From the Spring 2020 edition of the What’s Brewing Tasting Panel The days of walking into a liquor store and finding a small selection  Continue Reading…

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Longwood Brewery- BBA Triple Stout

Sometimes beer is easy, approachable and friendly. Then again, like music, beer can also be like a wave wrecked beach under a darkened sky, the perfect accompaniment to a soul  Continue Reading…

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Vancouver Island Brewing – Cassis & Elderflower Belgian Tripel

Vancouver Island Brewing has become known in recent years for experimentation, and a good example of this is their Cassis & Elderflower Belgian Tripel. Released earlier this fall, it’s a  Continue Reading…

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IPA

Andina x Mariner – Piñata Pineapple Hot Pepper IPA

Once again, Yeast Van’s Andina Brewing Co is leading the way in using interesting and authentic tropical ingredients in its brews. This time, it’s their brand-new Piñata Pineapple Hot Pepper IPA,  Continue Reading…

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Iron Road Brewing – Simcoe Saison

Iron Road Brewing in Kamloops was a passion and a dream for two geologists (Richard Phillips & Jared Tarswell) who loved good craft beer and wanted to open up a  Continue Reading…

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BNA Brewing – Tennessee Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout

The almost 5 year old brewery with a huge history to its name and building in Kelowna, continues to turn heads with their beers ,including this one, the Tennessee Bourbon  Continue Reading…

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Porter

Cumberland Brewing Co.- Porter

Five years in, Cumberland Brewing Co. is still going strong with a loyal local following. Fans know that, rain or shine, sun or sleet, there is always a friendly conversation  Continue Reading…

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