I know I’m a little late with this, but some things are worth waiting for (unfortunately, this isn’t one of them). 2018 was a big year for craft beer in B.C., but lets stop living in the past. So without […]
Craft beer trend predictions for 2019
Beer Crimes: 9 of the weirdest and worst beers ever brewed
In the race to be first with a new flavour or style in craft beer, sometimes mistakes are made. Sometimes brewers are so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they don’t stop to think if they should. The result […]
Just say no to No Fun Month, AKA Dry January
In recent years, a disturbing new trend has emerged that needs to be addressed. I speak, of course, of Dry January, or as I refer to it, No Fun Month. Like many questionable ideas with good intentions, the origins […]
Don’t Fear the Near Beer: The Growler’s guide to non-alcoholic beer
I think we can all agree that beer is awesome, otherwise why would you be reading this right now. However, there are times when you might want something to drink without any alcohol in it. It’s the new year, so […]
The most anticipated craft brewery openings of 2019
Hello and happy New Year craft beer fans! As we look ahead to 2019, it’s clear the craft beer revolution shows no signs of slowing down. In every corner of the province, there are new breweries being planned. Could B.C. […]
Here’s a look at all the B.C. breweries that opened in 2018
So here’s a crazy thing: it turns out British Columbians really like craft beer. Who knew! There are currently 171 172 craft breweries pouring beer in B.C., with 22 of those having opened, reopened or moved into new homes in […]
So what’s the difference between stouts and porters?
Ask a range of people what the difference is between porters and stouts and you might get as many answers as the number of people you ask. Conducting a blind tasting might be just as unproductive as the styles tend […]
Cellar dwellers: the dos and don’ts of cellaring beer
While the vast majority of commercial beers we drink are designed to be consumed as fresh as possible, some can actually benefit from some added time—provided it’s under the right conditions. Like wine, some beers can be cellar-aged to improve […]
Lager Lit: The Growler’s guide to beer books
The world of beer has never been more exciting and it has never been a better time to be a beer lover. As the world of beer continues to grow and deepen, so has the quality and insight of the […]
Brewer vs. Brewer: The Belgian Edition
The country of Belgium has long been home to one of the finest beer cultures on Earth. From the Trappist monks and their abbey ales to champagne-like barrel-aged sours, the country has so much more to offer than chocolate, Tintin, […]