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These are B.C.’s best and worst beer towns, according to census data

Rob Mangelsdorf • February 7, 2020

  UPDATE: As reader Justin Douglas correctly pointed out, Red Arrow and Small Block are not in Duncan, but are technically located in the District Municipality of North Cowichan. That knocks Duncan out of third place in the under 30,000 […]

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Happy friggin’ birthday! Central City celebrates 15 years by upsizing cans at no extra cost

Rob Mangelsdorf • May 30, 2018

Central City Brewers + Distillers is celebrating 15 years of craft beer by moving its entire core lineup of Red Racer beers from 355mL cans to 500mL tall cans—while keeping the price the same. This isn’t just a limited time […]

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Eastern Promises: B.C. craft beer looks to take on Asia

Rob Mangelsdorf • March 20, 2018

Here in British Columbia we are lucky to have it all. Lush greenery, mountains, swimmable lakes and oceans, a temperate climate with crisp air and clean water. We also have more than 150 craft breweries spanning across the province, pumping […]

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On tap: New releases from Steamworks, Central City and Foamers' Folly

Rob Mangelsdorf • January 23, 2018

It might be 5 o’clock somewhere, but who cares, we’ve never been much for social convention. Here’s what we’re drinking this week…   Sanctuary by Steamworks Brewing Co. (7.5% ABV)   Steamworks has teamed up with Blasted Church to produce […]

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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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