After eight years of planning, daydreaming, government obstacles and a global pandemic, Delta’s Four Winds Brewing Co. is about to unveil its long-awaited Four Winds Beach House & Brewery, located at 6350 Market Ave. in Tsawwassen’s Southlands development. Its projected […]
Recipe: Beer and cheese pot
paired with Spinnakers Jolly Hopper Imperial IPA Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub Chef Nigel Taylor admits that while growing up on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, he took the bounty of fresh ingredients and seafood surrounding him for granted. Taylor says while […]
The Spring/Summer 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 spring and summer! In what we should perhaps call our “travel issue,” Growler Ontario contributor Max Morin takes a trip along northwest B.C.’s […]
The best holiday cheer is ice cold beer: 11+ new B.C. brewery releases
Enjoy festive flavours from full-bodied dark ales to creamy eggnog sips this holiday season. This winter, beer lovers can sip on more than 100+ seasonally-inspired suds, thanks to the talented craft brew crews throughout BC. Featuring unmistakably festive flavours including […]
Green Leaf Brewing sues Lonsdale Quay, claims lease renewal wasn’t honoured
The landlord says the notice of civil claim filed by the brewery’s owner has no merit As Lonsdale Quay’s Green Leaf Brewing suddenly shut its doors at the end of August, its owner is claiming that decision wasn’t his choice. […]
Winter 2016 edition of The Growler is out now!
SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION ALERT! Just in time for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Festivus/Saturnalia, the Winter 2016 edition of The Growler is out now and available at newsstands, craft breweries, liquor stores and pretty much anywhere awesome people who like awesome beer congregate. If […]
WTF is funky beer?
By Lito Howse The days of massive hop-bombed beers seem to be giving way to more experimental brewing styles in the craft beer scene. One of the major trends right now is melding the fruity funk of dank hops […]
The beer nerd's gift-giving guide
It’s December, which means the season of unbridled consumption is officially upon us. Whether Christmas parties, holiday treats, or copious amounts dark, delicious winter ale, saying no is difficult, if not impossible. So it is with holiday shopping. You’re probably […]
Spinnakers Brewpub heavily damaged by fire; forces closure of restaurant
Sad news from Victoria, the iconic Spinnakers Brewpub in Vic West was damaged in a fire on Wednesday, forcing the restaurant to be closed until further notice. Thankfully, no one was injured, and Spinnakers’ brewing operations were untouched by the […]
B.C.'s best mountain brews
BC’s mountain resorts have a lot going for them, but slope-side options for craft beer are often pretty slim. Thankfully, some of the province’s best craft breweries are located just a short drive down the road from your winter […]