Penticton Ale Trail Archives - What’s Brewing Magazine

Tasting Winter In Penticton

By Kim Lawton

January 9, 2020

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

South Okanagan Beer Scene Breaks Away

By Kim Lawton

September 19, 2019

The craft beer scene in the South Okanagan is really heating up these days. It’s pretty exciting for a craft beer lover, with lots of fresh news and exciting developments.

Issue: Fall 2019

Two Generations of Brewing Part III: Highway 97 Brewery

By Dave Smith

June 24, 2019

What’s Brewing first met Highway 97 Brewing Co. owner John Kapusty in summer 2016 when he was renovating the old Tin Whistle Brewing location to create his dream business.

Issue: Summer 2019

Two Generations of Brewing Part I: Cannery Brewing

By Dave Smith

June 5, 2019

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

Penticton Ale Trail Goes To Calgary

By Kim Lawton

May 30, 2019

Penticton Ale Trail breweries partnered together to showcase their craft beer scene, and all there is to do in Penticton at the Calgary International Beer Fest.

Issue: Summer 2019

Penticton: Craft Beer Town

By Kim Lawton

December 13, 2018

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

Craft Beer in the Okanagan this Fall

By Kim Lawton

August 30, 2018

Summer is behind us, the kids are back to school, and we are now looking ahead to fall. However, if you aren’t quite ready to say goodbye to summer, why…

Beers, Beaches & Breweries: Winter in the Okanagan

By Kim Lawton

December 4, 2017

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.

Issue: Winter 2017-18

Beers, Beaches & Breweries

By Kim Lawton

September 13, 2017

CAMRA SO at Square One Hop Farms - Photo Credit: Kim Lawton Okanagan Summer Update It was an interesting summer in the Okanagan. First we had floods, then fires, then smoke.…

Issue: Fall 2017