B.C.'S CRAFT BEER AND CIDER GUIDE
Paired with Tapworks Brewing’s One Sailing Wait IPA A co-owner of Tapworks Brewing Company in Gibsons, B.C., says the concept for the brewery was inspired by the beachside concessions he grew up with. “I grew up on the North Shore […]
*Also known as NEIPA (New England IPA) WHAT IS IT? An offshoot of top fermenting American IPA styles, typically using new world hops for big, vibrant aromas by focusing on cold side additions to create biotransformation and extract essential oils. […]
paired with Spinnakers Jolly Hopper Imperial IPA Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub Chef Nigel Taylor admits that while growing up on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, he took the bounty of fresh ingredients and seafood surrounding him for granted. Taylor says while […]
Try these brewed-in-B.C.winter sippers this holiday season It’s that time of year: people are looking for a beer that they can sip on while curled up on the couch, watching the snow (or rain) come down. “As soon as the […]
A guide to the zesty, contemplative Hefeweizen WHAT IS IT? A top fermented ale, frequently made with up to 70% malted wheat, renowned for its fruity, spicy nose and lightly tart, quaffable body. It literally translates as “yeast-wheat.” DANGER LEVEL […]
Here at The Growler, we love to pair our beer with the seasons. Here are three we think you should try, with handy links to purchase too. Cheers! Deadfrog’s Raspberry Warhead Imperial Sour 22 IBU / 9% ABV The OG […]
Enjoy festive flavours from full-bodied dark ales to creamy eggnog sips this holiday season. This winter, beer lovers can sip on more than 100+ seasonally-inspired suds, thanks to the talented craft brew crews throughout BC. Featuring unmistakably festive flavours including […]
Using spruce shoots in beer dates back as far as the Vikings In the long history of brewing, basically every conceivable ingredient imaginable has been tried. While beer brewed with wormwood, mugwort or chicken (also known as “cock ale”) might […]
WHAT IS IT? A dark malt accented, extremely strong beer, sometimes aged in bourbon barrels. DANGER LEVEL High GLASS Snifter STYLE STATS ABV: 8-12% IBU: 50-90 Colour: Midnight black Body: Extremely full Bubbles: Medium ORIGIN STORY Originally brewed for export […]
$2 from the sale of each crisp, delicious Goodwill Lager will go towards toys for kids Freehouse Collective is pleased to bring back the delicious holiday tradition of “donation by libation” with the return of Goodwill Lager. Each year, Freehouse […]