BC Breweries Win 64 awards and Howe Sound Brewing Named Canadian Brewery of the Year! Wow, what a haul! British Columbia’s craft breweries continued a long-running tradition of winning more than their fair share of medals at the annual Canadian Brewing Awards, which were announced in Calgary last weekend. All in all, 39 different breweries … Continued
So you think you know what it takes to enjoy a dreamy picnic? This spring, get out to explore BC and find your new favourite craft beer picnic spot. Thanks to a variety of lovely patios and parks where alcohol consumption is allowed, the picnic possibilities are plentiful! Over the last couple years, some municipalities … Continued
Here’s a chance to sample the best chili and BBQ in downtown Langley, BC — all while supporting a good cause. The Canadian Festival of Chili and BBQ will take place on 56th Avenue between Glover Road and 206th Street in downtown Langley, BC, from May 13-15. It’s a fun opportunity for meat lovers to … Continued
It’s what we’ve all been waiting for, craft beer festival season is back and it’s time to reconnect! Here are some practical tips and tricks for enjoying some hoppy libation with fun, grace and gumption. Festivals are BACK, baby! It’s time to reconnect with friends, get to know new breweries and rediscover some old favourites. … Continued
As the war in Ukraine rages on, many BC craft breweries are responding to an international brewery effort to raise funds for those affected by the war. The primary effort is led by Lyviv, Ukraine-based Pravda Beer Theatre. Pravda put a call out to breweries around the world asking them to raise money for humanitarian … Continued
Ahhh, spring is here! Flowers are bursting out of the ground, fruit trees are showing off their colourful blooms, and breweries are launching some delicious seasonal beers. Warmer days and longer evenings are ideal for enjoying beer outdoors — on a porch, patio or at a picnic. With so many great breweries throughout British Columbia, … Continued
The Kelowna & West Kelowna Tasting Passport gives you the opportunity to win awesome craft beer swag. All you have to do is collect a stamp from 6 of the participating craft breweries and liquor stores. Two years into the pandemic, most of us are desperate to use our passports again—to collect more stamps on … Continued
Spring is here and the sky is blue (most of the time!). Rediscover beautiful BC with some spring activities on the BC Ale Trail. The weather is warmer, the days a little longer, and pops of colour are showing up everywhere you look. Welcome to spring in beautiful British Columbia. Here are some suggestions for … Continued
The Victoria Ale Trail Brewery Passport promotion returns for the month of May, 2022! What could be better than spring in Victoria? The warm weather and fragrant blossoms make it the perfect time to get out and explore the city’s amazing craft beer community. Most of the local breweries and taphouses have outdoor patios where … Continued
Sarah Lord from Living Here tells the story behind Trail Beer Refinery, a brewery providing positive change in the community and keeping the glass half full. (This article originally appeared on LivingHere.ca.) As local as it gets Before Mike and Sheri Konkin started a brewery in Trail, British Columbia, in 2017, they had never made … Continued