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Another world: Reflections of a trip through B.C.’s Northwest Ale Trail

Max Morin • March 24, 2023

Despite recent social, economic, and environmental turmoil, a love of delicious craft beer connects the communities of Northern British Columbia. Last summer, I traveled to the edge of Canada in northwestern B.C., where breweries dot communities backdropped by snow-capped mountains, […]

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Beer reviews

Drink this! Blacksmith Brown Ale by Wheelhouse Brewing Co.

Rob Mangelsdorf • October 29, 2018
Wheelhouse Brewing

Prince Rupert’s Wheelhouse Brewing Co. is one of the pioneers of the Northern B.C. craft beer scene, and they’ll be celebrating their fifth anniversary in December, which is a pretty big deal. Wheelhouse’s beers are also making an appearance at […]

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Great Canadian Beer Festival 2018: Your guide to the best booths

Rob Mangelsdorf • August 24, 2018

The Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park on Sept. 7 and 8 with more than 75 breweries taking part. Obviously, you’re not going to be able to visit all the booths—nor should you try—so we’re here […]

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Features, News

Best of the Fest: What to drink at Vancouver Craft Beer Week (according to us)

Rob Mangelsdorf • May 31, 2018

The weekend is fast approaching, and with it the glorious conclusion to Vancouver Craft Beer Week: the annual VCBW Fest at the PNE Fairgrounds. This Saturday and Sunday (June 2 and 3), more than 100 breweries and cideries will be […]

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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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