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.
This has been quite the year for B.C. beer, fraught with both struggles and triumphs. From fires, tariff uncertainty, and shocking closures, to stories of resilience and community, openings, and far too many notable tipples to count, there was always something happening.
Apropos, 2025 is going down swinging:
NEWS
RIP Moody Ales
We end 2025 with the loss of one of the original players on Port Moody’s Brewers Row. Moody Ales & Co will cease operations this Sunday (December 14th) after an 11 year run. The closure was announced via social media December 4th.
The post reads: “This was not an easy decision, and we want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who has supported us, gathered with us, and enjoyed our beers over the years…Thank you for being part of the Moody Ales & Co story. It has meant more to us than we can say.”
No word on whether the space at the end of Murray Street will live on as another brewery.
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CAMRA BC and CAMRA Victoria Concluding Operations After 35 Years
After 35 years of craft beer advocacy, CAMRA BC (Campaign for Real Ale) has announced that it will dissolve come January. A press release denotes success rather than sadness: “While this marks the end of CAMRA BC as an organization, it also reflects the success of our mission: today’s craft beer consumer enjoys an extraordinary abundance of choice, quality, and innovation. The BC beer scene has grown beyond what we could have imagined — and we’re proud to have contributed to that evolution.”
A final gathering will take place this Sunday (December 14th) at Spinnakers Brewpub from 6-9pm.
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Pink Boots Scholarship Deadline Approaches
Pink Boots Canada is offering two scholarship opportunities to its Canadian members:
- Mastering Beer & Food Pairing, plus a copy of Beerology by Master Cicerone Mirella Amato.
- KPU Brew School – Recipe Design for Beer Enthusiasts, plus a copy of Radical Brewing by Randy Mosher.
The deadline for applications to these online courses is December 23rd.
For more information and to apply, click here. Not yet a member? Join today!
EVENTS
Shipyards Boxing Day Crawl — December 26, 2025
The Sixth Annual Shipyards Boxing Day Crawl has become a favourite North Van tradition! A $3 ticket gets you $3 off at each participating location and runs from 12pm-late allowing plenty of time to fortify before (or after) family time.
This always sells out, so get your tickets fast!
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Okanagan Fest of Ale — April 10 & 11, 2026
It never hurts to plan ahead: earlybird tickets for the 29th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale are now on sale—the perfect stocking stuffer!
Get yours here.
MIX PACK
Fern + Cedar x Mount Arrowsmith: Fathoms Below Imperial Chocolate Stout
Talk about winter warmer—this collab is dark and decadent, imbued with cocoa and chocolate malt. Standing at 8% and 20 IBU, this brew is available on draft and in cans in both tasting rooms.
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Invermere Brewing Co: Edgewater Stout — Rum Barrel Edition
There are only 100 bottles of this extremely limited release! Aged in rum barrels, this 5% stout delivers a rich, bold, sippable beer. Only available in the Invermere taproom.
Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season! It goes without saying, but please consider shopping and imbibing local.
Cheers, and see you in 2026!
