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Howe Sound Brewing opens new taphouse restaurant in East Vancouver

Lindsay William-Ross / Vancouver Is Awesome • October 19, 2023

The craft beer vets are replaced a restaurant that closed during the pandemic. Squamish’s Howe Sound Brewing has expanded. The craft beer biz is opened a taphouse restaurant in East Vancouver on October 16th. The new restaurant replaces Nonna’s Table at The […]

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Fraser Mills Fermentation Co. Closes Down in Port Moody, BC

Mario Bartel / Tri-City News • September 29, 2023

A local brewer says one-quarter of craft breweries in Metro Vancouver seven years ago have closed, changed owners or rebranded. For the second time in just over a year, the future of one of Port Moody’s craft breweries is in […]

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Tony Dewald Wins the Inaugural John Mitchell Lifetime Achievement Award

Joe Wiebe • September 24, 2023

Brewmaster Tony Dewald, currently on medical leave from Trading Post Brewing in Langley as he is in treatment for cancer, has been awarded the inaugural John Mitchell Lifetime Achievement Award for Brewing Excellence. Dewald is a highly respected brewer who […]

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Beer to the Ground: The most anticipated new breweries in B.C., Fall 2023 edition

Joe Wiebe • September 14, 2023

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 […]

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The Fall/Winter 2023 edition of the Growler is out now and here’s where you can find it!

Growler Staff • September 8, 2023

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 […]

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Brewery and tasting room approved for Squamish’s Hop Creek Farms

Andrew Hughes / Squamish Chief • July 27, 2023

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 […]

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Storm Brewing’s mural ‘beloved by locals and visitors alike’ gets official reprieve from removal

Brendan Kergin / Vancouver Is Awesome • July 26, 2023

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.” […]

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Andina Brewing Company closed permanently due to landlord dispute

Brendan Kergin / Vancouver Is Awesome • July 26, 2023

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 […]

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La Cervecería Astilleros wins gold at Canadian Brewing Awards

Nick Laba / North Shore News • July 26, 2023

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 […]

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‘I don’t think anyone is coming out defending this’: Storm Brewing mural to be painted over by city

Brendan Kergin / Vancouver Is Awesome • July 25, 2023

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 […]

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