As we look ahead to 2018, it’s pretty remarkable to consider just how far the B.C. craft beer scene has come in such a short time. And with 26 new breweries opening in our province last year—the most ever!—it begs […]
Craft Beer is Awesome! Field House x Tom Froese’s Good Life Ale
Ah yes, the Good Life. It’s defined differently for everyone, I suppose, but there a few components I think we can all agree on: good friends, good food and drink, good conversation, good art and enough time to enjoy it […]
Beer Wars brings the pain, for a good cause
It’s a new year and many in the B.C. craft beer industry are preparing to hit the gym and work off those hard-earned beer bellies. However, this has (almost) nothing to do with keeping a new year’s resolution. Next week, […]
Craft Beer is Awesome! Rei Boysenberry Sour by Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks
I’ll be completely honest, I’m not super familiar with the boysenberry. The sum total of my previous experience with this fruit has been with IHOP pancake syrup, so for years I assumed it was an artificial flavour with a made-up […]
Brews News: New Year’s Eve 2018 craft beer party guide
Looking for a party with a craft beer twist this New Year’s Eve? Well, The Growler has you covered… R&B Brew Years Eve R&B Brewing Ale & Pizza House, Vancouver Definitely not a black tie affair, R&B is keeping […]
Elemental Series: Grain
Part 2 in a four-part series exploring the basic building blocks of beer… Beer starts with grain in just about every way. Even historically. There’s no canonical origin story for beer, but the myth goes that one of our […]
Do you beer what I beer? Brew-themed gift ideas for Christmas and beyond
What do you get the beer lover in your life for Christmas, besides a gym membership? Thankfully, the dark, lonely recesses of the Internet offer plenty of sudsy options — from questionable drinking devices and hoppy fashions, to clever koozie […]
On-tap: Holiday offerings from Granville Island, Big Rock and Foamer’s Folly
It’s the most wonderful time of the beer, with B.C. craft breweries putting out some great holiday-themed brews, perfect for stuffing stockings and stocking fridges. Here’s what’s on our wish list this week… Granville Island Brewing’s Cellar Series Gift […]
Paradise, thy name is Nelson
The concept of paradise is different for everyone. Maybe it’s a happy place where you’re surrounded by friends and loved ones. Maybe it’s a magical land where all your wants and desires are catered. For me, though, paradise is anywhere […]
Craft Beer is Awesome! Kriek by Strange Fellows Brewing
When it comes to authentic representations of traditional Belgian beer styles, Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Brewing is among the few breweries in this province that consistently get it right. Far too many breweries think that by merely throwing a particular […]