Here are the latest news releases and announcements from BC’s craft breweries and around the world of craft beer and beverages.
Media: please send press releases or links to our Newsroom Editor, Navin Autar at [email protected].
GLBC Stands Out at Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards
September 29, 2020
Great Little Box Company/ Ideon Packaging Stands Out at Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards B.C.-based company…
Belgard Kitchen In Railtown Launches All Day Monday Happy Hour!
September 11, 2020
Mondays just got a whole lot more fun: beginning September 14th, the Belgard Kitchen, a favourite hidden gem in East Vancouver’s Railtown neighbourhood is launching all day Happy Hour.
Bredenhof Farms: Poultry and hops an award-winning combination
August 11, 2020
** BC HOP GROWERS ASSOCIATION LEADER WINS OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS AWARD **
Raymond and Tracey Bredenhof began farming in 2005 with R&T Poultry. Hops were added into the mix in 2016, and today Bredenhof Hops Farm is one of the largest growers in the province. Last year, Tracey and Ray were runners-up for the BC/Yukon award, and this year they won.
Vancouver Brewery Tours Are Back!
August 6, 2020
Much has changed since March and our commitment to you is that your wellness, and our own, is our top priority. From bus to brewery, we've implemented a thoughtful plan that incorporates best practices from BC's COVID Restart Plan, Worksafe BC, our own policies, and much more.
Portland Craft Tap Takeover Featuring Breakside Brewery
July 9, 2020
Portland Craft will be showcasing several beers to celebrate that Breakside is Back in BC for your tasting pleasure. The event will run July 16th and 17th from 4pm-9pm.
Extend drinks-to-go for BC restaurants through 2020 to help businesses survive
June 18, 2020
We would like the British Columbia Provincial Government ("BC") to extend this "beer-to-go", "wine-to-go" and "cocktail-kit-to-go" ("to go") temporary program as a trial until January 02 2021.
Fraser Valley Bandits And Ravens Brewing Launch “Heat Check”
June 18, 2020
Heat Check represents an alignment between one of the Fraser Valley’s renowned breweries and British Columbia’s professional basketball team.
Dead Frog Brewery Thanks Frontline COVID Workers With Steel Toe Lager Giveaway
June 17, 2020
Dead Frog Brewery is holding a “THANK YOU DRIVE-THRU” this weekend to express their gratitude to Health Care and other COVID-19 Frontline Workers. All Frontline Workers will receive a voucher for a 6 Pack of Steel Toe Lager that can be redeemed at the brewery.
Phillips and Whitecaps raise food bank funds through arty beer
June 12, 2020
Last year, Phillips Brewing & Malting Co and Vancouver Whitecaps FC partnered up to release a beer called Villager. On Friday June 12th, in light of COVID-19, Phillips Brewing announced this year’s fundraising collab.
On Your Mark! Get Set! #HospitalityHustle
May 25, 2020
It’s only 8 days until the #HospitalityHustle, so if you haven’t already joined in the fun, it’s time to get moving!
Top Vancouver Chef Launches Virtual Cookery School To Give Back
May 5, 2020
The brainchild of Fable’s founder and head chef, Trevor Bird, “Chef’s Table” will offer a unique opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at the restaurant’s kitchen for a virtual cookery class.
Cask Goes Virtual to Get Breweries into Cans
May 1, 2020
To work around global travel restrictions and help its customers earn revenue during the COVID-19 crisis, Cask Global Canning Solutions has just completed its first “virtual” canning system installations.