The new reality of COVID-19 is that even tiny breweries previously focused solely on their tasting rooms have now pivoted to packaged sales in order to stay alive. While this doesn’t come close to making up for the loss of […]
On tap: new releases from Four Winds, Fernie and Île Sauvage
Here’s what we’re reminiscing about the “before times” over this week…sigh… Clairvoyance by Four Winds Brewing (collab w/ Nomad Cider) Farmhouse ale • 7.0% ABV • 3 IBU • 750 mL bottles This farmhouse ale from Delta’s Four Winds Brewing […]
More brewery closures coming if pandemic restrictions persist: CCBA
The Canadian Craft Brewers Association is painting a bleak picture for the craft beer industry unless COVID-19 restrictions are eased and relief is made available. According to a recent survey conducted by the CCBA, more than 60% of Canadian craft […]
Kelowna’s Boundary Brewing the first craft beer casualty of COVID-19
Like many craft breweries across North America, Kelowna’s Boundary Brewing shut its doors last month in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it will not be reopening, says owner Oliver Gläser, making it the province’s first craft beer casualty […]
Drink this: All Together by Superflux
During these unprecedentedly weird times, every dollar we spend can have an enormous impact. Hundreds of thousands of people in B.C. have been laid off or have lost their jobs entirely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m one of them, […]
On tap: New releases from Dageraad, Vancouver Island Brewing and Granville Island
Here’s what we’re getting delivered to our front door this week… Solo House Party by Dageraad Brewing Session IPA • 4.5% ABV • 473 mL tall cans This session IPA from Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing is brewed with kveik yeast resulting […]
Recipe: Savoury clams with lamb and charred leeks
Prepared by chef Torin Egan, Northern Quarter This story originally appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of The Growler, out now! You can find B.C.’s favourite craft beer and cider guide at your local brewery, cidery, select private liquor stores, […]
On tap: new releases from Four Winds, Vancouver Island Brewing and Strange Fellows
Here’s what we’re spending our COVID-19 unemployment benefit on this week… Sovereign Super Saison by Four Winds Brewing Saison • 8.5% ABV • 20 IBU • 750 mL bottles Delta’s Four Winds Brewing has re-released its classic imperial saison, Sovereign, for […]
Drink this: Wowawasa by Four Winds Brewing
While we’re all caught up in COVID-19 pandemic madness, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that despite the social distancing, self-isolation and constant impending doom, we still have it pretty damn good in this safe and stable corner […]
On tap: New releases from Steel & Oak, Granville Island and Highway 97
Here’s what we’re drinking while our cat silently judges us this week… We Love You by Steel & Oak Brewing Double IPA • 8.0% ABV • 58 IBU • 473 mL tall cans This big, juicy, hazy double IPA by […]