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Vancouver Breweries and Sustainability: Upcycling Spent Grain

by Tara Lee in Food & Drink on March 16, 2022

Marc Wandler, co-owner of Susgrainable (left) with Mauricio Lozano, owner/operator of Faculty Brewing Co. (right); sourced from Susgrainable

Vancouver’s craft brewery scene has been exploding over the last decade. This growth has been an incredibly exciting development for beer enthusiasts. However, beer production consumes considerable resources, such as water, and leads to waste, primarily in the form of spent grain. In fact, it’s estimated that breweries in Canada produce over 400,000 tonnes of spent grain per year. That’s a huge amount of waste potentially going to the landfill.

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Vancouver Breweries and Sustainability: Upcycling Spent Grain

Take a Self-Guided Clark Drive Brewery Bike Tour

by Taryn Eyton in Food & Drink, Town on November 10, 2021

Photo: East Van Brewing

East Vancouver has really embraced the craft beer scene, earning it the nickname “Yeast Van.” This 1.8 km-long self-guided brewery tour visits five independent breweries in the Clark Drive and Venables area. Since much of it is on the Adanac bike route, it’s a great tour to do by bike or on foot.

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Take a Self-Guided Clark Drive Brewery Bike Tour

Satisfy Your Thirst & Your Appetite with Beer & Bites in Vancouver

by Tara Lee in Food & Drink on December 30, 2020

Sourced from Colony Bars

The city’s craft beer scene has really exploded over the last decade, with consumer interest and sales burgeoning as well. According to the Government of B.C., approximately 80% of the province’s breweries are smaller scale, with many of them located in Vancouver.

Vancouver has numerous establishments where you can sample their in-house beer, as well as the plethora of others produced locally. These establishments also serve scrumptious bites that have elevated our conception of food for pairing with beer. During the pandemic, delivery and takeout options have expanded, making these establishments one-stop destinations for both good beer and great eating. Beer enthusiasts definitely have an abundance of options.

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Satisfy Your Thirst & Your Appetite with Beer & Bites in Vancouver