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B.C. woman awarded best scholarship ever—to study beer!

Growler Staff • September 26, 2019

Explaining the difference between a hefeweizen and a Belgian witbier just got easier for Bethany Smith, Brand Ambassador and Sales at Craft & Compass, a beverage marketing agency in Kelowna. She is one of 15 Canadians awarded a scholarship through […]

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The Fault In Our Beers: Diagnosing Off-Flavours For Dummies

Kristina Mameli • February 12, 2019

Ever had a beer that was just, well… off? When good beer goes bad, it can feel like a tragedy. Off-flavours are a scourge that affects every style of beer, and without sensory training, it can be difficult to find […]

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