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All the Vancouver parks you can (legally) drink in
What to drink and do this weekend
Joseph Lavoie
June 03, 2022
Happy Friday!
Question: Does summer officially begin on the May long weekend, or the day the City of Vancouver allows public consumption of alcohol?
Answer: Who cares? It's June 3, and that means the City's Parks Pilot has relaunched. From today though to Oct. 16, we can officially enjoy a beer in the park with friends or family in 22 of the city's parks. Now, if only Mother Nature could give us a bit of sunshine to mark the occasion....
For those of you not in Vancouver, we will save you the sordid history of how long it took for Vancouver to allow public drinking!
We've got the full list for you below, as well as a list of Farmers Markets in Vancouver, if you're popping by the city, worth visiting if you want to be efficient in shopping for your organics and beer.
Looking for a long read to go with that beer? Skip down to our weekend reads to learn more about a style that hasn't caught on here (yet), but is getting traction in Italy.
- Joseph Lavoie
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What to drink this weekend
Sometimes a light lager is all you need
To celebrate legalized drinking in parks, we think this beer is the perfect companion to mark the occasion. Icy-Cool Lager from Superflux, is a simple light lager that won't distract you from enjoying the park. No need to analyze this beer or obsess over its hop profile. Crack open, drink from the can, enjoy its super light malt profile. Crisp, clean, light, easy.
Where to get it: On tap or in tall-cans at the brewery.
Location: 505 Clark Dr., Vancouver | Map
Pineapple Punch
Backcountry Brewing has released this doozy of an IPA, Punch It, which promises a load of pineapple flavour, because it's also packed with actual pineapple. Combine that with the clean citrus and peach flavours of Galaxy hops and this one looks like it'll sell out quick
Details: 6.7% ABV, 30 IBU
Where to get it: Only available at the brewery
Brewery location: 405-1201 Commercial Way, Squamish | Map
Where to go
Enjoy a tall-can in a park
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I know, there's rain in the forecast. But out of sheer principle, grab an umbrella and your favourite BC craft beer, find a park bench, sit, sip, and take a forest bath. Why? Because you can. Well, at these 22 parks, to be specific**:
Collingwood Park
David Lam Park
Fraser River Park
Granville Park
Harbour Green Park
John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park
Kitsilano Beach Park / Hadden Park
Langara Park
Locarno Beach Park
Maple Grove Park
Memorial South Park
Memorial West Park
New Brighton Park
Pandora Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Quilchena Park
Riverfront Park (West)
Robson Park
Rupert Park
Stanley Park (Southwest)
Vanier Park
Volunteer Park
**A footnote? Are you kidding me? Sorry, one more thing, just sure to do it between the hours of 11 am and 9 pm.
What to do
Funky House Party
Tonight, House of Funk, the makers of delicious mixed fermentation ales are putting on a house party featuring funk tracks from DJ duo Frog & Dog. Try a serving of the Fortuna which is a blend of 27-month-old barrel stock and freshly brewed Belgian dubbel.
Details: Party kicks off at 5pm, tonight.
Admission: Free
Food: @venniessubshop
Location: 350 Esplanade E #101, North Vancouver | Map
Hit up a Farmers' Market
The Vancouver Farmers' Market is back in full swing across the city, featuring craft brewers. Luppolo will set up at the West End Market on Saturday and Mt. Pleasant on Sunday. Dageraad will feature next Saturday, June 11 at Riley Park. Studio Brewing will pop up next Sunday at Mt. Pleasant.
Saturday Markets
Riley Park: 10 am to 2 pm | Map
Trout Lake: 9 am to 2 pm | Map
Sunday Markets
Mount Pleasant: 10 am to 2 pm | Map
Country Beats and Brews
DJ Bryon Hames will set up at Farm Country's patio to provide an all-ages soundtrack for enjoying beer in the sun. This is the first in what will become a weekly event every Sunday afternoon, all summer long.
When: Sunday, June 5, 2 pm to 7 pm
Admission: Free
Location: #5-20555 56th Ave., Langley | Map
Plan ahead
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
Yes, we featured this event in last weekend's primer, but it's one of the marquee events in the beer calendar, so we don't want you forgetting about it. Vancouver Craft Beer Week will feature 150+ craft beers from around the world as well as ciders, food and lots of music. Festival tickets are selling out quickly but there are still some $30 options available. Prices go as high as $160 for a VIP two-day pass.
Date: July 9 to 10, 2022, doors open at 2 pm
Tickets: $30 to $160, 19+, no minors. Beer samples are purchased on site and not included in the ticket price
Venue: PNE Grounds
Location: 2901 East Hastings St., Vancouver | Google Map
Weekend reads
How a generation of Italian brewers created Italian Grape Ale (Good Beer Hunting)
Has the bubble burst on hard seltzer? (Hop Culture)
Belgium beers are not all wild. A look at the foundational ales that first put Belgium on the map (Craft Beer and Brewing)
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