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Brewer vs Brewer: The couples edition

Sandra Thomas • May 23, 2025

To say that Emily Kokonas and Justin Larter live and breathe brewing would be an understatement. The couple, who met in 2018 while attending the brewing program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in Langley, work at different breweries, but also […]

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It’s all about the foam

Joe Wiebe • April 25, 2025

B.C. breweries have fallen in love with Czech-style side-pour taps Ask Brent Mills about his “first time” and you’ll see his eyes light up as he recalls this highly pleasurable experience, one that he has spent a considerable amount of […]

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