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Uncorking a Legend: Discovering the John Mitchell story

Frank Appleton and John Mitchell creating Canada’s first modern independent brewery in 1982

Judging by mainstream media coverage, the most newsworthy story in BC craft beer so far this year has been the passing of John Mitchell, widely regarded as the man who began the Craft Beer Revolution—in British Columbia, as well as in Canada. 37 years have gone by since Mitchell opened Horseshoe Bay Brewing

John Mitchell, Canada’s Original Craft Brewer, Dies at Age 89

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC—Canada’s craft beer community is saddened by the death of its patriarch, Alexander John Mitchell, who passed away yesterday at age 89.

The story of John Mitchell represents the Genesis of craft beer in Canada. Born in Singapore in 1929, Mitchell was raised in England then emigrated to Canada when he was 24. He worked as a carpenter, a chef, a distinguished waiter and a bar…

Frank Appleton Releases Brewing Revolution Book at KPU Langley

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2016 Beer and books make great pairing at KPU Langley  Langley, B.C. – Raise your glass: The father of the craft brewing movement is coming to Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) next month. Craft beer aficionados and other members of the general public are invited to meet craft beer legend Frank Appleton at the launch of his new book, Brewing Revolution —…