Vancouver’s hospitality sector will benefit from the return of Vancouver Canucks games at Rogers Arena following the provincial government’s approval of the National Hockey League’s plan for its 2021 season, but industry officials say that benefit will vary from subsector […]
Craft Beer Market buys Victoria’s Canoe Brewpub
Calgary-based Craft Beer Market is taking over operations at Canoe Brewpub on Victoria’s Upper Harbour. The company, which now has nine locations in B.C., Alberta and Ontario, acquired the operation from the Truffles Group and plans “significant renovations in […]
Squamish’s Howe Sound Brewing sold to Viaggio Hospitality Group
Squamish’s oldest craft brewery has changed hands. Howe Sound Inn and Brewing has been bought by the Viaggio Hospitality Group. In a statement issued to The Squamish Chief on Dec. 23, the group said that it intends to keep things […]
Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing wins B.C. Ale Trail’s Best Brewery Experience Award
Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing is the winner of the coveted 2020 Best Brewery Experience Award by the B.C. Ale Trail, announced this week. The award recognizes breweries that not only brew fantastic beer, but offer exceptional food and a […]
How’s this for a mash-up: Vancouver breweries team up with Odd Society Spirits to create unique single malt whiskies
Whisky and beer go together better than just about anything—which makes sense considering whisky is literally made from beer. That’s right, whisky is distilled from barley, which requires that barley to be malted, mashed, brewed and fermented before it can […]
Beer to the Ground: the most anticipated new breweries in B.C., Fall 2020 edition
This story originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 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 by subscription here. The Growler has […]
Nominate Your Favourite Brewery for the BC Ale Trail’s 3rd Annual Best Brewery Experience Award
The BC Ale Trail just opened nominations for its Best Brewery Experience Award for 2020. This is the third year time they are giving out this award, which went to Powell River’s Townsite Brewing in 2018 and Land & Sea Brewing […]
The Fall/Winter 2020 issue of The Growler is out now and here’s where you can find it!
Since the last issue of The Growler came out just before the pandemic arrived, the world has changed radically. Your favourite beer and cider guide was forced to hit pause for a bit, but we’re happy to be back now. […]
Restaurants prepare to struggle through the rain and cold
For restaurants, the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has been a tale of two cities. Restaurants in Vancouver’s and Victoria’s downtown core, typically buzzing with business lunches and after work cocktails, have been struggling. However, restaurants in the suburbs […]
Canada’s “craft beer capital” celebrates Penticton Beer Week 2020
Penticton is celebrating all things craft beer as Canada’s Craft Beer Capital (according to travel guide Lonely Planet) has officially proclaimed Oct. 16-24 as Penticton Beer Week 2020. The week features a full lineup of COVID-friendly events and virtual meet-ups, […]