I know I’m a little late with this, but some things are worth waiting for (unfortunately, this isn’t one of them). 2018 was a big year for craft beer in B.C., but lets stop living in the past. So without […]
Craft beer trend predictions for 2019
Beer Crimes: 9 of the weirdest and worst beers ever brewed
In the race to be first with a new flavour or style in craft beer, sometimes mistakes are made. Sometimes brewers are so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they don’t stop to think if they should. The result […]
Online beer stores deliver hype cans to your doorstep
Craft beer is finally getting the Amazon treatment here in B.C. Port Moody’s Twin Sails Brewing announced last month it was opening an online beer store, allowing anyone in the province to order its beer directly, and have it shipped […]
Old Yale bringing back Beermas for one day only
If you missed out on Old Yale Brewing’s 12 Days of Beermas last month, good news! The Chilliwack craft brewery is bringing back Beermas to its tasting room for one day only. This Saturday, Jan. 19, Old Yale is taking […]
On Tap: New beers from Mariner, Steel & Oak and Russell
Here are some of the new releases we’re keeping an eye out for this week at the ol’ bottle shop. Blush Rosé Saison by Steel & Oak Brewing Co. 6.0% ABV • 4 x 473 mL cans Released in […]
Just say no to No Fun Month, AKA Dry January
In recent years, a disturbing new trend has emerged that needs to be addressed. I speak, of course, of Dry January, or as I refer to it, No Fun Month. Like many questionable ideas with good intentions, the origins […]
Government shutdown a buzzkill for American craft breweries
As the U.S. federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, close to a million federal employees are without pay and the American economy is suffering to the tune of more than $1.5 billion per week. It’s enough to drive any […]
Don’t Fear the Near Beer: The Growler’s guide to non-alcoholic beer
I think we can all agree that beer is awesome, otherwise why would you be reading this right now. However, there are times when you might want something to drink without any alcohol in it. It’s the new year, so […]
Drink This! Aprikose by Strange Fellows Brewing
Happy holidays everyone! I hope you were sufficiently spoiled, and if not, you sufficiently spoiled yourself. I’m pretty easy to shop for come Christmastime, and my darling significant other knew that something beer-related was probably a safe bet. And so […]
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 […]