News and Notes: February edition

North Vancouver brewery closes after less than 4 years in business

Phillips taking over Esquimalt’s Lighthouse Brewing

News and Notes: February edition

Oh, boy…anyone else have whiplash? Things in B.C. beer seem to be moving faster than I can type! Closure announcements followed by ominous social media posts/recanting, opening updates, events, and more! Let’s get into it. NEWS Connector Brewing Announces Closure […]

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Phillips taking over Esquimalt’s Lighthouse Brewing

The Victoria company announced on Tuesday that it’s taking over production of the brands of Esquimalt-based Lighthouse. One Greater Victoria craft brewer is closing, while another is getting bigger. Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. of Victoria announced on Tuesday that […]

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News and Notes: New Year edition

How is it already 2026?! We’re back to the real world, 10lbs heavier between the weight of resolutions and leftovers, while the things we said we’d “circle back to” are doing loops above us like vultures. Buckle up because against […]

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News and Notes: Holiday edition

Time sure flies when you misuse your Beervent Calendar—according to mine, Christmas was yesterday! But, one can be forgiven for getting off track when when your fridge is brimming with delicious B.C. brews, lovingly collected and numbered for your (in)convenience. […]

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Two fun beer facts to impress your friends

There’s salt in my beer My teetotalling grandparents didn’t drink beer, but more than a few friends remember seeing their older forebears spilling some salt into their Old Style Pilsners. The reason for doing so varies considerably: it adds more […]

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