Parksville Untapped 2011 (Parksville Uncorked Wine and Food Festival)
Just in time for Travel Tuesday, I am partnering with the organizers of Parksville Uncorked Wine and Food Festival 2011 (which I will be covering and bringing you all the action from the beautiful oceanside city of Parksville, British Columbia), a travel getaway prize that I would think my readers would appreciate.
The prize package consists of one night accommodation at the Tigh Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort in Parksville and 2 tickets to Parksville Untapped on Feb. 24th – Thursday. This giveaway is valued at more than $400 for the full package (check the deal that Tigh Na Mara is offering for Parksville Uncorked
If you win my giveaway, you’ll be getting a similar prize as the one shown above. So you may ask yourselves, what exactly IS Parksville Untapped? I’ll let the hosts, the Tigh-Na-Mara speak about it:
Parksville Untapped will showcase local breweries and feature beers paired with delicious regional cuisine. Greg Evens, Beer Historian, will offer a casual 30 minute presentation on the history of brewing on Vancouver Island.
To enter this giveaway you can earn a FIRST entry by commenting and letting me know what your favorite brand of beer is. I’m not a beer connoisseur but I do love me some Molson Dark. And a SECOND entry can be earned by posting the following note on your Twitter stream:
I told @hummingbird604 my favorite brand of beer to enter to win tickets #ParksvilleUntapped – what’s yours? http://ow.ly/3X7qP
I will be drawing a winner from all entries randomized, so you can enter my contest until Monday February 21st at 5pm.
The fine print on this giveaway – You are responsible for your own transportation to Parksville, Vancouver, British Columbia. Contest open to residents of BC, primarily. You must be of drinking age (e.g. older than 19).
Related posts:
- Parksville Uncorked 2012 (Feb 23-26, 2012)
- Swirl at the Beach Club Resort (Parksville Uncorked 2011)
- Parksville Uncorked 2011 Wine & Food Festival
- The @GrottoSpa at the @Tigh_Na_Mara #Parksville
- Parksville Uncorked Wine and Food Festival
Ever since I first visited and took the tour of St James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, my favorite brand of beer has been Guinness.
I love TsingTao! I find it just light enough in my tummy!
Actually, I am already attending specifically for the Merridale House Cider! I am interested in seeing how it compares to the Sea Cider. My fiance will be checking all the beer flavours!
Philips chocolate porter
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I have to say I love Granville Island Brewery’s Pumpkin Ale. I wish they made it year ’round!
I am a fan of Sleeman’s Honey Brown.
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My favorite commercially brewed beer has to be Dead Frog’s Nut Brown Ale …
Favorite beer has to be Vancouver Island Brewery’s Hermann. Followed by Alexander Keiths Red, especially drinking at the brewery in Nova Scotia.
I like all beers but I’d have to say I really enjoy Corona with a slice of lime in it, that would have to be my favorite!!
I forgot what the brand is, but it’s strawberry flavored. It tastes sweet and really good. I usually don’t like beer, but I do like that one.
My favourite brand of beer? Wow! That is hard to answer, as I am definitely a beer-lover over wine.
I once had a local beer that had blueberries or blackberries in it, and it was so smooth. It glided off my tongue and down my throat like velvet. I had it at St. Augustine’s on the Drive, but it is no longer on the menu. One day I will reunite with it, one day.
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I love the Whistler Brewing Company! I enjoy supporting local companies and they make great beer
Howe Sound Brewing makes a great Garibaldi Honey Pale Ale! There are a lot of really good BC beers out there!
I don’t think I have a favorite brand, per se, but I do like Granville Island, Sierra Nevada, and Stella.
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Oh dear – that is a tough question! A three-way tie between Storm Stout, Hofbräuhaus, and Grimbergen. I always have had expensive tastes…
It’s gotta be our local “Russels Cream Ale”
Granville Island Winter Ale
I cannot limit myself to just one brand–I will follow a nice IPA anywhere!
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Looks like it’s a popular pick – still going with Granville Island Winter Ale!
Ok – so now that everyone’s gonna see it – Ill Say Guinness.
Absolutely Phillips BLUE BUCK….true love
Love Granville Island Winter Ale! Yum!
Corona. With lime!
Nanaimo Longwood Brew pub “Framboise”
This Belgium influenced ale is created by re-fermenting loads of whole raspberries with a lightly hopped Blonde ale. The resulting beer has a refreshing raspberry flavour with a slightly tart finish. 5.5% Alc/Vol
As a supporter of local micro breweries I have to say Red Racer Indian Pale Ale (brewed in Surrey) or Philips Blue Buck (from Victoria)
I like almost any beer, but being a student, I tend to drink the cheaper ones more… I’m gonna have to say Cariboo.
gotta go with Brooklyn Brown Ale!
I like Sleeman’s Honey Brown lager
Ill actually be at uncorked, and sleeping on my friend’s couch, so an actual bed would be great.
Victoria BC is a real haven for breweries and brewpubs so I have a wealth of choices! My fave brewpub here is at Swan’s Hotel and they make a ‘Black and Tan’ which is half Oatmeal Stout and half Bitter and all yummy! Very smooooooth, a session beverage. Slainte!
Fave beer is Sapporo. Kampai!
I like Granville Island Pale Ale.
My fave beer lately is Rickards Dark. Cheers!
Granville Island Winter Ale is great.
i like corona. (i know lame, lame)
my favourite brand of beer is honey lager granville island
My favourite beer is Laguanitas IPA — golden amber hue & has aromas of citrusy hops & pine…you can’t go wrong with this one!
Newcastle Brown is my favourite
My favorite beer of all time is Innis & Gunn. Most definitely the best beer made by humans.
I love me some Phillips Chocolate Porter! Vancouver Island Represents!
I’ve never been to Parksville! Yes, it’s the sad true…but I’ve always wanted to stay at the Tigh-Na-Mara resort, and this would definitely be a much needed getaway for my beloved esposo and I
We both enjoy beer, food, and history!! Oh, and my favourite beer…if I have to choose one…Negra Modelo 
Salud!
My favorite beer…well right now is the one I am drinking! Saison Dupont..very refreshing>
My husband’s favourite beer is Granville Island lager.
I’m in love with this organic English beer called HoneyDew that has (surprise) honey in it but it’s not too sweet. It’s a perfect summer beer!
Best beer I have had lately, by far is Innis & Gunn. I got their gift pack for Christmas….soooo goood.
UPDATE – Random winner drawn – the winner is Sean Miles – congratulations! (and contact me within the next 24 hours or otherwise I’ll have to draw another winner!)
Ian,
If you liked Tsingtao Beer, try the other Chinese beer I saw in BC, Zhujiang Beer. Nice brew!