Breweries Worth Visiting in Victoria, B.C.

March 27, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Victoria is one of the early pioneers of craft beer in BC, and due to that longstanding tradition there are some excellent breweries to visit. Craft beer has been a staple of the Victoria community longer than anywhere else in British Columbia, dating back to 1858 when Victoria Brewing was founded by William Steinberger, who […]

BC’s Best Fall Seasonal Craft Beer

October 17, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Fall is a fantastic time of year for craft beer, especially in BC. Not only is it BC Beer month, but brewers from across the province break out some of their best seasonal offerings, signaling the transition from lighter summer sippers to the heavier winter offerings. These five seasonal beers prove there is a lot […]

The Best BC Barley Wine to Cellar

December 13, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Barley Wine season is upon us, and while it’s not for everyone, those who do love it are rightly obsessed. With an incredibly high alcohol content and a sweet texture, Barley Wine is the perfect drink to pair with the holidays, and some are definitively better than others. Here are a few BC Barley Wines […]

The Most Puckering BC Sour Beer

October 25, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Sour beers have become pretty common among BC brewers, but as with any style, there are of course the outliers that take the style to extreme heights. These beers are not for the faint of heart, and should be reserved specifically for those that are dedicated sour beer fans, or gluttons for the puckering sensation. […]

Celebrate Fresh Hop Season With These Rare BC Beers

October 9, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Fresh hop season is one of the best times of year for beer lovers. Local breweries jump on the opportunity to get their hands on hops picked fresh off the vine for a beer that is unlike any other you’ll have all year long. Fresh hops add an extra character to a beer that you […]

Ten BC Beers For the New Craft Beer Drinker

July 3, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

B.C.’s craft beer industry is booming. There are so many craft beer makers in the province that it is nearly impossible to keep up and try every craft beer option out there. That being said, there are some ‘must try’ beers that will help open your eyes to the B.C. craft industry. These are the 10 […]

Five BC IPA’s To Ease Into

June 28, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

Four Winds IPA This is by far my favourite IPA on the list. Four Winds seems to have the secret recipe behind balancing hops with citrus. They won the Silver Medal at the BC Beer Awards for this. ABV: 7% IBU: 70+ Driftwood Fat Tug IPA This is the IPA you’ll likely find on any […]