The B.C. government has granted permanent permission for restaurants and pubs to be able to sell and deliver sealed, packaged wine, beer and spirits alongside meals. The March 11 news comes almost one year after the province started to allow this practice, on […]
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 Slow Hand, House of Funk and Yellow Dog
Here’s what we’re drinking on the patio this week (while wearing a toque and two sweaters)… Vienna Lager by Slow Hand Beer Co. Vienna Lager • 5.0% ABV • 473 mL tall cans The lager lovers at East Vancouver’s Slow […]
The Spring/Summer 2021 edition of The Growler is out now and here’s where you can find it!
Happy 2021! Like me, I’m sure that you are very happy to say good riddance to 2020 (and perhaps raise a middle finger). Now that the worst year most of us have lived through is finally over, I’m starting […]
On Tap: new releases from Dageraad, Studio and Vancouver Island Brewing
Here’s what we’re chasing our Covid shot with this week… Dagerlaager by Dageraad Brewing Pilsner • 5.0% ABV • 473 mL tall cans The days are getting lighter, and Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing has brewed a beer to match. This crispy […]
City of Vancouver starts accepting commercial patio applications for 2021
Restaurant, pub and brewery owners may now apply for free temporary patio licences, which would allow their businesses to create patios on public property and service those patios between April 1 and October 31, the City of Vancouver announced March 1. The program includes patios […]
On tap: new releases by Strathcona, Container and Howe Sound
Here’s what we’re toasting the coming of spring with this week… Headbanger by Strathcona Brewing Triple IPA • 9.5% ABV • 30 IBU • 473 mL tall cans The 2021 edition Headbanger Triple India Pale Ale by East Vancouver’s Strathcona […]
On tap: new releases from Main Street, Four Winds and Twa Dogs
Here’s what we have chilling on the porch this week… Departure Lounge by Main St. Brewing Grisette • 4.8% ABV • 18 IBU • 473 mL tall cans Tropical holidays may be a thing of the past (screw you, too, […]
On tap: new releases from Yellow Dog, Steamworks and Camp
Here’s what we’re spending our ICBC rebate cheque on this week… Skål by Yellow Dog Brewing Lingonberry Lager • 4.6% ABV • 12 IBU • 473 mL tall cans This refreshingly tart lager from Port Moody’s Yellow Dog Brewing features […]
La Cerveceria Astilleros adds new flavour to North Vancouver’s growing Brewery District
A new craft brewery in North Vancouver’s burgeoning waterfront Brewery District is adding some unique flavours to the neighbourhood. Food and beer flights are now available in the tasting room at La Cerveceria Astilleros, a craft brewery inspired by the […]