With International Women’s Day approaching, Container Brewing’s General Manager Katie Lush had a bright idea. What if she created a team of women from Metro Vancouver’s craft beer industry to collaborate on a charity beer celebrating the occasion? That team ultimately included Four Winds’ Ashley Brooks, Faculty Brewing’s Jacquie Loehndorf, Country Malt Group’s Katy Wright, … Continued
Container Brewing Creative Director Brendan van den Bosch is on the other side of a fairly intense whirlwind of hard work. He—along with co-founders Dan Webster and Terry Brown and Head Brewer Tim Juul—has just opened a brewery, after all. And the newly minted East Vancouver brewery is a beauty: 4,440 square feet and two … Continued
One of the most pleasurable aspects of being a craft beer fan is experiencing different regions through taste alone. And one of the more delightfully unexpected trips a beer drinker can take is to Juneau, Alaska, via the award-winning brews of Alaskan Brewing Company. Founded by Marcy and Geoff Larsen in 1986, the company has … Continued
1 in 7 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime. So…say you want to raise awareness and funds for this extremely serious problem. You decide to create a product. Its branding will highlight the cause and its sales will fund cutting edge research. All you need to do is coordinate … Continued
The Red Truck Beer Company’s brand evokes a time when, in their words, “a handshake was a contract and beer was brewed honestly by everyday, hardworking people.” Since 2005, they have been tapping into a nostalgic yet dynamic vibe, with their 50s-style “truck stop diner” and laidback attitude. They also showcase live local talent throughout … Continued
Alley Kat Brewery is Edmonton’s oldest microbrewery. In fact, it’s the fourth oldest brewery in all of Alberta. And it’s entirely possible that kind of longevity breeds a certain confidence to go your own way. Alley Kat’s refusal to switch over from bottles to cans reflects that type of confidence. In an industry chasing the cheaper … Continued
It is a beloved past-time for many Canadians. While the specifics may differ from person to person, the general narrative is the same. Hit the road with friends or family, arrive at the cabin, unload the cooler, and spend the weekend soaking up the cabin lifestyle. By the time you hop back in the car, … Continued