Victoria Brewery & Distillery Standing Up to the Titans of Whisky
What’s Brewing gets an update from Graeme Macaloney on Victoria Caledonian’s battle with the Scottish Whisky Association.
Politics & Advocacy
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Big Bad John: The Story of John Rowling and CAMRA Victoria
As part of What’s Brewing magazine’s 30th Anniversary celebrations, we’re proud to pay tribute to some of BC’s beer advocacy pioneers.
In case you haven’t met today’s special honouree: he is one of the most respected names amongst long-time members of the BC beer community. He helped found much of what constitutes craft beer culture in BC today, and he’s a true gentleman. In words and pictures, let us introduce you to John Rowling.
THE DEATH OF CAMRA VANCOUVER?… and my part in its downfall
The craft beer enthusiasts group CAMRA Vancouver came into being in 2003. It was one of the most motivated and dynamic groups of people I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. So how has a branch with close to 1,500 paid members at one point now become largely defunct?
THE DEATH OF CASKS…and my part in their downfall
In 2013, I became president of the Vancouver branch of the Campaign For Real Ale BC (CAMRA BC), with a mandate of modernization, greater consumer advocacy, and membership growth. I also had a private agenda: to advance “real ale” in BC by curating cask festivals, promoting cask nights, and supporting establishments with a cask focus.
The Death of the Growler…and my part in its downfall
I remember the very first growler I ever bought; it was from Steamworks brew pub. I had seen a sign about growlers, and being a newish arrival in Canada, I asked for more information. “It’s a glass jug that you can take beer away in.”
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Becoming a BC Beer Warrior
Questions pinball through my brain, syncopated with the beat of my overstressed heart. It’s day three of BC Beer Wars training and I am struggling. I had thought the training would be hard but manageable. Hah.
Canada’s New Homebrewers Association Has Launched
Vancouver has a vibrant homebrewing scene, a big part of which is the Vancouver Homebrewers Association.
Why Brewing Awards Matter
Watch a brewer that just won an award and you’ll see nothing but happiness and excitement. Those honours can make difference between living hand-to-mouth and growing one’s brand exponentially. But not everybody shares their joy. That gets me thinking: it’s time I addressed the elephant in the room when it comes to awards events.
Ken Beattie: Addressing A Brewing Controversy
Back in March 2016, the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch asked the BC Craft Brewers Guild why ‘contract brewing’—the act…
Making Concessions: the Vancouver Park Board’s new beverage plan
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation made the news this week when they approved a new strategy for outdoor concessions which includes…
That's All There Was!
That's All There Was!