Late last year, some truly special news came from the world of academia regarding the preservation of BC Beer History. The story was originally shared by Global TV, The Growler BC and What’s Brewing magazine. Safeguarding the Revolution If you appreciate the fact you can enjoy a vastly better array of brewed beverages today than … Continued
Today, July 6th 2022, marks 40 years to the day since John Mitchell’s first craft beer inspiration was launched. Mitchell’s trailblazing quest for good ale continues to educate and inspire BC’s brewers. On July 6th 1982, in an unassuming enclave just north of metropolitan Vancouver BC known as Horseshoe Bay, the first pints were pulled … Continued
Stepping Out For a Walkable Weekend in the Fraser Valley’s Craft Beer Capital Here’s an observation. By offering British Columbians a nifty way to plan short or long ‘staycation’ getaways, therefore bypassing the hassle of expensive border tests, quarantining, and guilt, the BC Ale Trail represents a potentially vital service to a population that’s been … Continued
Special Guest Post by Dave Smith, whatsbrewing.ca Images: Brian K. Smith, MPA Our West Coast Brewery Tours group getting ready to roll out of Victoria! Earlier this month, a couple of us regular contributors to What’s Brewing magazine joined in the fun at the 5th Annual Victoria Beer Week: the BC capital region’s spring celebration of … Continued