One Night. One Location. A Whole Lot of Local Craft Beer! What if you could get a taste of the Greater Victoria Ale Trail without travelling across the region? On November 10, we’re bringing the trail to you! Join the BC Ale Trail at The Drake Eatery for a special Greater Victoria Ale Trail Showcase, … Continued
Sip your way along the Greater Victoria Ale Trail in November for a chance to win a Grand Prize package! Victoria has been pouring craft beer longer than just about anywhere in Canada. Spinnakers opened the country’s first brewpub here in 1984, and the community that grew up around it now runs from the Upper … Continued
Fall might be the most exciting season when it comes to craft beer. There’s just so much variety over a three-month span. It starts with the height of fresh hop season in September, as breweries engage in a race against time to get hops from the vine to the tanks in a once-a-year ritual that … Continued
Explore Greater Victoria. Hunt for hidden treasures. Earn rewards. From August 1–31, 2026, the Greater Victoria Ale Trail is turning into one giant scavenger hunt! Visit participating breweries across the Greater Victoria Ale Trail and put your detective skills to the test. Each brewery has hidden a unique item somewhere in its taproom, and your … Continued
In the Summer, what’s more refreshing than a cold craft beer? Why, a beer cocktail, of course! Beer cocktails combine the flavours of craft beer with fresh citrus, herbs, spirits and seasonal ingredients to create drinks that are bright, balanced and surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you’re hosting friends on the patio, firing … Continued
The world’s biggest sporting event has arrived, and BC is ready to celebrate. While Vancouver takes centre stage as a host city, communities across the province are joining the excitement with fan zones, watch parties, beer gardens, live entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to cheer alongside fellow fans. So, whether you’re looking for a lively … Continued
Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner — and that means BC’s beer festival season is in full swing! Whether you’re a die-hard hop head or just love a good excuse to experience a new corner of the province, this year’s lineup has something for everyone. From intimate community celebrations to sprawling … Continued
Launched in 2014, Victoria Beer Week returns March 1-9 for a 10th annual celebration of our capital city’s craft beer culture. The event that kicked off Victoria Beer Week back on March 1, 2014, was a Cask Night featuring 30 cask-conditioned beers from a great mix of breweries located on both sides of the Salish … 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
Sip your way along the Greater Victoria Ale Trail in May for a chance to win the ultimate beer-themed Weekend Getaway to Kelowna! Our popular Tasting Passport promotion returns for the month of May. Pick up a Tasting Passport at one the participating locations (see below) and each time you visit a new location to … Continued
