In this episode, Aaron visits Ace Brewing in Courtenay, BC. Breweries can be a strong focal point for any community. Many of them align their name with the characteristics or features of their surroundings. Ace Brewing opened its doors in 2019, and is proud of its vintage aviation theme, reflecting the history of the Comox … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Alberni Brewing in Port Alberni, BC. As soon as travel restrictions opened up, Aaron hit the road and took a ferry to Vancouver Island! “It’s always a great feeling escaping the city and visiting communities around the province!” – Aaron Johnson. Aaron visited Alberni Brewing Company, a new brewery that … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits House of Funk Brewing in North Vancouver, BC. There is a spot in the Lower Mainland that has seen a major shift to an entertainment district in recent years, and that place is located in North Vancouver, located on the traditional unceded territories of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh. House of … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Monkey 9 Brewing in Richmond, BC. “I met up with a craft beer industry friend in a Vancouver park for a chat. Xander Szymanski is the Head Brewer of Monkey 9 Brewing in Richmond. We talked about how Xander got into brewing craft beer, some previous places where he has … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Wildeye Brewing in North Vancouver, BC. In this episode, Aaron finds himself in North Vancouver, located on the traditional unceded territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueum. This area has seen a major boom of breweries opening in recent years, but there is one brewery that is a bit of … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Luppolo Brewing in Vancouver, BC. Back in 2016 a new brewery opened up in Vancouver with something a bit different to offer. Located in the neighbourhood of East Vancouver, also known in the craft beer community as “Yeast Van” is Luppolo Brewing. Vancouver’s East Side has a long historical connection with … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Main Street Brewing in Vancouver, BC. The neighbourhood of Mt. Pleasant has seen a major transformation in recent years, and a key establishment that has played a major role is Main Street Brewing, part of the newly relaunched Brewery Creek Ale Trail in Vancouver. The historic building housing Main Street … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits North Point Brewing in North Vancouver, BC. North Vancouver has seen a lot of growth in terms of new breweries over the past few years. Part of that boom is the fresh new Shipyards Brewery District, which includes several exciting breweries: Beere Brewing, House of Funk Brewing, and most recently, … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits the Empty Keg Brew House in Merritt, BC. Driving from Vancouver to the Okanagan often involves a rest stop in Merritt for a break to stretch your legs, maybe gas up the car, and grab a quick snack before continuing on your journey. But now, as Aaron Johnson discovered last … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Coast Mountain Brewing and High Mountain Brewing at the BrewHouse in Whistler, BC. I’ve travelled to a top holiday destination in British Columbia. Whistler is known for its skiing, but it is also home to a lot of fantastic summer and shoulder-season activities. Not to mention, great craft beer. I … Continued