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
This holiday season, give the gift of craft beer and ale-ventures on the BC Ale Trail. Okay, folks, it’s that time of year, and I’m here to give some gifting inspiration. As always, the best way to shop for your nice list is local all the way — so here is this year’s updated craft … 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
Robert Edmonds and the folks at Main Street Brewing are bringing new meaning to the term ‘brand storytelling’ with their latest Bond-esque brew series—and you’re invited to sip along on their next mission. For the third instalment of our Artist Behind the Label series, Robert Edmonds—co-founder of Evoke International Design and part-owner of Main Street … Continued
From pumpkin carving and costume parties at breweries to special spooky beers, Halloween on the BC Ale Trail brings plenty of tricks and treats. Here’s what the witches are brewing this year! Pumpkin carving events at breweries Looking for places to release your creative skills? Many breweries this year are providing you with that … Continued
“You agreed to what?” I’ve made the mistake in the past of saying that there isn’t enough money in the world to get me to drink pumpkin beers, and I’ve managed to stick to that statement pretty well. Until now, when, in true daytime talk show style, the results are in, and this article proves … Continued
The town of Smithers, BC is nestled in the beautiful Bulkley Valley equidistant from my birthplace, Whitehorse, YK and my current residence, Vancouver, BC. With world-class salmon and steelhead waters cutting directly through the town, it’s no surprise that these salmonids are an integral component of the town’s identity–from its moniker “Steelhead Paradise” to Smithers … Continued
This is the latest installment in the Hops Among Friends series, which is designed to showcase the people that make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail. My most recent Hops Among Friends interview was with Roxanne Cartwright, the Head Brewer at The Bakery Brewing in Port Moody. At the end of … Continued
It’s a tale of triumph when an old dog learns new tricks and is recognized as a leader of the pack. R&B Brewing — a Vancouver craft beer pioneer — was nearly left behind by the craft beer evolution and explosion in the 2010s, but investment from a fellow brewery opened the doors to one … Continued
On October 2, a small crowd of brewers and beer aficionados gathered at Dead Frog Brewery in Langley to celebrate the release of a special collaboration brew: New School, a dry-hopped Märzen. This beer was created in support of the Nancy More Award, a scholarship that supports women and other underrepresented people in brewing. … Continued
