Vancouver Craft Beer Week’s (VCBW) collaboration beer is an annual tradition that allows festival organizers to unite different breweries together so they can showcase their skills and celebrate the craft beer community as a whole, all while giving back. This year’s beer has been made in collaboration with North Vancouver’s House of Funk Breiwng, alongside … 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
Drop what you’re doing and start planning. BC craft beer festivals are back for spring and summer 2022. No, we’re not kidding. If you’ve been thirsting for an opportunity to finally gather with your fellow craft beer lovers again and celebrate everything this resilient industry has to offer, it’s your time to shine. Here are … Continued
Mother’s Day specials abound at BC breweries! Mother’s Day is this Sunday and, while we are doing our part by staying close to home, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate this special day. Many local restaurants are offering special take-out options in the form of brunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. There are also … Continued
Kiwanis AleFest invites you to celebrate their annual festival at home, with an exclusive 8-pack to help raise money for local charities. Founded in 2015, the Kiwanis AleFest is a volunteer-run fundraiser organized by Kiwanis Prince George as an annual signature event to support local children charities and Ronald McDonald House. It typically takes place … Continued
Do you hear that? The sound of werewolves howling, witches cackling, and…kegs being tapped? The spookiest time of year brings delicious seasonal brews like inky black stouts (that pair well with rare meat) and spiced blood-red ales (perfect for aiding your Jack-o-lantern carving). Many breweries are also holding safely-distanced Halloween events and offering special deals … Continued
The 2nd Annual Penticton Beer Week takes place October 16-24 with a special collaboration beer and a variety of events. Earlier this year, travel giant Lonely Planet named Penticton as Canada’s Craft Beer Capital, which is an incredible recognition for this small Okanagan town. The City of Penticton has officially proclaimed October 16-24 as Penticton … Continued
Since 2011, October has officially been dubbed BC Craft Beer Month. It may look a little different this year, but nothing can stop the passionate BC craft beer community. Even in 2020, the beginning of chillier days is easier to shoulder with the annual month-long celebration of our province’s breweries. Between fresh hops season, harvests’ … Continued
Writer Lucas Aykroyd hops on the BC Ale Trail to preview Vancouver Mural Festival 2020 and enjoy Mount Pleasant’s craft breweries along the way. A giant mermaid with starfish in her hair swims in front of me, surrounded by seaweed and jellyfish. Am I hallucinating back to my recent Copenhagen encounter with the Little Mermaid … Continued
