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

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.

Cider vs. Cider II: A BC Craft Cider Showdown
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Cider vs. Cider II: A BC Craft Cider Showdown

Every three months, What’s Brewing gets together with JAK’S Liquor Stores to create a new installment of our Tasting Panel series. Just over a month ago, for the second time ever, we reviewed a batch of BC Craft Ciders!

JAK’S took us on a wild ride of cider styles, including the ones seen here. Some of these ciders are available for home delivery. Check out who took our blue ribbon in our Spring Tasting Panel:
https://www.whatsbrewing.ca/panel/2020-01

What’s Brewing Spring 2020 Issue Showcases BC Craft Cider
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What’s Brewing Spring 2020 Issue Showcases BC Craft Cider

The latest issue of What’s Brewing magazine is now in market. The Spring 2020 edition has been designated ‘The Cider Issue’. Its 48 pages include a 24-page section devoted to craft cider—almost certainly the most ever said about BC cider in one magazine.

BC’s Biggest Celebration of Cider Expands Outdoors
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BC’s Biggest Celebration of Cider Expands Outdoors

The 4th annual BC Cider Festival comes to #NorthVancouver’s Shipyards Brewery District as part of BC Cider Week 2020 on Sunday, May 24th. This year they’ve expanded outside the beautiful Pipe Shop building to add a family-friendly public area with music, food, activities and cider!

In Profile: Ravens Brewing Co.
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In Profile: Ravens Brewing Co.

People may not realize what an award-winning brewery Ravens Brewing Company is. Head Brewer Dan Marriette (pictured) has good reason to be proud, given their continued strong performance in the medal races. But that’s not all there is to Ravens. In this spotlight, we find out more about the brewery from team member John DeJong.

That's All There Was!

That's All There Was!