The beloved brewery cited challenging economic times and consumer preferences moving away from craft beer as reasons for the closure. Studio Brewing, one of only three breweries in Burnaby, will shut down in three weeks. The brewery posted the news […]
New smashburger spot launching inside Vancouver’s Electric Bicycle Brewing
More burgers are comin’ in hot in Vancouver with a fresh new concept opening up at a local brewery More burgers are comin’ in hot this winter in Vancouver, as a new venture from some hospitality industry vets is ready […]
Retro-themed Wayback Brewing opens in Surrey
Surrey is back up to three craft breweries with this addition to the brewery scene Surrey is getting a new craft brewery. With a Grand Opening on Dec. 1, Wayback Brewing brings the Metro Vancouver city back up to three, and […]
Award-winning Callister Brewring in East Van closing taproom, but not the whole business
“What will become of our little brewery? Well, we aren’t completely sure ourselves” One of Vancouver’s many award-winning breweries is going through some significant changes. Callister Brewing Company, tucked away at 1338 Franklin St., will be closing its taproom on […]
Bold Mexican food and beer? Steel & Oak and Tultepec team up on New West pop-ups
The Kitsilano-based eatery is bringing its explosive Mexican flavours to New Westminster’s Steel & Oak Brewing every Wednesday and Thursday A culinary pop-up known for its “bold Mexican cuisine” has found a mid-week home in New West. Tultepec, a culinary […]
Mariner Brewing collaborates with John B Pub and Steady Studio to create beer celebrating Coquitlam’s oldest neighbourhood
New gateway signs — and beer — for Austin Heights, Coquitlam’s oldest neighbourhood Coquitlam’s oldest commercial district has a couple of new gateway signs to welcome residents and shoppers. Last week, the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (BIA) installed the tall […]
Howe Sound Brewing opens new taphouse restaurant in East Vancouver
The craft beer vets are replaced a restaurant that closed during the pandemic. Squamish’s Howe Sound Brewing has expanded. The craft beer biz is opened a taphouse restaurant in East Vancouver on October 16th. The new restaurant replaces Nonna’s Table at The […]
Fraser Mills Fermentation Co. Closes Down in Port Moody, BC
A local brewer says one-quarter of craft breweries in Metro Vancouver seven years ago have closed, changed owners or rebranded. For the second time in just over a year, the future of one of Port Moody’s craft breweries is in […]
Tony Dewald Wins the Inaugural John Mitchell Lifetime Achievement Award
Brewmaster Tony Dewald, currently on medical leave from Trading Post Brewing in Langley as he is in treatment for cancer, has been awarded the inaugural John Mitchell Lifetime Achievement Award for Brewing Excellence. Dewald is a highly respected brewer who […]
Beer to the Ground: The most anticipated new breweries in B.C., Fall 2023 edition
The pace of new brewery openings isn’t quite as sizzling as it used to be— probably not surprising given current economic realities—but there are still a handful of exciting openings to look forward to. Boltage Brewing Squamish (late 2023) This […]