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Steamworks Brewing releases its first wine with low-alcohol Piquette

Growler Staff • June 10, 2021

Steamworks Brewing Co. in Burnaby has announced the release of their Piquette, the company’s first foray into wine. “Piquette boasts high drinkability thanks to its delivery of light, fruity effervescence and low ABV (typically only 5-7%),” says a news release. […]

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When grain meets grape: the rise of beer/wine hybrids in B.C.

Joe Wiebe • March 30, 2020

This story originally appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of The Growler, out now! You can find B.C.’s favourite craft beer and cider guide at your local brewery, cidery, select private liquor stores, and on newsstands across the province. Beer […]

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Craft Collective launches new Spectrum brand for people who hate beer

Rob Mangelsdorf • June 28, 2018

If there’s one thing I know about beer, it’s that there’s a beer out there for everyone. For those that say they don’t like beer, well, they just haven’t found the right one yet. Which is hardly their fault. I […]

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