The nominations are in. And the winner is: British Columbia, as the Canadian brewing industry's Province of the Decade. - A lone voice behind the podium after the doors close on CBAC 2018 * Updated to add 2019! -------------------------------- Every…
This Sunday, June 10th, the Tri-Cities Cask Festival Association presents the 2nd Annual Siris Cask Festival, a craft cask event featuring 40+ beers made exclusively by women. List of Brewers Get Tickets 2017's inaugural event hit it out of the park.…
The Trench crew: Craig Schwenning, Esther Schwenning, Tamia Goncalves, Paul Goncalves, Bailey Hoefels, and Jesse Hoefels, plus canine companions! Fans of delicious BC–brewed beer are in for a treat: as of this writing, Northern BC’s newest craft brewery is switching…
Each year, What's Brewing helps BC's beer lovers shortlist the mouthwatering brews in store at some of BC's top annual events. For 2018, we proudly present this Farmhouse Fest must-drink "Sip Planner" courtesy of our newest contributor, Mr. Edward Kaye…
Photo: Father & son brew crew: Kevin & Oscar Winter at Coast Mountain Brewing Howdy folks, and welcome back to the greatest show on earth! If that sounds like a carnival barker drumming up a crowd, then I’m doing my…
Homebrew clubs across Canada hold Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) sanctioned competitions, which are a great way for brewers to get feedback on their beers. Beers are assessed for their flavour, aroma, appearance, mouthfeel, overall impression, and how they may…
Ireland is known for its lush green rolling hills and its iconic stout, Guinness, that you can find in every bar and tavern across the country. The story of Arthur Guinness and the empire he built is something you should…
We've just seen and enjoyed the Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival at the PNE Fairgrounds as it celebrated its 9th year. Now, just over the summer events horizon, awaits the inspiration for most of BC's outdoor beer gatherings. It's the…
The ladies of Category 12 posing for International Women's Day (Karen Kuzyk left, Jordyn Godin 2nd left) I have met Karen Kuzyk several times over the last few years but usually just to say hi, so I was thrilled when…
Ladies of the Pink Boots Society launch their Pink Haze NE IPA collab at Merchants Workshop in Vancouver, Photo: Brian K. Smith During the week of March 3 – 10, bracketing International Women’s Day on March 8, women in the…
Above picture: Team members from the five Penticton breweries celebrate their successful Penticton Ale Trail tap takeover earlier this spring at St. Augustine's in Vancouver. Each brewery brought 5 kegs, for a total of 25 Penticton taps. After a long…
Photo: John & Rosanne Lyle of Bad Dog What’s Brewing has always covered the Island, where each community shows pride in its craft scene, beer, cider and now distilling. Here are the Island events we attended in the last few…
Yes, Mr. Editor, I’m aware this issue is all about travel, but who in their right mind leaves Vancouver this time of year? Ten million tourists simply can’t be wrong. We locals have suffered through the gloom of our wet…
Above: The Brew Shop, which features portraits of craft beer royalty, is in an old church. As a lifetime Lower Mainland resident, I am no stranger to cross-border shopping. When the Canadian dollar is doing well, there are bargains to…