VANCOUVER’S URBAN WEEKLY Eden Canned Organic Beans
Blueberries
assorted varieties
Certified Organic, California Grown
Sockeye Salmon Fillets
Tre Stelle Cheese Slices
value pack, previously frozen
INSIDE << Five-Star meats for Victoria Day
A Proud BC Company
25 years: Don Alder and Rick Hansen 5
choicesmarkets.com
WOW!
2.99 PRICING
2/5.00
WOW!
2.99 PRICING
WOW!
3.98
2.99 PRICING 170g pkg
4.99
each • reg 6.49
8.99lb/19.82kg
796ml • product of USA
Prices Effective May 17 to 23, 2012.
While quantities last.
2627 W. 16th Ave., Vancouver 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver 1888 W. 57th Ave., Vancouver 1202 Richards St., Vancouver 8683 10th Ave., Burnaby 2595 W. 16th Ave., Vancouver 3248 King George Blvd., South Surrey 1937 Harvey Ave., Kelowna
N EWS • ENT ER TAIN MEN T • L IFE
Fashion blogger Cara McLeay is Fabulous At Any Age
17
Rhubarb recipes
12
THIS IS
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK MAY 18-26, 2012
Brewing’s Brothers & Sisters
O
n Thursday, May 24th, Vancouver Craft Beer Week will feature two events dedicated to the lads and ladies of craft beer.
As the opening act of the evening, Brothers in Hops is an event where four of the Pacific Northwest’s best brewers are getting together to show that yes indeed, craft brewing is a brotherhood. Who are these four brewers? Ben Love of Portland’s Gigantic Brewing, Gary Lohin of Surrey’s Central City Brewing, Jaime Floyd of Eugene’s Ninkasi brewing, and Graham With of Vancouver’s newest craft brewery: Parallel 49. Each of them is known for their hop-forward creations and is sure to deliver an amaz-
ing night of brotherly love. Tickets to this event st Smiley’s Public House are all inclusive. Headlining the event is one of VCBW’s most beloved events, Sisters of the Tap, formerly known as Women and Beer. This event will feature eight of BC’s finest ladies in brewing, along with their beers, and five courses complimenting the different styles and personalities of each of those beers. Hosted at Top Chef Canada Dale Mackay’s newest restaurant, ensemble Tap, he and executive chef Brad Hendrickson will thoughtfully pair the dinner courses to five of the beers, while the other three will be for the mingling portions of the evening. As with Brothers in Hops, this event is all inclusive.
TICKETS FOR BOTH THESE EVENTS CAN BE FOUND AT: www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com/2012/events/thursday-may-24th-2012
In celebration of Vancouver Craft Beer Week,
Get
12% OFF
in store or online at www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com
Use code VCBW12 at checkout.Valid until June 30th, 2012.
BOTH FIREFLY FINE WINES AND ALES LOCATIONS FEATURE: • Large walk-in cooler with over 650 types of beer • Extraordinary wines starting from $9
MAPLE RIDGE 21755 Lougheed Highway at East 216th Street 11:00am to 11:00pm 604 467 1956 FOLLOW US and enjoy special offers and details about new and special releases!
VANCOUVER 2857 Cambie Street at West 12th Avenue 10:00am to 11:00pm 604 875 3325 ONLINE www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com
• Craft beers and ales from around the world • Large variety of spirits from hard-to-find to tried-and-true
7
VITI 10.333” wide x 10.5” tall
THIS IS
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK
WIN
MAY 18-26, 2012
A PAIR OF TICKETS to the Closing Festival in the Salt Building at the Village on False Creek.
SEE EVENT LISTINGS AND PURCHASE TICKETS AT www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com/2012/events/
Craft Beer from Canada, US and Europe—Friday, May 25.
Enter at wevancouver.com by May 22
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK EVENTS
Fresh. Local. Independent.
PUB 20 Taps • Kitsilano’s largest rooftop patio • Karaoke, live music, open mic & trivia • Locally sourced menu Stop by every Tuesday and enjoy $1 off all craft beer sleeves.
LIQUOR STORE The BEST Craft Beer selection in Kits and we deliver right to your front door.
