The craft beer industry has been rocked by hundreds of stories of sexism, misogyny, abuse and assault against women that have come to light on social media allegations that stand in stark contrast to the feel-good and friendly image the sector has long conveyed.

The future of B.C. beer appears to be in safe hands after the students of Kwantlen Polytechnic University's brewing program won brewery of the year at the 2019 B.C. Beer Awards.

Twin City Brewing Company has given Port Alberni, B.C., a valuable point of pride as well as an arguably even more valuable community meeting space. It's one of many breweries that have opened in small municipalities across B.C. in the past decade.

The legacy of John Mitchell is sealed in his creation of Canada's first independent brewery of the modern era. But the effects of his love for beer and brewing will continue long after his recent death, with the establishment of a scholarship for budding brewers and plans for a brewpub and museum in his name.