B.C.'S CRAFT BEER AND CIDER GUIDE
When it comes to the great beer styles of the world, it seems like the real ales of the British Isles just can’t get any respect. Adoration for Belgian, German and North American styles is near universal. The Belgians […]
Editor’s note: So full disclosure, I’m obviously completely biased when it comes to this beer. This is the first installment of The Growler’s quarterly B.C. Brewers Collaboration Series, and we’re pretty excited about what the mad scientists at Category 12 […]
Our first issue of 2018 is here, and there’s been some exciting changes in Growler-land. This issue marks the beginning of our fourth year as B.C.’s favourite craft beer guide, so we decided to kick things up a notch. We’ve […]
Big Rock Urban kicks off Dine Out Dine Out Vancouver is back and Big Rock Urban is hosting a Brewmaster’s Dinner to kick things off. Tickets are $75 (taxes and gratuity included) and include a welcome drink and amuse […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the beer, with B.C. craft breweries putting out some great holiday-themed brews, perfect for stuffing stockings and stocking fridges. Here’s what’s on our wish list this week… Granville Island Brewing’s Cellar Series Gift […]
The concept of paradise is different for everyone. Maybe it’s a happy place where you’re surrounded by friends and loved ones. Maybe it’s a magical land where all your wants and desires are catered. For me, though, paradise is anywhere […]
When it comes to authentic representations of traditional Belgian beer styles, Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Brewing is among the few breweries in this province that consistently get it right. Far too many breweries think that by merely throwing a particular […]
Canoe launches new beer line-up Victoria’s Canoe Brewpub has launched an all-new beer line-up this month, with four new mainstay beers and the first of its quarterly rotating Windward Series. Helles (light Bavarian lager), Witbier (Belgian-style wheat beer), West […]
Victoria’s Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. has been on the forefront of the craft beer movement since opening in 2001, and the re-release of Black Toque harkens back to a time when everything was shiny and new. If you’ve ever […]
So this Saturday is my son’s first birthday and my wife and I are looking forward to it with a sense of relief and amazement. Relief that we got that crazy, exhausting, overwhelming first year of our lovely darling child’s […]