This blog post picks up where we left off in “The History of BC Craft Beer — Part 2.” Following its humble beginning at the Horseshoe Bay Brewery in 1982, the craft beer industry in British Columbia grew slowly and steadily over the next three decades. It enjoyed a mini-boom in the 1990s, and then … Continued
David Beardsell is a bit of a legend when it comes to brewing in BC. He has been a craft beer aficionado since before craft beer was really ever booming and he’s played a direct or indirect role in the opening of eleven breweries throughout his career (thus far). He is currently the owner and … Continued
The most damaging storm in BC Hydro history ripped through southern BC on December 20, with winds of up to 100 km/h battering parts of the province, sending branches and outdoor structures flying, uprooting decades-old trees and leaving 750,000 hydro customers without power. The seaside town of Chemainus, home to Riot Brewing Co was without … Continued
As 2019 begins, it’s clear that 2018 was another banner year for craft beer in British Columbia! The craft beer industry continued to grow rapidly in BC: 17 new breweries opened their doors and another five either changed their names or re-opened under new management. Coinciding with that growth, we launched two new ale trails … Continued
The promise of a winter wonderland paired with a host of après ski delights had our crew excited to get to our destination, Big White Ski Resort, just a short drive from the Kelowna Ale Trail. With hardly any snow in the valley, this season heading up to Big White Ski Resort from Kelowna for … Continued
As the holiday season approaches, several craft breweries in British Columbia have brewed up something special. Some create holiday-themed beers that are often a little darker and stronger, making them well suited for the colder, darker days of winter. Another popular option is a gift pack combining special beers with other items that will please … Continued
Townsite Brewing is the winner of the 1st Annual BC Ale Trail Best Brewery Experience Award. We asked blogger Matt Carter to visit the brewery and describe what makes it so special. Historic Townsite The neighbourhood has a remarkable number of unique features: the longest running movie theatre in Canada, the world’s largest floating breakwater … Continued
Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve had the chance to explore a lot of that region on family trips and recently with my podcast. However, I have mostly stuck close to the 49th parallel so I was very excited to be given the chance to go and explore Northern British Columbia earlier this … Continued
Share your love for BC craft beer and wine while tipping your glass to local charities. With tickets for the 24th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale about to go on sale December 1st, it’s a great time to take a closer look at the festival’s charitable activities and also explore what’s new and coming up … Continued
On a sunny day in October, I set off from my little island and headed over to the big city to explore Vancouver’s North Shore. Admittedly (and with a slight tinge of shame), I had never spent much time on the North Shore; I had driven through on my way up the Sea to Sky … Continued
