It’s patio season – and for many folks, that also means it’s the time of year when your dogs can join you at your local brewery 🐾🍺
In our latest blog, we’re sharing some tips for responsible dog owners to ensure that bringing their pooch along for an afternoon of sipping is safe and enjoyable for everyone. We’re also taking a look at some of the breweries that are going above and beyond to welcome four-legged customers alongside their humans. There are pup flights, animal welfare fundraisers, doggy merch, dedicated dog nights, and more to explore.
Comment DOGS down below, and we’ll DM you the link to the blog (which includes a whole lot of canine cuteness).
🌄🍻✨ Explore the hiking trails, history and craft beer in Rossland, BC on a long weekend ale-venture ✨🍻🌄
@hannahirvine123 spent an unforgettable May long weekend in the West Kootenays, exploring the charming town of Rossland, along with a side trip to Salmo. From breathtaking hikes and fascinating local history to cozy breweries and delicious beers, it was a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation for Hannah, her husband Tom, and their pups.
Weekend highlights include:
🗺️ Exploring a few of Rossland’s many scenic trails
🍺 Sipping on tasty brews at the welcoming @rosslandbeerco
🖼️ Visiting the historic Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre
🍕 Enjoying tasty pizzas and the laid-back vibes at @erie_creek_brewing
Ready to plan your own Kootenay adventure? Check out the full blog post for inspiration at BCAleTrail.ca/Stories or the link in bio.
Explore the epic mountain biking and craft beer communities of Kamloops and Williams Lake 🚵🍻🙌
Either town could hold the title ‘Birthplace of Freeride’, with deep roots in pioneering this extreme side of mountain biking since the 80s and 90s. Both have matured and expanded their mountain bike offerings to include beginner and adaptive-friendly trails. On the beer side, visitors and locals alike will be awed by the diversity and depth of the craft beer scene, featuring 5 unique breweries serving up anything from traditional lagers, 10%+ Belgian Triples, and IPAs so hazy you can stand a fork up in them.
Both towns’ trail networks have evolved from their gnarly beginnings, offering something for every rider no matter their skill level. While Williams Lake focused on steep, loose natural chutes and terrain features, Kamloops built inconceivably big jumps. Infrastructure for beginner and adaptive riders is being developed in both locations to make the sport more inclusive, but if you still want to surf down steep sand chutes or hit massive jumps, those are still there too.
Watch the full episode and read the details at BCAleTrail.ca/Stories or at the link in bio.
🚴♀️: @shawnd.lewis, @reedmandave, @hordanjodder, @erieholloway, @mikegamble, @benhaggarphoto
‘Ale Trails’ is a collaboration between Mountain Biking BC and the BC Ale Trail, and produced by adventure filmmakers, @benhaggarphoto and @mikegamble / Cold Salt Collective
ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY
Members of the BC Ale Trail are committed to ensuring their beers are promoted and enjoyed responsibly, by those adults who choose to consume them. No one should drink alcohol, even in moderation, before operating a motor vehicle or engaging in other activities that involve attention and skill or physical risk.
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Meet Alex Jopson, co-founder of @anotherbeerco, in our latest installment of Hops Among Friends, up now on the blog 🙌 🍻
He and Kim Lawton (@doglegmarketing) talked about his passion for craft beer and the BC beer community, the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and what goes into crafting a brewery. Discover more about Alex’s unique journey, the story behind Another Beer Co., their cross-border collabs, their exciting new projects, and some of New West’s best-hidden gems.
🚨 And don’t miss Another Beer Co’s 5th Anniversary party happening THIS SUNDAY, June 2! 🚨 With arcade games next door at @industryarcadeshop, live music, tasty eats and the official launch of @heartberrysoda, it’s going to be a great time with great people 🎉🍻
Read the full story now via the link in our bio!
📸: @nadinehansenphotography
Rediscover the heart of the Okanagan on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail 🍻⛵️ More than just wine country, Kelowna rewards travellers in every season with sunshine, outdoor activities, community and a range of breweries to choose from! This region’s craft beer scene dates back more than 25 years, and a recent surge of new breweries has given it fresh energy.
