Over the course of the last few years, Brewer vs. Brewer has interviewed some of the best professional craft brewers in the province. But what about the thousands of homebrewers out there? Just because someone doesn’t get paid to make […]
Brews News: B.C. breweries win big at CBAs; Main St. celebrates 3 years; Gold for KPU’s brews
B.C. breweries clean up at the Canadian Beer Awards B.C. breweries owned the podium last weekend at the Canadian Beer Awards, proving, yet again, that the West Coast is the Best Coast. In all, close to 50 of the 167 […]
Five must-try beers and ciders at the Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival
The eighth annual Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival returns to the PNE Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday, and it’s looking like the weather is going to cooperate. If you’ve never been, imagine what heaven looks like to a beer nerd, […]
Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival dos and don'ts
The Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival is back for its eighth edition this Saturday and Sunday (June 3 and 4) at the PNE Fairgrounds. More than 100 breweries and cideries will be pouring 300-plus different delicious adult beverages. Whether you’re […]
VCBW: Your guide to Vancouver Craft Beer Week!
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is back! Here’s your guide to this upcoming week’s festivities… VCBW Opening Night Friday, May 26, 6-10pm @ Roundhouse Community Centre Tickets: $49 (includes 15 four-ounce drink tickets) Kick off Vancouver Craft Beer Week with […]
VCBW: It's a family affair
For many craft brewers, making beer is a labour of love. There’s long hours, loads of stress, and it can take years to recoup the massive start-up costs associated with opening a brewery. Having your family by your side, supporting […]
In defence of session ales
This might come as a shocker, but I, your humble beer writer, enjoy drinking beer. Unfortunately, that can be a problem. When a large part of your job involves drinking beer – like, a lot of beer – it’s all-too-easy […]
Brew Kid(s) on the Block: West Kootenay edition
The West Kootenay region has long been a tourist destination thanks to its spectacular natural setting and world-class ski resorts. And, despite being smack dab in the middle of nowhere, it somehow manages to feel both vibrant and culturally progressive. […]
GROWLER ON THE AIR: May 5, 2017
The Growler editor Rob Mangelsdorf once again sat down with Barry Link at the This is Lotusland podcast to talk all things craft beer. On the menu this week is the Hop Yard Red Ale from Persephone Brewing Company in […]
Farm brewery fight far from over
Crannog Ales given exemption to rules requiring farm breweries to grow 50% of grain on site, but Persephone not so lucky The provincial election is just a week away and brewers across the province are hoping that once the […]