Malting: B.C.’s hidden beer industry

Craft brewing has become big in B.C.–but what about craft malting? The maltster’s craft is a specialized one, comprising both art and science. The malting process involves steeping grains in water, allowing them to germinate, then roasting them in a […]

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B.C.’s beer-story

SFU’s new archive documents the history of craft beer in B.C. Craft beer” and “library archives”—two things not typically mentioned in the same breath.  But for the increasing number of people interested in craft beer’s history, archives are a place […]

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A Perfect Pairing: Craft Beer and Ultimate Frisbee

Contrary to worn-out stereotypes of the lazy beer drinker, B.C.’s craft beer consumers often spend their days hiking, dancing, or running. But there’s one sport that seems to really click with B.C.’s craft beer community: Ultimate (a.k.a. Ultimate Frisbee). Ultimate […]

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Beer on the beach

White Rock’s craft beer scene is expanding with the opening of a third local brewery. White Rock is known for its historic pier, lively waterfront, and quaint uptown charm. People make day trips here to enjoy fish and chips and […]

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The “herstory” of beer

Ever since beer has been brewed, women have played an important role in brewing. Beer has long been thought of as a man’s drink. Growing up in the 1980s, I recall a Budweiser ad featuring three “Bud girls” lying on […]

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