Do you love craft beer as much as we do?? Looking for a craft beer scene wherever you go? Are you a self professed craft beer snob? (I sure am – sours are my thing) Well good, because I’m about to tell you about 12 awesome Kelowna breweries to check out the next time you find yourself feeling thirsty for a pint.
When I think of Kelowna, the image of wine vineyards, sunshine and lakes come to mind but not necessarily craft breweries. Am I right?
That makes it even more exciting to know there are actually a large number of craft Kelowna breweries to visit – and it’s still growing! Well it’s exciting for me anyway… I mean who even knew that Kelowna had such a great craft beer scene? I guess people who live in the area probably do, but for all of us out-of-towners – here you go!
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Red Bird Brewing
What could be better than Kelowna craft beer and tacos? It’s a fantastic, tasty combination and if you don’t like tacos, I’m sorry but we can’t be friends.
Red Bird Brewing opened its doors in summer 2017 and has been a part of the Kelowna craft beer scene ever since. Hang out on the patio on warm days and grab some tacos to go with your brew from the @surfsidecalifornia taco food truck, it’s usually parked on site.
Click here for opening hours. PS: Patio is dog friendly
Vice & Virtue Brewing Co.
This Kelowna craft brewery uses locally sourced grains to brew their in house beers. Vice & Virtue offers their beer on tap and in tall cans too – perfect to go. They also offer a food menu.
Visit them Tuesday – Wednesday 3-10pm Thursday – Saturday 12-10pm(11pm Fri) and Sundays 11am-10pm.
Tree Brewing Beer Institute
Head over to Tree Brewing Beer Institute for beer tasting and board games. This Kelowna craft brewery has been around since 1996 and has a great location, right by the water. Another plus is that they have not one – but two awesome patios to enjoy outside.
You can visit them daily from 11am-11pm
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BNA Brewing Co.
The historic building that now houses BNA Brewing Co. used to house a tobacco cigar company back in the early 1900’s. Nowadays the brick building functions as a Kelowna craft brewery and eatery, with rotating taps, a decent sized cocktail menu and good amount of food choices. You can also get some amazing ramen (I’m told) from the Little Tokyo Food Truck located at the brewery on certain days of the week.
Visit their tasting room on Monday – Thursdays 12-7pm and Friday – Sunday 11am-9pm. The eatery is open daily from 4pm until late.
Bonus: Their patio is dog friendly!
Barn Owl Brewing Co.
Located south of downtown, this very cool new Kelowna brewery has made their home in a 1920’s barn. A longtime dream of three friends was brewing (ha see what I did there) and now they’ve made it happen.
At Barn Owl Brewing, you can find baked goods to nibble on from It’s A Bakery next door. If it’s a more substantial meal you’re after, pick something up on the way over. You’re welcome to bring your own food from home or wherever.
These guys are open Monday – Fridays from 12 until 10pm, with Thursdays and Fridays open longer. Saturday 10am-12am Sunday 11am-10pm
Boundary Brewing Company
If you’re a fan of German style beers, then you’ll appreciate Boundary Brewing Company – it is their specialty, after all. As well as their own craft beers, they also serve other brand brews that fit in with their style.
Of the breweries in Kelowna, and Canada for that matter, they are the only ones with a wood brewing system. Pretty unique. They are located close to the airport and the UBC Kelowna campus. Boundary Brewing is dog friendly!
Visit them Wednesday – Friday 3-7pm Saturday 12-7pm Sunday 12-5pm
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Kettle River Brewing Co.
This small Kelowna brewery creates small batches and is constantly rotating their taps so it’s always fresh. Hang out in the cozy tasting room and try out their craft beers. They also have an awesome patio out front and have recently just opened an in house kitchen @provisionsatkettle with partners @crasianfoodtruck so they can offer food service.
Visit Kettle River Brewing Wednesday – Sunday from 12-10pm
Kind Brewing
Visit the best and only craft brewery in West Kelowna. They’ve got a great patio too so you can taste the beer, eat the food and check out the views.
Kind Brewing is open Sunday – Thursday 12-8pm Saturday – Sunday 12pm-midnight
Wild Ambition Brewing
These guys are the first of the Kelowna breweries to exclusively focus on brewing mixed fermentation beer. These types of brews are normally only available in limited amounts but since they specialize in it, you can try a tasting flight with them anytime. Once you’ve decided what you like, take home a fresh growler to enjoy later.
Visit Wild Ambition Brewing Thursday – Friday 3-7pm & Saturday – Sunday 12-7pm
Kelowna Brewing Company
Hit up Kelowna Brewing Company for pool, foosball and obviously, craft beer. They’ve got a pretty awesome patio, a full menu and 23 beer taps so you’re sure to find something you like. This Kelowna brewery is also a pub, so you’ll find lots of other craft breweries beer available as well as their own.
These guys are located just outside the UBC Kelowna campus and close to the airport.
Visit them Monday – Wednesday 11am-midnight Thursday – Saturday 11-1am and Sunday 11-10pm
Flux 74 Eatery
Yes, it’s an eatery but if you love your craft beer, Flux 74 is a fantastic spot to hang out. Try a flight and find new favourites from their rotating tap, eat and play board games. There’s always something going on here on Wednesday nights.
Check them out Monday – Saturday 12pm-midnight and Sunday 12-10pm
Craft Beer Market
Lake views from the rooftop patio, a big food menu and over 100 beers on tap… Need I say more?
Craft Beer Market is open Monday – Friday 11-midnight (Thurs & Fri until 1am) Saturday 10-1am and Sunday 10-midnight
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