There’s something about the drive to Sooke that immediately shifts your nervous system. The winding West Coast road. The ocean peeking through the trees. That feeling that you’re heading somewhere just a little bit magical. We set out to experience the breweries of Sooke and Shirley along the BC Ale Trail, taking our time and … Continued
Seven brews. One tap. You choose the beer. They’ll pour the winner! Ellison Field Taphouse at YLW (Kelowna International Airport) is inviting the community to vote for their favourite spring beer from seven local craft options, with the winning brew earning a coveted spot on the new restaurant’s rotating seasonal tap. Everyone who votes will … Continued
Before it was Kelowna International Airport, it was Ellison Field. Now, Ellison Field Taphouse is bringing a taste of BC straight to the terminal! In 1947, the first commercial flight took off from this historic airstrip. By 1949, the original terminal building opened with a 3,000-foot grass runway, marking the start of Kelowna’s aviation story. … Continued
The days are growing shorter, the weather is cooling down, and there’s nothing quite as comfortable as getting cozy at your favourite local brewery. We asked BC Ale Trail fans to vote for their favourite cozy brewery space across the province, and the responses poured in, just like a rainstorm on a dreary Vancouver day. … Continued
“You are about to be hit by a tsunami of people. You have no idea how much Maple Ridge needs this.” Those were the words spoken to Michael Friesen, head brewer at The Patch Brewery in Maple Ridge, by a fellow brewer shortly before their grand opening in August 2024. One year later, as the … Continued
Ucluelet (pronounced you-clue-let) is a town where life slows down in the best possible way. Tucked somewhere between the rugged coastline of Vancouver Island and the rhythm of the rainforest, the scent of cedar mixes with ocean air, and there’s a sense that you’ve landed somewhere special. Set on the traditional territory of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ … Continued
Welcome to another edition of Hops Among Friends — a series celebrating the people behind the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail. In this 24th instalment, I chat with Josh Vanderheide (aka JV), founder of Field House Brewing in East Abbotsford and downtown Chilliwack. Josh was chosen by my last guest, Gary Brucker from Barn Owl … Continued
Explore Port Coquitlam along with Joyce Lam from @vanfoodies and discover the perfect combination of cycling and craft beer on the Traboulay PoCo Trail, a 25-kilometre loop around the city that features diverse scenery and five local breweries along the route. Whether you’re cycling the full loop or exploring in sections, the Traboulay PoCo Trail … Continued
There’s something special about the Creston Valley in July. Maybe it’s the way the vineyards catch the light or the warm breeze that rolls in from the valley floor. But for hundreds of people this summer, July means one thing: the Hop to Vine Hustle. Equal parts fun run, wine tasting, brewery crawl, and finish-line … Continued
Summer has arrived in beautiful BC, and there’s nothing quite like settling onto the perfect patio with a cold craft beer in hand. When we asked BC Ale Trail fans to vote for their favourite brewery patios across the province, the response was overwhelming – clearly, BC craft beer lovers are passionate about their outdoor … Continued
