Summer’s nearly here, and the festival season is just getting started! After an incredible spring lineup of must-visit beer festivals, we’re doubling down with another roster of events stretching through the summer. From a long list of BC’s finest breweries, plus local cideries, artisan distilleries, and thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic alternatives, this season’s festival circuit has … Continued
Originally published July 10, 2024 – Brewery menus are subject to change since publication. Wondering where to camp near breweries in the South Okanagan? Natalie Gates ventures beyond the Penticton Ale Trail to Osoyoos and Oliver for a BC camping and craft beer adventure. Breweries inside: Abandoned Rail Brewing, Penticton Backroads Brewing, Osoyoos Firehall Brewery, … Continued
Originally published October 9, 2024 – brewery menus subject to change since publication An adventure in the Kootenays along the BC Ale Trail with hot springs and cold beer One of my favourite B.C. pastimes is a good long soak in a hot spring. Summer or winter, the hot, mineral-rich water is refreshing and invigorating, … Continued
Spring has arrived in beautiful British Columbia! Trees are budding, gardens are coming alive with colour, and our local breweries are busy crafting their seasonal specialties. From coastal communities to mountain towns, BC’s craft brewers are celebrating the change of seasons with fresh, innovative beers perfect for those longer, warmer days ahead. Whether you’re planning … Continued
It’s no secret that international politics and economic policies are playing havoc with small businesses on both sides of the border, and breweries are no exception. Canadian brewers face uncertainty over long overdue markup tax reform, tariffs and availability when it comes to essential supplies like cans, kegs, and even ingredients like hops, which are … Continued
Meet the Beer Babes Family: In this blog, Hannah Irvine takes us inside a collaborative brew day at Cannery Brewing, where the Beer Babes Family—a charitable organization empowering women in beer—joined forces with industry professionals to create a Mango Milkshake IPA. Beyond just making delicious beer, this “Babe Brew” collaboration shows how the Beer Babes Family … Continued
Tin Whistle Brewing Co. first opened its doors way back in 1995 – an incredible 30 years ago! Tin Whistle is not only Penticton’s first craft brewery, but also the first in the South Okanagan region, and BC’s 12th craft brewery. Over their incredible history, they’ve won many awards, modernized and grown their branding through … Continued
No matter what you’re raising a glass to, here are seven reasons why the BC Ale Trail is where it’s at for girls’ night out! Who doesn’t love girls’ night out with good friends? We all have busy lives, so it’s nice to doll up a bit (or keep it comfy and casual – you … Continued
It’s time to start planning your spring and early summer BC ale-ventures, and what better way to kick things off than with a beer festival? Make 2025 the year you turn a craft beer festival into a full-fledged getaway. Picture this: a weekend escape where dozens of craft breweries (and maybe even a cidery and … Continued
Looking forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this week? Here’s a guide to the beverage many folks choose to quaff to celebrate the Irish holiday. When it comes to drinking a specific beer on a certain day of the year, there is no better-known example than drinking stout on St. Patrick’s Day. The tradition goes … Continued
