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November 21 - Blood Moon Eclipse

One of the best Belgian triples out there - especially if you can get it on tap. Next best thing is the 5 liter aluminum keg which many liquor stores carry. The pressurized container produces that very smooth taste that sustains the 8.5% alcohol into a deceivingly easy to drink beverage - can't say the name didn't warn you!

Next show: Witch IV Blood Moon Eclipse November 21 . Tickets here.

September 26 - Mabon, the autumn equinox

2 Crows Space Words T-IPA

Holy sweet mother of mandarin orange and awesome candied mango flavours - this is very very nice IPA! Sensing an almost fennel-like after taste. Listed as 10.1% but that feels hard to believe for such a smooth beer. Famous last words, I'm sure, I'll be stumbling up the stairs shortly! I'm really liking this one.

Made by 2crows brewing from Halifax.

Historic buildings, antique shopping and walks along the river

I am so torn, so torn. I love history, I love historic buildings and researching history. But.. as they say... historiography is very one sided. Take this description from Parks Canada:

Two amazing brews from Andina out in stores now. Their Double IPA (which sadly says limited release!) is strong, flavourful, fruity - passionfruit and grapefruit ! Highly recommend picking some up, if you can get it, and at a nice price point.

A good second is their OPACA Eldorado Mosaic IPA, which of course is more mellow and milky, but a very nice easy drink for the hot summer weather.

Pride in Chinatown, organized by the tireless Don Kwan featured a several events, including a brunch with Opera, Dim Sum, and Tea - what a great combination - and "Neon Nights", an evening with karaoke, dance and art at the Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden. An ardent celebration of queer and Asian identity.

Getting there - BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale

The Sunshine Coast is a short 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale with BC Ferries. For walk-on, the fare is quite reasonable.

[from: UBC Botanical Garden] "Nitobe Memorial Garden celebrates the memory of Dr. Inazō Nitobe (1862-1933), a remarkable Japanese figure whose goal was “to become a bridge across the Pacific.” Throughout his life, Dr.

If you have the time, the museum is definitely worth a visit. But even just visiting the museum grounds, admiring the long houses and the view, is worth it. VancouverPlanner has some good info about the Museum of Anthropology.