Beer Expert Colin Jack combines with Chocolatier Rachel Sawatzky of CocoaNymph Chocolates & Confections to host Just Here for the Beer… and Chocolate for the West Coast Chocolate Festival www.chocolatefestival.ca
Just Here for the Beer… and Chocolate!
When: Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Where: The Old Mill Boathouse, 2715 Esplanade St., Port Moody, BC
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Ticket Price: $35.00 plus GST
Purchase Tickets online at www.chocolatefestival.ca
Included in Ticket Price: 4 ounce samples of a variety of beers, paired with a one ounce chocolate sample. Followed by Coffee, Tea, Chocolate Fountain with Fresh fruit and desserts, and a meet and greet with Colin Jack and Rachel Sawatzky.
Beer Pairings include:
- Lighthouse Brewing
- Whistler Brewing
- Surgenor Brewing
- Lindemans Fruit Beers
- Russell Brewing
About Colin Jack: Colin enjoys several different beers from around the world. He believes that the best beer a person can taste is the beer that comes from the city you are in! He is the JustHereForTheBeer.com beer historian, sociologist and webmaster. Colin completed his education degree at UBC and started the beer tasting classes when he was working for the Alma Mater Society. He did his undergraduate at UBC with a major in History and a minor in Canadian Studies and Sociology. Colin works as a full-time school teacher at a private school in Vancouver. He also makes t-shirts and builds websites for small business. Colin is a JustHereForTheBeer.com owner, beer expert, instructor, consultant, event coordinator, and party host. Colin Jack, B.A., B.Ed., Associates of Arts
“My favourite part of teaching the beer classes is that it gives me a chance to combine my two passions; teaching and beer! How could anyone argue with that?” CJ
About CocoaNymph: Featuring the Best Grade Belgian Chocolate – Chocolates & Confections strive to create a warm environment for everyone to enjoy music, art, fine beverages and especially chocolates and sugar creations. Visit our beautiful store in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Welcome to CocoaNymph. Experience Passion, In One Bite. Magnificently suited to match the hops and flavours of a variety of beers. CocoaNymph Chocolates & Confections 3739 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC www.cocoanymph.com