%
10
off
ALL CRAFT BEER May 18-26
DARBY’S PUBLIC HOUSE AND LIQUOR STORE 2001 MacDonald Street, Kitsilano • 604 731 0617 darbyspub.ca • darbysliquorstore.ca @Darbys_in_Kits
Top 4 Hidden Gems of VCBW
/DarbysPubandLiquorStore
ure, events like Hoppapalooza, Cicerone vs. Sommelier, and the VCBW Beer Festival have sold out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience the excitement of Vancouver Craft Beer Week to its fullest. Every event during this 9-day celebration of fermentation has been designed with one thing in mind, to blow people’s minds! With that, here are the top 4 can’t-miss hidden gems of VCBW 2012.
S
MAY 18TH
MAY 21ST
VCBW OPENING NIGHT OVERTURE
BIERCRAFT BELGIAN SHOWCASE
presented by Darby’s Liquor Store
EXCELLENT
Main Street SOURCE FOR:
CRAFT BEER
If you go to only one event during VCBW this should be it! This all-inclusive evening at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown kicks things off with a special guest tapping the first cask of the VCBW Collaboration Beer. From there, guests will be given a taster glass to enjoy samples of Belgian, American, and Canadian Beers, along with beer cocktails and beer vs wine pairing stations. Darby’s Public house, BierCraft, and Benton Brothers will also be supplying some tasty bites for you to enjoy. At only $55 per ticket, this may be the best bang for your buck event!
Ever wanted to go to Belgium but couldn’t afford the flight and two weeks’ vacation time? Problem solved as Biercraft, Vancouver’s premier Belgian tap house, is offering up and all-inclusive event featuring over 50 belgian beers, as well as Belgian-influenced hors d’oeuvres to soak up those high taste testers. Try offerings from legendary breweries like Rochefort, St. Bernardus, and Delerium Tremens as well as sample some of the best examples of Belgian styles created by both local and US craft breweries like Green Flash, Townsite and Driftwood.
RIGHT: Graham With, Head Brewer at Parallel 49, shown here as his rock star alter ego The Stardust Kid. Meet Graham and other “greats” in the craft brewing world at Vancouver Craft Beer Week events around the city from May 18th-26th.
Russell Brewing Brewmaster’s Cask Night Monday May 21, 6-9pm | $35 | Doolin’s Irish Pub Three exclusive casks, including Russell-brewed Doolin’s Ale infused with Talisker 10 Yr Single Malt Scotch Whisky! Enjoy brewmaster tasting notes, and beautiful canapés – a night sure to tickle a beer lover’s fancy!
VCBW Beer Festival Presented by Legacy Liquor Store Friday May 25, 5-10pm | Saturday May 26, 2-7pm $35 per event | Salt Building, Village in False Creek The headliner you’ve been waiting for. See you there!
VCBW Closing Tasting Saturday May 26, 6pm | Legacy Liquor Store This unique beer will be announced May 18 at legacyliquorstore.com. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime cask!
MAY 21ST
BREWMASTER CASK NIGHT AT DOOLIN’S IRISH PUB
FOR MORE INFO VISIT VANCOUVERCRAFTBEERWEEK.COM
presented by Russell Brewery Russell Brewing is quietly becoming one of the most decorated breweries in BC. Fresh off winning another World Cup of Beer medal, head brewer Jack Bensley is bringing the thunder to Doolin’s with casks of the VCBW Collaboration Beer, Talisker Single Malt Scotchinfused Doolin’s Ale and Rick August’s Russian Imperial Stout, the Best in Show at the 2011 Golden Stag Homebrewing contest. This event is also all-inclusive, featuring beer tastings and food.
1633 Manitoba Street | 604.331.7900 legacyliquorstore.com | LegacyLiquor
What goes great with craft beer in the summer?
Smoked EVERYTHING.
MAY 22ND
1ST ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BARTENDER BEER COCKTAIL COMPETITION presented by Clough Club
Tickets for these events are still on sale at www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com, but won’t be for long. Don’t miss out on Vancouver Craft Beer Week 2012—get your tickets today!
Beer Meets Meat at Dunn’s Famous
SPIRITS
Featuring small batch and boutique spirits.
brewerycreekliquorstore.com
Try our
house-made fresh sausages • Bratwurst • Smokies
Made in house. Smoked in house.
