Typical craft beer loving retirees, we embrace pairing a broad range of activities and fine cuisine with our beverages, and Predator Ridge delivered. While less developed than other BC Ale Trail regional hot spots like Kamloops, Kelowna and Penticton, we found craft beer adventures abound in Vernon. Predator Ridge Resort Our excellent mood from soaking … Continued
UPDATE: Island Craft has been shortlisted for the 2020 Taste Canada Award in the Culinary Narratives category. Jon Stott, author of Island Craft: Your Guide to the Breweries of Vancouver Island, had his first legal beer in Victoria in 1960. The windowless room, with an entrance for the “gentlemen” and a separate entrance for the “ladies … Continued
Don’t just take our word for it! For this week’s BC Ale Trail blog we caught up with a handful of Kelowna breweries to hear first-hand what’s happening in their vibrant city and what they as locals recommend during a visit this spring. Kelowna, located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley and the largest … Continued
Continuing our ongoing admiration of women paving the way in the BC craft beer industry, we are proud to share Part 2 of our series on Opportunities for Women in Beer. Not everyone is made to be a brewer like these amazing women, but that leaves a wide variety of roles that support breweries, and … Continued
In 2015, in honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Pink Boots Society® created an annual event for women in the brewing industry from around the world to get together, collaborate on a brew, and to raise awareness of women’s roles in the brewing industry. The Pink Boots Collaboration Brew brings together women … Continued
In episode 58 of the Cascadian Beer Podcast, Aaron is in the neighbourhood of Vancouver known as “Yeast Van” for his interview with Off the Rail Brewing. Just celebrating its fourth birthday, Off the Rail is a brewery that has been sticking to traditional recipes, yet not afraid to experiment from time to time to … Continued
David Beardsell is a bit of a legend when it comes to brewing in BC. He has been a craft beer aficionado since before craft beer was really ever booming and he’s played a direct or indirect role in the opening of eleven breweries throughout his career (thus far). He is currently the owner and … Continued
The most damaging storm in BC Hydro history ripped through southern BC on December 20, with winds of up to 100 km/h battering parts of the province, sending branches and outdoor structures flying, uprooting decades-old trees and leaving 750,000 hydro customers without power. The seaside town of Chemainus, home to Riot Brewing Co was without … Continued
The promise of a winter wonderland paired with a host of après ski delights had our crew excited to get to our destination, Big White Ski Resort, just a short drive from the Kelowna Ale Trail. With hardly any snow in the valley, this season heading up to Big White Ski Resort from Kelowna for … Continued
As the holiday season approaches, several craft breweries in British Columbia have brewed up something special. Some create holiday-themed beers that are often a little darker and stronger, making them well suited for the colder, darker days of winter. Another popular option is a gift pack combining special beers with other items that will please … Continued