Smugglers’ Trail Caskworks and their brewing partners at Vancouver’s Craft Collective Beerworks announced they will be teaming up to produce a commemorative beer honouring Canadian veterans. Called Orion 1-1, $1 from every bottle will be donated to Honour House, a […]
Food options aplenty at Victoria Beer Week
There’s no shortage of beer events coming up for Victoria Beer Week, March 1-9, but it’s not all about the beer. There’s tons of great gourmet food events, too… that all showcase craft beer, obviously. Here’s a look at some […]
Former mayor behind new Port Coquitlam brewhouse
NOTE: This story originally appeared online at our sister publication, The Tri-City News. A new brewhouse is set to open in downtown Port Coquitlam this summer. And the business has at least one familiar name behind it. Former PoCo mayor […]
Nelson’s Backroads Brewing completes major expansion, doubles in size
Nelson’s Backroads Brewing has recently completed a major expansion, doubling its brewing capacity and nearly doubling its interior seating capacity—just in time for the West Kootenay Brewery’s second anniversary next month. Backroads began the expansion project in May 2018—just a […]
Okanagan Fest of Ale announces biggest ever brewery lineup
The 24th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale is set to return to Penticton, April 12 and 13, and this year promises to be the biggest festival ever with a record 70 craft breweries and cideries taking part, including 15 that […]
Victoria Beer Week announces two new events and expanded Beer School curriculum
Victoria Beer Week has announced it is launching two new food-focused events along with a full curriculum of seven Beer School classes sponsored by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The sixth annual festival celebrating Victoria’s craft beer culture includes […]
Phillips and Phriends showcases brewery’s talented team
What do you do when all your employees happen to be super creative artists and musicians, in addition to being stellar brewery staff? If you’re Phillips Brewing and Malting Co., you have a massive party showcasing their skills! This Saturday, […]
Nelson’s Savoy Brewery closes
Staff at Nelson’s Savoy Brewery is stunned after owners decided to permanently close the West Kootenay craft brewery on Monday, effective immediately. The Savoy Brewery is located in the recently renovated Savoy Hotel on Nelson’s lively Baker Street. The adjoining […]
Online beer stores deliver hype cans to your doorstep
Craft beer is finally getting the Amazon treatment here in B.C. Port Moody’s Twin Sails Brewing announced last month it was opening an online beer store, allowing anyone in the province to order its beer directly, and have it shipped […]
Old Yale bringing back Beermas for one day only
If you missed out on Old Yale Brewing’s 12 Days of Beermas last month, good news! The Chilliwack craft brewery is bringing back Beermas to its tasting room for one day only. This Saturday, Jan. 19, Old Yale is taking […]