A new organization representing more than 700 craft breweries from every province and territory in Canada was announced today at the 17th annual Canadian Brewing Awards and Conference in Toronto. With a mandate to “promote and protect the interests of […]
VCBW gets sparkly for 10th anniversary kickoff party
Vancouver Craft Beer Week’s 10th annual celebration of craft beer and craft culture starts in sparkly style on May 31 with a massive sequined kickoff party at the Beaumont Studio. More than 40 breweries will be taking part, along with […]
Thousands sign petition supporting Four Winds brewery proposal
Thousands of Delta residents and craft beer fans have signed a petition supporting a proposal by Four Winds Brewing Co. to build a new 27,000-sq.-ft. brewery and restaurant in Tsawwassen’s Southlands development. The petition was started by Delta resident Dan […]
Harvest Haus moving to PNE Forum for 2019
After a one-year hiatus, B.C.’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration has announced that it will be back for 2019 with a massive new venue. Harvest Haus will be moving out of Downtown Vancouver and headed to the expansive PNE Forum in East […]
B.C. likes its booze, but beer falls behind
New data from StatCan reveals that British Columbians are among the biggest drinkers in the country, just not when it comes to beer. The national statistics agency released alcohol sales data for the 2017/2018 fiscal year last week. While British […]
VCBW celebrates 10 years with collab brew
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a limited edition collaboration beer from Four Winds, Powell and Dageraad. Ten, a dry-hopped table saison, is low in alcohol and bursting with tropical flavours, no doubt making it a […]
Check out 17 Yeast Van breweries and distilleries this weekend at Hop Circuit 2019
It’s no secret that something’s been brewing in “Yeast Van,” and that something is, of course, great beer. This Sunday, April 28, 17 local craft breweries (and distilleries) will open their doors for Hop Circuit, a DIY beer tour of […]
Lower Lonsdale brewery district approved by City of North Vancouver
The City of North Vancouver is opening the taps and adding a new “brewery district” to Lower Lonsdale. Council voted April 15 to rewrite a portion of the city’s zoning bylaw to make it easier for a host of new […]
Beer is coming to BC Ferries starting this June
BC Ferries will be offering B.C. beer and wine on its vessels as part of a pilot program starting June 1. According to a story on TheOrca.ca, only the Spirit of British Columbia, Spirit of Vancouver and Coastal Celebration will […]
Four Winds responds to Delta City Council’s rejection of brewery plan
Four Winds Brewing Co. has responded to Delta City Council’s rejection of the award-winning brewery’s proposed Tsawwassen flagship facility. In a letter to the public posted on the brewery’s official Facebook earlier today, Four Winds expressed disappointment, saying the decision […]