Phil Atkinson

BC Beer History: 2010s Events Break Through To The Crowd
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BC Beer History: 2010s Events Break Through To The Crowd

Events make up an important pillar of the craft beer movement. As part of our Summer 2020 Special Issue, we present a few words from people like Leah Heneghan, Rick Green, Amanda Barry-Butchart and Lundy Dale who helped establish some of BC’s most important event traditions between 2010-2011.

Legends of DIX Pt II: When Hops Popped Up In Vancouver
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Legends of DIX Pt II: When Hops Popped Up In Vancouver

In 2005, Tony Dewald (now of Trading Post Brewing) was the brewer at DIX BBQ & Brewery, and Warren Boyer was President of the fledgling beer enthusiasts’ group, CAMRA Vancouver.

Tony decided to have a homebrew contest specifically for IPA. Warren entered two beers into the contest. Here’s what made the memorable winning beer so representative of the Pacific Northwest.

That's All There Was!

That's All There Was!