B.C.'S CRAFT BEER AND CIDER GUIDE
The flower of the mighty hop plant, aka Humulus lupulus, is responsible for much of the characteristic flavour and aroma in beer—in fact, it’s pretty hard to imagine beer without it. The range of flavours derived from hops is truly […]
Harvest Haus cancelled for 2018 B.C.’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration won’t be returning for 2018, but organizers are hopeful it could return next year, bigger and better than ever. The Social Concierge announced this week via email that it would […]
Standing out in the increasingly crowded craft beer market often means craft breweries need to produce beers that are unique. Set a trend, develop a style, and there’s a good chance you’ll get the attention of us thirsty beer dorks. […]
Expedia recently released its list of Best Beer Towns in Canada, and the interwebs are abuzz with controversy as a result. Naturally, Vancouver was named numero uno, and for good reason. You can’t swing an empty growler in this town […]
If you think Whistler is strictly a ski and snowboard destination, you are so dead wrong. That town bumps all year round (I blame/credit the Australians), and one of the best parties of the year is the Whistler Village Beer […]
One the best things about this job (other than getting paid to drink beer) is getting together with brewers I admire and seeing what sort of creative awesomeness they can come up with. And then drinking it! For the latest […]
The Fall 2018 issue of The Growler has arrived and it’s packed full of the latest news from the B.C. craft beer scene, hilarious articles and more than 160 brewery listings and 350-plus beers. This is a special time of […]
Fernie Brewing donates $100K to local charities When it comes to giving back to its community, Fernie Brewing Co. walks the walk. This week the East Kootenay brewery announced that it had topped the $100,000-mark in donations to local charities […]
Changes appear to be coming to B.C.’s liquor laws, and some of the proposals could potentially result in you paying slightly more for your favourite beer. So-called contract brands have come under scrutiny by many in the craft beer industry, […]
The Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park on Sept. 7 and 8 with more than 75 breweries taking part. Obviously, you’re not going to be able to visit all the booths—nor should you try—so we’re here […]