The doors aren’t even open yet at Penticton’s Slackwater Brewing, but the fledgling brewery has already amassed an impressive trophy collection. Last weekend, Slackwater was the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Great Okanagan Beer Festival in Kelowna. […]
Drink this: Tennessee Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout by BNA Brewing
It was another lovely beer-soaked weekend at the 24th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale on April 12 and 13 with a record 75 breweries and cideries participating in the event, pouring more than 225 craft beers and ciders. Somehow I […]
Big wins for Twins Sails and Slackwater at Okanagan Fest of Ale
Port Moody’s Twin Sails Brewing Co. took home the coveted Best in Show award at Okanagan Fest of Ale last weekend, with newcomer Slackwater Brewing winning the People’s Choice Award. Twin Sails’ Would Crush raspberry wheat ale took gold in […]
Penticton’s Hatchery Brewing forced to change name to Slackwater in name dispute
Penticton’s newest craft brewery, set to open its doors early this summer, has been forced to change its name and branding as a result of a name dispute, according to a press release sent out Monday morning. Hatchery Brewing will […]
Okanagan Fest of Ale announces biggest ever brewery lineup
The 24th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale is set to return to Penticton, April 12 and 13, and this year promises to be the biggest festival ever with a record 70 craft breweries and cideries taking part, including 15 that […]
Drink This! Meadowlark Saison by Cannery Brewery
Spring is here, and with it light, refreshing springtime beers. Beers with invigorating fresh flavours. Beers that make you forget about the six months of freezing rain and snow we just survived. Almost. In that spirit, Cannery Brewing’s Meadowlark Saison […]
Brews News: Hopscotch returns; Cannery comes to town
Hopscotch returns All manner of fermented barley will be on offer this weekend at the annual Hopscotch Festival of Whisky, Beer and Spirits. The Grand Tasting Hall event takes place this Friday and Saturday at the PNE Forum with […]