Hops are being harvested, fresh hop beers are pouring, and festival and awards season is here! Breweries around the province don’t slow down this time of year. They speed up! In the next two months alone, there’s a brewery crawl, a street festival, a beachfront festival, a series of Oktoberfests under a handful of different … Continued
Plenty is happening in the City by the Sea this Fall White Rock might be synonymous with sunny beach days, but there’s something about fall that suits the City by the Sea. The air turns crisp, and the waterfront takes on a slower pace. And with the border just minutes away, it’s an easy escape … Continued
Plenty is happening in the City by the Sea this Fall White Rock might be synonymous with sunny beach days, but there’s something about fall that suits the City by the Sea. The air turns crisp, and the waterfront takes on a slower pace. It’s the kind of weather that welcomes a warm coffee in … Continued
There’s something special about patio season in British Columbia. Long summer days, fresh local beer, and a seat in the sunshine have a way of bringing people together. From waterfront decks and mountain-view taprooms to urban patios tucked into vibrant neighbourhoods, brewery patios offer some of the best places to gather, unwind, and enjoy the … Continued
10 Must-Do Richmond Experiences Are you yearning for the delight of fresh experiences and flavours? Join us on a captivating journey — wander through vibrant streets and historical sites, immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the seaside, and connect with the lively and diverse restaurants, breweries and attractions that define the authentic Richmond experience. … Continued
The rise of the craft beer movement paralleled the rise of the farm-to-table movement, so it should be no surprise that one of the best spots to enjoy a craft beer is at a table on a farm. A group of childhood friends who grew up on the flat farmlands of Delta, B.C. came together … Continued
In this latest instalment in the Hops Among Friends series showcasing the people who make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail, Kim Lawton interviews Justin Larter from Barnside Brewing. My most recent Hops Among Friends interview was with Miguel Molina from Boardwalk Brewing in Port Coquitlam. At the end of our … Continued
27 years after opening, Russell Brewing has just opened its tasting room this summer! This brewery was at the forefront of the craft beer movement in BC as it was one of the original 10 to open in the 1990s. Their core beers have become icons — A Wee Angry Scotch Ale, Blood Alley Bitter, … Continued
This is the latest installment in the Hops Among Friends series, which is designed to showcase the people that make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail. Kim Lawton interviews Ashley Brooks, Quality Control Manager at Four Winds Brewing. Most recently I interviewed Marinna Perry, one of the Lounge Managers at Strathcona … Continued
