Despite the global pandemic breweries and cideries just keep on opening in B.C., which makes us all very happy indeed! Here is a list of all the new operations expected to open across British Columbia in the coming months. Brookswood […]
Beer to the Ground: the most anticipated new breweries in B.C., Fall 2020 edition
This story originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2020 issue of The Growler, out now! You can find B.C.’s favourite craft beer and cider guide at your local brewery, cidery, select private liquor stores, and by subscription here. The Growler has […]
On Tap! New beers from Steel & Oak, Île Sauvage and Category 12
Here’s what we’re going to be gulping back this week… Talanoa by Steel & Oak Brewing Co. 5.6% ABV • 650 mL bottles According to Steel & Oak, Talanoa is the Fijian word for sharing stories and ideas in order […]
Nelson’s Savoy Brewery closes
Staff at Nelson’s Savoy Brewery is stunned after owners decided to permanently close the West Kootenay craft brewery on Monday, effective immediately. The Savoy Brewery is located in the recently renovated Savoy Hotel on Nelson’s lively Baker Street. The adjoining […]
The most anticipated craft brewery openings of 2019
Hello and happy New Year craft beer fans! As we look ahead to 2019, it’s clear the craft beer revolution shows no signs of slowing down. In every corner of the province, there are new breweries being planned. Could B.C. […]
Here’s a look at all the B.C. breweries that opened in 2018
So here’s a crazy thing: it turns out British Columbians really like craft beer. Who knew! There are currently 171 172 craft breweries pouring beer in B.C., with 22 of those having opened, reopened or moved into new homes in […]
Drink this! Blacksmith Brown Ale by Wheelhouse Brewing Co.
Prince Rupert’s Wheelhouse Brewing Co. is one of the pioneers of the Northern B.C. craft beer scene, and they’ll be celebrating their fifth anniversary in December, which is a pretty big deal. Wheelhouse’s beers are also making an appearance at […]
Vote now for the 2018 Growler B.C. Craft Beer Awards
Welcome to the inaugural Growler Craft Beer Awards, AKA, the Growlies! This year, The Growler is launching its first ever craft beer contest, celebrating all of the awesomeness that is B.C. craft beer. Unlike traditional beer awards, the Growlies will […]
Beer to the Ground: the most anticipated new breweries in B.C., Fall 2018 edition
The craft beer trains keeps right on rolling. We have 11 new breweries listed in our latest issue of The Growler, and word on the street is there is a whole bunch more on the way. Here’s the latest intel […]
Drink This! Cherry Sour by Red Collar Brewing Co.
Take a trip around beautiful British Columbia and you’ll find that just about every town now has a brewery on its Main Street, alongside the bakery, the bank and the butchershop. It’s easy to get stuck in the Vancouver bubble, […]