Mathieu Poirier

A snapshot in time of what you can expect on tap at the Phillips Tasting Room. (Matt Poirier)

Unwrap the spirit with delicious local beers

Matthew Poirier’s monthly column, Matter of Beer

A snapshot in time of what you can expect on tap at the Phillips Tasting Room. (Matt Poirier)
A busy Vancouver Island Brewing Taphouse. (Courtesy Vancouver Island Brewing)

November brews: exploring seasonal beers to warm your autumn evenings

Matthew Poirier’s monthly Matter of Beer column

A busy Vancouver Island Brewing Taphouse. (Courtesy Vancouver Island Brewing)
The 29th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival returns Sept. 8-9. (Courtesy Victoria Beer Society)

Matter of Beer: September Sips and Back-to-School Bashes

Mathieu Poirier’s monthly beer column

The 29th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival returns Sept. 8-9. (Courtesy Victoria Beer Society)
Ile Sauvage Lunar Lager 12 Pack. (Photo Supplied)

MATTER OF BEER: Last sips of summer

Beers to have on hand and last summer events to attend before fall

Ile Sauvage Lunar Lager 12 Pack. (Photo Supplied)
Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing in Sidney (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)

Matter of Beer: Award-Winning Brews to Enjoy This Summer

At the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards, British Columbia breweries brought home 45 awards. Local winners include Small Gods Brewing, Hoyne, Whistle Buoy, Île Sauvage, Moon Under Water and Sooke Oceanside.

Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing in Sidney (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)
Market Square transforms into "Market Squared-Circle" when Whistlemania, a Whistle Buoy event with wrestling, beer and music, returns this year in June. (Brit Kwasney)

Matter of Beer: Whistlemania slams us into summer festival season

From pro wrestling at Whistlemania June 24, to the return of the Langford Beer Festival in July, this summer has it all

Market Square transforms into "Market Squared-Circle" when Whistlemania, a Whistle Buoy event with wrestling, beer and music, returns this year in June. (Brit Kwasney)
Millstream Beverage Company has a patio out front with cornhole, artificial grass, heaters and more. (Millstream Beverage Company)

Matter of Beer: triumphs in the West Shore

Monday columnist Mathieu Poirier explores how breweries are growing in the region

Millstream Beverage Company has a patio out front with cornhole, artificial grass, heaters and more. (Millstream Beverage Company)
Victoria Beer Week has six events total this year. (Victoria Beer Society)

Matter of Beer: good times brewing at Victoria Beer Week

Lift Off! happens May 5th at Market Square with dozens of new beers

Victoria Beer Week has six events total this year. (Victoria Beer Society)
(Metro Creative photo)

Matter of Beer: Beer recommendations to keep your cravings content in Victoria

Victoria Beer Week may have moved to May, but beer lovers can still explore something new this March.

(Metro Creative photo)
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
Mathieu Poirier: Beer School a key element of Victoria Beer Week

Mathieu Poirier: Beer School a key element of Victoria Beer Week

Aficianados and novices alike can learn much about their favourite brews, March 6-14

Mathieu Poirier: Beer School a key element of Victoria Beer Week
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
Mathieu Poirier: Looking back on the year in beer

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

Mathieu Poirier: Looking back on the year in beer
MATHIEU POIRIER: Options for pairing beers with holiday fare

MATHIEU POIRIER: Options for pairing beers with holiday fare

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

MATHIEU POIRIER: Options for pairing beers with holiday fare