📍Kelowna, West Kelowna
BREWERIES:
Kelowna
@barnowlbrew
@bnabrewing
@buffalo.rouge.brewing
@copperbrewing
@bowl_n_brew
@greyfoxbrewing
@jackknifebrewing
@kelownabeerinstitute
@kelownabrewingcompany
@kettleriverbrew
@lakecountrybrewingco
@railsidebrewingkelowna
@rusticreel
@shorelinebrewingco
@threelakesbrewing
@theofficebrewery
@unleashedbrewingco
@viceandvirtuebeer
@wildambitionbrewing
West Kelowna
@lakesiderbeer
@thehatchingpost
@connectorbrewing ✴️ JUST OPENED! Want to learn more? Tune into our Virtual Hoppy Hour tomorrow on Instagram Live for a chat with the owners. ✴️
New experiences are brewing on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail; let the #BCAleTrail be your guide. Visit the link in our bio for the complete guide 📲
@hellobc // @bccraftbrewersguild // @explorecanada // @tourismkelowna // @visitwestside // @thompson_okanagan // #ExploreBC #BCCraftBeer #ExploreKelowna #VisitWestside #ThompsonOkanagan #OkanaganLife #BeautifulBC
Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail
Rediscover the heart of the Okanagan on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail 🍻⛵️ More than just wine country, Kelowna rewards travellers in every season with sunshine, outdoor activities, community and a range of breweries to choose from! This region's craft beer scene dates back more than 25 years, and a recent surge of new breweries has given it fresh energy.
📍 Kelowna, West Kelowna
BREWERIES:
Kelowna
Barn Owl Brewing Company
BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
Buffalo Rouge Brewing Co.
Copper Brewing Co.
McCurdy Bowling Centre and Freddy's Brewpub
Grey Fox Brewing
Jackknife Brewing
Kelowna Beer Institute
Kelowna Brewing Company
Kettle River Brewing Co.
Lake Country Brewing Co
Railside Brewing Kelowna
Rustic Reel Brewing Co.
Shore Line Brewing Company
Three Lakes Brewing
The Office Brewery
Unleashed Brewing Co.
Vice & Virtue Brewing Co
Wild Ambition Brewing
West Kelowna
Lakesider Brewing
The Hatching Post
Connector Brewing ✴️ JUST OPENED! Want to learn more? Tune into our Virtual Hoppy Hour tomorrow on Instagram Live for a chat with the owners. ✴️
New experiences are brewing on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail; let the #BCAleTrail be your guide ⬇️
https://bcaletrail.ca/ale-trails/kelowna-and-west-kelowna/
Destination British Columbia // BC Craft Brewers Guild // Canada Keep Exploring // Tourism Kelowna // Visit Westside // Thompson Okanagan // #ExploreBC #BCCraftBeer #ExploreKelowna #VisitWestside #ThompsonOkanagan #OkanaganLife #BeautifulBC
TBT to last weekend’s @northislandcraftbeerfest in Campbell River🍻
We had a blast at the BC Ale Trail booth pouring beer from @greyfoxbrewing @campbeerco @strangefellowsbrewing @barnsidebrewing. Festival goers enjoyed 25+ craft beers from around BC.
🤍 Full proceeds go to the Campbell River Community Foundation, a non-profit that provides numerous grants to various community groups each year.
You can’t sleep on this one — the festival sells out every year. In fact, this year it sold out in less than an hour. We’ll be back!
@hellobc @cityofcampbellriver @vancouverislandnorth #BCAleTrail #exploreBC #northislandcraftbeerfestival #bccraftbeer #tbt
Located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, yet still an easy drive from Vancouver or the border, the Langley Ale Trail encompasses Langley (Township and City) and several local communities, including Aldergrove, Walnut Grove and Fort Langley. Langley offers adventurers a tantalizing mix of urban and rural experiences, reflected by its local breweries through their bold and creative beer and food menus, often incorporating local ingredients or historical themes 🌾🍻🚜
Breweries:
Brookswood Brewing Co.
Camp Beer Co.
Dead Frog Brewery
Five Roads Brewing Co.
Locality Brewing
Smugglers' Trail Caskworks Ltd.
Trading Post Brewing
Farm Country Brewing
KPU Brewing and Brewery Operations
Other craft locations on this Ale Trail:
Trading Post Eatery (Fort Langley)
Angry Otter Liquor (on 248th)
The Barley Merchant
Fraser Valley Cider Company
New experiences are brewing the Langley Ale Trail; let the #BCAleTrail be your guide ⬇️
https://bcaletrail.ca/ale-trails/langley/
Destination British Columbia // BC Craft Brewers Guild // Canada Keep Exploring // Tourism Langley // Discover Langley City // #ExploreBC #BCCraftBeer #DiscoverDowntownLangley #DiscoverLangleyCity
Tucked between the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges, the Fraser Valley Ale Trail offers a mix of relaxing countryside, urban culture, rugged backcountry beauty and farm-fresh craft beer 🍻🚜🏔️
✴️ In recent years, the craft beer community in Chilliwack has exploded, with new and exciting concepts throughout the city. In celebration of this growth, we took the opportunity to refresh our Fraser Valley Ale Trail with these fun new additions. Get ready to explore Chilliwack’s unmatched farm-to-table provisions, rugged backdrops and local craft beer scene before continuing your ale-venture to Abbotsford and Hope.
