News and Notes: October edition

Get to Know Silly Beers

News and Notes: October edition

Welcome to another edition of News and Notes—the monthly quick-hitter where we give you the scoop on all of the notable goings on of the craft beer and cider community that word count will allow! First of all, Happy B.C. […]

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Get to Know Silly Beers

In the wake of World War I, British soldiers still stationed in the Belgian province of Hainaut were desirous of the sort of Scottish ales they drank at home; strong, dark, sweet, and unrepentantly malty. So they came to a […]

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Back to School

Getting Your BA (“Beer is Awesome”) Degree It’s fall, and school’s about to start up again. The kids will be heading back to the classroom, but what will you be doing to educate yourself? In a Growler web story from […]

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North Vancouver’s House of Funk brewery closes

The once-bustling beer business has been listed for sale The funkiest brewery on the North Shore is no more. House of Funk Brewing has ceased operations at its brewery and taproom at 350 Esplanade E in North Vancouver. A note […]

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A New Era for Crannóg Ales

After 25 years, Crannóg Ales, B.C.’s first organic farm brewery, is entering a new era. On a warm August afternoon at the brewery, friends gathered to watch Crannóg owners Brian MacIsaac and Rebecca Kneen pass a literal torch (unlit – […]

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