The BC Ale Trail has been busy!Happy 2021 fellow craft beer lovers! How’s it been treating you so far? We’ve got a bunch of exciting news this month, from the new-and-improved Vancouver Ale Trails and the first-ever virtual BC Beer Con, to two fantastic virtual tastings and some truly awesome stories on the blog (as usual). So let’s get right into it. |
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 | Celebrate Kiwanis AleFest At Home with 8 Exclusive BeersKiwanis AleFest typically takes place in Prince George and has grown to be one of BC’s most highly anticipated annual craft beer events. However, this year, they’re bringing the festival to your living room! On January 29, there will be a live virtual tasting of an exclusive, all-new 8-pack featuring beers from breweries across Northern BC. Proceeds from the 8-pack’s sales will go towards the Ronald McDonald House and other local charities. The pack will be for sale at breweries and liquor stores throughout Northern and Interior BC starting January 29. The virtual tasting will be co-hosted by Aaron Johnson from Cascadian Beer Podcast and our very own Joe Wiebe @ 7pm. Make sure you RSVP and tune into the Facebook Live event! | |
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Introducing…The new and improved Vancouver Ale Trails!Have you heard?! There are now TWO Ale Trails for Vancouverites to enjoy: Yeast Vancouver & Brewery Creek Vancouver. If you’re a local, check them out and discover where to grab a pint or flight in the area. If you’re not a local, be sure to take note for future explorations. |
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 | Yeast Vancouver Ale Trail“Yeast Van” is the tongue-in-cheek nickname for East Vancouver’s thriving craft beer scene. It’s home to veteran and start-up breweries making superb classic and boundary-pushing beer styles. With multicultural and industrial roots, this is an eclectic area that is easy to get around by foot — and even better, by bicycle. |
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 | Brewery Creek Vancouver Ale TrailThis is Vancouver’s historic urban brewery district. From the Downtown brewpubs to Mount Pleasant’s diverse range of breweries, restaurants and taphouses, there’s a beer and brewery for every taste on the Brewery Creek Vancouver Ale Trail. |
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The Monthly Beer Crush  Curious what local celebs, industry pros, and influencers are sipping on? Leah Heneghan of Vancouver Craft Beer Week gave us her beer crushes of the moment. Herald Street Brew Works: Jacked Lemon Blonde
“I have to admit, this is a beer I would have shied away from in the past, purely due to the lemon and lactose. But I was beyond pleasantly surprised by how balanced and crushable this beer is… super impressive.” Two of Leah’s other favourites right now are Superflux Beer Co‘s Happyness IPA and île Sauvage Brewing‘s Feu Vert, a barrel-aged sour with kiwis and lime. 
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 | BC Beer Con Returns Virtually for 2021!B.C.’s Premiere Craft Brewers Conference will run February 3, 4, & 5, 2021. The BC Craft Brewers Guild has developed a conference focused on enriched virtual experiences. The conference will feature an opening Keynote each day, educational seminars focusing on brewing, marketing and sales, finance and operations, and a new online community platform — creating a space for attendees to form new contacts directly with industry peers, connect with industry suppliers and gain insight into key industry issues, year-round. In addition, BC Beer Con offers an interactive two-part workshop presented by Jalapeno Employee Engagement: What does it take to make High-Quality Beer? Creating a lasting impact on the brewing industry by taking the right steps towards leveraging diversity and inclusion for higher performance and engagement in your business. To further support the industry, 50% of every ticket sold will go towards the Canadian Craft Brewers Association to create a more inclusive and diverse beer community. BC Craft Brewers Guild member breweries and Associate Members, Canadian Craft Brewers Association Members, and Brewing School Students can attend for $20 plus applicable taxes. Public or non-member tickets are available for $50 plus applicable taxes. | |
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 | Welcome to the BC Ale TrailLet’s all give a warm welcome to these local businesses that have recently joined the BC Ale Trail and are now in our itineraries and on our app. Explore our full Craft Beer Finder. |
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 | BC Ale Trail AppIf you haven’t downloaded the BC Ale Trail app yet, what are you waiting for? Check into your local craft breweries and other participating locations to collect points that can be redeemed for fun rewards! You can collect points every time you visit a participating location. REWARDS SPOTLIGHT |
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| COVID-19 Travel Restrictions: Like you, we’re passionate about exploring BC on the #BCAleTrail. But now is the time to stay local and support local businesses with just your immediate household or core bubble. BC’s breweries are strictly adhering to recommended COVID-19 safety protocols to keep both guests and staff safe. They are ready to welcome you for on-site tasting or pick up your favourites to go. For now, please remember to stick close to home and be a Considerate Craft Beer Consumer. Let us each do our part now, so we can explore BC again, soon. We’re all in this together. — Hope to see you at some of this month’s virtual craft beer events!  |
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Beers are better with friends! Forward this to a craft beer-loving buddy so they can subscribe. |
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Skiing/snowboarding at Harper Mountain Ski & SB or Sun Peaks Resort
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Overlander Ski Club
Guided ice fishing with Elevated Fishing Adventures
Winter hiking or snowshoeing
Steep yourself in the history of the area Kamloops Museum & Archives
Check out local artists Kamloops Art Gallery
Indulge in local flavours at restaurants around the city
Visit Iron Road Brewing, Red Collar Brewing,
