While we’re all caught up in COVID-19 pandemic madness, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that despite the social distancing, self-isolation and constant impending doom, we still have it pretty damn good in this safe and stable corner […]
On tap: New releases from Steel & Oak, Granville Island and Highway 97
Here’s what we’re drinking while our cat silently judges us this week… We Love You by Steel & Oak Brewing Double IPA • 8.0% ABV • 58 IBU • 473 mL tall cans This big, juicy, hazy double IPA by […]
The Growler’s Guide to Virtual Craft Beer Events
OK, so we’ve moved to Phase 2 of COVID-19 beer consumption. We’re regularly ordering our favourite beers for home delivery, but cracking a can in front of the only Netflix show you’ve got left on your sad, dwindling list is […]
B.C. beverage producers join forces to rally support for local businesses with Time to Buy BC campaign
B.C. alcoholic beverage producers are joining forces to encourage British Columbians to support local businesses in an effort to mitigate the economic devastation wrought by COVID-19. The “Time to Buy BC” campaign was launched on Tuesday in a joint effort […]
Private liquor stores can now open at 7 a.m. in B.C.
Liquor stores in B.C. will temporarily be able to open as early as 7am so they can serve seniors and the immuno-compromised. Wine stores or private liquor stores throughout the province can now operate between 7am and 11pm, if they […]
Liquor sales are up during COVID-19 outbreak, but B.C. craft breweries are still struggling
B.C. government liquor stores have reported a surge in liquor sales since the COVID-19 quarantine began almost a month ago, with a 40% increase compared to this time last year. However, that hasn’t translated into increased sales for craft brewers, […]
Your design could be on Stanley Park Brewing’s next growler label
Are you a pro designer, a budding artist or just dedicated doodler? Because your design could be on the label of Stanley Park Brewing’s Hollow Tree Lager limited edition Earth Day growler. Stanley Park Brewing is celebrating the 50th anniversary […]
Drink this: House White by Field House Brewing
We’re now into Week 4 of quarantine and things are getting weird. Working from home without pants on is the norm. “Talking moistly” is now a thing. And don’t even get me started on Tiger King. On the plus side, […]
On tap: new releases from Strange Fellows, Red Truck and Slackwater
Here’s what we’re killing the virus with this week… Hedgerow by Strange Fellows Brewing Sour Cherry Wild Ale • 8.0% ABV • 750 mL bottles Hedgerow by East Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Brewing is brewed with Balaton cherries and is the first beer […]
Vancouver Island Brewing and Stillhead Distillery collaborate on new… hand sanitizer!
Victoria’s Vancouver Island Brewing and Duncan’s Stillhead Distillery are teaming up on a new product to help save lives instead of getting you buzzed: hand sanitizer! Due to ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Vancouver Island Brewing found itself with an excess of […]