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BC Craft Beer Getaways: Squamish

by BC Brew 08.07.2011

In the mad dash up the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, Squamish is typically bypassed. However, it offers much in the way of outdoor activities and has equal draw to Whistler in terms of craft beer offerings. What you don’t get is the expense associated with a world class resort town. So if you are looking [...]

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BC Brew Review: Howe Sound Pumpkineater Imperial Pumpkin Ale

by BC Brew 10.15.2009

In both American and Belgian brewing traditions, there is a history of stronger spiced ales that are normally associated with Christmas. Before malt was available in America, pumpkin was one substitute ingredient that was used to make ale. However, spiced pumpkin ale is a more recent phenomenon in craft brewing that is becoming increasingly established [...]

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Howe Sound Taps Market Malaise

by BC Brew 11.12.2008

Squamish’s Howe Sound Brewing launched a new beer today, aiming to capitalize on the current market malaise with some light marketing humour. Their 5.5% ABV Bailout Bitter is a malty, assertively-hopped ale, billed as “a bitter ale for bitter times.” It’s currently available on tap in their brewpub at a reduced price and will soon [...]

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