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here are my latest ramblings in The Growler FEATURES THE NEW FACE OF CRAFT BEER IS HERE REBECCA WHYMAN •  MARCH 8, 2019 Tara Rafiq illustration You know that phenomenon when something, seemingly out of nowhere, tickles your brain, then takes up residence, and has you ruminating for months? That’s what happened to me at Bart Watson’s key-note speech at the B.C. Brewers’ Conference back in October. The chief economist for the American Brewers Association gave an engaging talk about the state of craft brewing, chock-full of brain tickling stats and his interpretations of what they mean now and for the future. Including this innocuous little slide: Nothing controversial here, folks. Just that some craft beer drinkers are drinking more craft beer, and say they are doing so because they visit breweries. Isn’t that nice? The industry must love when the already-converted are drinking even more craft. And all breweries had to do was offer appreciators a way to visit them ...

My latest feature in The Growler magazine is a timely little piece about why you won't easily find yourself on a craft beer patio  in Vancouver this summer.  (click the link, or see below) I found myself a great place to drink beer outdoors this past weekend - Folkfest at Jericho Beach.  True, it is where I find myself this time every year, but it struck me particularly hard this year after writing my Growler article about the lack of patios that there I was, enjoying a beer (or three) outdoors while listening to some fabulous music.  We need more of that in Vancouver.  It's a shame it takes someone a whole lot of hard work to get a special event licence to offer me that opportunity. Folkfest has always been a magical event for me, long before they added a beer garden.  And it is arguably a very different festival now that they have.  The beer garden is a laid-back place to have some beverages, chat with friends and make new ones, all while being s...

the excerpt from the cbc website: Last whimper for the growler? Columnist predicts craft beer mainstay could fade away Plus, check out Rebecca Whyman's beer picks for this week CBC News   Posted: Jan 31, 2017 5:00 PM PT  Last Updated: Jan 31, 2017 5:00 PM PT Growlers from Nanaimo breweries Longwood and White Sails. Rebecca Whyman says the refillable bottles, part and parcel of the craft beer experience, could be on their way out. (@BCAleTrail/Instagram) Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC Beer and Wine Stout competition: B.C. brewers to box each other for charity Milkshake beer could be among 2017's craft brewing trends On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman says the B.C. craft beer scene may have had its fill of the growler. Whyman says the drawbacks of the refillable containers, usually one or 1.89 litres in size and used to ta...

my summer denial is still in full swing, so it's waaaay to early for me to be thinking pumpkin beers but perhaps you're ready for them: STEAMWORKS FAN FAVOURITE PUMPKIN ALE IS BACK About Steamworks Brewing Company:  Named after the steam that flows through and powers its Burnaby brewery & flagship brewpub in Gastown, Steamworks proudly brews distinct, flavourful and award-winning craft beers.  BEER RELEASE: Pike Harlot's Harvest Pumpkin Ale  Pike Harlot's Harvest Pumpkin Ale This brew is a big, bold and voluptuous fall favorite bursting with roasty caramel malt, spices and, of course, pumpkin. Dark and full, Pike Harlot's Harvest Pumpki...

investment opportunities abound! if you wanna keep it local (to vancouver) and not worry about shares and all that official stuff, how about giving luppolo brewing $500 of your hard-earned cash for some great incentives when the brewery opens (hopefully later this year)? for all the details, check out their website and yes, i did give them $500 of my hard-earned cash! if you wanna go all official with share certificates and you don't mind investing in america, scotland's brewdog brewery is now offering shares in its newly minted american operations for all the details, check out their website and yes, i am investing in brewdog america, and i am already an equity punk in brewdog scotland so, my craft beer money is where my craft beer mouth is!

what i had to say a couple of weeks ago about the craft beer scene in onterrible vs. british columbia (or more accurately hamilton/toronto vs. vancouver) for the rest of my column, see below the cbc website piece Ontario's craft beer scene has grown up over the years, columnist says Plus, check out Rebecca Whyman's picks for this week CBC News   Posted: Jul 21, 2016 1:45 PM PT  Last Updated: Jul 21, 2016 1:45 PM PT On The coast beer columnist Rebecca Whyman says there's been a lot of improvement — especially when it comes to variety — in Ontario's craft beer scene. (Jaison Empson/CBC) 24 shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Related Stories OTC beer and wine Where everybody knows your name: columnist talks value of craft beer tasting rooms How to have your summer beer and eat it too On The Coast  beer columnist Rebecca Whyman usually keeps things ...