485 Commercial Drive M-F 8am-6pm | Sat 10am-5pm Sun closed woodlandsmokehouse.com
and ribs
with a cold
craft lager.
Thursday, May 24th 5:00pm–6:30pm
Tons of BC and fantastic import wines.
3045 Main St. (between 12th & 16th) 604-872-3373
TAKE IT HOME
Never had a beer cocktail? If not, you’re missing out on what is quickly becoming the hottest trend in craft beer. 15 of Vancouver’s best bartenders are going to showcase why people are so in love with them, competing not only for bragging rights, but also a trip for two to visit the Rogue Brewery and Distillery in Newport Oregon. That said, the real winners will be those in attendance as they’ll get to taste all the wild and wacky creations these mixologists come up with. As with many of these events, tickets are all-inclusive!
Over 700 unique beers.
WINE
654 Nelson Street | 604.605.4343 doolins.ca | Doolins
3RD Annual Cask and BBQ Patio Party Wednesday May 23rd at 5:00pm Limited tickets available.
For more details go to www.docksidevancouver.com. Reservations 604-685-7070 In the Granville Island Hotel, 1253 Johnston St, Granville Island. Valet parking available.
Join Russell Brewing along with the Dunn’s master meat carver for a drop-by tasting. Sample a full pint of one of our four Russell Brewing craft beers or a small sample of all four along with a sample of real Montreal Smoked Beef. Marinated in brine and special spices for 7 days, smoked for 17 hours then steamed 3 hours right before serving lean, medium or fat and always, always hand sliced. That’s what makes Dunn’s different. $9.99 per person. No reservations required, just show up and enjoy. 827 Seymour Street (at Robson)
604-682-8938
dunnsfamousbc.com
DINE OUT Peckinpah goes
WHOLE HOG
Thursday, May 24, 11am-close Join us all day as we put a piggie’s feet to the fire and pair it with a special one off cask from R&B brewing. Servings are limited, so it’s first come first serve. No reservations required, just show up and enjoy!
CAROLINA STYLE BARBECUE 2 Water Street | 604.681.5411 Sun-Thu 11am-Midnight Fri-Sat 11am-2am peckinpahbbq.com
THIS IS
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK
WIN
MAY 18-26, 2012
A PAIR OF TICKETS to the Closing Festival in the Salt Building at the Village on False Creek.
SEE EVENT LISTINGS AND PURCHASE TICKETS AT www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com/2012/events/
Craft Beer from Canada, US and Europe—Friday, May 25.
Enter at wevancouver.com by May 22
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK EVENTS
Fresh. Local. Independent.
PUB 20 Taps • Kitsilano’s largest rooftop patio • Karaoke, live music, open mic & trivia • Locally sourced menu Stop by every Tuesday and enjoy $1 off all craft beer sleeves.
LIQUOR STORE The BEST Craft Beer selection in Kits and we deliver right to your front door.
%
10
off
ALL CRAFT BEER May 18-26
DARBY’S PUBLIC HOUSE AND LIQUOR STORE 2001 MacDonald Street, Kitsilano • 604 731 0617 darbyspub.ca • darbysliquorstore.ca @Darbys_in_Kits
Top 4 Hidden Gems of VCBW
/DarbysPubandLiquorStore
ure, events like Hoppapalooza, Cicerone vs. Sommelier, and the VCBW Beer Festival have sold out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience the excitement of Vancouver Craft Beer Week to its fullest. Every event during this 9-day celebration of fermentation has been designed with one thing in mind, to blow people’s minds! With that, here are the top 4 can’t-miss hidden gems of VCBW 2012.
S
MAY 18TH
MAY 21ST
VCBW OPENING NIGHT OVERTURE
BIERCRAFT BELGIAN SHOWCASE
presented by Darby’s Liquor Store
EXCELLENT
Main Street SOURCE FOR:
CRAFT BEER
If you go to only one event during VCBW this should be it! This all-inclusive evening at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown kicks things off with a special guest tapping the first cask of the VCBW Collaboration Beer. From there, guests will be given a taster glass to enjoy samples of Belgian, American, and Canadian Beers, along with beer cocktails and beer vs wine pairing stations. Darby’s Public house, BierCraft, and Benton Brothers will also be supplying some tasty bites for you to enjoy. At only $55 per ticket, this may be the best bang for your buck event!
