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.
Fernie Brewing slates renovations after Easter Weekend
March 31, 2017
After a busy winter and summer fast approaching, there are some expansion plans for FBC in the works. Weather dependant, we are looking to start the below additions, in stages, after Easter weekend, Monday April 17th.
Sigil & Growler partners with Luppolo to provide fills with custom growler
March 30, 2017
Back in late 2016, we spotlighted a new service in Vancouver that creates great gifts for beer lovers. Sigil & Growler creates beautiful custom glassware to take craft beer home in, personalized and engraved with your choice of designs. What's Brewing has checked out their service and can vouch for the quality.
Fernie Brewing Raises a Glass to Spring
March 23, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Fernie, BC) – Whilst news from the coast is that spring has…
Highway 97 Brewing opens its doors in Penticton
March 1, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Okanagan Valley, BC: If life really is a highway then there has…
Firehall welcomes family addition with classic news release
February 26, 2017
Firehall Brewery Head Brewer/co-founder Sid Ruhland and his wife Marie-Eve are celebrating the arrival of their…
There’s Excitement Brewing on Vancouver’s East Side
February 21, 2017
On Friday, February 24, 2017, six artisanal breweries and one small-batch distillery, all located in Vancouver's most concentrated craft beer and spirits district, are hoisting their glasses to toast the launch of their self-guided tasting tour and passport reward program: The East Village Brewery & Distillery Passport.
Bridge Brewing gets lounge licence, debuts artisan taco kitchen
February 15, 2017
Bridge Brewing takes their brewery to the next level by opening their kitchen and introducing Chef Krissy Seymour. Their new all-day menu will offer a selection of tacos based upon seasonal and local ingredients. All sauces and salsas are made in-house with meat being purchased locally in North Vancouver from Two Rivers Specialty Meats. The menu includes:
A-Frame Brewing opens up in Squamish
February 14, 2017
Squamish is quickly becoming home to new microbreweries that are offering a noteworthy selection of local beer
What’s in store for VBW 2017: every important detail a visitor should know
February 13, 2017
Victoria Beer Week launched in 2014 with 14 events in various venues throughout Greater Victoria. Heading into Year 4, the festival keeps getting bigger and better. From March 3-11, more than 3,000 people are expected to attend 16 different events.
Record Number of Brewers Set to Participate at Okanagan Fest of Ale
February 10, 2017
Guests of the 22nd annual Okanagan Fest of Ale can look forward to sampling the best beers and ciders from 62 craft breweries in Penticton April 7 & 8, 2107. A favourite for patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, this “must attend event” is one of the largest and longest running beer festivals in the Pacific Northwest. The 2-day festival features 175+ quality crafted brews, ciders and cask ales for tasting, fabulous food and great live entertainment in a unique indoor/outdoor venue.
Vancouver barbers question value of new B.C. liquor law changes
January 27, 2017
The latest revisions to B.C.'s liquor laws come into effect today, affecting businesses from barbershops to cooking schools and art galleries — but many of them are downplaying the changes.
Michael Jackson’s World Guide To Beer enters a robust middle-age
January 20, 2017
From All About Beer By the start of 1977, Michael Jackson was a mildly successful,…