West Kelowna’s Craft Breweries
West Kelowna is known for gorgeous landscapes, fantastic trails and rolling hills of vineyards with wineries, but did you know that we now have some craft breweries worth raising a glass to? We have a few great tastes for brew fans with Lakesider Brewing Co, The Hatching Post and Connector Brewing.
Lakesider Brewing Co, is located in the Lakeview Heights neighbourhood. This brewery has become a gathering place for the people in the neighbourhood who like to hang out on their patio, enjoy live music nights or take in a trivia night. At this Okanagan craft brewery is all about #lakelife.
This brewery embraces everything to do with #lakelife and being ‘lakeside’. From the interior which feels like a breezy lakeside cottage, their logo which includes an image of a dock to the names of their beer, which align with the theme of being ‘lakeside’ (eg. Sunburn Amber Ale, Reflections Nut Brown Ale, Beachcomber IPA to name a few). The first beer that owners Kieren and Gale had brewed at the brewery was the ‘Endless Summer Patio’ Hefeweizen which fits in with the Okanagan lifestyle of long warm summer days.
Dine-in or take-out options are available and some of their more popular menu items include their street tacos and their Neapolitan style of pizzas. Stop by for a glass, a flight or pick up a growler at this purpose-built brewery, with 14 taps, including two nitro taps.
The Hatching Post, is also in the Lakeview Heights neighbourhood. With its Texas-style barbecue menu, this brewery is gaining a reputation for the best-smoked meat around. The saloon décor transports locals and visitors to the 19th century.
The Hatching Post opened its doors in 2022 and has more than a dozen beers on tap along with an outdoor patio at the back. The Hatching Post is part of the Jason Parkes Customs group of establishments which includes Truck 59 Ciderhouse, Black Swift Vineyards, the hatch and Crown & Thieves.
Connector Brewery is all about bringing people together. Their taproom has a contemporary and welcoming feel and serves up accessible beer styles, other drinks, and delicious plant-based food, plus a schedule of great events.
Founders Rebecca and Colton fell in love with both craft beer and each other while visiting breweries throughout British Columbia. They wanted to build a place where they could share the experience of making meaningful connections over a pint. The brewery has refreshing lagers and deep, malty dark ales.
West Kelowna Ale Trail Craft Breweries
Lakesider Brewing Co | 835 Anders Rd | 236.766.1144 | https://lakesiderbrewing.com/
The Hatching Post | 2850 Boucherie Rd | 778.755.8166 | https://hatchingpostbeer.com/
Connector Brewing | #101 – 3310 Carrington Rd | 778-795-0662 | https://connectorbrewing.com/
Interested in finding more crafter breweries in the Okanagan? Check out the BC Ale Trail website!
