Next issue of The Growler due out Nov. 1, 2020! After a brief hiatus due to the world almost ending (and the birth of my second child, totally unrelated), I’m happy to announce that The Growler is back, with a […]
The Growler is back!
Why B.C. will have trouble putting the genie back in the beer bottle
Ken Beattie is old enough to recall when B.C. pubs had to keep their doors closed to anyone looking for a cold one on a Sunday. “Then Expo [86] came, they allowed it, and they realized, ‘Hey, it wasn’t mayhem,’” […]
UPDATED! Here’s your guide to every B.C. craft brewery and cidery tasting room that has reopened
It’s finally over (almost). After two long months of drinking in our underwear at 10am in our bathtub, we can now get a haircut and drink at our favourite craft brewery or cidery tasting room again instead. As of May […]
UPDATED! The Growler’s ultimate guide to B.C. craft beer and cider delivery
Just because you’re stuck inside due to this pesky COVID-19 outbreak, that’s no reason to go without beer or cider. Thankfully, a number of B.C. craft breweries and cideries offer online sales, with delicious craft beer available to be delivered […]
Even a pandemic can’t stop Port Moody’s beer scene from growing
As businesses across the province struggle to stay open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest addition to Port Moody’s craft beer scene is about to throw open its doors. Well, maybe squeeze one of them open a crack. Four years […]
For the love of beer, please use a glass!
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, and on newsstands across the province. […]
The Growler’s Guide to Virtual Craft Beer Events
OK, so we’ve moved to Phase 2 of COVID-19 beer consumption. We’re regularly ordering our favourite beers for home delivery, but cracking a can in front of the only Netflix show you’ve got left on your sad, dwindling list is […]
Wherefore art thou, cask ales?
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, and on newsstands across the province. A […]
Wage subsidy plan of little help to many B.C. craft breweries, bars and restaurants
The federal government’s recently announced wage subsidy program will be of little use to many craft breweries struggling due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, according to at least one brewery owner. Ben Coli, owner of Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing, says the […]
When grain meets grape: the rise of beer/wine hybrids in B.C.
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, and on newsstands across the province. Beer […]