New Book by Noëlle Phillips Explores Vancouver’s Craft Beer History Regular Growler contributor Noëlle Phillips has been hard at work for several years, researching and writing about Vancouver’s relationship with beer, dating back to the city’s earliest origins. The result of […]
Craft Beer Week pours back into North Vancouver
Events at various North Shore beverage producers will run Nov. 1 to 15 It’s time for another round of festivities as the North Shore’s biggest beer event barrels back into town. From Nov. 1 to 18, imbibers are invited to […]
The Great Craft Beer Reckoning is Here
The honeymoon is over for the B.C. craft beer industry, but this could be great news for B.C. craft beer lovers It should come as a shock to absolutely no one at this point that B.C.’s craft beer industry is […]
New Strathcona Beer taproom opening in prime North Vancouver location
The space offers stunning waterfront views and beverages that are exclusive to the Lonsdale Quay taproom One of the most prime taprooms on the North Shore is set to delight beer enthusiasts once again. On Monday, Strathcona Beer Company is […]
40 years of craft beer
Craft beer has been continuously brewed in B.C. since 1984. Forty years ago, the beer scene in British Columbia was vastly different from today. Neighbourhood pubs were scarce. Dingy basement beer parlours and hotel bar taps were dominated by the […]
Sustainability and drinking local at B.C.’s most remote craft brewery
In the northwest region of central BC, three hours west of Prince George and an hour away from the nearest store or cell reception area, you’ll find Little Bear Ranch, home to Ursa Minor Brewing. Located on the shores of […]
The fall/winter 2024 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! In this issue, we celebrate the best of B.C. beer and cider with the results of the 6th annual Growler […]
Here are the winners of The Growler’s 2024 Craft Beer & Cider Readers’ Choice Awards
The Growler Craft Beer & Cider Awards, affectionately known as the Growlies, represent an opportunity for the wider community of beer and cider lovers in British Columbia to share their passion for their favourite breweries, cideries and craft beverages. […]
2024 GROWLIE AWARD WINNER PROFILE: Cannery Brewing
SILVER – Best Brewery in B.C. BRONZE – Best Dark Ale // Naramata Nut Brown Best Light Lager // Lakeboat Lager Best Sour Ale // Sunblink Berry Sour As a leader of the Okanagan beer scene since 2000, Cannery Brewing […]
2024 GROWLIE AWARD WINNER PROFILE: Small Gods Brewing
GOLD – Best Light Lager // Neverending German Pilsner SILVER – Best East Coast/Hazy IPA // Promised Land Hazy Best Weird Beer // Sea of Tranquility Smoked Dulse Stout Best B.C. Collab // Bruja Tajin & Lime Cerveza (with Boomtown) […]