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The West is the Best: B.C. cleans up at the Canadian Brewing Awards

Rob Mangelsdorf • May 24, 2022

Far be it from me to sound like a smug West Coaster, but B.C. craft beer is the best in Canada and every other province wishes they could be us. Don’t believe me? Check out the results of the 2022 […]

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10 brewed-in-B.C. Canadian Brewing Award-winning beers you have to try

Noëlle Phillips • March 24, 2022

In September 2021, the Canadian Brewing Conference and blind tasting competition (sanctioned by the Beer Judge Certification Program) took place in Quebec City, drawing the interest of breweries from across the country. And, our province made us proud. B.C. breweries […]

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Hoppy Holidays: BC Craft Breweries Warm Up Winter with a Selection of New Seasonal Beers

Growler Staff • December 13, 2021

All points along the BC Ale Trail lead to wintry stouts, dunkels, porters and more that bring out the very best of the festive season As the nights get colder and darker, so too do the unique and boutique beers […]

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Look out for these tasty B.C. fresh hop craft beers this fall

Rob Mangelsdorf • October 1, 2021

The ubiquitous West Coast rain has returned, and while the end of summer might be mourned by some (definitely not by the many folks around the province living under wildfire threat), there is a silver lining: fresh hop beers! (Also, […]

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On tap: new releases from Neighbourhood, Four Winds, and Moon Under Water

Rob Mangelsdorf • January 5, 2021

Here’s what we’re spending our Covid benefit cheque on this week… Finesse by Neighbourhood Brewing Belgian blonde • 6.0% ABV • 17 IBU • 355 mL cans The newest release from Penticton’s Neighbourhood Brewing is as smooth and pleasant as […]

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Drink this: The Shaft by Moon Under Water Brewery

Rob Mangelsdorf • November 26, 2019

If you’ve ever been to Victoria and found yourself in a bar in the wee hours, there’s a good possibility that you’ve been Shafted. The Shaft is a Victoria tradition: a shooter consisting of vodka, Irish cream, coffee liqueur and […]

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Drink this! Creepy Uncle Dunkel by Moon Under Water Brewery

Rob Mangelsdorf • December 11, 2018

I’m a firm believer that dark beers can be enjoyed year-round. There’s no reason why you can’t have a porter or a doppelbock in the middle of summer. In fact, stouts happen to be one of the most popular beer […]

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A Grand Tour of Beer pairs classical music and classic beer styles

Rob Mangelsdorf • October 10, 2018

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 […]

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Burnaby’s Dageraad named Brewery of the Year at Canadian Brewing Awards

Rob Mangelsdorf • May 26, 2018

Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing took home the top honours at the Canadian Brewing Awards in Halifax tonight (May 26), winning the coveted Brewery of the Year award, as well as a slew of gold medals. Breweries from across Canada took part […]

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The Growler is B.C.’s ultimate craft beer guide, covering the breweries, the beer and the industry as it swells and threatens to consume us all if we don’t consume it (the beer) first. Whether you’re in Vancouver or Valemont, Victoria or Vernon, Burnaby or Burns Lake, we have got you covered with the latest craft beer news, new releases and fun, lively stories about the people behind your favourite craft brewery.

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