So boxed beer is a thing now. It’s true. And before long you’ll be able to get it here in B.C. if at least one brewery has its way. The bag-in-box technology is nothing new, of course. Developed for the […]
These are B.C.’s best and worst beer towns, according to census data
UPDATE: As reader Justin Douglas correctly pointed out, Red Arrow and Small Block are not in Duncan, but are technically located in the District Municipality of North Cowichan. That knocks Duncan out of third place in the under 30,000 […]
Check out these all-star snack and craft beer pairings for Super Bowl Sunday
Craft beer is obviously perfect for every occasion. Celebrating that big promotion? Craft beer. Brother’s wedding? Craft Beer. Mother’s funeral? Craft beer. Niece’s christening? Craft Beer. In the middle of a job interview because you got fired from your last […]
Craft Beer, proud patron of the arts
Move over wine and cheese—nothing pairs better with arts and crafts than, well, craft. Imagine, if you will, a world with no music, no galleries, no appreciation for beauty—and no words to describe the crushing disappointment of such a mundane […]
10 beers I wish I could try this weekend at Weathered
Now in its second year, the Weathered Beer Celebration has quickly become one of the can’t-miss beer events in the province. It’s small, exclusive, and the painstakingly curated beer list is one of the most impressive in B.C. This year, […]
Fall down the craft beer glassware rabbit hole
So you have tracked down that hard-to-find beer that everyone is talking about. Or maybe you have a friend who has decided to share some of their cellar full of world-class aged beer. Are you planning to drink that special […]
Green Beer: Not Just for St. Patrick’s Day Anymore
Sustainability can be very palatable for the beer industry and for consumers who are thirsty for environmental action This crystalline dark-amber American Pale Ale has a creamy head, scents of fresh peach and pear, a citrus-hopped finish and big, fat […]
#BestDayEver2: The B.C. Craft Beer Quest continues
Our first jaunt across “the pond” taking the #BCCraftBeerQuest from Central Saanich on the island over to Vancouver for the day in 2018 was so much fun that we had to do it again. If you missed the tale from […]
The Growler’s Ultimate Beer & Sandwich Pairing Primer
Some of you reading this may already know me, but in all likelihood you probably don’t. Well, my name is Kevin and I have a bit of a thing for sandwiches and great beer, as documented on Instagram at @thissandwichthatbeer. […]
2020 Vision: The Growler’s beer trend predictions for the coming decade
A new decade is upon us, and with it endless possibilities for the future of craft beer. But what exactly does the crystal ball predict for the year ahead? We certainly have some opinions about what beer trends are to […]