At What’s Brewing, we’re happy whenever craft beer gets coverage in the media. Here’s the latest in must-know news from around the world of beer and beverages. Please send press releases or links to our Newsroom Editor at ac.gniwerbstahw @moorswen.
The real reason some beer isn’t vegan
March 31, 2020
Beer is one product that is generally assumed to be vegan — but occasionally is not.
Liquor stores across B.C. see record sales during coronavirus pandemic
March 31, 2020
It’s clear British Columbians are turning to liquid comfort to deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19: Here’s what is considered an essential service in B.C.
March 27, 2020
Taxis, hotels, weather forecasters and accountants some of the dozens deemed an essential service.
B.C. small businesses finding creative ways to stay afloat amid COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Restaurants and small businesses moving online, offering consumers contactless deliveries and more options.
Vancouver mayor frustrated with reports of ‘beer pong’ during pandemic
March 25, 2020
Kennedy Stewart suggests measure could be in place Monday to require people stay at home.
COVID-19: Restaurants can now use unemployed servers to deliver liquor
March 25, 2020
The B.C. government has relaxed licensing regulations to allow restaurants to use their unemployed servers to deliver liquor alongside meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Great Okanagan Beer Festival 2020 Update – COVID-19 🍻
March 20, 2020
In response to the provincial government’s declaration prohibiting gatherings greater than 50 people, we are not able to move forward with Great Okanagan Beer Festival for the first week of May.
Comox’s Land & Sea brewer attends prestigious conference, gets beer on UK taps
March 18, 2020
Tessa Gabiniewicz, the head brewer at Land & Sea Brewing Co., recently got back from Britain where she was representing Canada at an elite gathering of brewers.
‘Spray For Manila’: A Craft Beer Brewer’s Answer To Covid-19 Alcohol Hoarding
March 18, 2020
Craft beer maker Raoul Masangcay, owner of Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits, is uncertain of what the COVID-19 pandemic and the enhanced community quarantine would mean for his business. But it seems the possible economic losses are the last thing on his mind.
A tale of two breweries: How Smithers got its brew back
March 18, 2020
How two different breweries stepped in to fill the void for one thirsty mountain town.
25th Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale Postponed
March 17, 2020
The Board of Directors of the Okanagan Fest of Ale Society have made the decision to postpone the Okanagan Fest of Ale for 2020.
CAMRA BC AGM Postponement
March 17, 2020
We want to do our part to help limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we want all of our members to stay safe and healthy. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Saturday’s AGM.