Events

Depending on the season, we have two main hops pests in BC: aphids and spider mites. Both thrive on stressed-out plants, exacerbated by excessive heat. Organic growers work systemically to improve the health of our entire ecosystem, as well as using topical treatments. This means feeding the soil, feeding the plants, and feeding natural beneficial insects to do our work for us. Topical treatments are used only as a stop-gap while we are rebalancing the systems or in overwhelming circumstances. As organic growers, our first resort is always to improve the health of our soil, thereby improving the health of...

The Store is Open! Hops are dug in late March/early April (depending on when the snow disappears and the ground thaws), with shipping generally late April through mid-May. Last year's hops harvest was excellent, as we have spent a lot of energy rebuilding soil fertility and improving irrigation for our babies. The excellent plant growth indicates that they should have an abundance of rhizomes for us - or so we hope! At the moment, everything in the hopyard is dormant, as they sleep under a blanket of snow. As always, we represent only certified organic hops grown either on our...

Crannóg Ales opened at the end of January, 2000. It was cold, very cold. But we had a big bonfire, accidentally frozen appetizers, and legal beer! (We should also add that the photo here is from 2000, with our unmodified equipment and a lot less grey hair!) For 2020, we have a variety of special events, beers and casks coming your way, and we will of course also be at our favourite beer festivals. Sedition Series Seasonals Look for new seasonal ales monthly, released in both keg and growler and available at all our usual outlets. This is the Sedition...

Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with us and a select group of friends - and finish your holiday shopping at the same time. Saturday Dec 21  •  10am - 4pm at the brewery, of course. We'll have a fire, snacks, hot and cold beverages, and we'll be tapping a special cask of winter ale at 1:00. What can you find at our Open House? Loads of goodies! Om Naturale - body, beauty and home care (the fantastic folks who make our beer soap) Inspired Breads - master bakers with wonderful European style breads and pastry Wolf Springs Farm - honey...

Maniacal Jack is Back! Yes, the pumpkin-headed beer-drinking punk is back for October, and he's in growlers. Come get the Maniacal Jack squash ale in pipsqueaks and growlers starting Wednesday at the All Organic Farmers' Market in Salmon Arm, at the brewery, or at the Sorrento Village Farmers Market on Saturday. We'll also be bringing Jack to the Enderby Open Air Farmers Market on Friday. Goes great with both turkey and pumpkin pie! And for those who like tasting notes: Jack is a light orange ale with notes of sweet rich squash, grainy toast and caramel, topped with delicate aromas...