The pace of new brewery openings isn’t quite as sizzling as it used to be— probably not surprising given current economic realities—but there are still a handful of exciting openings to look forward to. Boltage Brewing Squamish (late 2023) This […]
The Fall/Winter 2023 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 fall and winter! In this issue, we celebrate the best of B.C. beer and cider with the results of the 5th annual Growler […]
Brewery and tasting room approved for Squamish’s Hop Creek Farms
A brewery and tasting room is coming to Hop Creek Farms on Government Road in Squamish. At a July 4 regular business meeting, Squamish council members unanimously approved a development permit to add a brewery and tasting room to the Brackendale […]
Storm Brewing’s mural ‘beloved by locals and visitors alike’ gets official reprieve from removal
The beer gear and rats will stick around The tempest around Storm Brewing’s mural appears to have quelled. At a meeting on July 25, city council voted unanimously to have the mural “be grandfathered and allowed to stay in place.” […]
Andina Brewing Company closed permanently due to landlord dispute
The business is for sale now Vancouver has lost one of its popular craft breweries. Andina Brewing Company closed down in the spring; at the time it was announced as a temporary closure, but one of the owners has confirmed […]
La Cervecería Astilleros wins gold at Canadian Brewing Awards
The brewery’s fan favourite El Valle Salado Salted Lime Lager has been tapped as one of the best craft brews in the country ¡Felicidades! A North Vancouver brewery has been recognized for having one of the best beers in the […]
‘I don’t think anyone is coming out defending this’: Storm Brewing mural to be painted over by city
The mural has been there for almost 10 years. As city politicians aim to kill Vancouver’s reputation as ‘No Fun City’ bylaw officials have told an East Van brewery its nearly decade-old mural will have to be painted over. Storm Brewing, founded in […]
Seabus Memes launching collab with Container Brewing to ‘keep you comfortably lubricated’
First there was Seabus Sauce, now comes Seabus Juice. One of Vancouver’s most famous (though anonymous) purveyors of memes is striking out into the craft beer industry yet again. Seabus Juice is currently brewing at East Vancouver’s Container Brewing, as […]
Big changes coming to Coquitlam’s only craft brewery and taproom
Mariner Brewing is under new ownership and the business people behind the enterprise are going to put their own stamp on the food, beverages and decor. Patrons of Coquitlam’s only craft brewery can look forward to some big changes in […]
The Growler is hiring!
The Growler BC Craft Beer and Cider Guide is seeking an ambitious and energetic advertising sales representative to join our team. You would be working with breweries, brewpubs, restaurants, B-to-B businesses and retail that suit the demographic of people who […]