Ever wanted to go to Belgium but couldn’t afford the flight and two weeks’ vacation time? Problem solved as Biercraft, Vancouver’s premier Belgian tap house, is offering up and all-inclusive event featuring over 50 belgian beers, as well as Belgian-influenced hors d’oeuvres to soak up those high taste testers. Try offerings from legendary breweries like Rochefort, St. Bernardus, and Delerium Tremens as well as sample some of the best examples of Belgian styles created by both local and US craft breweries like Green Flash, Townsite and Driftwood.
RIGHT: Graham With, Head Brewer at Parallel 49, shown here as his rock star alter ego The Stardust Kid. Meet Graham and other “greats” in the craft brewing world at Vancouver Craft Beer Week events around the city from May 18th-26th.
Russell Brewing Brewmaster’s Cask Night Monday May 21, 6-9pm | $35 | Doolin’s Irish Pub Three exclusive casks, including Russell-brewed Doolin’s Ale infused with Talisker 10 Yr Single Malt Scotch Whisky! Enjoy brewmaster tasting notes, and beautiful canapés – a night sure to tickle a beer lover’s fancy!
VCBW Beer Festival Presented by Legacy Liquor Store Friday May 25, 5-10pm | Saturday May 26, 2-7pm $35 per event | Salt Building, Village in False Creek The headliner you’ve been waiting for. See you there!
VCBW Closing Tasting Saturday May 26, 6pm | Legacy Liquor Store This unique beer will be announced May 18 at legacyliquorstore.com. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime cask!
MAY 21ST
BREWMASTER CASK NIGHT AT DOOLIN’S IRISH PUB
FOR MORE INFO VISIT VANCOUVERCRAFTBEERWEEK.COM
presented by Russell Brewery Russell Brewing is quietly becoming one of the most decorated breweries in BC. Fresh off winning another World Cup of Beer medal, head brewer Jack Bensley is bringing the thunder to Doolin’s with casks of the VCBW Collaboration Beer, Talisker Single Malt Scotchinfused Doolin’s Ale and Rick August’s Russian Imperial Stout, the Best in Show at the 2011 Golden Stag Homebrewing contest. This event is also all-inclusive, featuring beer tastings and food.
1633 Manitoba Street | 604.331.7900 legacyliquorstore.com | LegacyLiquor
What goes great with craft beer in the summer?
Smoked EVERYTHING.
MAY 22ND
1ST ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BARTENDER BEER COCKTAIL COMPETITION presented by Clough Club
Tickets for these events are still on sale at www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com, but won’t be for long. Don’t miss out on Vancouver Craft Beer Week 2012—get your tickets today!
Beer Meets Meat at Dunn’s Famous
SPIRITS
Featuring small batch and boutique spirits.
brewerycreekliquorstore.com
Try our
house-made fresh sausages • Bratwurst • Smokies
Made in house. Smoked in house.
485 Commercial Drive M-F 8am-6pm | Sat 10am-5pm Sun closed woodlandsmokehouse.com
and ribs
with a cold
craft lager.
Thursday, May 24th 5:00pm–6:30pm
Tons of BC and fantastic import wines.
3045 Main St. (between 12th & 16th) 604-872-3373
TAKE IT HOME
Never had a beer cocktail? If not, you’re missing out on what is quickly becoming the hottest trend in craft beer. 15 of Vancouver’s best bartenders are going to showcase why people are so in love with them, competing not only for bragging rights, but also a trip for two to visit the Rogue Brewery and Distillery in Newport Oregon. That said, the real winners will be those in attendance as they’ll get to taste all the wild and wacky creations these mixologists come up with. As with many of these events, tickets are all-inclusive!
Over 700 unique beers.
WINE
654 Nelson Street | 604.605.4343 doolins.ca | Doolins
3RD Annual Cask and BBQ Patio Party Wednesday May 23rd at 5:00pm Limited tickets available.
For more details go to www.docksidevancouver.com. Reservations 604-685-7070 In the Granville Island Hotel, 1253 Johnston St, Granville Island. Valet parking available.
