Hops Among Friends is designed to showcase the people who make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail. In this latest installment, Kim Lawton interviews Melanie MacInnes from Locality Brewing. My most recent Hops Among Friends interview was with Alex Jopson from Another Beer Co. At the end of our discussion, Alex … Continued
Community is not a word used lightly within the walls of The Noble Pig Brewhouse. Every decision—from the partners to the culinary team, brewing staff, and front-of-house—is guided by how it will impact the communities that surround and support them. The Noble Pig’s roots in Kamloops run deep. Their dedication and grassroots efforts, which have … Continued
In this latest instalment in the Hops Among Friends series, showcasing the people who make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail, Kim Lawton interviews Alex Jopson from Another Beer Co. My most recent Hops Among Friends interview was with Matt West-Patrick and Isaiah Archer from Whistle Buoy Brewing. Matt and Isaiah … Continued
When it comes to camping in BC, experiences can range from a hike into the wilderness with only the supplies you can carry, to ‘glamping’ with an RV and full hookups. No matter how you adventure, be sure to include a craft beer or two. After all, something about the great outdoors just makes beer … Continued
From the giant beer behemoths to a tiny craft brewing space, Kitsilano has a hidden history of brewing that many people have forgotten or never realized. When you think about Vancouver beer, “Yeast Van” probably comes immediately to mind, with its collection of wild and wonderful breweries like Storm, Superflux, Strange Fellows, and more. Or … Continued
Hops Among Friends is designed to showcase the people who make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail. In this latest installment, Kim Lawton interviews Isaiah Archer and Matt West-Patrick from Whistle Buoy Brewing. My most recent Hops Among Friends interview was with Tessa Gabiniewicz from Land & Sea Brewing. At the … Continued
Okanagan beer enthusiasts have reason to celebrate after several new breweries opened in the region during 2023. Is there such a thing as too much choice? Well, beer fans in the Okanagan certainly don’t seem to think so if the ever-flourishing brewery scene is anything to go by. Appetites for new breweries are as voracious … Continued
*Editor’s note: In 2025, Crannóg Ales was purchased by BNA Brewing. The physical brewery and tasting room in Sorrento has closed as of August 2025, but beer production will continue at BNA Brewing using ingredients from Left Fields Farms. Be sure to watch for your favourite Crannóg brews on tap at BNA’s locations around the Interior, … Continued
Kaslo’s little brewery is home to a hidden legend of BC brewing and an inspiration to women in craft brewing everywhere. Shirley Warne may be a self-declared bitch, but she is warm, welcoming, and clearly loved by the staff at her brewery. I’ve just driven nine hours from Vancouver to reach the tiny village of … Continued
In this latest instalment in the Hops Among Friends series, showcasing the people who make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail, Kim Lawton interviews Tessa Gabiniewicz from Land & Sea Brewing. My most recent Hops Among Friends interview was with Connor Blanchard from Luppolo Brewing. Connor was able to pay it … Continued