What do you get when you cross a beer festival with a fun run? The Penticton Beer Run! Organized by Hoodoo Adventures, The Penticton Beer Run returns for its second year on Saturday, June 2. The BC Ale Trail is a proud co-sponsor of this event which features all five of the Penticton Ale Trail … Continued
Along the Sea to Sky Highway in British Columbia is the community of Squamish. Known as the recreational capital of Canada, this small town is home to a brewery that embraces that spirit to heart. I sat down with two of the co-founders Ben Reeder & John Folinsbee of Backcountry Brewing.
Welcome to the North There is no denying that British Columbia is in the midst of a deep love affair with drinking craft beer and visiting breweries. Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna and Kamloops have all experienced a boom of the craft beverage industry. Prince George, located in the more central to northern part of the province, … Continued
Okanagan Fest of Ale returns for its 23rd year Festivals are a key element of the craft beer experience. Nowadays in BC there seems to be a beer-related event almost every weekend. This wasn’t always the case, however. Way back in the mid-1990s there were just a few events that showcased the early pioneers of craft … Continued
The South Arm of the Fraser River Provides Beer, Food and Scenery for the Perfect Day Away South of Vancouver lies a burgeoning oasis for craft beer lovers, foodies, and anyone who wants to explore and be a tourist in their own backyard. Delta and Richmond form a tucked-away little pocket on the south arm … Continued
Victoria, British Columbia is a key centre for craft beer in BC. Sean Hoyne started his career in at the iconic Swans Brewpub when it opened in 1989. From there he has been part of Victoria’s craft beer scene ever since. In recent years, he finally had the opportunity to open his own brewery, Hoyne Brewing.
I’ve traveled to Victoria, British Columbia to attend Victoria Beer Week. Now in its 5th year, this festival helps highlight not only the history of craft beer in Victoria, but of Vancouver Island as well. The week featured a wide variety of events from themed beer nights, food pairings, homebrewing classes and much more. In this episode I … Continued
Along Clark Drive in Vancouver is a brewery inspired by old world traditions while still staying true to the Pacific Northwest. Part of Vancouver “Yeast Van” neighbourhood, Strange Fellows Brewing opened their doors in 2014. I spoke with Owner & Brewmaster Iain Hill.
The best travel experiences are often self-guided explorations that offer the greatest opportunity for unexpected discoveries. Let the BC Ale Trail be your guide as Gina Bégin explores the Kootenay Rockies East Ale Trail.
What if all your favourite breweries were on the same street? Well, that’s exactly what has happened in Port Moody, BC. The zoning of the municipality has created a unique situation where all the breweries are located on Murray Street. There are four breweries situated on this street, which has earned it the nickname of “Brewers … Continued
