Sub-series consists of print copies of individual issues of What's Brewing, from Smith's relaunch of the magazine in 2015 (vol. 25, no. 1) to the last print edition of December 2020 (vol. 30, no. 4). Note that two issues from 2016 (vol. 26, nos. 1 and 4) are full-colour proof copies; the remaining are follow the normal format of colour cover with black-and-white content. No print editions have been issued after 2020, when the magazine shifted to an entirely online presence.
Series consists of records relating to Smith's work as publisher and editor of What's Brewing Magazine following his relaunch of the publication in 2015. Records include a run of print copies the magazine (2015-2020) (sub-series 1) and business planning documents and artefacts (sub-series 2).
What's Brewing Magazine (BC)Sub-series consists of business records relating to the planning and management of What Brewing Magazine during the period of Dave Smith's editorship. Records include correspondence, planning documents, meeting agendas, as well as three artefacts (magazine holder stands).
Series consists of records relating to Smith's involvement with and documentation of the BC craft beer movement. Records include correspondence, cards, invitations and event itineraries; records reflecting Smith's participation in CAMRA BC, including news releases, campaign materials, meeting agendas and supporting papers; and brewery brochures, publicity materials and information sheets.
Series consists of materials relating to beer festivals Smith attended or documentation he collected about them. Records includes festival guides, information sheets, posters, programs, maps and tickets. Events documented include the Vancouver and International Brewmasters Festivals, the Great Canadian Beer Festival, the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale, BC and Canadian Beer Awards ceremonies, the Canada Cup of Beer, local cask festivals and Vancouver's Craft Beer Week. Files are arranged chronologically by event.