Episodes
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Published 06/16/24
Published 06/16/24
Back to beer again! On today's episode Dan updates us on his back yard, Jeff updates us on the job hunt Dan finally gets to tell us about Hoyne Brewing Co. Jeff feels electric about a pet-nat Vionier from Lightning Rock Winery Dan get all the cerveza feel with non of the alcohol from this iOTA beer Jeff heads back to East Van for the IPA specialists at Superflux Beer Company (and check out Cabana) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 06/01/24
Back to basics, we are talking about beer. On today's episode: Dan and Jeff discuss hypotheticals about non-alcoholic drinking Jeff is happy eating Mexican food at Neighbourhood Brewing, Dan tries whipped ricotta from Wind Cries Mary, Jeff is baking cookies from Local Harvest Market, and Dan heads up island to Dog Mountain Brewing Follow us on Instagram @TasteBCRadio Join us on Patreon for exclusive content, suggestions, and more! Request to be friends on UNTAPPED! Check out or subscribe...
Published 05/16/24
"There is some soul of goodness in things evil, Would men observingly distill it out." - William Shakespeare That's right, we are talking about distilleries! On today's episode: Jeff is enjoying his down time after finishing school Dan prepares to celebrate a couple big birthdays coming up Jeff tries the Dead Frog Party Paddle Dan goes all the way back to 1846 for the history of Sheringham Distillery Jeff goes au naturel with a sparking rosé from Neon Eon Dan can't pronounce Quince (Kwins),...
Published 05/01/24
Don't worry, be hoppy! On today's episode: Jeff is excited to be finishing school, Dan's son is keeping him on his toes, Jeff heads out to Chilliwack to try beer on the river at Sidekick Brewing, Dan sips a refreshing vodka soda with unique flavours from Island Life Craft. Jeff cools off with a seasonal delight from Banter Ice Cream, and Dan visits an island staple at Vancouver Island Brewing. Follow us on Instagram @TasteBCRadio Join us on Patreon for exclusive content, suggestions, and...
Published 04/16/24
Today we are heading south of south of the border! (yes, to MEXICO!) In todays episode: Jeff has an exciting new purchase, Dan (and his wife) went on a short trip up island Dan loves the food but can't pronounce the name of MaiiZ Nixtamal Jeff tries a couple new non-alc sparking wines from ONES+ Dan isnt sour about the key flavours in this great beer from Moon Under Water Jeff discusses El Santo, named after Mexico's #1 luchador Follow us on Instagram @TasteBCRadio Join us on Patreon for...
Published 04/01/24
Normally we would say no whining, but in this case, we think wine is perfectly appropriate. On today's episode: Dan is celebrating a decade at his job Jeff takes a special tour of The Hatch and the rest of the JPC trail, Dan is enjoying a twist on the old classic from Phillips Brewing, Jeff likes it spicy and Dickie's Ginger Beer delivers, and Dan gets excited about the amazing initiatives (and wines) from 40 Knots Vineyard. Read about 40 Knots in the GreenStep member highlight Follow us on...
Published 03/16/24
We are going back to basics today and talking about good clean BEER. In today's episode: Dan has an update on the coffee beans from Artigiano, and Jeff had a week off with his wife including a romantic 10 course meal at the Acorn. Dan discusses the scientific approach at Category 12 Brewing, Jeff samples a easy drinking non-alcoholic Pale Ale from Strange Fellows Brewing, Dan keeps to the hoppy roots with a dry hopped cider from Windfall Cider, and Jeff heads to Vancouver Island's...
Published 03/01/24
Got some free time this morning? why not head out to one of these cafes? On today's episode: Jeff keeps it simple but elevated at Humble Roots Cafe, Dan tries a spectacularly unique beer from an old favourite, Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company, Jeff finds a great new snack with Mike's Kettle Corn, and Dan tries a new location for a Vancouver staple, Artigiano. Follow us on Instagram @TasteBCRadio Join us on Patreon for exclusive content, suggestions, and more! Request to be friends on...
Published 02/16/24
Have you heard of tapas? Well this is our version of that. On today's episode we are skipping the big topics and just covering six great tastes we have discovered recently and want to share with you. Dan is getting his winter on with the Aztec Mocha Dark Ale from Howl Brewing, Jeff keeps it fresh with Club Car Beverage Co.'s Pineapple Mojito, Dan is over the mood for the latest Small Gods X Brassneck collaboration called Lunar Hazy Pale Ale, Jeff gets sweet for Purebread Bakery's Lemon...
Published 02/01/24
You may be doing dry January, moist January or "just trying to make it through" January, but whatever your style, we got some great beers lined up for your next brew (or two!). Jeff's and Dan catch up on their start to the New Year (and its chaotic start) Jeff finds Farmhouse Brewing Co. Dan finishes off the Phillips Brewing Space Case, Jeff found a Happy Place in a can from Neighbourhood Brewing, Dan goes back in time to one of Victoria's oldest breweries that seems to do it all at Swans...
Published 01/16/24
Heading out for a romantic night with your partner? We got you covered. For this episode we are talking "date night" as the theme. On today's episode: Dan and Jeff recap their holidays and discuss goals for 2024. Dan is romancing on the harbour at Boom + Baton Jeff recounts a Powell River Vodka with a unique twist from Salish Sea Spirits Dan tries an ancient drink recipe from The Shrubbery Co., and Jeff cozies up in the zero-waste kitchen at The Acorn Follow us on...
Published 01/01/24
Surprise! Happy Holidays. Today we reflect on 2023 and make predictions for 2024. Thank you to everyone who has joined us on our journey. We will be back on January 1st with an all-new episode! Mentioned in this episode: Reusable takeout container programs from Sharewares and Reusables, Environmentally conscious take-out from Big Wheel Burger, Awards: Small Gods Brewing Co. Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Camp Beer Co. Driftwood Brewery Dumpling Drop Grounds & Green Cafe Moon Under Water...
