Brewery tours around the world My first brewery tour did not include any actual beer because I was still an underage high school student at the time. One of my buddies wanted to become a brewer after graduation and […]
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Brewer vs Brewer: Small town vs big city edition
There are perks to brewing beer in a small town, where access to outdoor adventure is only steps away and inspiration often comes by way of Mother Nature herself. But on the other hand, offering up some tasty adult beverages […]
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. […]
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 […]
Style Snapshot: A guide to the fragrant, ephemeral fresh hop
Driftwood Brewing photo WHAT IS IT? Fresh hop (aka wet-hop) beers are the holy grail for hop-heads! While styles vary, their main characteristic is the addition of hop cones so fresh, they’re still screaming. For best results, it’s bine to […]
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 […]
News and Notes: Oktoberfest, ahem, September Edition
Friends, it’s no secret that fall is arguably the best season for B.C. beer. Patio drinks and summer festivals give way to beer halls and endless Oktoberfest events; tank tops and shorts are swapped out for lederhosen and dirndls; crisp, […]
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. […]
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 […]
The fall/winter 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 fall and winter! We bring you the results of our 7th Annual Growler Craft Beer and Cider Awards! You will find some […]