B.C. NDP to launch liquor review B.C. Attorney General David Eby is making good on his promise to create a liquor industry advisory panel to review the province’s current liquor legislation and policies. As we first reported last month, […]
Brews News: Cariboo plants 18,000 trees; Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival; Luppolo turns one
Cariboo plants 18,000 trees More than 18,000 seedlings will be planted in the B.C. Interior next spring as part of Pacific Western Brewing’s “Cariboo Cares” campaign. PWB dedicated 25 cents from every six-pack of Cariboo product sold to help […]
Brews News: KPU Open House; Fest of Ale donates $60K; Strange Fellows gets spooky
KPU Open House Kwantlen Polytechic University’s brewing program is training the next generation of craft brewers, and this week they’re opening their doors to the public so you check out what they are up to. The open house takes […]
Brews News: Bells and Whistles opens; Moody Ales turns 3; North Shore Craft Beer Week
Bells and Whistles opens in the Fraserhood The team behind Metro Vancouver restaurants Wildebeest, Bufala and Lucky Taco are getting into the craft beer game with Bells and Whistles, which opened last week at Fraser and East 17th in Vancouver. […]
Brews News: New releases from P49, Foamers' Folly and Big Rock
Here’s a look at what we’re drinking this week… Get Trash-ed Parallel 49 is launching its first-ever hazy Northeast-style IPA in cans. Trash Panda (5.5% ABV, 55 IBU) features Cashmere, Loral, Simcoe and Citra hops with some pretty serious dry-hopping […]
Brews News: Whistler Beer Fest; Trading Post teams with Vij; Twin beers from Dageraad
Whistler Village Beer Fest celebrates five years Whistler Village is obviously a great spot for some pints of craft beer après ski, but it’s a pretty fantastic place even when there’s no snow on the mountains. The Whistler Village […]
BREWS NEWS: This six pack costs $100
Yes, you read that correctly, this six-pack from Red Truck Beer Co. does indeed cost $100. And it’s actually a pretty good deal, all things considered. This isn’t a caviar stout served in gold-plated cans, however. The $100 six-pack includes […]
Brews News: International Beer Day; Iron Road opens; Main Street gets artistic
International Beer Day As if you need another excuse to crack a cold one, but its International Beer Day today, which is totally a thing. Personally, EVERY day is Beer Day here in Growlerland, but we can get behind making […]
Brews News: Pride edition
Queers and Beers turns 3 Vancouver’s favourite LGBTQ+ craft beer night kicks off Pride week this Sunday, July 30, at The Cobalt (and the neighbouring Boxcar Bar) with tons of craft beers and good times. This year’s Pride party […]
Brews News: Fernie tasting room reopens; Kettle River turns 1; Red Truck goes country
Fernie Brewing’s new tasting room opens After a three-month closure, Fernie Brewing’s tasting room reopened this week, much to the relief of many a-thirsty Fernian (Fernite? Fern?) With the new extended bar, Fernie’s tasting room now offers up to 12 […]