WINTER IN THE OKANAGAN
Despite the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions, regulations and rules, the South Okanagan craft beer industry has adapted and pivoted.
Bad Tattoo Brewing
Craft Beer Capital to host 25th Annual Beer Fest and 4th Annual Beer Run
The Okanagan Fest of Ale, one of BC’s longest running beer festivals, is celebrating 25 incredible years this year. The milestone anniversary Okanagan Fest of Ale is “Kickin’ it Old School”, taking things back to 1996 in what promises to be the biggest craft beer celebration the Okanagan has ever seen.
Spring In The Okanagan!
I love the early spring. It’s a great time of year to throw open the patio doors, soak up the sunshine, and get out and play on the trails. There is a sense of excitement and renewal in the air as we prepare for the spring and summer tourism season.
Blue Skies In The Okanagan
Above picture: Team members from the five Penticton breweries celebrate their successful Penticton Ale Trail tap takeover earlier this spring at…
Beers, Beaches & Breweries: Winter in the Okanagan
Winter came early this year in the Okanagan. As I write this, it’s cold and the snow is falling. There is lots of snow up in the mountains and our local ski hills will soon be filled with people strapping on skis, snowboards and snowshoes. As the snow falls, breweries are getting ready to launch their big, rich winter ales, perfect for the cold days ahead.
Beers, Beaches & Breweries
CAMRA SO at Square One Hop Farms – Photo Credit: Kim Lawton Okanagan Summer Update It was an interesting summer in the…
Beers, Beaches & Breweries: Ten Hoppy Years
As I write this column, I am days away from celebrating 10 years of being a part of this wonderful craft beer community. In my 10 years in the BC Craft Beer industry, I’m sure there were difficult times. But as I reflect through my beer-coloured glasses, I only have the hoppiest of memories.
That's All There Was!
That's All There Was!