While the temperatures may be dropping across BC, the beer festival scene is heating up with some of the year’s most exciting events. Fall is the perfect time to celebrate seasonal releases—think everything from limited edition fresh hop brews to rich pumpkin ales, and the return of stout season. Watch for brews that showcase the … Continued
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While the temperatures may be dropping across BC, the beer festival scene is heating up with some of the year’s most exciting events. Fall is the perfect time to celebrate seasonal releases—think everything from limited edition fresh hop brews to rich pumpkin ales, and the return of stout season. Watch for brews that showcase the … Continued
Alaina Parchmann, BBA, CGA, CPA…. Certified Cicerone? If you had told me 10 years ago that by 2025, I would be knee deep into a multi-year beer journey, I’d have laughed at you. After all, past Alaina was barely a beer fan. Sure, I enjoyed the occasional wheat beer (the brand shall not be named), … Continued
From farm to tap, experience Abbotsford at its finest. For the month of September, the Tasting Passport invites you to sip and explore Abbotsford’s craft beverage scene: discover local breweries, enjoy the flavours, and enter to win our Grand Prize draw. Part of “Taste of Abby” with hosted events from September 19-28, 2025. Check out: … Continued
“You are about to be hit by a tsunami of people. You have no idea how much Maple Ridge needs this.” Those were the words spoken to Michael Friesen, head brewer at The Patch Brewery in Maple Ridge, by a fellow brewer shortly before their grand opening in August 2024. One year later, as the … Continued
Ucluelet (pronounced you-clue-let) is a town where life slows down in the best possible way. Tucked somewhere between the rugged coastline of Vancouver Island and the rhythm of the rainforest, the scent of cedar mixes with ocean air, and there’s a sense that you’ve landed somewhere special. Set on the traditional territory of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ … Continued
Discover Vernon, BC – officially named the Trails Capital of BC, with over 500 km of hiking and biking trails. Explore Vernon’s perfect combination of outdoor recreation and craft beer, featuring top trails like the Okanagan Rail Trail and local breweries BNA Brewing Co. and Silverstar Brewing Company. Experience the ultimate beer hiking destination in … Continued
Welcome to another edition of Hops Among Friends — a series celebrating the people behind the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail. In this 24th instalment, I chat with Josh Vanderheide (aka JV), founder of Field House Brewing in East Abbotsford and downtown Chilliwack. Josh was chosen by my last guest, Gary Brucker from Barn Owl … Continued
BC brewers are raising the bar with their 2025 summer releases, embracing everything from local berry additions and innovative hop varietals to session-friendly alcohol levels. The days are long and the weather is warm, and craft brewers are answering the calls of BC beer lovers with a wave of refreshingly drinkable releases perfect for patio … Continued
Explore Port Coquitlam along with Joyce Lam from @vanfoodies and discover the perfect combination of cycling and craft beer on the Traboulay PoCo Trail, a 25-kilometre loop around the city that features diverse scenery and five local breweries along the route. Whether you’re cycling the full loop or exploring in sections, the Traboulay PoCo Trail … Continued
There’s something special about the Creston Valley in July. Maybe it’s the way the vineyards catch the light or the warm breeze that rolls in from the valley floor. But for hundreds of people this summer, July means one thing: the Hop to Vine Hustle. Equal parts fun run, wine tasting, brewery crawl, and finish-line … Continued
Aaron from the Cascadian Beer Podcast will visit a different BC brewery every month and report back here.
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