Canada’s New Homebrewers Association Has Launched
Vancouver has a vibrant homebrewing scene, a big part of which is the Vancouver Homebrewers Association.
Author: Lynn McIlwee
Lynn is an experienced beer event judge, hop grower and homebrewer. In her Hops Canary column, she writes about our beer related travel around the world, beer festivals, local beer events and other beer topics of interest.
Step Aside Guinness! There’s Craft Beer In Ireland
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Back On The Eastside: A Brewer Comes Full Circle
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Brewery Tours: good for beer lovers, good for breweries
With the surge of breweries in the BC Lower Mainland, a number of bus tour companies have jumped on the opportunity to engage with craft beer drinkers. Canadian Craft Tours are fully engaged in BC’s craft beer, spirits, and wine scene with tours in Vancouver and surrounding areas, including the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Nanaimo, Whistler/Squamish, and the Okanagan.
T&B Brewing – New Beer Hall concept for Olympic Village
When Daniel Frankel was approached by Steel Toad’s broker in August or September of 2017, he said he wasn’t interested in owning a brewery. Ryan Craig, Tap & Barrel’s Beverage Director, had a slightly different view.
Hops Canary’s Holiday Craft Beer Gift Giving Tips
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Hops Canary: A BC Hop Farming Primer
Chilliwack Hop Farms. Photo credit: D. Smith Late summer is hop harvest season. This is when your favourite brewers grab as…
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Asheville NC: The Booming South If you’re wondering why so many beer conferences are headed to North Carolina, their 200+ breweries…
Golden ray of sun dawns in Yeast Van
A visit to the newly opened Andina Brewing Company is like walking into a friend’s house. The ambience is lively with…
How to make your own Super Awesome Beer Advent Calendar™
A s a kid, I looked forward to the chocolate advent calendar. You know the one—Mom bought it for 99 cents…
That's All There Was!
That's All There Was!