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from the cbc website, my column ! 4 B.C. craft beer changes to look forward to in 2015 More growth predicted for the already booming craft beer industry in B.C. By On the Coast, CBC News Posted: Jan 09, 2015 7:42 AM PT Last Updated: Jan 09, 2015 12:51 PM PT B.C. craft beer fans can expect even more breweries to open in 2015 Beer columnist Rebecca Whyman on B.C. craft beer predictions for 2015 6:59 On the Coast beer columnist Rebecca Whyman says even though 2014 was one of the best years yet for the B.C. craft beer industry, there's still plenty to look forward to in 2015. Here are four changes B.C. craft beer fans should expect: More breweries Dogwood Brewing should be opening in the next two weeks near S.E. Marine and Knight Street in Vancouver. It's an organic brewery and will be offering IPA, honey ale and stout. Off the Rail Brewing will be opening their doors at the beginning of ...

in case you missed me last tuesday on cbc radio one's on the coast talking with stephen quinn about the recent changes to the bc liquor laws, you can still catch the show by clicking here and choosing february 19th the beer segment is right at the end - fast forward to the 1:33 mark if you don't happen to have over an hour to spare

in case you missed the show last night here are my notes from my beer column on cbc radio 1's on the coast with stephen quinn: On February 8th the Provincial Government announced revisions to the liquor laws of British Columbia.  The nine changes all sound like solid decisions that will boost the economy and keep liquor producers, vendors and consumers happy.  Two of these changes to the laws are of particular interest to the craft beer community and are causing springs in steps and big smiles on beer lovers' faces.   Past liquor laws in this province, often maligned as archaic, did not generally allow for breweries to have on-site tasting rooms, nor did they allow breweries owned by the same parties as restaurants or pubs to have their beers carried in those restaurants or pubs.  This latter rule was referred to as the tied-house rule.  At first blush it may sound backwards to not allow a pub owned by the same people as a brewery to be allowed to ca...

CAMRA Welcomes Positive Changes for BC Craft Beer Posted on February 12, 2013 by Mark Vancouver, BC – The Campaign for Real Ale Society of British Columbia welcomed the revisions to the province’s liquor laws announced by Minister Rich Coleman on Friday. It is anticipated that these changes will further boost the current boom in craft brewing that has given consumers significantly more locally-produced products to choose from. BC wineries have been permitted tasting rooms, event areas, and even restaurants for some time. Now that breweries are allowed the same opportunity, this will make it easier for them to reach new customers and spur growth in craft beer tourism. CAMRA BC hopes to see other privileges afforded wine, like BYOB and the relaxing of inter-provincial trade restrictions, extended to craft beer. “We also had concerns regarding the relaxing of tied-house regulations and submitted these to the government during the comment period”, said CAMRA BC President, Rick...

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2013EMNG0026-000222 Feb. 8, 2013 Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Liquor Distribution Branch B.C. liquor laws get overhauled   VANCOUVER – Minister Rich Coleman announced several changes today that will help support local breweries and distilleries, create new business opportunities, and revise current liquor laws in British Columbia. Changes announced today include the following: · Brewers and distillers now can apply to have an on-site consumption area such as a lounge, tasting room or event area. · Small- and medium-sized liquor manufacturers will be allowed up to three common ownership and business relationships with licensed establishments located off their manufacturing site. · Rules around how liquor manufacturers can promote their products in bars and restaurants have been simplified by removing the requirement for a buy-...

a couple of links to the local vancouver beer scene: inconsistent liquor laws bug bc brewers local blogger barley mowat begins a new series of articles to help you become a bona fide beer geek , beginning with the difference between ales and lagers and jan zeschky weighs in on the breweries in the works for 2013 a guide to luring beer geeks to your beer serving establishment then, just for fun: the five beer glasses you simply must own