Taste B.C. Radio

Taste B.C. Radio

Dan and Jeff explore B.C. restaurants, breweries, vineyards and more. Tune in semimonthly to see where they go next. Become a Member for exclusive bonus content, Q&As and to connect with the hosts and rest of the community: https://www.patreon.com/TasteBCRadio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

June 16, 2024 • 53 mins
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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)


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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



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"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 wit...

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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.



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April 1, 2024 • 46 mins

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

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March 16, 2024 • 47 mins

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.

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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 ...

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February 16, 2024 • 50 mins

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.


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February 1, 2024 • 37 mins

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 ...

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January 16, 2024 • 47 mins

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...

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January 1, 2024 • 41 mins

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-wast...

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December 25, 2023 • 56 mins

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.

Driftwoo...

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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 Vineyar...

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December 1, 2023 • 43 mins

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

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November 16, 2023 • 50 mins

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 obse...

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November 1, 2023 • 53 mins

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 st...

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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 f...

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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...

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September 16, 2023 • 48 mins

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 Napoleo...

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