British Columbia is a many splendoured place—that’s why we live here after all! We’re spoiled with snowcapped mountains, beautiful beaches, verdant forests, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, bountiful oceans, amazing food and drink, warm summers and mild winters. Yeah, it rains […]
Drink this: Santa’s Sac by Bridge Brewing Co.
With Christmas approaching, I thought it might be appropriate to get into the spirit with a holiday-themed beer this week—so I decided to have a taste of Santa’s Sac, by Bridge Brewing Co. While the label says golden strong ale, […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the beer: The Growler’s holiday gift guide
Beer. It’s not only terrific for suppressing emotions, it can really come in handy when you have to buy a gift for that dude with the beard in your office’s Secret Santa exchange. And what better way to find said […]
Calling all artists: The Growler is looking for a new cover designer for 2020!
Calling all creative artists, graphic designers and illustrators out there! The Growler is looking for someone to design our next four handbook covers. If you are interested in being our 2020 cover artist, send us an introductory email with a […]
Drink this: Run Free by Yellow Dog Brewing
Cocktail inspired beers are so hot right now, and for good reason. The familiar flavours of an old fashioned or a whisky sour have remained relevant for more than 100 years because they work. They are delicious and balanced—with elements […]
CRAFT Beer Market moving into former Boathouse location on English Bay
CRAFT Beer Market is confirmed to be moving into the prime English Bay location that was for several years the Boathouse restaurant. The Calgary-based beer hall restaurant chain has confirmed with Vancouver Is Awesome they are the new tenants at […]
Here are the winners of The Growler’s 2019 Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards
It’s the festive season, so let’s celebrate all the incredible craft beer being brewed in our province—and what better way to do that than with the Growler’s 2019 B.C. Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards! Unlike other craft beer awards and […]
2019 GROWLER AWARD WINNER PROFILE: Twin City Brewing
GOLD – Unsung Hero GOLD – Best Board Game Selection SILVER – Brewery of the Year SILVER – Best Food Program SILVER – Best Place to Drink in the Afternoon Without Judgement BRONZE – Best West Coast/Specialty IPA // Run […]
2019 GROWLER AWARD WINNER PROFILE: Driftwood Brewery
GOLD – Beer of the Year // Fat Tug IPA GOLD – Best West Coast/Specialty IPA // Fat Tug IPA GOLD – Best UK-style Ale // Naughty Hildegard ESB GOLD – Best Branding/Packaging BRONZE – Best Imperial Ale/Lager // Singularity […]
2019 GROWLER AWARD WINNER PROFILE: Vancouver Island Brewing
GOLD – Best Imperial Ale/Lager // Hermannator One of the founding breweries of the early microbrewery movement in Canada, Vancouver Island Brewing began its existence as Island Pacific Brewing in 1984. Its original location was in Saanichton north of Victoria […]