Penticton isn’t just about the beach, the peach, and the Naramata Bench. This small, South Okanagan city within easy driving distance of the coast has a thriving, cutting-edge craft beer scene that includes four breweries, a quaint brewpub, and […]
Dageraad mishap brings out best in B.C. beer scene
It’s a situation Dageraad Brewing owner Ben Coli had never been in before, and one he hopes he’ll never be in again. A few weeks ago, Coli discovered the new warm room the brewery had built wasn’t really doing its […]
GROWLER ON THE AIR: Feb. 18, 2017
The Growler editor Rob Mangelsdorf once again joined Barry Link at the This Is Lotusland podcast to discuss all things craft beer. Have a listen! (The segment starts at the 11:11 mark.)
Brew Kid on the Block: Boundary Brewing Co.
Kelowna is further staking its claim as a craft beer destination with the recent opening of Boundary Brewing Co., one of six breweries and brewpubs now serving up craft beer within the city limits. Started by former farmer and rugby-enthusiast […]
Bizarre Liquor Laws of BC’s Past: The Great Tied House Debate
A tied house, originally a British term, is a bar or restaurant that has an association (financial or otherwise) with a brewery that is likely to cause the brewery’s beer to be favoured over other brands. The association can come […]
This Valentine's Day, say it with beer!
Brace yourselves, V-Day is upon us. Which means there’s a good chance you are going to have to buy some sort of clichéd gift for your significant other as a lame token of your undying love and affection, or whatever. […]
PODCAST: Growler On The Air – Feb. 8, 2017
Growler editor Rob Mangelsdorf stopped by the This Is Lotusland podcast this week to talk craft beer with host Barry Link. Rob and Barry sample Big Rock’s Barrel-Aged Barleywine ahead of Big Rock Urban Brewery’s open house this weekend, and […]
Unsung Heroes of Beer: The Tool Shed Brewing guys (Graham Sherman and Jeff Orr)
Lately, Graham Sherman might be best known nationally as the Calgarian brewer and co-founder of Tool Shed Brewing who “fired” a critical patron and beer writer. But Sherman’s been making headlines, alongside his business partner Jeff Orr, since 2013, when […]
B.C. craft beer industry fights the good fight with Beer Wars
Oh, dear God, what have I gotten myself into? That’s what went through my head as I listened to boxing coach Dave Schuck explain the world of pain I was about to enter. He didn’t mince words about the grueling […]
A beer lover’s guide to Dine Out Vancouver
Vancouver’s best restaurants may have been slow to embrace craft beer, but there’s still plenty pouring at this year’s Dine Out Vancouver festival. It’s an almost absurd premise. 280-plus restaurants all offering deeply-discounted prix fixe multi-course meals for 17 days […]