Get ‘em while you still can! To some, Autumn means rain, coats and boots, rain, pumpkin spice, and rain; to us, it means a new crop of fresh hop brews to savour! Slightly delayed this year, due to the insane, […]
5 IPAs to enjoy this summer
Of the many multitudes of craft beer styles, none is so versatile as the India pale ale. IPAs can be light or dark, clear or hazy, strong or weak, bitter or sweet, or anything in between. The sub genres of […]
Look out for these tasty B.C. fresh hop craft beers this fall
The ubiquitous West Coast rain has returned, and while the end of summer might be mourned by some (definitely not by the many folks around the province living under wildfire threat), there is a silver lining: fresh hop beers! (Also, […]
2021 GROWLER AWARDS WINNER PROFILE: Backcountry Brewing
SILVER – Best Weird Beer // The Jeffery BRONZE – Best East Coast IPA // Widowmaker BRONZE – Best Branding/Packaging Squamish’s Backcountry Brewing is known for some of the longest beer names in the business, and indeed, pop culture references […]
On tap: new releases from Vancouver Island Brewing, Backcountry, and R&B
Here’s what we’re lining up for this week (six feet apart, of course)… Pod Pack 2021 by Vancouver Island Brewing Assorted • 4.2%–6.8% ABV • 473 mL tall can four-packs The long-awaited return of Vancouver Island Brewing’s Pod Pack collab […]
On tap: new releases from Morrow Beer Co., Backcountry and Strathcona
Here’s what we’re pouring in our Cheerios this week… Endeavour by Morrow Beer Co. Hazy pale ale • 5.4% ABV • 473 mL tall cans Salmon Arm’s newest craft brewery opened this week and launched its first flagship beer. Morrow […]
On tap: new releases from Twin Sails, Silver Valley and Backcountry
Here’s what we’re comforting ourselves with this week while constantly doomscrolling… Str8 Flexin’ by Twin Sails Brewing Imperial Stout • 11.0% ABV • 473 mL tall cans Port Moody’s Twin Sails Brewing has released the 2021 edition of Str8 Flexin’ […]
On tap: new releases from Brewhall, Category 12 and Backcountry
Here’s what we’re celebrating the end of Dry January with this week… Köl Story Bro by Brewhall Beer Co. Kolsch • 5.0% ABV • 473 mL tall cans This traditional German-style lagered ale by Vancouver’s Brewhall took home gold at […]
What the Hazy: When is an IPA not an IPA?
This story originally appeared in the Summer 2019 issue of The Growler, out now! You can find B.C.’s favourite craft beer guide at your local brewery, select private liquor stores, and on newsstands across the province. Ask any […]
On tap! New beers from Backcountry, Strange Fellows and Andina
Here’s what we’re looking forward to blasting our taste buds with this week! Doublemaker by Backcountry Brewing 8.0% ABV • 40 IBU • 473 mL tall can four-packs Everything you love about Backcountry’s award-winning Widowmaker IPA with “double the pleasure […]