📍 Fraser Valley Ale Trail
CHILLIWACK BREWERIES:
Bricklayer Brewing (Chilliwack)
Farmhouse Brewing co. (Chilliwack)
Field House Brewing Co. CHWK (Chilliwack)
Flashback Brewing Company (Chilliwack)
Old Yale Brewing (Chilliwack)
Sidekick Brewing (Chilliwack)
OTHER BREWERIES ON THIS ALE TRAIL:
Canuck Empire Brewing (Abbotsford)
Field House Brewing Co. ABBY (Abbotsford)
Ravens Brewing Company (Abbotsford)
Old Abbey Ales (Abbotsford)
Old Yale Brewing (Abbotsford)
Mountainview Brewing Co. (Hope)
New experiences are brewing on the Fraser Valley Ale Trail; let the #BCAleTrail be your guide ⬇️
https://bcaletrail.ca/ale-trails/fraser-valley/
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Tucked between the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges, the Fraser Valley Ale Trail offers a mix of relaxing countryside, urban culture, rugged backcountry beauty and farm-fresh craft beer.
✴️ Our Fraser Valley Ale Trail recently got a refresh with some fun new additions! Explore Chilliwack’s unmatched farm-to-table provisions and rugged backdrops before continuing your ale-venture to Abbotsford and Hope.
Located less than an hour’s drive east of Vancouver, the Fraser Valley is the largest agricultural region in BC, making it the ideal place to experience authentic farm-fresh experiences. Get lost in berry patches and apple orchards, hike along scenic trails, visit a local farmer’s market or fill your belly with a farm-to-plate meal. Along the way, be sure to sample a wide variety of delicious, locally brewed craft beers.
📍 Fraser Valley Ale Trail
New experiences are brewing on the Fraser Valley Ale Trail; let the #BCAleTrail be your guide ⬇️
https://bcaletrail.ca/ale-trails/fraser-valley/
Destination British Columbia // BC Craft Brewers Guild // Canada Keep Exploring // Tourism Ch'illiwack // Tourism Abbotsford // Hope, Cascades & Canyons // The Fraser Valley // #BCCraftBeer #ExploreBC #ShareChilliwack #ExploreAbbotsford #ExploreHCC #TheFraserValley
BC Craft Breweries Holiday Shop Local
💚❤️BC’s breweries invite you to support local this holiday season 🎄
Heading into the holidays, BC’s craft breweries are giving craft beer lovers lots of reasons to celebrate. From enticing gift choices and festive markets to special holiday-themed beer releases perfect for gatherings or special meals, there's much to celebrate.
Recognizing the challenges small businesses face nationwide, we want to inspire you to embrace the spirit of local shopping this holiday season. Your support goes beyond the breweries to the communities that surround and supply them, and the people who make it all possible.
