Drop what you’re doing and start planning. BC craft beer festivals are back for spring and summer 2022. No, we’re not kidding. If you’ve been thirsting for an opportunity to finally gather with your fellow craft beer lovers again and celebrate everything this resilient industry has to offer, it’s your time to shine. Here are … Continued
Now is the Perfect Time to Explore the Comox Valley! From March 4 – April 25, 2022, book a two night stay at the Bayview Hotel, Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community or Old House Hotel & Spa and receive a limited edition, custom designed Comox Valley .95 L growler, as well as $50 in … Continued
Visit six participating Kamloops and Shuswap businesses for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Get crafty this March in Kamloops and the Shuswap region. Part of the Southern Interior Ale Trail, these InBEERior communities are home to diverse breweries, restaurants, and cideries serving up local flavours with a unique flair. And be sure to add … Continued
Ale Trails – Season 1: Episode 1 – Northern BC ‘Ale Trails’ is a doc style mini-series looking at the intersection between mountain biking and local craft breweries, and how both work to support and enhance their community. Join us, as we explore the wilds of Northern BC, showcasing the uniqueness of Prince George, Terrace … Continued
There’s no shortage of breweries with pizza on the BC Ale Trail. In celebration of National Pizza Day (and just because), we visited breweries on mid-Vancouver Island with fantastic pizza pies. But if you’re on the mainland, don’t fret. We’ve got a list of where to find a brewery pizza across the province, too. Pizza … Continued
Are you ready for Dine Around 2022? Discover which craft breweries, tap houses, and pubs on the BC Ale Trail are participating this year all across the province! Dine Around is one of the most anticipated culinary events in BC. With over 100 restaurants across BC participating in the program, you can enjoy a three-course meal … Continued
Scroll to the bottom for locations to purchase 442 Squadron on tap or packaged product. This beer was brewed in collaboration with Monkey 9 Brewing Co, Richmond, BC and the #BCAleTrail as part of the recent ‘Learn to Brew’ contest. (Anastasia Lavrik was the lucky winner!) The beer is named in honour of the 1951 Royal … Continued
I was recently invited to visit Sun Peaks to check out what the resort had to offer — and to taste a special beer brewed to celebrate Sun Peaks’ 60th Anniversary. It’s trivia night at Masa’s Bar & Grill at Sun Peaks Resort and the place is packed with young and old looking for a … Continued
The picturesque mountain town of Valemount is home to the well-beloved Three Ranges Brewing Company, owned and operated by local couple Rundi and Michael Lewis. Despite Valemount having a population of only 1000 people, Three Ranges Brewing on the Northern BC Ale Trail shines through and engages not only with local friends and neighbours, but … Continued
Beer has long been declared the “every man’s drink” — without pretension, suitable for all, and easy-going. But what happens when someone other than a straight-presenting, cisgender man walks into the beer world? What does the industry look like to someone from a marginalized community? What are their experiences? And is the industry discrimination-free? This … Continued
