Advocates of using local ingredients, Longwood forages for some, and sources others from the Nanaimo Farmship Growers Coop, Quinceotic Farm, and Pickstone Acres.
Nicolas Mielty’s brewery near YXX is taking flight, with a new beer planned every week. Home of the “pizza flight,” beer-yeast pie topped with four glasses of in-house brews.
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Dave Paul’s nano-operation is as friendly as it sounds. This Qualicum Beach spot is only open two days a week unless you make an appointment.
How does a brewery set itself apart in beer-soaked Vancouver? Why, with an Italian theme, a gorgeous tasting room, and a focus on experimentation and creativity.
In addition to their lineup of West Coast classics, Main Street is one of the few craft breweries in Vancouver that offers hand-pulled cask ales.
When former Coquitlam homebrewer Carlo Baroccio chose to set up shop in Maple Ridge, he started a trend—Maple Ridge now boasts three breweries!
Come for the beer, stay for the gourmet hot dogs, and come back again for Mariner’s barrel-aging program, launching in a few months.
Pearl and Stefan Marten brought craft beer back to Vernon with their renovated brew pub. Next up for the couple: kombucha and nitro-infused cold brew.
Only open on weekends, this tiny operation is a destination for beer lovers. Owners Michael and Annette pour their heart and soul into every beer.
B.C.’s northernmost brewery is converting the masses with their wide selection of lagers and craft classics.
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The Missions Springs pub has been a community mainstay for more than 30 years, offering locals and Fraser Valley visitors a comfy escape with homey food—and, since 1996, a range of well crafted beer from the adjoining brewery.
Richmond’s newest brewery offers wood stone oven pizzas, karaoke Wednesdays, and bowling at the Lucky 9 Lanes next door. Happy Year of the Monkey!
Moody Ales was the first brewery in Canada to offer the crowler, and regularly features guest beers brewed by local homebrewers.
The Moon has officially entered a new phase: their on-site distillery has risen. But we’re not counting on this recent development eclipsing Clay Potter’s brews.
Winner of B.C.’s Best brewery at the 2017 BC Beer Awards, this Parksville brewery has a stylish tasting room and a strong beer line-up.
After opening its new brewery last year, Mt. Begbie Brewing promptly won Brewery of the Year at the Canadian Brewing Awards. Now, it has finally opened its comfortable on-site tasting room, which features some experimental, single-batch beers alongside tapas-style appetizers.
The organic brewery that began it all in Nelson is still turning out award-winning beers, year after year.
Kamloop’s first (and only) brewpub focuses on using local ingredients—not only in the food, but in the beer as well.
If you find yourself thirsty in Fremont Village, these guys have got you covered. And the first Monday of every month is LGBTQ night, Queers and Beers .
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After parting ways with The Railway Club, ex-owner Steve Forsyth started an organic hop farm before going off the rail, opening this East Van brewery.