Drinks After Dark

November 17th, 2008

Beer, that’s good for you?

I’m back from my whirlwind trip of the south (or the upper south as some referred to it as) with 100’s of pictures and more knowledge about the making of bourbon than I ever thought I’d need to know. Overall, it’s a pretty interesting process, and soon you’ll know all about it too!
While I’m getting […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 0 comments

November 7th, 2008

Old-School Cuban Beer Returns

The Bacardi Family and Company “grew up” on the island of Cuba. Bacardi Rum was made on the island, but it wasn’t considered a refined drink at the time. In 1920, the family had started distilleries in other cities, and introduced a new beer: Hatuey.
Hatuey was a chief from Hispaniola, who lived in the […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 0 comments

November 5th, 2008

Vancouver’s HopScotch Festival returns!

Hopscotch, Canada’s largest beer and whisky and scotch festival, returns beginning November 11. The event brings brand industry experts and brand ambassadors together with connoisseurs to celebrate all the good things that scotch, whisky and beer are! (image courtesy Hopscotch)
Events during the festival include more than 50 exhibitors and 200 products to sip, swirl and […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 1 comment

October 28th, 2008

Are YOU the Most Interesting Man in the World?

Dos Equis wants you. Seriously. If you’re interesting, and you think you might be able to beat the other interesting guys out, you’re IT dude.
Check out the site, and apply.
If you don’t think you’re interesting enough, check out the video and see how they determine your interestingness.  They can help you.

Go Behind Interesting: How - […]

By Colleen Coplick -- 1 comment

June 28th, 2008

A Lesson In Beer: Brew 2.0

On Thursday I joined the fabulous Rannie Turingan and b5media’s own Accordian Guy, Joey DeVilla for a night of beer tasting, photos and laughter at The Air Canada Centre. Hosted by Molson and organized by the lovely Meghan Warby, I didn’t anticipate the night that started at a little before 6 to go so late…but […]

By Rachel Segal -- 7 comments

June 26th, 2008

Summer time - otherwise known as “beers and patio” time…

What’s the best part of summer? Well, in Toronto a big perk is when the patios open up, pitchers of beer start appearing and everyone is laughing and having a great time…outside. That’s right - it’s time to gather up your friends, all chip in for the mega size pitcher and have some laughs. Some […]

By Rachel Segal -- 4 comments