Brewing Brand Loyalty with Community
There is no doubt the craft beer movement is sweeping the world. Industry statistics worldwide show the number of craft breweries increasing year over year. It’s exciting to watch, but is this growth sustainable?
Business of Beer
A Family Tradition, Part II: Carly Hadfield
The two daughters of Spinnakers’ Paul Hadfield have followed the family tradition by working in BC beer. We’ve already had a word with Kala Hadfield; now let’s meet her sister Carly.
A Family Tradition, Part I: Kala Hadfield
The two daughters of Spinnakers owner Paul Hadfield have followed the family tradition by working in BC beer. In Part I of our Women In Beer profile, we introduce you to Brewery Operations Manager Kala Hadfield.
THE RETURN OF THE LAGER
Noxious ramblings from a semi-professional malcontent Lager is back! It’s the new craft beer! C’mon, it’s craft now! Bah, humbug. Let…
New Craft Pub Comes To Powell River
The Wildwood Public House, previously known as the Red Lion, purported to be Powell River’s first neighbourhood pub, is weeks away from opening. There is a lot of buzz about the Wildwood, locally and in craft beer circles.
U-Brews: forgotten members of the BC craft beer community
As the craft beer revolution has exploded over the last 5 years, it has had a mixed effect on U-Brews. The surrounding creativity has inspired them to raise their game and learn new styles, but they have lost overall market share. But some key members of the BC brewing community got their start in U-Brews and fondly recall their time there.
Tasting Rooms: The Importance of Crafting Experience
A tasting room is a “live experiential” marketing strategy. It is the place where consumers can experience a brewery’s ethos and connect to it in person. It’s where all the facets of a brand’s “personality” come together. This may sound obvious, but few breweries actually take this into consideration; many treat the tasting room as a design afterthought.
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Pemberton Valley BeerWorks: Harvesters Of Beer
Raising hops. Growing barley. Brewing beer. In The Beer Farmers’ case, they do it all.
What’s NOT Brewing: Putting a Name To Craft Cider
A quick visit to your favourite liquor store reveals the confusion around cider: is it proper craft cider or not? It’s unfortunate that cider drinkers have to rifle through the alco-pop selection to get to their favourite craft cider. Even more unfortunate is that cider is still categorized among these Ready To Drink (RTD) beverages by the taxation overlords of our alcohol distribution and sales monopoly in the province.
Strange Fellows Brewing’s Christine Moulson: Brand & Story Teller
If you have visited Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Brewing or purchased a bottle of their beer, you may have noticed the unique block-print-style images that create the “look” of Strange Fellows. Meet Christine Moulson, the creative mastermind behind the branding, and a partner for life in the brewery in more than one way.
That's All There Was!
That's All There Was!