B.C.'S CRAFT BEER AND CIDER GUIDE
Craft beer has been continuously brewed in B.C. since 1984. Forty years ago, the beer scene in British Columbia was vastly different from today. Neighbourhood pubs were scarce. Dingy basement beer parlours and hotel bar taps were dominated by the […]
In the northwest region of central BC, three hours west of Prince George and an hour away from the nearest store or cell reception area, you’ll find Little Bear Ranch, home to Ursa Minor Brewing. Located on the shores of […]
paired with Bridge Brewing’s Tropical PrimeTime IPA When chef Amir Bahmani worked in fine dining establishments across Europe and Vancouver, the idea of pairing food with wine was a natural one, but finding just the right beer to go with […]
Beer is good. Good craft beer tastes amazing. For a lot of people, it’s become more than a drink they enjoy, it has become a hobby and even further, a passion. Unfortunately, for the longest time, beer always seemed to […]
Vancouver Island cideries pour out a wealth of agritourism attractions While some of British Columbia’s cideries have already been in business for a decade or more, the cider scene and industry across the province are just now really starting to […]
Beer-cycling in Greater Victoria The Greater Victoria region has some of the best cycling infrastructure around—to go along with one of B.C.’s most dynamic craft beer communities. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist who owns several pairs of padded Lycra shorts […]
Finding puppies their fur-ever homes through craft beer Warning: if you hate unabashed joy, puppy cuddles, beer, and undying loyalty and companionship, these events are not for you. Unleashed in 2022 by Leah Bosello and Emily Boucher, Barks N’ Brews […]
Since launching Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing in May of 2014, Ben Coli has seen a lot of changes to B.C.’s craft brewing scene. It’s the same for Iain Hill, whose Strange Fellows Brewing in East Vancouver turns 10 this December. During […]
From the somewhat obvious, to the quirky and creative—we’ll help you look like you put some thought into it. How is it already the middle of December?! If you’re like me, that means that you are utterly unprepared, likely still […]
All across the province, craft brewers are using new and creative techniques to offer gluten-free and gluten-reduced offerings. Gluten-free and gluten-reduced beers have now arrived in B.C. in a substantial way. Previously the options for the gluten adverse were limited, […]