What does Superflux mean? According to Merriam-Webster it’s a superabundance or an excessive flowing — of tasty beer in the case of this semi-recent entry to the so-called “Yeast Van” neighbourhood also inhabited by nearby Strathcona, Strange Fellows and many more. Having the unfortunate timing of opening up its tasting lounge at 505 Clark Dr. …
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When you think of places in the Lower Mainland housing a concentration of breweries, East Van probably comes to mind first. For instance, lower Main Street or somewhere along Powell Street. But did you know Port Moody — yes that's right, PoMo — now boasts four craft beer establishments within a one-kilometre radius? Vancouver Foodster took its roving …
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Portland, Oregon is often referred to as Mecca for anything craft beer, now boasting somewhere over 60 breweries operating in the city alone. But with so much competition, how does an artisan brew differentiate itself? PDX Grocer Zupan's Markets and microbrewery Coalition Brewing are onto something, having recently released their second Farm-to-Market collaboration, an Imperial Coffee Chocolate Stout. …
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Who says beer and wine enthusiasts don't get along? Both parties gathered under one roof last night at Vancouver's Craft Beer Market for the March Mash-Up Madness launch event, which showcased some spring products by two featured companies. Blasted Church Vineyards, from Okanagan Falls, B.C., came and poured glasses of their Gewürztraminer, Unorthadox Chardonnay and Merlot, …
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