Whelp, The Growler’s Fall 2016 issue is out this week, at a brewery (and London Drugs, and Chapters, and a BC Ferry, and assorted other retail outlets) near you. And as usual, we’ve included five Growler Approved beers that staff […]

If there is one thing universal amongst all human kind, it is our proclivity for drinking fermented grains. Around the world, in every culture, people love to get plastered. Despite what religious fanatics and mother-in-laws might have you believe, it’s […]

We at The Growler spend so much time hyping up soon-to-be opened breweries that we often forget about these breweries once they finally open. But that’s where the real work begins, and in some cases, the real stress. What’s the […]

We’ve had some emails about this series, oh yes. “Can you feature some Vancouver Island breweries?” you’ve asked. “How about some women for once?” you’ve pleaded. And so, we’ve heeded your calls and invited Chloe Smith, co-founder of Townsite Brewing […]

That’s right. Calgary. The city gets a bad rep in most parts of B.C., particularly in Vancouver, because… well, why is it exactly? Because it’s flat? Because it’s cold? Or because of the Flames? Or the cowboys? Or the oil? Maybe […]

You’d think that in 2016, with craft beer a considerable cultural industry, the discussion about the quality of canned craft beer would have gone extinct – but sadly, this isn’t the case. And it’s a particular sore point for Matt Human, […]

This beer-infused cedar plank salmon is sure to be a crowd pleaser. I used wild sockeye but any wild caught or Ocean Wise salmon will do the trick. Serves 4-6 Cedar plank soaking 2-4 hours Cooking time 30 minutes Ingredients 1 six-pack […]

Pemberton Music Festival starts today (July 14) so we interviewed several of the performers about their first, worst or most memorable experience with alcohol. We were really hoping Noel Gallagher would be available to grace us with some of his […]

After Prohibition ended in B.C. in 1921, new legislation was passed in its wake that provided stringent government control over how liquor was sold, consumed and advertised. And wouldn’t you know it? Those laws have had a lasting effect to […]

I’m being disingenuous with that headline, because I’d actually “had it” with Molson the very first time I barfed it all up because Canadian tastes so repulsive. But this time, they’ve gone and made it personal. Here’s the story: This […]