Do you remember what Vancouver’s much-loved Yeast Van brewery district was like, before all the breweries moved in? In a word, it was stabby. Twenty years ago, the run-down industrial area was replete with vacant buildings and empty storefronts. Thanks […]
Have a look at the new biggest liquor store in B.C.
The sleepy Langley neighbourhood of Aldergrove isn’t well known for many things. It’s home to one of the few remaining outdoor drive-in movie theatres, which is pretty cool. And its quaint little border crossing is a nifty way to avoid […]
Rebranded Victoria Beer Society to bring year-round events to the capitol
Year-round beer events and craft beer-focused programming are coming to Victoria courtesy of the newly-formed Victoria Beer Society. Formerly the Victoria Beer Week Society, the group decided to rebrand and transition into a year-round event producer after taking over the […]
These boots are made for brewing: Pink Boots Society supports women in the beer industry with annual Pink Boots Brew
By Lundy Dale, Pink Boots Society Vancouver chapter leader Over the last five years, the Pink Boots Society has created an event for women in the brewing industry from around the world to get together to collaborate on a […]
Drink This! Naramata Nut Brown Ale by Cannery Brewing
Since we’re nearing the end of Flagship February, I thought it would be a good idea to get into the spirit of things and crack open a classic this week. What’s Flagship February, you ask? Basically, the idea is that […]
B.C. craft breweries coming to Vancouver International Airport
Red Truck Beer Co., Steamworks Brewing and Whistler Brewing are all coming to Vancouver International Airport as part of YVR’s food, beverage and retail expansion it was announced today. The three B.C. breweries will be opening craft beer tasting rooms […]
B.C. brewers support veterans with new Orion 1-1 beer release
Smugglers’ Trail Caskworks and their brewing partners at Vancouver’s Craft Collective Beerworks announced they will be teaming up to produce a commemorative beer honouring Canadian veterans. Called Orion 1-1, $1 from every bottle will be donated to Honour House, a […]
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 […]
Food options aplenty at Victoria Beer Week
There’s no shortage of beer events coming up for Victoria Beer Week, March 1-9, but it’s not all about the beer. There’s tons of great gourmet food events, too… that all showcase craft beer, obviously. Here’s a look at some […]
Former mayor behind new Port Coquitlam brewhouse
NOTE: This story originally appeared online at our sister publication, The Tri-City News. A new brewhouse is set to open in downtown Port Coquitlam this summer. And the business has at least one familiar name behind it. Former PoCo mayor […]