The Canada Beer Cup will stay in British Columbia for a second straight year following Callister Brewing’s win in the inaugural national competition last year. Prince George brewery Deadfall Brewing only just opened in 2022 but it has already made a name for itself by winning the second annual Canada Beer Cup for its Basal … Continued
Explore Flavours & Experiences with Tasting Passports in Five BC Communities and Be Entered to Win EPIC Prizes! The BC Ale Trail is collaborating with communities around BC on five Tasting Passport contests throughout the month of November. The idea is to collect stamps at breweries (and in some cases other participating businesses) and then … Continued
Port Alberni brewery Twin City Brewing returns to the podium after winning Beer of the Year at the 2018 BC Beer Awards and numerous individual awards since then. Overall, Twin City Brewing won three awards: gold medals for Tickity Boo (Hoppy UK Pale Ale category) and Nocturne (Belgian Ale) and a silver medal for Out … Continued
The Port Moody Ale Trail Tasting Passport returns for the month of November. Pick up a passport at one of the six participating breweries and go on a tasting tour. Brewers Row With six different breweries located on a two-block stretch, Brewers Row in Port Moody is a must-visit destination for every beer lover. It … Continued
Autumn is a wonderful time to travel in British Columbia. The leaves are turning to fall colours and the weather is crisp and fresh. In other words, it’s the perfect time for beer explorations! We put out a call to our accommodation partners throughout British Columbia asking them to provide some discounted beer-and-accommodation packages through … Continued
This fall is the perfect time to visit Kamloops — each of the local breweries has created the perfect fall beer to go along with your favourite autumnal activity. Check out these suggestions for an ideal fall adventure in beautiful Kamloops, BC. We’ve matched a fun local activity with a delicious seasonal beer and food … Continued
Langley has become something of a hotspot on the brewery scene in recent years. This fast-growing city on the edge of Metro Vancouver is home to 13 Ale Trail locations, including a number of award-winning breweries. Too often my husband, Tom, and I miss these delights as we travel through the Lower Mainland on our … Continued
With the arrival of autumn, BC breweries are releasing a variety of fall-themed beers. Here is a sampling of some autumnal beer styles to look for from your local brewery or to seek out on a fall getaway. How Fresh Can You Get? Each autumn, beer lovers await the arrival of a very special style … Continued
Meet Tony Dewald, Inaugural Recipient of the John Mitchell Lifetime Achievement Award for Brewing Excellence BC’s craft beer industry has been going strong for over 40 years now, thanks in large part to the hard work and expertise of its pioneering brewers. Nowadays you can wander the BC Ale Trail and find a craft brewery … Continued
On Ted Child’s first-ever RV road trip, he got the chance to visit breweries in Hope, Merritt, Prince George, and 100 Mile House. When my cousin bought an RV, I saw the huge potential for beer-focused road-tripping. So when Kaleb told me he was planning a trip to Prince George with his daughter and invited … Continued
