Spring Beer Releases from BC’s Craft Breweries
With the arrival of warmer weather, BC breweries are offering a wide range of spring beer releases — and beer lovers are drooling over all the delicious options. Warmer days … Continued
Author: Joe Wiebe
Seven Ways to Support Your Local Breweries During the Pandemic
Despite the recent “Circuit Breaker” Public Health Order that has forced breweries to close their tasting rooms, we can all still support our local craft breweries in a variety of … Continued
Find Your Flavour on the BC Ale Trail
The BC Ale Trail offers an abundance of diverse experiences – there’s something for everyone! British Columbia has more than 200 craft breweries, each with its own unique approach to … Continued
Lighthouse Brewing Releases Kapitan Czech Pilsner as Tribute to Co-Founder David Thomas
Last August, Victoria’s Lighthouse Brewing mourned the death of one of its co-founders, David J. Thomas. Now, the brewery is celebrating his life by releasing a special beer called Kapitan … Continued
Celebrate Kiwanis AleFest At Home with 8 Exclusive Beers
Kiwanis AleFest invites you to celebrate their annual festival at home, with an exclusive 8-pack to help raise money for local charities. Founded in 2015, the Kiwanis AleFest is a … Continued
KPU Student Wins Nancy More Brewing Award
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 … Continued
2020: A Year for Beer Like No Other
Yes, 2020 has been a horrible year in a lot of ways, but we have also demonstrated amazing resilience, generosity and kindness throughout. I’ve been thinking long and hard about … Continued
Have a Holly, Jolly Craft Christmas on the BC Ale Trail!
With the arrival of December, many craft breweries in British Columbia are releasing special beers for the holiday season. These beers are often a little darker and stronger, making them … Continued
Tasting Room 101: How to Be a Considerate Craft Beer Consumer (2020 Fall/Winter Edition)
Don’t be THAT person! Follow the BC Ale Trail’s guide to tasting room etiquette in the new world of physically-distanced craft beer. Craft beer exploration looks a little different in … Continued
Cascadian Beer Podcast: BNA Brewing
In this episode, Aaron visits BNA Brewing in Kelowna, BC. BNA Brewing is located in a 100-year-old building that was built by the British North American Tobacco Company, which used … Continued