So here’s a crazy thing: it turns out British Columbians really like craft beer. Who knew! There are currently 171 172 craft breweries pouring beer in B.C., with 22 of those having opened, reopened or moved into new homes in […]
So what’s the difference between stouts and porters?
Ask a range of people what the difference is between porters and stouts and you might get as many answers as the number of people you ask. Conducting a blind tasting might be just as unproductive as the styles tend […]
Cellar dwellers: the dos and don’ts of cellaring beer
While the vast majority of commercial beers we drink are designed to be consumed as fresh as possible, some can actually benefit from some added time—provided it’s under the right conditions. Like wine, some beers can be cellar-aged to improve […]
Drink This! Raspberry Saison by Strathcona Beer Co.
I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for a pretty bottle or can. If a beer’s labeling catches my eye in the liquor store, I’m probably going to buy it. I don’t think I’m alone in that respect. And so it […]
The Growler is hiring!
Are you passionate about the local craft beer, cocktail and wine scene? Are you energetic, on-trend and have a positive attitude? Is your ambition to work hard, make money and have fun? Perfect, because we want to hire you! The […]
Brew kid on the block: Kelowna’s Wild Ambition Brewing
Kelowna’s craft beer scene continues to explode with the recent opening of Wild Ambition Brewing last week. We spoke with co-owners Theresa Cashen and Mitchel Kehoe about what they hope to bring to the increasingly crowded Okanagan craft beer market. […]
Lager Lit: The Growler’s guide to beer books
The world of beer has never been more exciting and it has never been a better time to be a beer lover. As the world of beer continues to grow and deepen, so has the quality and insight of the […]
Tickets for Victoria Beer Week on sale now with early bird discount
One of Victoria’s most anticipated beer festivals released its 2019 schedule this week, with an early bird discount for tickets bought before Jan. 1. Victoria Beer Week will return March 1-9, 2019, with 12 signature events around town featuring great […]
Brewer vs. Brewer: The Belgian Edition
The country of Belgium has long been home to one of the finest beer cultures on Earth. From the Trappist monks and their abbey ales to champagne-like barrel-aged sours, the country has so much more to offer than chocolate, Tintin, […]
Drink this! Creepy Uncle Dunkel by Moon Under Water Brewery
I’m a firm believer that dark beers can be enjoyed year-round. There’s no reason why you can’t have a porter or a doppelbock in the middle of summer. In fact, stouts happen to be one of the most popular beer […]