Category: Events

BC Craft Beer Month 2022

October was officially declared BC Craft Beer Month by the Government of British Columbia in 2011. What started off with a smattering of events put on by some of the approximately 40 breweries open then has turned into 31 days of fall beer releases (fresh hop and pumpkin to name a few), special events, tap … Continued

Go on a Tasting Exploration this November

Explore Flavours & Experiences with Tasting Passports in Five BC Communities. The BC Ale Trail is hosting Tasting Passports in five BC communities this November. Each of these promotions runs for a month — the idea is to collect stamps at breweries, tap houses and other participating businesses and then enter the completed passport in … Continued

The First Annual Kootenay Beer Week runs September 10 – 17

Breweries from across the Kootenays are coming together for the first annual Kootenay Beer Week: September 10 – 17, 2022. Various events will take place across the region over the week, offering plenty of opportunities for sampling craft beer and celebrating with great food and music. On September 17, the main event, Kootenay Beer Fest, … Continued

The Maple Ridge Tasting Passport

Explore Scenic Beauty and Bountiful Craft Beer! Tucked between the Golden Ears Mountains and the Fraser River, Maple Ridge is a scenic, forested community with a remarkable natural beauty — and a bounty of craft breweries. Explore local historic and heritage sites and discover a flourishing bistro and taphouse culture nourished by local farms and … Continued

10 Tips & Tricks for Craft Beer Festival Season

It’s what we’ve all been waiting for, craft beer festival season is back and it’s time to reconnect! Here are some practical tips and tricks for enjoying some hoppy libation with fun, grace and gumption. Festivals are BACK, baby! It’s time to reconnect with friends, get to know new breweries and rediscover some old favourites. … Continued

Rejoice! BC craft beer festivals are back for 2022

Drop what you’re doing and start planning. BC craft beer festivals are back for spring and summer 2022. No, we’re not kidding. If you’ve been thirsting for an opportunity to finally gather with your fellow craft beer lovers again and celebrate everything this resilient industry has to offer, it’s your time to shine. Here are … Continued

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