Published 12/25/23
On today's jam-packed episode it is all about wine! From reds to white, or light to bold, these wineries do things differently. Dan talks about round two at Second Chapter Wine Co., Jeff is sweet and sour (and SPICY!) with Raven Brewing Company, Dan recaps the first seven beers from Philips Brewing Space Case, and Jeff discusses the beautiful history of Kalala Organic Estate Winery and their 2018 acquisition of Little Straw Vineyards. Follow us on Instagram @TasteBCRadio Join us...
Published 12/16/23
Who doesn't love an award-winning beer? On today's episode: Jeff and Dan are gearing up for the holiday season, Dan gets an exciting new mix pack and has a plan, Jeff experiences the "Best Brewery Experience in B.C." at Barnside Brewing, Dan feels the POWER at Philips Brewing, Jeff experiments with some magical fruit from Gibsons Heritage Farm, and Dan is transported back in time at the "Best New Brewery in B.C." at Swift Brewing *NEW* You can now request to be friends on UNTAPPED! Follow us...
Published 12/01/23
In today's busy world, sometimes we need fast food but don't want to sacrifice quality. In this episode, we have a few places that will scratch that itch and will have you feeling good too. On this week's episode: Dan interviewed to be an Advanced Care Paramedic Preceptor Jeff attended the SFU and Forward Food summit Dan talks about Canada's first carbon-neutral fast food at Big Wheel Burger, Jeff found his latest kefir obsession in Kindred Cultures kefir water, Dan returns to Herald Street...
Published 11/16/23
Time to wake up, get that caffeine fix, and smell the fresh brew. Its coffee time! On today's episode: Dan and Jeff discuss Halloween plans, Dan and Jeff review the B.C. Beer awards [read the article] for 2023, Jeff is dying to get back to the 1-year-old To Live For Cafe and Bakery, Dan tries to pronounce "Dulse" which is a staple in the newest Small Gods Brewery collaboration with Cascadia Seaweed, Jeff makes a pit stop for coffee at Outbound Station, and Dan discovers the amazing story...
Published 11/01/23
This week we are talking about grapes but no need to wine about it! On this week's episode: Dan and Jeff spent the weekend together and have a lot to talk about Jeff also wants to know what the heck is a Smoothie Sour? (Article attached) Dan talks about the brotherly love from Bartier Bros. Vineyard and Winery Jeff has another pumpkin beer to try from Russell Brwing Co. Dan has not one but four shafts to talk about from his flight at Moon Under Water Distillery And Jeff discusses the Organic...
Published 10/16/23
Cheers to beers! This episode is all about beer and we are focused on two long time establishments that have recently made some big expansions. On today's episode: Dan is back at work, Jeff went to a great arcade bar called Greta, Jeff take a trip down the ol' town road to Old Yale Brewing, Dan drinks a Kentucky common from Driftwood Brewing, Jeff gets ready for the season with a pumpkin ale from Canuck Empire Brewing, and Dan is excited about the latest venture from Moon Under Water...
Published 10/01/23
Whether it was invented in Italy or New York, we all know it and we all love it. Today we are talking about PIzza! In today's episode: Dan is feeling a little hot Jeff is back in school, and Dan is heading back to work Dan takes out a stance on grapes on pizza from Bicycle Pizza Jeff discusses the new lemonade in town from Nude Beverages Dan had his eye on a wild new flavour from Wildeye Brewing, and Jeff gets cheesy with a Napoleon style pie from Pizzeria Grano *NEW* You can now join our...
Published 09/16/23
On today's episode: Jeff recaps a trip to Bellingham (Ft. Wild Oat Cafe and Aslan Brewing Co.) Jeff and Dan traveled to their old stomping ground, Saltspring Island The topic of Kelp and Bio-fuel also keeps coming up... Jeff discusses the eco-conscious brewery from the Sunshine Coast, Persephone Brewing Company Dan got to try a fun Kombucha from Culture Craft Kombucha Jeff is still dreaming of the Zweigelt Rose from Kutatas Winery on Saltspring Island, and Dan must keep going back for the...
Published 09/01/23
Cider? I barely even know 'er! It took some convincing, but Jeff finally got Dan to cave. That's right, we are finally talking about cider. On today's episode: Dan takes a trip to a nearby orchard for a special event at Junction Orchard and Cider Jeff has been drinking beer flavoured Dole Whip at Parkside Brewing Dan returns to Small Gods for a cerveza with Tajin, and Jeff finally gets to talk about his surprise find on a Thursday morning at Sunday Cider Follow us on...
Published 08/16/23
What did you do this weekend? Because we were eating brunch... Our favourite meal of the day! On today's episode: Dan recaps his anniversary festivities Jeff give an update on Mariner Brewing with special mention of NiceLife Cocktails Jeff talks about a hole-out-of-the-wall one man brunch stop on the Sunshine Coast, The Shortcut Gibsons Dan has been living his best Mango life at Whistle Buoy Brewing Company Jeff got his paws on the newest prickly pear bear in town at Steel & Oak Brewing...
Published 08/01/23
In today's episode, Jeff recaps his experience at the Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival (Featuring Devil's Bath Brewing Co. & Taylight Brewing) Dan is back at what might be the most mentioned brewery to date on this podcast, Ile Sauvage Brewing Co. Jeff isn't sour about the flavour profiles of the Mango Tango from Black Kettle Brewing Dan's got the need for mead... (or is it the smooch for booch?) from Babe's Honey Farm, and Jeff is exploring what's in the stars of Coquitlam's...
Published 07/16/23