What’s Brewing Magazine: The Journal of BC's Craft Beer Movement

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TASTING PANEL

The What’s Brewing Tasting Panel Goes Gose

What's Brewing

June 12, 2019

Our Summer 2019 Tasting Panel features six BC variations on one of the hottest styles in craft beer: the formerly-obscure German style known as Gose.

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What's Brewing Biography | Profiles

Two Generations of Brewing in Beer Town, BC

Dave Smith

June 5, 2019

Cannery Brewing co-owner and sales manager Ian Dyck was born into his job. Ten years old when his parents founded a brewery, Ian was already a hospitality industry veteran thanks to his family’s original business.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

In Profile: Doree Quayle & Great Little Box Company

What's Brewing

June 4, 2019

Great Little Box Company of Richmond, BC is one of Canada's corporate gems. We connected with Vice President of Sales Doree Quayle to find out more about what they do for the industry that brings that great craft beer to you.

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Beers, Beaches and Breweries | Regional

Penticton Ale Trail Goes To Calgary

Kim Lawton

May 30, 2019

Penticton Ale Trail breweries partnered together to showcase their craft beer scene, and all there is to do in Penticton at the Calgary International Beer Fest.

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An In-Cider's View | Profiles | Business of Cider

A Tale Of Two Cideries

Jeff Nairn

May 22, 2019

Regardless of where a cidery in BC sits on the production spectrum, their product is lumped in with the Refreshment (RTD) category. All cider products—foreign or domestic, mass-produced cider-flavoured cocktails or locally produced, truly 100% BC products— are classified this way. They’re all lumped in with alcoholic sodas, Caesar cocktails, and wine spritzers.

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Homebrew Happenin's | Brewing

SUSTAINING THE MOMENTUM… IN HOMEBREWING

Warren Boyer

May 16, 2019

I found myself contemplating this issue’s theme one snowy February day in Moody Ales’ taproom. I got to thinking: I’ve been a home brewer for twenty years. Many people try it and give up far sooner. How have I done it this long, and how I can sustain my momentum for the next twenty years?

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From The Hopline

Father’s Day Beer Planning Ideas

June 13, 2019

A gaggle of brewers at last week's 6x6 Cask Festival held at Dead Frog in Langley, part of Vancouver Craft Beer Week 2019.

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UPCOMING EXBEERIENCES

with Edward Kaye

June 13, 2019

It's unusually hot out there right now! Did you know that beer is 90–95% water? Stay hydrated, drink beer. The logic is flawless! Friday night brings the 4th annual Pitt Meadows Craft Beer Festival to the Pitt Meadows Golf Club. They will have 20 local craft breweries in attendance, as well as light food pairings. From June 14–16, Craft Cove will be taking place a private campground on beautiful Harrison Lake. This homebrew camping retreat is open to all and they'll…

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Events Calendar Top Picks

June 21 (Friday)

Tickets

Parallel 49 Brewing Co. 7th Anniversary Party!

Jun 21 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Parallel 49 Brewing Company

Join us on June 21st for our 7th ANNIVERSARY PARTY! We’ll have an outdoor beer garden, food trucks, a variety of $5 beers from our core and special release lineup…

June 22 (Saturday)

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Parking Lot Party 2.0

Jun 22 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Old Yale Brewing

We’ve been loving our big Summer events at Old Yale so we decided to throw another!! Join us on Saturday, June 22 for our Parking Lot Party 2.0…. A fun-filled…

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20th Anniversary Cask Off

Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Big Ridge Brewing Co.

This years cask off is a bit of a big deal as we are celebrating our 20th anniversary! Nine breweries, all bringing a delicious and unique cask to the table,…

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Abbotsford Eatery Grand Opening Party!

Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Trading Post Brewing

Join us on June 22nd as we host a Grand Opening Party for our Abbotsford Eatery! Come meet our team, some of our suppliers, and take part in some family…

June 25 (Tuesday)

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Four Winds Brewing Company Brewmaster Dinner

Jun 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CRAFT Beer Market

Four Winds Brewing Company Brewmaster’s DinnerTuesday, June 25th, 20196pm – 9pmJoin Four Winds Brewing Company & CRAFT Beer Market Vancouver for the next collaboration dinner. If you enjoy great beer…

June 26 (Wednesday)

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Across the Nation Collaboration Tap Takeover

Jun 26 @ 6:00 pm – 11:59 pm BierCraft Tapa

Join us Wednesday June 26th at Biercraft Commercial Drive for some amazing collaboration beers from all across our beautiful country! Line up includes:Red Racer x Winterlong Brewing(Yukon) – New England…

July 5 (Friday)

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Official Farmhouse Fest Kickoff and Tap Takeover

Jul 5 all-day Bells and Whistles

On Friday, July 5 Bells and Whistles will host an all-day, 16-tap takeover that serves as the official kickoff for the fifth annual Farmhouse Saison and Wild Ale Fest. Guests…

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