Seasonal Sips: A 2024 Winter Beer Round-up

As winter settles in and the holiday season approaches, craft breweries across British Columbia are unwrapping creative and festive beer offerings. These seasonal brews are more than just beverages—they’re an invitation to gather with friends and loved ones, capturing the warmth, comfort, and jubilant spirit of the season. Winter beers have a special magic about them. … Continued

Q: What pairs perfectly with BC craft beer?

  The ways to pair a BC getaway with unique activities and local craft beer are endless. Here’s some vacation inspiration!   ATV the Kootenays + Trailblazing Beers  Located between the Rocky and Purcell Mountain chains, the Kootenays is a true ATVer’s paradise. Cross-country trails offer endless scenic vistas while rugged alpine rips will keep … Continued

Big, Bold Beers from British Columbia

Our fearless correspondent Rob Mangelsdorf taste-tested nine high-ABV beers from BC Ale Trail breweries. It wasn’t so long ago that thirsty beer drinkers with a hankering for a high-test brew had very few options. Big beers were once brewed only to give drinkers more bang for their buck, and flavour was an afterthought for these “malt … Continued

Jingle Brews: Unwrapping the Festive Flavours of BC’s Holiday Beers

As December arrives, many craft breweries in British Columbia are releasing special beers they have created to celebrate the holiday season. These seasonal beers are perfect for the wintertime. Many are a little darker and stronger — ideal  for colder, darker days — and some of the recipes even include spices, cranberries, or other tasty … Continued

Hops Among Friends: Tessa Gabiniewicz of Land and Sea Brewing

In this latest instalment in the Hops Among Friends series, showcasing the people who make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail, Kim Lawton interviews Tessa Gabiniewicz from Land & Sea Brewing. My most recent Hops Among Friends interview was with Connor Blanchard from Luppolo Brewing. Connor was able to pay it … Continued

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