Hot Springs and Cold Beers in the Kootenays
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 … Continued
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A Long Weekend in the West Kootenays
Hannah Irvine visits Rossland and Salmo for a weekend of hikes, beers and relaxation. The May long weekend is the undisputed unofficial start of the summer in BC. In the … Continued
Revy Après
The hallmark of a great ski town is its après culture. Where do you go for that post-ski drink? The traditional après is right off the slopes to the closest … Continued
Angry Hen Brewing and the Legacy of Shirley Warne
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 … Continued
Cool Nelson
The Kootenays’ cultural capital serves craft brews and cool art. The auditorium goes crazy as Margo Mayhem steps onto the stage with an inflatable flamingo around her tiny waist. Underneath, … Continued
End of Summer Kootenay Road Trip to Festivals
There are two beer festivals happening in the Kootenays during the month of September — offering the perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer season. KOOTENAY BEER FESTIVAL … Continued
Beer Hiking in the Canadian Rockies
Explore some epic hike-and-brewery pairings with the author of a new book: Beer Hiking: Canadian Rockies. I approached the first trailhead for my latest book, Beer Hiking: Canadian Rockies in early … Continued
Shredding and Beer: A Match Made in Hoppy Heaven
Whether it’s cracking open an IPA after a bottomless day in the backcountry, or guzzling a post-fatbike pint, not much can beat the feeling of a chilled après beer on … Continued
EXPLORE BC Brewery Snapshot: Torchlight Brewing
Torchlight Brewing in Nelson is one of 6 breweries that collaborated on the new EXPLORE BC Peach Farmhouse Ale, a special release beer created in celebration of BC Craft Beer … 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 … Continued