Destination British Columbia // BC Craft Brewers Guild // Canada Keep Exploring // Camp Beer Co. // Tourism Prince George // Strange Fellows Brewing // Deadfall Brewing Company // Tourism Langley // Fernie BC // Fernie Brewing Company // The Tin Whistle Brewing Company // Visit Penticton // Whistle Buoy Brewing Company // #BCAleTrail #ExploreBC #BCCraftBeer #ExplorePrinceGoerge #TakeOnPG #LangleyFresh #VisitPenticton #FernieStoke #ShopLocal #CraftedWithCare #SupportLocalBrews #BuyLocalBC
Sea to Sky Ale Trail
A thrill-seeker's playground, the Sea to Sky Ale Trail is where the mountains meet the ocean, and craft beer brings adventurers together. Venture into the heart of British Columbia's stunning landscapes while indulging in the vibrant craft beer scene in Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and now Lillooet 🌲🏔️🍻🗺️
📍 Sea to Sky Ale Trail
BREWERIES:
Backcountry Brewing
A-FRAME Brewing Company
Howe Sound Brewing
Whistler Brewing Company
Coast Mountain Brewing
High Mountain Brewing Company, The Brewhouse
The Beer Farmers
Pemberton Brewing Company
Lillooet Brewing Company
OTHER CRAFT LOCATIONS ON THIS ALE TRAIL:
Howe Sound Inn
Cliffside Cider
Forged Axe Throwing - Whistler & Victoria BC
Copper Cayuse Outfitters - CCO
Blackcomb Helicopters
Raincity Distillery
New experiences are brewing on the Sea to Sky Ale Trail; let the #BCAleTrail be your guide ⬇️
https://bcaletrail.ca/ale-trails/sea-to-sky/
Destination British Columbia // BC Craft Brewers Guild // Canada Keep Exploring // Tourism Squamish // Go Whistler // Tourism Pemberton // Visit Lillooet // #BCCraftBeer #ExploreBC #CraftBeer #BCCraftBreweries #DrinkLocal #SeaToSkyAleTrail #CheersToAdventure #ExploreSquamish #OnlyInWhistler #TourismPemberton_BC #ExploreLillooet
🍁 In celebration of BC Craft Beer Month, the BC Ale Trail has launched Sip & Stays for the 2023 fall season. 🍻 “Fall for BC” all over again, with a spotlight today on our offers on beautiful Vancouver Island.
We’ve partnered with over 60 accommodation providers across the province to offer special deals for stays in October and November.
Help BC this fall, by exploring our beautiful province.
Book your stay now at BCAleTrail.ca/sip-stay
Tourism VI // Parksville Qualicum Beach // Destination Greater Victoria // Tourism Cowichan //Destination British Columbia // #FallForBC #BCAleTrail #ExploreBC #ExploreBCThisFall #BCCraftBeerMonth
🍁 In celebration of BC Craft Beer Month, the BC Ale Trail has launched Sip & Stays for the 2023 fall season. 🍻
We’ve partnered with over 50 accommodation providers across the province to offer special deals for stays in October and November. “Fall for BC” all over again, with a spotlight today on our offers in the stunning Kootenays.
Help BC this fall, by exploring our beautiful province, when we can.
Book your stay now at the link in our bio or at BCAleTrail.ca/sip-stay
Kootenay Rockies-BC's Mountain Playground // Fernie BC // Revelstoke // Tourism Radium Hot Springs // Rossland // Destination British Columbia // #FallForBC #BCAleTrail #ExploreBC #ExploreBCThisFall #BCCraftBeerMonth
This June and July, you can book a 3 hour Fish & Sip adventure on the Columbia River, in Castlegar, complete with BC Craft Beer! Experience the world-class dry fly fishery during the prime time for caddis fly hatches with experienced guide Dwayne D'Andrea. Included in your trip is a 4-pack of locally brewed Tailout Brewing craft beer to enjoy while you reminisce on your catch after an evening of tight lines. Check out all of the details at the link in bio 🍻 🎣. @hellobc // @bccraftbrewersguild // @explorecanada // @destinationcastlegar // @kootrocks // @fishingbc // #BCAleTrail #RoadTrip #FishingBC #DryFlyFishing #BCCraftBeer #FishAndSip
Camp Beer Co - 2022 BC Ale Trail Best Brewery Experience Award Winner
Take a closer look at the 2022 BC Ale Trail Best Brewery Experience winners, Camp Beer Co. A part of the Langley Ale Trail, their love for the outdoors shines front and centre in the comfy tasting room, huge patio space, and next-level campfire food that pairs perfectly with their beers.
Be sure to read the full story on our blog ➡️ https://bcaletrail.ca/camp-beer-co-wins-2022-best-brewery-experience-award/
Destination British Columbia // BC Craft Brewers Guild // Canada Keep Exploring // Tourism Langley // #BCAleTrail #ExploreBC #BCCraftBeer
Fraser Valley Ale Trail
Tucked between the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges, the Fraser Valley Ale Trail offers a mix of relaxing countryside, urban culture, rugged backcountry beauty and farm-fresh craft beer.
The tradition of farming is celebrated perfectly at Farmhouse Brewing co. in 📍Chilliwack. Here you truly taste the terroir of the beer since the farm uses barley and hops they grow and harvest themselves. Old Yale Brewing‘s popular location is tucked away in the verdant and fertile farmland of the Chilliwack River Valley, while those seeking more of an urban experience can check out Bricklayer Brewing and Field House Brewing Co. CHWK, which recently joined Flashback Brewing Company in downtown Chilliwack. The newest brewery on the scene is Sidekick Brewing, a riverfront brewery nestled below the beautiful Cheam Mountains.
