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 […]
Storm Brewing’s mural ‘beloved by locals and visitors alike’ gets official reprieve from removal
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.” […]
Andina Brewing Company closed permanently due to landlord dispute
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 […]
La Cervecería Astilleros wins gold at Canadian Brewing Awards
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 […]
‘I don’t think anyone is coming out defending this’: Storm Brewing mural to be painted over by city
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 […]
Seabus Memes launching collab with Container Brewing to ‘keep you comfortably lubricated’
First there was Seabus Sauce, now comes Seabus Juice. One of Vancouver’s most famous (though anonymous) purveyors of memes is striking out into the craft beer industry yet again. Seabus Juice is currently brewing at East Vancouver’s Container Brewing, as […]
Five questions with Cask and Cleaver Brewery
Photo courtesy of Cask and CleaverCask and Cleaver Brewery in 100 Mile House has only been open since May 2022, but it’s already gained a reputation for its inclusive environment, really great beer, tasty bites — and for sparing […]
Big changes coming to Coquitlam’s only craft brewery and taproom
Mariner Brewing is under new ownership and the business people behind the enterprise are going to put their own stamp on the food, beverages and decor. Patrons of Coquitlam’s only craft brewery can look forward to some big changes in […]
Vote now for The Growler’s 2023 B.C. Craft Beer and Cider Readers’ Choice Awards!
Welcome to The Growler’s fifth annual B.C. Craft Beer and Cider Readers’ Choice Awards, AKA the Growlies! The Growlies are B.C.’s only province-wide craft beer and cider readers’ choice awards, celebrating every style of awesome craft beer and cider […]
Recipe: Salmon Gravlax with IPA Beet Purée
paired with Settlement Brewing’s Railtown IPA Executive chef Andrew Hounslow says Settlement Brewing is the third component of culinary creativity making up the Settlement Building Brand Collective, located in Vancouver’s Railtown Design District. Influenced by the West Coast lifestyle, the […]