Summer has arrived, and we can only hope we’ve finally seen the end of the June-uary misery. Since the next three months are totally going to be hot and sunny (touch wood) and we’re obviously going to be at the […]
On Tap: New beer from Driftwood, Fuggles & Warlock and Red Truck
Here’s what we’re killing the pain with this week… Mad Bruin by Driftwood Brewing 7.7% ABV • 650 mL bottles The latest release in Driftwood’s Bird of Prey series is Mad Bruin Sour Brown Ale. Last brewed in 2012, Driftwood […]
On Tap! New beers from Dageraad, Four Winds and Driftwood
Here’s what we’re looking forward to blasting our palates with this week! 10˚ by Dageraad Brewing 10.5% ABV • 650 mL bottles Happy day! We’ve been waiting since 2016 to try the next edition of this Belgian quadrupel by Burnaby’s […]
A Grand Tour of Beer pairs classical music and classic beer styles
Classical music and classic beer styles come together at A Grand Tour of Beer this Friday in Victoria. Hosted by The Growler’s own Joe Wiebe in conjunction with Pacific Opera Victoria, the event promises to be a beer-soaked musical journey […]
How Fresh Can You Get: The elusive charm of fresh hop beers
With the arrival of fall comes a surge of fresh hop beers from B.C.’s breweries. These special beers are available for a short window of time because they are brewed with freshly picked “wet hops” immediately after harvest. Normally, hops […]