📍Abbotsford, the largest city in the Valley, is home to Ravens Brewing Company, an award-winning Indigenous-owned brewery, as well as the original Field House Brewing Co. ABBY, which also celebrates the local agricultural bounty both through its beers and its popular Canteen Kitchen. Canuck Empire Brewing is the latest addition, a nano brewery in Abbotsford’s U-District.
Check out Mountainview Brewing Co. in 📍Hope. Lying at the eastern edge of the Fraser Valley, Hope is a hub of highways that come and go from everywhere.
New experiences are brewing on the Fraser Valley Ale Trail, let the #BCAleTrail be your guide 👉 bcaletrail.ca/ale-trails/fraser-valley
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The Langley Ale Trail
✴️ NEW Langley Ale Trail ✴️ Langley has always rewarded bold adventurers... Rich in history, urban experiences and fresh craft beer.
Langley’s burgeoning craft beer community started more than 20 years ago when Dead Frog Brewery opened in Aldergrove. Flash forward to 2016 when Trading Post Brewing became the first brewery to open within Langley itself. Since then, several more breweries have joined this scene, including Camp Beer Co., Farm Country Brewing, and Five Roads Brewing Co. Nearby is Kwantlen Polytechnic University, home to KPU Brewing and Brewery Operations, BC’s only Brewing Diploma, a two-year program that has trained hundreds of future brewers. The KPU Beer Lab has won many awards and is open to the public for beer sales on Friday afternoons. Langley has another craft beer scene easily accessible off the Trans-Canada Highway, with Dead Frog Brewing’s new location, Smugglers' Trail Caskworks Ltd. and The Barley Merchant. Langley’s newest brewery is Brookswood Brewing Co., already a hub for the neighbourhood it is named after. Based on a 96-acre farm owned and operated by one family for generations, Locality Brewing offers the unique opportunity to taste beer brewed with ingredients grown and processed on-site. And be sure to stock up on your favourites at Angry Otter Liquor on 248th 🍻
New experiences are brewing on the Langley Ale Trail; let the #BCAleTrail be your guide. You can find the complete guide on our website ➡️ https://bcaletrail.ca/ale-trails/langley/
Destination British Columbia // BC Craft Brewers Guild // Canada Keep Exploring // Tourism Langley // Discover Langley City // Brookswood Brewing Co. // Camp Beer Co. // Dead Frog Brewery // Five Roads Brewing Co. // Locality Brewing // Smugglers' Trail Caskworks Ltd. // Trading Post Brewing // Farm Country Brewing // KPU Brewing and Brewery Operations // Angry Otter Liquor // The Barley Merchant // #BCCraftBeer #ExploreBC #BCCraftBeer #DiscoverDowntownLangley #DiscoverL
Kootenay Rockies West Ale Trail
For anyone seeking a break from mainstream society, the West Kootenays is filled with folks who enjoy a slower pace. Peppered throughout this paradise of mountains, rivers, and lakes is a diverse array of creative, entrepreneurial craft breweries.
Trail Beer Refinery Taproom embraces that city’s mining history, while Rossland Beer Company’s comfortable vibe makes it a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Lion's Head Smoke & Brew Pub in Robson is an oasis of craft beer in the wilderness, with its own brewery in the works. Castlegar’s Tailout Brewing celebrates the region’s love of fly fishing and Erie Creek Brewing acts as a community hub in Salmo.
Nelson, the “Queen City,” is home to gorgeous architecture and three breweries, including the region’s oldest, Nelson Brewing Company, having opened in 1991, and also Torchlight Brewing Co. and Backroads Brewing Company. Stop at Broken Hill Nelson for their craft beer and whiskey lineup and Texas BBQ-inspired menu. Nearby, Kaslo’s Angry Hen Brewing offers delicious beer and food with views of beautiful Kootenay Lake.
New experiences are brewing nearby on the Kootenay Rockies West Ale Trail. Learn more: https://bcaletrail.ca/ale-trails/kootenay-rockies-west/
Destination British Columbia // BC Craft Brewers Guild // Canada Keep Exploring // Kootenay Rockies-BC's Mountain Playground // Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism // Rossland // Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre // Destination Castlegar BC // #BCCraftBeer #KootRocks #ExploreBC #CraftBeer #ExploreKootenayLake #Rossland #HeartOfTheKootenays
