BC Craft Beer Month

It’s only fitting that we celebrate BC Craft Beer Month since it was right here in the Greater Vancouver area that John Mitchell opened the first modern craft brewery in Canada back in 1982. Today, there are over 70 craft breweries in the province and craft beer has bubbled up to 12.7% (of all beer production) in 2011.

BC Craft Beer Month Events

Craft beer events happening in communities around BC throughout the month, with some that are already sold out in Steveston and Powell River. Here’s a quick list of the signature events created just for this month (a full list of events is available on the BC Craft Beer Month website).

Brewmaster Dinner at Mission Springs Brewing Co
Location: 7160 Oliver Street, Mission
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 7:00pm
Tickets: $25

Beer Battle Royale at Doolin’s
Location: 654 Nelson St, Vancouver
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 6:30pm
Tickets: $25 (includes 4 pints)

Historic Brewing and Beer Tasting
Location: Vista 18 at Chateau Victoria, 740 Burdett Ave
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7:00pm
Tickets: Call (250) 382-1641

BC Craft Beer Month Launch Party!
Location: Strathcona Hotel, Victoria
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 5:00pm
Tickets: Free entry

Tin Whistle Cask at Kettle Valley Station Pub
Location: 1070 Eckhardt Ave, Penticton
Date: Friday, October 4, 2013 at 5:00pm
Tickets: Free entry

Brewmasters Dinner at The Pumphouse
Location: The Pumphouse, 6031 Blundell Rd, Richmond
Date: Friday, October 4, 2013 at 7:00pm
Tickets: $50

Open House at Vancouver Island Brewery
Location: 2330 Government Street, Victoria
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets: Free entry

2nd Annual Oktoberfest
Location: 1912 in Kaleden, 100 Alder Ave, Penticton
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 6:00pm
Tickets: $30

BC Beer Awards/Beerfest at the Croatian Cultural Centre
Location: 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Tickets: $35

Penticton Oktoberfest
Location: Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 273 Power Street, Penticton
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 6:00pm
Tickets: $25

Harrison Beer Fest
Location: Various venues in Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Date: Friday, October 25, 2013 and Saturday, October 26, 2013
Tickets: Available online for all events

Follow BC Craft Beer Month on Twitter and Facebook for more information about events in your area. Please enjoy responsibly and plan a safe ride home from all festivities.