Dogfish Head 90-minute IPA at St. Augustine’s

Friday, 11. 5. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

If not the newest craft brew pub in the city, St. Augustine’s is certainly the most recent addition on The Drive, and their wide assortment of draught and bottled beers has made it a popular spot amongst thirsty East Vancouverites.

Beer Basics: Balance

Tuesday, 08. 17. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

Brewing is about more than just tossing ingredients together, cooking them up and hoping for the best - it’s about balance.

Beer Basics: Four Ingredients and Fermentation

Wednesday, 08. 4. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

Beer is not a complicated drink. It is made up of four simple ingredients: water, malted barley, hops and yeast.

Saison at the Alibi Room

Monday, 07. 26. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

While the selection of Vancouver pubs showcasing craft brews has grown significantly in recent years, there is one in particular that gets beer geeks salivating: the Alibi Room.

Beach Beer

Monday, 07. 19. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

For me, a beer (or three) is a necessary component of enjoying our brief but glorious summer.

Patio drinking at Steamworks

Friday, 07. 9. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

Finding the right combination of patio and beer can be a challenge in a city that is only beginning to understand the possibilities of beer.

Cask IPA at Stella’s Bierstro

Friday, 07. 2. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

My name is Matt Thomson, and I have a confession: I’m a beer geek.