Matt Cavers explores the Okanagan cider scene and discovers that maybe, just maybe, there can be too much of a good thing. Back in July, I went to the Okanagan for a camping trip with my family, and I thought […]
An embarrassment of riches
Beer and cider in the land of the long white cloud
New Zealand has much to offer visitors, from stunning mountains to beautiful beaches. As Matt Cavers discovers, the craft beer and cider coming out of Aotearoa is also worth the trip. New Zealand: it’s a long way from here. Like, […]
Wild fermentation 101
The Growler has put together this simple guide to wild fermenting cider in the hopes of inspiring a few of you to give it a try. Hint: by using wild fermentation, it’s easier than you think. Sure, there are plenty […]
A taster’s guide to cider styles
Check out your local craft liquor store for an ever-expanding choice of ciders Consumers are more knowledgeable about beer styles today than they’ve ever been. Seriously, is there anyone left who thinks “beer” is just one thing? These days, even […]
Orchard to glass
B.C. cider makers blend tradition and innovation You could be forgiven for thinking of cider and beer as two sides of the same coin. After all, most of the time they’re close to each other in colour and alcohol content, […]
Farmers first
B.C.’s new crop of farm breweries Growing up on a farm in Langley, Mel MacInnes has seen many different things happen on her land. When she was a kid, her family raised dairy cows. After they got out of the […]
This hand sanitizer, that beer
Author’s note: below is a transcript of my notes from the This Hand Sanitizer, That Beer Throwdown, a new event which took place on January 9, 2021, in Gibsons.* 12:40 P.M. // First beer event I’ve been to in a […]