Looking forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this week? Here’s a guide to the beverage many folks choose to quaff to celebrate the Irish holiday. When it comes to drinking a specific beer on a certain day of the year, there is no better-known example than drinking stout on St. Patrick’s Day. The tradition goes … Continued
Foamy February isn’t actually a thing (at least not yet!), but intentionally foamy beer pours have become a specialty at a dozen or more craft breweries in British Columbia — and there’s even a new festival celebrating them that’s happening right now. Read on to learn more about side pours and slow pours before you … Continued
There must be something in the water in Port Alberni — Twin City Brewing just keeps on winning awards for its beer! After winning Beer of the Year at the 2018 BC Beer Awards shortly after it opened, Twin City Brewing won the BC Ale Trail’s Best Brewery Experience award in 2020 before winning Brewery … Continued
Breweries from British Columbia win nearly 40% of all the awards at the 3rd annual Canada Beer Cup. After two straight years of being won by BC breweries, the Canada Beer Cup is moving to Saskatchewan. Pile O’ Bones Brewing of Regina wins with its Quark, Strangeness, Charm Witbier. Congrats to Pile O’ Bones! Brewery … Continued
Several BC Breweries are hosting major concert events this summer. Music and beer lovers have a wealth of options when it comes to combining their two favourite things. Check out this list of amazing concerts being hosted by breweries on the BC Ale Trail. Red Truck Beer Co.’s Truck Stop Concert Series: July 20 & … Continued
B.C. breweries are already famous for making world-class beer, but alongside those award-winning ales and lagers, many breweries also offer exceptional food. We asked our faithful followers on social media to tell us about the food they love at their favourite breweries. The results absolutely poured in. More than 90 breweries were mentioned, and the … Continued
Happy Spring! As flowers bloom and warmer weather arrives, let’s embark on a tasting tour of the many special beers BC’s breweries are releasing this spring. There is a wide assortment of styles to choose from, including sours, IPAs, saisons, and a variety of fruit-infused beers. Browse this list to find something from your local … Continued
Launched in 2014, Victoria Beer Week returns March 1-9 for a 10th annual celebration of our capital city’s craft beer culture. The event that kicked off Victoria Beer Week back on March 1, 2014, was a Cask Night featuring 30 cask-conditioned beers from a great mix of breweries located on both sides of the Salish … Continued
Whether it’s for “Dry January” or as part of making healthy choices, more and more craft beer lovers are asking for non-alcoholic beers when they visit their local brewery taproom, liquor store or restaurant. BC’s local craft breweries are responding to this demand by creating their own alternative options that top out at 0.5% ABV … Continued
As December arrives, many craft breweries in British Columbia are releasing special beers they have created to celebrate the holiday season. These seasonal beers are perfect for the wintertime. Many are a little darker and stronger — ideal for colder, darker days — and some of the recipes even include spices, cranberries, or other tasty … Continued