Join Russell Brewing along with the Dunn’s master meat carver for a drop-by tasting. Sample a full pint of one of our four Russell Brewing craft beers or a small sample of all four along with a sample of real Montreal Smoked Beef. Marinated in brine and special spices for 7 days, smoked for 17 hours then steamed 3 hours right before serving lean, medium or fat and always, always hand sliced. That’s what makes Dunn’s different. $9.99 per person. No reservations required, just show up and enjoy. 827 Seymour Street (at Robson)
604-682-8938
dunnsfamousbc.com
DINE OUT Peckinpah goes
WHOLE HOG
Thursday, May 24, 11am-close Join us all day as we put a piggie’s feet to the fire and pair it with a special one off cask from R&B brewing. Servings are limited, so it’s first come first serve. No reservations required, just show up and enjoy!
CAROLINA STYLE BARBECUE 2 Water Street | 604.681.5411 Sun-Thu 11am-Midnight Fri-Sat 11am-2am peckinpahbbq.com
VANCOUVER’S URBAN WEEKLY Eden Canned Organic Beans
Blueberries
assorted varieties
Certified Organic, California Grown
Sockeye Salmon Fillets
Tre Stelle Cheese Slices
value pack, previously frozen
INSIDE << Five-Star meats for Victoria Day
A Proud BC Company
25 years: Don Alder and Rick Hansen 5
choicesmarkets.com
WOW!
2.99 PRICING
2/5.00
WOW!
2.99 PRICING
WOW!
3.98
2.99 PRICING 170g pkg
4.99
each • reg 6.49
8.99lb/19.82kg
796ml • product of USA
Prices Effective May 17 to 23, 2012.
While quantities last.
2627 W. 16th Ave., Vancouver 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver 1888 W. 57th Ave., Vancouver 1202 Richards St., Vancouver 8683 10th Ave., Burnaby 2595 W. 16th Ave., Vancouver 3248 King George Blvd., South Surrey 1937 Harvey Ave., Kelowna
N EWS • ENT ER TAIN MEN T • L IFE
Fashion blogger Cara McLeay is Fabulous At Any Age
17
Rhubarb recipes
12
THIS IS
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK MAY 18-26, 2012
Brewing’s Brothers & Sisters
O
n Thursday, May 24th, Vancouver Craft Beer Week will feature two events dedicated to the lads and ladies of craft beer.
As the opening act of the evening, Brothers in Hops is an event where four of the Pacific Northwest’s best brewers are getting together to show that yes indeed, craft brewing is a brotherhood. Who are these four brewers? Ben Love of Portland’s Gigantic Brewing, Gary Lohin of Surrey’s Central City Brewing, Jaime Floyd of Eugene’s Ninkasi brewing, and Graham With of Vancouver’s newest craft brewery: Parallel 49. Each of them is known for their hop-forward creations and is sure to deliver an amaz-
ing night of brotherly love. Tickets to this event st Smiley’s Public House are all inclusive. Headlining the event is one of VCBW’s most beloved events, Sisters of the Tap, formerly known as Women and Beer. This event will feature eight of BC’s finest ladies in brewing, along with their beers, and five courses complimenting the different styles and personalities of each of those beers. Hosted at Top Chef Canada Dale Mackay’s newest restaurant, ensemble Tap, he and executive chef Brad Hendrickson will thoughtfully pair the dinner courses to five of the beers, while the other three will be for the mingling portions of the evening. As with Brothers in Hops, this event is all inclusive.
TICKETS FOR BOTH THESE EVENTS CAN BE FOUND AT: www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com/2012/events/thursday-may-24th-2012
In celebration of Vancouver Craft Beer Week,
Get
12% OFF
in store or online at www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com
Use code VCBW12 at checkout.Valid until June 30th, 2012.
BOTH FIREFLY FINE WINES AND ALES LOCATIONS FEATURE: • Large walk-in cooler with over 650 types of beer • Extraordinary wines starting from $9
MAPLE RIDGE 21755 Lougheed Highway at East 216th Street 11:00am to 11:00pm 604 467 1956 FOLLOW US and enjoy special offers and details about new and special releases!
VANCOUVER 2857 Cambie Street at West 12th Avenue 10:00am to 11:00pm 604 875 3325 ONLINE www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com
• Craft beers and ales from around the world • Large variety of spirits from hard-to-find to tried-and-true
7
VITI 10.333” wide x 10.5” tall