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2023 GROWLER AWARD WINNER PROFILE: Dog Mountain Brewing

Joe Wiebe • September 1, 2023

SILVER – Best Belgian-Style Ale // BEES! Unsung Hero of Craft Beer You know, if I ever had to move away from Victoria, Port Alberni might just be at the top of my list of destinations. Its location at the […]

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10 brewed-in-B.C. Canadian Brewing Award-winning beers you have to try

Noëlle Phillips • March 24, 2022

In September 2021, the Canadian Brewing Conference and blind tasting competition (sanctioned by the Beer Judge Certification Program) took place in Quebec City, drawing the interest of breweries from across the country. And, our province made us proud. B.C. breweries […]

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Hoppy Holidays: BC Craft Breweries Warm Up Winter with a Selection of New Seasonal Beers

Growler Staff • December 13, 2021

All points along the BC Ale Trail lead to wintry stouts, dunkels, porters and more that bring out the very best of the festive season As the nights get colder and darker, so too do the unique and boutique beers […]

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The Growler is B.C.’s ultimate craft beer guide, covering the breweries, the beer and the industry as it swells and threatens to consume us all if we don’t consume it (the beer) first. Whether you’re in Vancouver or Valemont, Victoria or Vernon, Burnaby or Burns Lake, we have got you covered with the latest craft beer news, new releases and fun, lively stories about the people behind your favourite craft brewery.

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