The long-running Okanagan Fest of Ale returns to Penticton April 11-12. In addition to a wide variety of beer styles presented by breweries from all over British Columbia, this two-day event also features ciders, fabulous food, and entertainment. The Fest […]
‘We’ve poked a little bit of fun at a multinational company’: Vancouver brewery creating 100 per cent Canadian beer
They’re working on getting 100 per cent Canadian packaging, too. While some beers may be described as Canadian, they might have ingredients from other countries. Or they might be owned by a multinational corporation. Electric Bicycle Brewing’s new Actually Canadian […]
Celebrating the best of B.C. craft cannabis with Dutch Love
This local cannabis brand works with the most talented local B.C. craft producers to bring you premium-quality products that you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else Experience fresh and local B.C. craft cannabis at Dutch Love. Photo via Dutch Love. […]
The spring/summer 2025 edition of The Growler is out now and here’s where you can find it
The Growler is back with all the beer news and features you need to get you through the spring and summer! Joe Wiebe looks at the Lukr tap (Czech-style side-pour tap) trend in B.C., while Matt Poirier brings us the […]
BNA Brewing appears to be moving into Penticton’s Slackwater Brewing location
Construction work has begun on the corner of 218 Martin Street in Penticton, formerly the home of Slackwater Brewing, with plans for another location of a popular Kelowna-based brewery. BNA Brewing was first opened in Kelowna in 2015 and its […]
Small Gods Brewing releases hyperlocal lager at the perfect time
Sometimes a beer will appear at exactly the right time. It is a fascinating thing when a great idea, through unforeseen circumstances, quite quickly gathers the compulsive momentum of a historical necessity. In this case, the unforeseen circumstances are the […]
BNA Brewing Vernon officially open to the public
BNA Brewing opened its doors to the Vernon public last night for the first time. The Nixon Hospitality Group confirmed to Castanet the Vernon iteration of the popular Kelowna bar and eatery opened on Feb. 13. The public has been […]
‘I am heartbroken’: Lower Mainland craft brewery shutting down after four years
“Unfortunately, it has to happen.” After four years in downtown Chilliwack, Bricklayer Brewing is closing permanently. Founded by Kris Schmidt in 2020, Bricklayer has been a part of the trendy District 1881 in the heart of Chilliwack for more than […]
New Steamworks taproom and restaurant opens in North Vancouver
The Central Lonsdale business has 30 beers on tap and a full-kitchen menu Beer imbibers in Central Lonsdale have a fresh new watering hole in the neighbourhood. Steamworks North Shore has cracked its kegs and opened its doors, welcoming guests […]
Yellow Dog Brewing fully opens its Penticton location with a renovated tasting room
Penticton’s Yellow Dog Brewing has been welcoming in the public to their newly renovated tasting room since early December, excited to join the local craft brewing crowd. The family-run brewery is based in Port Moody and purchased the Bad Tattoo Brewing […]