This is the latest installment in the Hops Among Friends series, which showcases the people that make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail. In this edition, Kim Lawton interviews Martina Solano Bielen from KPU. I spoke with Ashley Brooks, the Quality Control Manager at Four Winds Brewing in my most recent … Continued
On October 2, a small crowd of brewers and beer aficionados gathered at Dead Frog Brewery in Langley to celebrate the release of a special collaboration brew: New School, a dry-hopped Märzen. This beer was created in support of the Nancy More Award, a scholarship that supports women and other underrepresented people in brewing. … Continued
Emily Comeau, a second year student in the Brewing and Brewery Operations program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has been awarded the first annual Nancy More Award. “It’s really exciting and an honour to receive this award in Nancy More’s name; she’s a trailblazer, a brewing icon, and an amazing person,” said Comeau. “I was drawn … Continued
The 10th Annual BC Beer Awards were announced on October 19, 2019 in Vancouver, BC. Awards were given in 31 beer-style categories during the ceremony held at the Croatian Cultural Centre. This was the largest competition to date with 1200 entries from 121 breweries around British Columbia. The big winner of the night was actually … Continued
Rich in history, urban experiences and fresh craft beer. The Langley Ale Trail offers a mix of urban and rural charm with craft breweries, a cidery, and a distillery, featuring menus inspired by local ingredients and history. Just a short drive from Vancouver, it covers Langley City, Langley Township, and communities like Brookswood, Walnut Grove, … Continued
Updated February 20, 2025 Whether you’re embracing Damp January, taking your turn as the designated driver, pursuing health and fitness goals, or simply taking a mindful break from alcohol, today’s craft brewing scene ensures you won’t have to compromise on flavour or experience. Gone are the days when “non-alcoholic beer” meant relegating yourself to a … 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 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
A toast to the women in the beer community! As the world gears up to commemorate International Women’s Day this Friday, it’s a fitting moment to raise our glasses to the women who have been making significant strides in our industry and the beer community at large. From ancient civilizations where women were the primary … Continued
Feature Stories ‘Living with art is valuable’: New murals unveiled at Penticton brewery Kelowna Capital News • March 22 “As the work of 10 artists from across the globe was celebrated inside Cannery Brewing, Community Week for Penticton’s Ignite the Arts Festival officially got underway The fourth annual Mini Mural Project took place inside the local business … Continued