Explaining the difference between a hefeweizen and a Belgian witbier just got easier for Bethany Smith, Brand Ambassador and Sales at Craft & Compass, a beverage marketing agency in Kelowna. She is one of 15 Canadians awarded a scholarship through […]
Four new breweries open this week across B.C.
Four new craft breweries opened their doors this week across the province, much to the delight of thirsty British Columbians everywhere: Slow Hand Beer (Vancouver), Copper Brewing (Kelowna), Rustic Reel Brewing (Kelowna) and New Tradition Brewing (Comox). Here’s everything you […]
Fall 2019 issue of The Growler is out now with more than 200 B.C. breweries featured!
The Fall 2019 issue of The Growler, B.C.’s favourite craft beer guide, is out now with more than 200 B.C. breweries featured for the first time ever. Close to 190 breweries are included in The Growler’s extensive B.C. craft brewery […]
30 Days of IPA returns for another hoppy year of rare and amazing beers
Returning this month after a one year hiatus, Donnelly Group pubs in Vancouver are celebrating the IPA in all its many forms as 30 Days of IPA returns for another very hoppy year. Every day during the month, a limited […]
Field Day Fest set for this Saturday at Field House Brewing in Abbotsford
Field House Brewing in Abbotsford is having a Field Day this Saturday Aug. 10, with its annual sour beer, art and music festival, hosted on its beer lawn. Eight breweries will be on hand pouring some of the best sour […]
Four Winds plans expansion of its brewery lounge
After deep-sixing Four Winds Brewing Co.’s plans to build a flagship brewery and restaurant in Tsawwassen, Delta council has given a ringing endorsement to the proposed expansion of Four Winds’ existing lounge in the Tilbury. At its July 29 meeting, […]
Vancouver Island Brewing launches Breakwater Magazine
Vancouver Island Brewing has launched an online magazine celebrating the multi-faceted radness that is Island life. Called Breakwater Magazine, the site will focus on publishing local Vancouver Island stories about travel, food, drink, history and more. “Our idea to launch […]
B.C. craft breweries highlight the mighty haskap berry this month
You’ve probably never heard of it, and likely haven’t tried it, but B.C. breweries want you to fall in love with the haskap berry. Also known as the edible blue honeysuckle or honeyberry, and originating in Japan, haskap berries cultivated […]
B.C. government eliminates personal limits on out-of-province liquor
The B.C. government announced it has removed restrictions on out-of-province liquor for personal consumption this week, allowing British Columbians visiting other provinces and territories to bring back as much liquor as they like. Previously, residents were limited to bringing in […]
B.C. Beer Awards tickets on sale now
Tickets for the 10th annual B.C. Beer Awards and Festival are on sale now, and if previous years are anything to go by, tickets won’t be around for much longer. The annual celebration of B.C. craft beer takes place Oct. […]