{"id":7046835,"date":"2026-08-25T03:15:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T03:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/news-and-notes-beer-alternatives-and-sports-collab-edition-the-growler-b-c\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T03:15:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T03:15:44","slug":"news-and-notes-beer-alternatives-and-sports-collab-edition-the-growler-b-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7046835","title":{"rendered":"News and Notes: Beer Alternatives and Sports Collab Edition – The Growler B.C."},"content":{"rendered":"


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iStock\/Getty Images Plus\/Anton Vierietin photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Greetings, craft beverage fans! Apologies for the slightly clunky, but very apt, title. In this edition, among other things, we say goodbye to B.C.\u2019s first urban cidery, welcome a new meadery to the fold, and get the (insert appropriate sports term here) on some very sporting collabs:<\/p>\n

NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Kristina Mameli photos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Windfall Cider to close North Van taproom <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Windfall Cider appears to have abruptly closed. With glassware seemingly ready to go and t-shirts still hung inside, a handwritten note on the urban cidery\u2019s door unhelpfully reads:<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you for being part of our journey. Windfall\u2019s tasting room will be closing its doors. We are sad to say goodbye, but we are so grateful for all of you.<\/p>\n

If you want to stay in touch or say hi you can reach us @windfallcider.<\/p>\n

Windfall loves you \u2661\u201d<\/p>\n

We reached out for further details, such as a firm closing date and if production and distribution will continue, but have not yet heard back.<\/p>\n

This latest closure has some speculating online about the future of craft on Esplanade, where Braggot closed in February and House of Funk closed in the fall. What do you think? Sound off in the comments.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hello, Humblebee! Meadery now open in East Van<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Congratulations to Humblebee Meadery<\/a>, which opened a new tasting room at 1830 Powell Street! The cozy Vancouver space has incubated many brands over the years, including Doan\u2019s, Powell, and most recently, Slow Hand.<\/p>\n

Brewed as a braggot, Humblebee\u2019s mead is low ABV and gluten-free, incorporating aromatic flavours into the medieval beverage. The tasting room is open Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 10pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 10pm.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kristina Mameli photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tinhouse \u2014 Last call for increased capacity support <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Port Coquitlam\u2019s Tinhouse Brewing<\/a> has submitted an application to the LCRB to increase its capacity from 50 to 75\u2014an easy adjustment for the spacious tasting room!<\/p>\n

Residents within 0.8km have until May 18th to voice support. Email LCRBStructural@gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early bird entries open for Canada Beer Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hey, breweries and cideries! May 22nd is the early bird deadline for submissions to the 2026 Canada Beer Cup, with all entries closing June 30th. Watch for the award gala October 8th in Calgary.<\/p>\n

More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

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World Beer Cup BC Winners<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to the B.C. winners of the World Beer Cup!<\/p>\n

Gold:<\/p>\n