$2 from the sale of each crisp, delicious Goodwill Lager will go towards toys for kids Freehouse Collective is pleased to bring back the delicious holiday tradition of “donation by libation” with the return of Goodwill Lager. Each year, Freehouse […]
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 […]
The BC Beer Awards Return After Two-Year Hiatus
Gladstone Brewing Wins Brewery of the Year and Parallel 49 Brewing Earns Best in Show The 2022 BC Beer Awards were announced on November 5 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the […]
The Growler Guide to the Patron Saints of Beer
Some things in this world are universal. Beer (and beer-like beverages) are one of them. Dating back to time immemorial, cultures in every part of the world have enjoyed getting their drink on. Some scholars even believe beer gave rise […]
Fresh hops are the best hops: B.C. fresh hop brew round up
Get ‘em while you still can! To some, Autumn means rain, coats and boots, rain, pumpkin spice, and rain; to us, it means a new crop of fresh hop brews to savour! Slightly delayed this year, due to the insane, […]
BC Breweries Take 46 Medals at the 2022 Canada Beer Cup
Best in Show Awarded to Callister Brewing’s Wee Laird Wee Heavy at the Canadian Craft Brewers Association Canada Beer Cup B.C. breweries brought home 46 medals at the Canada Beer Cup presented by the Canadian Craft Brewers Association, including “Best […]
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 […]
Beer in The ‘Peg
Winnipeg has more than a dozen breweries, along with other great ways to sip and sample craft beer in both indoor and outdoor settings. Although I love living on the West Coast, I have a soft spot for Winnipeg. My […]
BC Craft Brewers Conference Returns in November 2022
BC’s Premiere Craft Beer Industry Event Returns In Person November 8 & 9. The BC Craft Brewers Conference, aka BC Beer Con, hosted by the BC Craft Brewers Guild and presented by Great Little Box Co / Ideon Packaging is […]
Recipe: Street Corn Salad with house-made Boom Sauce and Pickled Onions and Cabbage
paired with 33 Acres Mezcal Gose From Boomtown Burritos & Beer Garden Looking at the carefully designed landscaping, three-tired beer garden and large outdoor area that makes up Victoria-based Boomtown Burritos & Beer Garden, it’s hard to imagine that, not […]