Tri-Cities Cask Fest series: why events like this kick ass
Not that long ago in (yellow) dog years, there was no beer scene in Port Moody. Now it’s raging. Part of…
Events & Festivals
Fresh Hop fest kicks off BC Craft Beer Month
Have you ever had fresh beer right on a farm? It’s almost time for one of BC’s best farm-based beer…
Whistler Village Beer Festival Shines Once Again Despite the Rain
I had the pleasure of attending the 4th Annual Whistler Village Beer Festival last weekend. It was my third year and consistently…
Whistler Fest features Sea to Sky breweries and craft cideries
One of BC’s best-known annual beer festivals kicks off again this week in Whistler BC. Home to a over 60 breweries and…
BC Beer Awards & Festival 2016
Setting the scene: around a large table at Central City’s Red Racer Restaurant in downtown Vancouver, the team behind BC’s premier annual beer awards program has gathered to hammer out more of the never-ending decisions around this year’s event. BCBA’s five experienced Directors are steering the ship, and there’s always more to do.
Out and About with Scottie on the Summer Trails
What’s Brewing attends a lot of events. The craft movement is so large there are continually events everywhere, so we try and catch…
The surprising single most important reason to attend GCBF, especially on Friday
For over two decades, the signature beer festival of the BC craft beer movement has attracted legions of fans to Victoria…
CBAC 2016 Part I: the Conference & Trade Show
As mentioned in the intro to our Best of 2016 (not already published) feature, we mentioned that we had a number of stories in 2016 that didn’t make the magazine due to timing or other factors. Primary amongst them is the Canadian Brewing Awards & Conference, held in Vancouver area for the first time ever, back in late May.
What makes this beer festival Great
*** ADDITIONAL SATURDAY TICKETS RELEASED *** It’s not just about size. Visiting BC’s original craft beer mega-festival means that you’re checking one of the most critical items off your BC craft beer bucket list.
Out and About
Scottie and his Senior Moments
People think of seniors in many ways; characteristically, not as founders of the craft beer movement.Love it.
In truth, we pioneered this Movement, with other beer lovers, none of whom knew each other existed ‘till Spinnakers opened with John Mitchell as landlord behind the bar. The best beer stories of my life come suddenly with good beer. Immediately, all the real Victoria aficionados, we all found each other.
That's All There Was!
That's All There Was!