Lift a glass to Phillips Brewing for celebrating 20 years in business! What is a true recipe for success? For Matt Phillips, the answer is a great team, doing what you love, quality product, and creativity. These values are why Phillips Brewing is now in its 20th year of business serving Victoria locals and craft beer … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Ace Brewing in Courtenay, BC. Breweries can be a strong focal point for any community. Many of them align their name with the characteristics or features of their surroundings. Ace Brewing opened its doors in 2019, and is proud of its vintage aviation theme, reflecting the history of the Comox … Continued
Pushing your limits in the great outdoors, then settling in for a sweaty post-effort pint with friends is a feeling like no other. Among the trails in the Comox Valley, it’s a way of life. The Comox Valley is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. A burgeoning food and craft beer scene, easy access to Strathcona’s … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Alberni Brewing in Port Alberni, BC. As soon as travel restrictions opened up, Aaron hit the road and took a ferry to Vancouver Island! “It’s always a great feeling escaping the city and visiting communities around the province!” – Aaron Johnson. Aaron visited Alberni Brewing Company, a new brewery that … Continued
Leif and Richard of Hired Guns Creative have been bringing high design to BC’s craft beer scene since its infancy. Their motto? Always judge a beer by its label. For the second instalment of our Artist Behind the Label series, I sat down with Leif Miltenberger and Richard Hatter, cofounders of Hired Guns Creative and talented … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits House of Funk Brewing in North Vancouver, BC. There is a spot in the Lower Mainland that has seen a major shift to an entertainment district in recent years, and that place is located in North Vancouver, located on the traditional unceded territories of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh. House of … Continued
Langley’s Trading Post Brewing has opened a second brewery in Oliver’s District Wine Village. The South Okanagan is well known for its sprawling orchards, scenic vineyards and many renowned wineries. Situated just north of Oliver, BC, “Canada’s Wine Capital,” is a brand new idea for BC and Canada: The District Wine Village, a one-stop-shop for … Continued
Refreshing craft beer, delicious food, a warm summer breeze… Is there anything better than a craft beer picnic? As of June 15th, travel within BC is encouraged. This means there are extra opportunities to enjoy a craft beer picnic! Over the last few months, certain municipalities have gradually rolled out rules allowing alcohol consumption in certain … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Monkey 9 Brewing in Richmond, BC. “I met up with a craft beer industry friend in a Vancouver park for a chat. Xander Szymanski is the Head Brewer of Monkey 9 Brewing in Richmond. We talked about how Xander got into brewing craft beer, some previous places where he has … Continued
Fort St. John breweries are a force to be reckoned with. Our writer Matt Preprost sat down with Stephen Beard of Beard’s Brewing and Zach Mirosevic of Mighty Peace Brewing to chat about Northern BC’s craft beer revolution. Legend says that, once you drink from the Peace River, you will always return. If it was … Continued
