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30TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES

The Class of ’94: Sailor Hagar’s Heyday

Gary Lohin
June 25, 2020
As part of our 30th Anniversary, What's Brewing spotlights some of BC's beer pioneers. In The Class Of '94 series, we introduce you to some key BC brewmasters who started up a celebrated brewery in the year 1994 and began to push the boundaries of BC brewing. As head brewer at Central City Brewers & Distillers, Gary Lohin has had a distinguished career in beer. But he first had the chance to run his own show at Metro Vancouver’s first brewpub: Sailor Hagar’s.
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30th Anniversary Series

What Was Brewin’ in the ’80s

Gerry Hieter
June 18, 2020
As part of What’s Brewing magazine’s 30th Anniversary celebrations, we’re proud to feature some of BC’s beer advocacy pioneers. Today, we present a retrospective by Gerry Hieter, the long-time former Chairperson of Great Canadian Beer Festival. Find out how BC's craft beer scene developed from Sir Gerry!
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30TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES

Big Bad John: The Story of John Rowling and CAMRA Victoria

What's Brewing
June 9, 2020
As part of What’s Brewing magazine’s 30th Anniversary celebrations, we’re proud to pay tribute to some of BC’s beer advocacy pioneers. In case you haven't met today's special honouree: he is one of the most respected names amongst long-time members of the BC beer community. He helped found much of what constitutes craft beer culture in BC today, and he's a true gentleman. In words and pictures, let us introduce you to John Rowling.
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30TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES

How The History of BC Craft Beer is Especially Relevant in 2020

Dave Smith
June 2, 2020
WHAT'S BREWING 30TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE TELLS STORY OF BC CRAFT BEER | | What's Brewing Vol. 30 No. 2 Summer 2020, released June 1st, celebrates the publication's 30th Anniversary.  For this special issue, we’ve reached out to 30 craft beer community leaders for stories and memories. We've compiled a new history of BC Craft Beer with previously-unpublished images and vignettes, formatted chronologically into a seamless story arc, along with a special 'roll call' tribute acknowledging every microbrewery opened in this province since 1982.
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Merridale: A Story Of Apples And Passion

Brian K. Smith
May 28, 2020
At Cobble Hill in southern Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley is the apple farm that’s home to the granddaddy of BC Craft Cider: Merridale Cidery and Distillery.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Meet Merridale’s Distiller, Rick Pipes

Brian K. Smith
May 28, 2020
Merridale Co-Owner Rick Pipes first learned about distillation when he and Janet travelled to Europe to study cider making. The results from Rick’s inspiration have won multiple awards.
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Dan Colyer Leaves Fuggles & Warlock

July 2, 2020
Phillips Brewing's new more environmentally friendly packaging.
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UPCOMING EXBEERIENCES

with Edward Kaye

July 2, 2020

It's a little quiet on the events front this week. I guess everyone needs some time to recover from Canada Day! From 14:00 this afternoon, Trading Post Brewery will be tapping a special cask at their tasting room in Langley. Head on down to try something a little unique. At 19:30 tonight CAMRA Victoria is hosting their 12th watch party. This week they will be changing things up and are asking watchers to buy beers from Phillips Brewery and discuss…

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July 5 (Sunday)
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Pop-Up Sundays!
Pop-Up Sundays! @ BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
Jul 5 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
As part of our weekly series showcasing local makers & shakers, we’re excited to welcome The High-End Hippie and UMAMI-Crave the Fifth. Both local, woman-owned businesses! The High End Hippie…
July 6 (Monday)
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Monday Night Trivia
Monday Night Trivia @ Tapworks Brewing Company
Jul 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tapworks Brewing Company
VIRTUAL TRIVIA!! https://zoom.us/j/164712580Fun-filled, whacky trivia hosted by amazing hosts! One part skill-testing and 2 parts goofy, Monday Night Trivia is sure to have you laughing and high-fiving your teammates —…
July 7 (Tuesday)
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Taco Tuesdays with Salt & Swine
Taco Tuesdays with Salt & Swine @ Tapworks Brewing Company
Jul 7 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tapworks Brewing Company
It’s back!! Taco Tuesdays features the incredibly delicious Mexican fare of Salt & Swine and $4 core beers (12oz) from us! Come on down and enjoy!! We’ll have physical distancing…
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Trivia On Tap
Trivia On Tap @ A-FRAME Brewing Company
Jul 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm A-FRAME Brewing Company
Our weekly Tuesday Trivia On Tap night – is back! **Important change To NOTE**PRE-REGISTRATION* is REQUIRED as we are working with reduced capacity due to COVID and have to cap…
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Trivia On Tap
Trivia On Tap @ A-FRAME Brewing Company
Jul 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm A-FRAME Brewing Company
Our weekly Tuesday Trivia On Tap night – is back! **Important change To NOTE**PRE-REGISTRATION* is REQUIRED as we are working with reduced capacity due to COVID and have to cap…
July 8 (Wednesday)
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Summer Seasonal Release: Patio Jam Session at Howe Sound
Summer Seasonal Release: Patio Jam Session at Howe Sound @ Howe Sound Brewing
Jul 8 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Howe Sound Brewing
It’s that time of summer for one of our favourite seasonals .. Jam Session Raspberry Cream Ale!This year it will be available 473ml TALL CANS! So help us celebrate, and…
July 9 (Thursday)
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Stones Throw Brewery Online Trivia!
Stones Throw Brewery Online Trivia! @ Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
Jul 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
The taproom may be closed, but Tim’s Trivia is still going!Completely FREE TO PLAY, Tim’s Trivia goes live every Thursday night at 7pm! We’re still offering prizes for the top…
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From The Newsroom: Beer In The Media

Tuesday vote could OK brewery patios in Vancouver for 1st time
Squamish and Whistler have become major players in the British Columbia craft-beer boom
B.C. relaxes restrictions on independent wine stores
Five-dollar beers rack up big donation for Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation
Molson Canadian on a mission to spotlight all Canadian-founded beer brands
B.C. to cut retail liquor markup to help hospitality sector’s COVID-19 recovery

Press Releases & Announcements

Extend drinks-to-go for BC restaurants through 2020 to help businesses survive
Fraser Valley Bandits And Ravens Brewing Launch “Heat Check”
Dead Frog Brewery Thanks Frontline COVID Workers With Steel Toe Lager Giveaway

Partner Spotlight

Highway 97 Brewery

March 5, 2018
Highway 97 is a family-run brewery that prides itself on making the perfect balanced craft beer for everyone to enjoy.
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