Dog Mountain Brewing
Founders Andy and Robin decided to move to Vancouver Island from Edmonton with the goal of opening their own brewery. Robin obtained a Biological Science degree at the University of Alberta, where she managed a yeast biotechnology lab. When they moved to BC, she augmented that foundation by taking Simon Fraser University’s Craft Beer and Brewing Essentials course and then got her feet wet at Russell Brewing before they moved to Port Alberni to build the brewery in the historic Uptown. Since launching Dog Mountain, Andy and Robin used to brew as a team, but now the brewery has an all-female brew team consisting of Robin and her lead brewer, Melissa.
While the brewery does have a tasting room inside, the highlight here has to be its rooftop patio, which is covered and heated, and holds over 100 people and pours 14 taps. It offers sunset views of the Alberni Valley and the Alberni Inlet, and definitely will become one of your favourite spots to drink a beer on Vancouver Island.
You can also listen to this Cascadian Beer Podcast episode featuring Dog Mountain Brewing.
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Accessibility Inclusion
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Take Out Delivery
Awards and Certifications
BC Beer Awards – 2024 – North American Porter & Stout
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: North American Porter & Stout
Beer: Creme Brulee Imperial Stout
Year: 2024
Canada Beer Cup – 2024 – Dark Belgian Strong Ale
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: Dark Belgian Strong Ale
Beer: Friar Belgian Quad
Year: 2024
Canadian Brewers Award – 2024 – French and Belgian Style Saison
Award: Canadian Brewers Award
Category: French and Belgian Style Saison
Beer: Rustic Saison
Year: 2024
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2024 – Belgian Style Abbey Ale/Pale Ale
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian Style Abbey Ale/Pale Ale
Beer: BEES! Belgian Blonde Ale with Honey
Year: 2024
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2023 – Belgian-Style Dubbel Or Quadrupel
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian-Style Dubbel Or Quadrupel
Beer: Friar Belgian Quad
Year: 2023
Canada Beer Cup – 2022 – Cream/Golden Ale
Canada Beer Cup – 2022 – North American Style Wheat Beer
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2022 – Belgian-Style Dubbel or Quadrupel
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian-Style Dubbel or Quadrupel
Beer: Washed Away Belgian Quad
Year: 2022
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2022 – Belgian-Style Abbey Ale/Pale Ale
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian-Style Abbey Ale/Pale Ale
Beer: BEES! Belgian Blonde Ale with Honey
Year: 2022
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2021 – Belgian Style Abbey Ale/Pale Ale
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian Style Abbey Ale/Pale Ale
Beer: BEES! Belgian Blonde Ale with Honey
Year: 2021
Dog Mountain Brewing in Port Alberni, BC
The rooftop patio at Dog Mountain Brewing in Port Alberni, BC
Dog Mountain Brewing in Port Alberni, BC
Dog Mountain Brewing on the BC Ale Trail
Dog Mountain Brewing in Port Alberni, BC (photo provided)
Dog Mountain Brewing in Port Alberni on the BC Ale Trail
Dog Mountain Brewing in Port Alberni on the BC Ale Trail
Dog Mountain Brewings rooftop patio in Port Alberni, BC
