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WATCH: Field House Brewing’s farming journey chronicled in new short film

Rob Mangelsdorf • May 9, 2019

Abbotsford’s Field House Brewing has long been an advocate for brewing with local ingredients, choosing to make its beers with local hops, fruits and herbs—even locally-sourced yeast. The brewery has even gone a step further, developing underutilized farmland in the […]

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What’s old is new: B.C. craft brewers look to the past for inspiration

Rob Mangelsdorf • September 17, 2018

Standing out in the increasingly crowded craft beer market often means craft breweries need to produce beers that are unique. Set a trend, develop a style, and there’s a good chance you’ll get the attention of us thirsty beer dorks. […]

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Drink This! Experimental Brett Pale Ale by Category 12 Brewing and Field House Brewing Co.

Rob Mangelsdorf • September 13, 2018

Expedia recently released its list of Best Beer Towns in Canada, and the interwebs are abuzz with controversy as a result. Naturally, Vancouver was named numero uno, and for good reason. You can’t swing an empty growler in this town […]

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Brews news: Red Truck gets soulful; GCBF tickets on sale; Field House having a Field Day

Rob Mangelsdorf • July 13, 2018

Red Truck gets soulful Red Truck’s always awesome Truck Stop Concert Series is back again this Saturday, July 14, with Seattle R&B singer Allen Stone bringing his deeply-inspired soul stylings to the outdoor stage, along with Nick Waterhouse, the Elwins, […]

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Best of the Fest: What to drink at Vancouver Craft Beer Week (according to us)

Rob Mangelsdorf • May 31, 2018

The weekend is fast approaching, and with it the glorious conclusion to Vancouver Craft Beer Week: the annual VCBW Fest at the PNE Fairgrounds. This Saturday and Sunday (June 2 and 3), more than 100 breweries and cideries will be […]

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