Using spruce shoots in beer dates back as far as the Vikings In the long history of brewing, basically every conceivable ingredient imaginable has been tried. While beer brewed with wormwood, mugwort or chicken (also known as “cock ale”) might […]
Style Snapshot: A guide to the margarita-like gose
WHAT IS IT? A bright sour beer with a lick of salt in the finish and lots of Champagne-style bubbles. SAY IT LIKE “goes-UH” GLASS Stemmed pilsner STYLE STATS ABV: 4.2-4.8% IBU: 5-12 Colour: Hazy sunshine Body: Medium Bubbles: Very […]
The Growler presents the 12 Beers of Christmas
The Growler is teaming up with West Coast Brewery Tours and Toque Catering to bring you the 12 Beers of Christmas, a unique food and beer journey through Victoria’s craft beer scene for the holidays. Twelve limited edition beers be […]
New craft brewery Île Sauvage Brewing opens in Victoria’s Rock Bay
After close to two years of planning and red tape, Victoria’s newest brewery opened today in Rock Bay. Île Sauvage Brewing is located at 2960 Bridge St. and features a fully-licenced tasting room and a beer lineup heavy on the […]