B.C.'S CRAFT BEER AND CIDER GUIDE
As December winds down and we look back at the last 12 months, it’s safe to say that 2019 was another big year for craft beer in B.C. with 30 new breweries opening across the province. It wasn’t all good […]
There are certain beers that seem ideally suited to each season: fresh, light saisons and malty maibocks are perfect for spring; sessionable lagers, citrusy hazy ales and fruity sours can’t be beat in the hot days of summer; while autumn […]
Dark lagers are a must-have in the fridge come wintertime—or all year round, really. Crisp, clean and refreshing, yet complex and roasty, they’re a flavourful, malt-forward beer that like any good lager will never wear out your palate. Field House […]
The older I get, the more I enjoy hosting parties as opposed to attending them. The main reasons I prefer a shindig at my house are twofold: First, I can just wear my slippers. Perhaps it’s yet another symptom of […]
Calling all craft beer industry folks: registration is now open for the fifth annual Beer Wars charity boxing event. All net proceeds from the main event in April go to Vancouver’s Eastside Boxing Club to fund the many social programs […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
