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Elixir’s Water of Life

by BC Brew 07.08.2009

As a beer aficionado, I’ve always been curious about ale’s distilled cousin, whisky. Developing some understanding, however, takes time—something I don’t have a lot of. Fortunately, Elixir Bistro hosts a monthly tasting in the Velvet Room to help you accelerate the process. Whisky Wednesdays feature three varieties of whiskey paired with three tasting plates prepared [...]

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BC Brew Review: Innis & Gunn Rum Cask

by BC Brew 11.17.2008

Aging beer on wood, particularly oak, is a traditional production method rarely used by major breweries today. Some Belgian and English breweries still do this, but it’s almost become a lost art in Europe. In North America, however, this is one of the hot new trends in the craft brewing scene. Not only do brewers [...]

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