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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 […]
Penticton’s Slackwater Brewing teams up with Parkside Brewery to keep their beer flowing
Penticton’s Slackwater Brewing announced a new partner in December, who will help keep their taps flowing. The brewery took to social media to announce that they’ve teamed up with Port Moody’s Parkside Brewery. Slackwater’s taproom closed at the end of October, […]
Fest of Ale early bird pricing on now for popular Penticton event
Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Okanagan Fest of Ale. The popular event often sells out, so would-be patrons are encouraged to take advantage of early-bird pricing on now. It will take place on April 11 and 12 […]