From pale to dark and sweet to bitter – but always crisp and dry – you can find a range of locally brewed styles.

Old Forester was founded in 1870. Today, the brand offers multiple expressions, including its flagship 86-proof whiskey and other widely available and less common varieties.

It seems like some beers last forever, while others vanish from shelves without warning. Here's a look at some of the beers ...

Phillips is the BC-based author of "Brewmasters and Brewery Creek: A History of Craft Beer in Vancouver" (Touchwood Editions). Whet your appetite for Vancouver craft beer and history by reading our ...