Brews & Books!

Date: Thu. 5 Jul, 2018 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Duration: 1 Hour

brewJoin us for a new series: Brews & Books! We’re meeting with Joe Wiebe, author of Craft Beer Revolution!

Victoria-based author Joe Wiebe tells the story of BC’s craft beer revolution, from its origins in nearby Horseshoe Bay in the early 1980s to the current boom that has seen 100 new breweries open in the past 5 years alone! From Growlers to Hazy IPAs and everything in between, Joe will answer your questions about craft beer and a few you didn’t know to ask!Joe Wiebe is the "Thirsty Writer" and author of Craft Beer Revolution: The Insider’s Guide to B.C. Breweries (Douglas & McIntyre). He chats about craft beer on CBC Radio, and is co-founder and producer of Victoria Beer Week and co-founder and Director of Content for the BC Ale Trail. Joe will have autographed copies of his book available for sale for $20.Register online or at 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.Part of the Brews & Books series at NVDPL. More details about future events to come!This event is brought to you by NVDPL, Read Local BC, and Greystone Books.About Joe:Joe Wiebe has been a freelance writer for more than 15 years, writing hundreds of articles on a wide range of subjects. He has emceed the Canadian Brewing Awards and the Business of Craft Beer conference, and regularly hosts panel discussions on craft beer. Joe presents beer seminars in venues throughout British Columbia leads hosts a monthly beer tasting session in Victoria. He acts as a beer judge for the Okanagan Fest of Ale and the BC Beer Awards and hosts visiting media on tours of the craft beer scene in British Columbia.Learn more about Joe, or connect with him on Twitter.

Location: Lynn Valley

Time: Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Audience: Adults

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