Craft beer and nearly-naked bodies are a pretty good combination is you ask us (which no one did, but there you go). This Saturday is the sixth annual Beerlesque event at the Roundhouse Community Centre, which combines the very […]
Central City and Parallel 49 announce 2016 craft beer advent calendar
It’s that time of year! Craft beer advent calendar season! Central City Brewers + Distillers and Parallel 49 Brewing Company announced today they are once again collaborating on an advent-style beer calendar with this year’s Seasons Greetings 24-Pack. This year’s “calendar” is packaged to look like […]
Nothing but love at the BC Beer Awards
It’s been a few days since the BC Beer Awards, and I have to say, I’m still buzzing. And not just from all the amazing beer on offer (well, that’s part of it, I’m sure). The BC Beer Awards […]
The Growler 2.0
Howdy! Two years ago this week, unapologetic beer nerd Stephen Smysnuik birthed The Growler column, which he soon raised into a quarterly magazine that’s now BC’s most trusted craft-beer guide. Like any parent, he should be proud of what […]
The secret life of tap craft beer tap handles
So you sidle up to the bar with a thirst only a delicious craft beer can satisfy. If you’re lucky, you’ll be faced with dozens of brightly coloured works of art, each vying for your attention. Invariably, one will pique your interest, and in so […]
Beer (and beer-like bevvies) from around the world
If there is one thing universal amongst all human kind, it is our proclivity for drinking fermented grains. Around the world, in every culture, people love to get plastered. Despite what religious fanatics and mother-in-laws might have you believe, it’s […]
Mead: Rotten Bee Puke Has Never Tasted So Good
It may be the world’s oldest drink, but mead is the newest artisan alcohol trend – thanks in part to the popularity of craft beer, and a certain murder-happy TV show. The delicious fermented honey drink dates back almost as far as human civilization, […]
Craft Beer Vancouver
If you’re on the hunt for new options in craft beer, Vancouver has a number of options for the discerning beer lover. Because craft beer can be pricey, many like to get feedback from other beer lovers before buying craft […]
Victoria BC Breweries Travel: Beer Tips
If you’re a beer lover who is planning to visit beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, you might want to explore some Victoria BC breweries on your journey as well as find out about some great local craft beer options to try […]
The Growler Covers the Growth of the BC Craft Beer Industry
The Growler is proud to announce they are now offering updates, information and resources to those interested in learning more about the growth of the BC craft beer industry. The Growler is the quarterly craft beer guide published in […]