The New Year is here, and with it, our annual chagrined appraisal of our lives resulting in more impossible goals that are sure to set us up for failure. Again. I’m going easy on myself this year. My New Year’s […]
Drink this: IPA by Partake Brewing
2020 Vision: The Growler’s beer trend predictions for the coming decade
A new decade is upon us, and with it endless possibilities for the future of craft beer. But what exactly does the crystal ball predict for the year ahead? We certainly have some opinions about what beer trends are to […]
The top 10 craft beer stories of 2019, as decided by you!
This past year was full of big news in the world of craft beer, but what were the biggest stories? In order to find out, we cracked open our website and looked at the gooey bits inside: web traffic analytics! […]
A Brew Horizon: 21 new B.C. craft breweries to be on the lookout for in 2020
There’s no shortage of new breweries in the works all over the British Columbia. Here’s a look at some of the ones we’re keeping an eye on for in 2020. Bricklayer Brewing Chilliwack (spring 2020) Agassiz couple Megan […]
Here’s a look back at every brewery that opened and closed in 2019
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 […]
Malty, woody, big and boozy: ‘Tis the season for boozy beers like barleywine and imperial stout
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 […]
Drink this: Toasted Coconut Black Lager by Field House Brewing
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 […]
Hops for the Holidays: how to channel your inner Scrooge this festive season
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 […]
Registration now open for 5th annual Beer Wars craft beer charity boxing event
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 […]
Comox Valley Craft Beer Escape
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 […]