Here is the latest original writing and reporting from the contributors to What’s Brewing.
A VIEW FROM THE CELLAR | opinion
The Death of the Growler…and my part in its downfall
October 15, 2019
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."
Issue: Fall 2019
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
In Profile: John Briner & Northwest Hop Farms
October 10, 2019
Northwest Hop Farms is a Fraser Valley hop farm and full-service hops distribution company. Let's find out more about the BC hop growing industry from co-founder John Briner.
BeerSeekers | Travel
Ontario Beer Tour Part I: Toronto
October 2, 2019
Some of Canada’s best breweries reside in that darned, smug Ontario. If only grudgingly, one must admit that one might want to stop in and check some of them out, if one happened to find oneself in or around Universe Central. The Beer Seekers faced just that type of temptation this past summer and caved in readily.
Issue: Fall 2019
BeerSeekers | Travel
Ontario Beer Tour Part II: Cottage Country Calling
October 2, 2019
Heading north from Toronto, Hwy 400 zooms through the city of Barrie, the gateway to Ontario’s vast Lake Country recreational region. The highway is busy every Friday afternoon as endless numbers of urbanites make their way toward the peace and quiet of their cottages. As the map indicates, whether you choose to head west from Barrie or continue north into Muskoka, you can easily find breweries to explore.
Issue: Fall 2019
Northern Notes | Regional Report
Northern BC Craf-Tacular
September 26, 2019
BC CRAF-TACULAR
This has been a spectacular year for craft beer in Northern BC. All in all, when it comes to craft as a whole, I think that the macros will never replicate or beat BC craft beer.
Issue: Fall 2019
Have Camera Will Travel | Asia
Taiwan’s Craft Beer Is Coming Of Age
September 23, 2019
How far would you go to have a craft beer experience? How about a 12-hour flight traveling more than 10,000 kilometres through 15 time zones? Let me introduce you to Taiwan, a 394-kilometre-long island that is home to more than 23 million people.
Issue: Fall 2019
EVENT PREVIEW
Evaluating Beer: An Evening with the What’s Brewing Tasting Panel
September 20, 2019
YOU'RE INVITED: on Tuesday, October 15th 2019, Legacy Liquor Store and your favourite beer magazine are teaming up to present Evaluating Beer: An Evening with the What’s Brewing Tasting Panel.Those who have attended before know that this is an evening of fun in which all beers are served “blind tasting” style. Guests get to debate the style of each beer tasted as we progress from lighter fare to heavier. Bonus points for nailing the actual beer served.This event is about education, sharing and fun, as we celebrate BC craft beer while learning about tasting. Full details | Register online →
Issue: Fall 2019
Beers, Beaches and Breweries | Regional Report
South Okanagan Beer Scene Breaks Away
September 19, 2019
The craft beer scene in the South Okanagan is really heating up these days. It’s pretty exciting for a craft beer lover, with lots of fresh news and exciting developments.
Issue: Fall 2019
WHAT’S BREWING BIOGRAPHY | profile
FALL 2019 COVER STORY: COQUITLAM’S MARINER BREWING
September 17, 2019
Our cover story features a cool little brewery in Coquitlam that you probably didn’t know much about, other than maybe a few of their beers. Turns out that there is an interesting story behind Mariner Brewing.
Issue: Fall 2019
TASTING PANEL
West Coast IPA: The Tasting Panel Goes Old Skool
September 9, 2019
A year ago, our Panel reviewed IPAs of the "new school." This time we made it a point to review West Coast IPAs, including two old stalwarts and some recent examples from relative newcomers.
Issue: Fall 2019
Event Preview
Inside GCBF 2019: the final word from the new chief
September 4, 2019
Straight from the man himself, we get the inside scoop on GCBF 2019, and on taking over a renowned festival…
Issue: Fall 2019
Editor's Take
What’s Brewing Fall 2019 Issue Release: must-read previews
September 3, 2019
Hey #BCCraftBeer Fan, Spread the word. The latest issue of our quarterly magazine is online, and it's an impressive one!…
Issue: Fall 2019