Although the craft beer industry as a whole is facing some economic challenges in this post-pandemic world and consumers seem to be drinking less beer overall, we are still seeing some new breweries opening around British Columbia. Here are some […]
‘I want to thank everyone’: New brewery opens doors in East Vancouver
Welcome, CowDog! After having lost a couple of breweries over the last year, Vancouver has a new one. The CowDog Brew Company has officially opened its doors this weekend, after taking over the former location of Callister, which left its East […]
The spring/summer 2024 edition of The Growler is out now and here’s where you can find it
The Growler is back with all the beer news and features you need to get you through the spring and summer! In this issue, we sit down with Ben Coli of Dageraad Brewing and Iain Hill of Strange Fellows Brewing […]
A new brewery is getting ready to open in Port Moody
Train Wreck Brewing Co. will open early in 2024 in the Port Moody location formerly occupied by the Fraser Mills Fermentation Co. It appears a hole in Port Moody’s craft beer scene is about to be filled. A post on […]
Calling all beer-loving artists: The Growler is looking for a new cover designer for 2024!
Calling all creative artists, graphic designers and illustrators out there! The Growler is looking for someone to design our next series of guide covers for B.C. and Ontario. If you are interested in being our 2024 cover artist, send us […]
‘Gutting’: Burnaby’s Studio Brewing is shutting down for good this month
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 […]