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Mariner Brewing collaborates with John B Pub and Steady Studio to create beer celebrating Coquitlam’s oldest neighbourhood

Janis Cleugh/Tri-City News • October 24, 2023

New gateway signs — and beer — for Austin Heights, Coquitlam’s oldest neighbourhood Coquitlam’s oldest commercial district has a couple of new gateway signs to welcome residents and shoppers. Last week, the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (BIA) installed the tall […]

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Three B.C. beers you have to try this winter

Growler Staff • December 9, 2022

Here at The Growler, we love to pair our beer with the seasons. Here are three we think you should try, with handy links to purchase too. Cheers! Deadfrog’s Raspberry Warhead Imperial Sour 22 IBU / 9% ABV The OG […]

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North of the Fraser Ale Trail Launches Today!

Kristina Mameli • October 28, 2021

As a lifelong North of the Fraser dweller myself (even proudly womanning the taps and turntable at Steel & Oak), I can’t express how thrilled I am about this announcement: New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam FINALLY have their […]

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On tap: new releases from Mariner, Fraser Mills and Smugglers Trail

Rob Mangelsdorf • June 1, 2021

Here’s what we’re pairing with oversized hats and sunblock this week… Venture Mango Passionfruit Sour by Mariner Brewing Fruited sour ale • 4.2% ABV • 5 IBU • 473 mL tall cans The latest installment of the Venture fruited sour […]

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Brews News: Fernie donates $100K; Mariner turns 1; Lighthouse opens tasting room

Rob Mangelsdorf • August 30, 2018

Fernie Brewing donates $100K to local charities When it comes to giving back to its community, Fernie Brewing Co. walks the walk. This week the East Kootenay brewery announced that it had topped the $100,000-mark in donations to local charities […]

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Coquitlam’s John B Pub celebrates 40 years with Main Sail Pale Ale

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 9, 2018

One of the oldest continuously operating neighborhood pubs in the province is hitting a pretty significant milestone this month. Coquitlam’s John B Pub is celebrating 40 years of serving pints to the thirsty masses on March 14, and to mark […]

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