Beer

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 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

 

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

 

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)
Phillips bartender Harvey serves up a cold beer. (John Atkinson)

Behind Bars: creative Phillips brewing up community and fun

Founder Matt Phillips focuses on good product, team involvement, and offering an inclusive space.

  • Mar 24, 2023
Phillips bartender Harvey serves up a cold beer. (John Atkinson)
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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)
Victoria Beer Week will see the return of popular events, like beer and pizza night, along with new additions to the lineup. (File photo courtesy Victoria Beer Society)
Victoria Beer Week will see the return of popular events, like beer and pizza night, along with new additions to the lineup. (File photo courtesy Victoria Beer Society)
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January 7 2020 -  Tasting beer with Joe Wiebe, a Saison Noel from Howl Brewing (L) and a Humans Hazy IPA from Parkside Brewing, at Refuge Tap Room on Fort Street.

Beer news for the new year

A Matter of Beer with Mathieu Poirier

  • Dec 30, 2022
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January 7 2020 -  Tasting beer with Joe Wiebe, a Saison Noel from Howl Brewing (L) and a Humans Hazy IPA from Parkside Brewing, at Refuge Tap Room on Fort Street.
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January 7 2020 -  Tasting beer with Joe Wiebe, a Beets by Sinden Beet Sour from Electric Biccyle (L) and a Humans Hazy IPA from Parkside Brewing, at Refuge Tap Room on Fort Street.

A Matter of Beer with Mathieu Poirier

Seasonally, it’s time for those dark, rich beers

  • Dec 26, 2022
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January 7 2020 -  Tasting beer with Joe Wiebe, a Beets by Sinden Beet Sour from Electric Biccyle (L) and a Humans Hazy IPA from Parkside Brewing, at Refuge Tap Room on Fort Street.
AJ Auld and Taylor MacNeil at Browns Crafthouse

Behind Bars visits Vic West’s Browns Crafthouse

A focus on local beers, wines, products and people

  • Nov 30, 2022
AJ Auld and Taylor MacNeil at Browns Crafthouse
Don Denton
 Tasting beer with Joe Wiebe, from left,  a Saison Noel from Howl Brewing and a Humans Hazy IPA from Parkside Brewing and a Beets by Sinden Beet Sour from Electric Bicycle Brewing, at Refuge Tap Room on Fort Street.

Victoria beer blast is back

Beer news with Mathieu Poirier

  • Oct 7, 2022
Don Denton
 Tasting beer with Joe Wiebe, from left,  a Saison Noel from Howl Brewing and a Humans Hazy IPA from Parkside Brewing and a Beets by Sinden Beet Sour from Electric Bicycle Brewing, at Refuge Tap Room on Fort Street.
Great Canadian Beer Festival

Victoria’s beer blast is back September 9 and 10

The return of the Great Canadian Beer Festival

  • Sep 2, 2022
Great Canadian Beer Festival
Langford Beer Festival Logo

Summer is here and so is the beer

Beer festival, beer awards and beers to try as you travel

  • Jul 4, 2022
Langford Beer Festival Logo
Superflux Cabana

At Superflux {Cabana}, you can’t go wrong

Behind Bars taste team visits Broughton Street venue

  • May 23, 2022
Superflux Cabana
Craft Beer - stock photo

Victoria Beer Week returns in April

Last minutes changes move festival dates

  • Mar 23, 2022
Craft Beer - stock photo
Beer - stock photo

Victoria’s Beer Week Returns this April

The Powerhouse and 9 other venues are hosting events

  • Feb 21, 2022
Beer - stock photo