VANCOUVER, BC – As a preview of sorts for the upcoming 5th annual edition of Vancouver Craft Beer Week, Vancouver arts and culture weekly The Georgia Straight has published a Beer Issue, featuring a variety of articles about beer and related topics including:
- A feature story on the continuing growth of B.C.’s craft brewing industry.
- A round-up of five new beers recommended by “local brewmasters and beer enthusiasts”.
- A look at the work that Central City Brewers & Distillers has been doing to raise awareness and funds for autism research.
- A visit to the craft breweries and other sites in Tacoma, Washington.
- Several beer & food articles including tips on pairing from cicerone Don Farion, beer-friendly recipes from chef Brett Turner, and a short review of David Ort’s The Canadian Craft Beer Cookbook.
- A list of selected events from the jam-packed Vancouver Craft Beer Week calendar.
- A guide to a few new bars and pubs in Vancouver that have chosen to go TV-free.
The paper edition of this week’s issue of The Georgia Straight (May 22nd-29th cover date) is available now for free at many locations in and around Vancouver.
Pretty good round up there, lots of great stuff going on in the local scene including some fantastic beer releases. Drink local!