Okanagan Fest of Ale Traditions: Cheers, Charity & Community
A Pictorial Preview of the 27th Fest of Ale, April 12-13 2024 Last year, the Okanagan Fest of Ale returned to its traditional venue, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre,…
Okanagan Fest Of Ale Comes Back Home For 2023
Early Bird tickets for the 2023 Okanagan Fest of Ale are officially on sale. This is significant to BC beer enthusiasts for reasons we outline in this Event Preview and primer on one of BC's most-loved beer traditions.
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.
Issue: Spring 2020
Tasting Winter In Penticton
Penticton is quickly proving to be one of BC’s best craft beer towns, with six (soon to be 7) craft breweries. Excitement is percolating for the 25th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale on April 17th and 18th. Early bird tickets are on sale until January 15!
Issue: Winter 2019-20
Two Generations of Brewing Part I: Cannery Brewing
Cannery Brewing co-owner and sales manager Ian Dyck was born into his job. Ten years old when his parents founded a brewery, Ian was already a hospitality industry veteran thanks to his family’s original business.
Issue: Summer 2019
On The Spring Festival Trail
What’s Brewing has covered the following events for many years and watched the local communities grow their beer scenes.
Issue: Summer 2019
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.
Issue: Spring 2019
Penticton: Craft Beer Town
When the Okanagan comes to mind, many people think of sun-drenched vineyards, warm sandy beaches, and farm-fresh produce. What more and more people are learning is that in the heart of the region lies Penticton, one of BC’s best craft beer towns.
Issue: Winter 2018-19
What Makes Penticton a Beer Town?
Spotlighting the events surrounding the annual Okanagan Fest Of Ale, and two of the best places to eat and drink
Kind Brewing opens in West Kelowna
As spring peeks over the mountains in the Okanagan, there is a sense of revitalization and renewal in the air. At this time, our thoughts turn to welcoming craft beer…