Barry Benson

Legends of DIX Pt I: Birth of CAMRA Vancouver

Legends of DIX Pt I: Birth of CAMRA Vancouver

30 years ago, the craft beer enthusiast movement found fertile ground on Vancouver Island when both CAMRA Victoria and What’s Brewing were established. Thirteen years later, CAMRA would establish its first permanent beachhead on the BC mainland. WB contributor J. Random provides a look back at CAMRA Vancouver’s early days at the legendary DIX BBQ & Brewery, and the eventual loss marked by Four Beers & A Funeral.

What Was Brewin’ in the ’80s
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What Was Brewin’ in the ’80s

As part of What’s Brewing magazine’s 30th Anniversary celebrations, we’re proud to feature some of BC’s beer advocacy pioneers. Today, we present a retrospective by Gerry Hieter, the long-time former Chairperson of Great Canadian Beer Festival. Find out how BC’s craft beer scene developed from Sir Gerry!

That's All There Was!

That's All There Was!