Four new craft breweries opened their doors this week across the province, much to the delight of thirsty British Columbians everywhere: Slow Hand Beer (Vancouver), Copper
Brewing (Kelowna), Rustic Reel Brewing (Kelowna) and New Tradition Brewing
(Comox). Here’s everything you need to know about B.C.’s newest beer-makers.
Slow Hand Beer
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0FD2CNheJw/
Slow Hand has taken over the former Doan’s Craft Brewing and Powell Brewery space
on Powell Street, where founders Kurtis Sheldan and Chris Charron have a unique
mission: to create a brewery devoted to making nothing but great lager beers. Much like
the brewery’s previous tenants, Slow Hand has a full lounge licence offering full pints
and tasting paddles, as well as packaged product. No growler fills, unfortunately.
Address: 1830 Powell St., Vancouver
Copper Brewing
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1mOsJth4EX/
This brewery on Kirshner Road in Kelowna’s Landmark neighbourhood features an
immaculately-designed 110-seat lounge in a modern industrial space. The focus here is
“approachable” beer styles with a full menu provided by next-door neighbour,
montREALfood.
Address: #102–1851 Kirschner Rd., Kelowna
Rustic Reel Brewing Co.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jfIZvB4F7/
The brainchild of beer-loving German-born owner Susi Foerg, this massive, 8,000-sq.-ft. space in Kelowna’s North End features a full kitchen, a private event space, a local
artisan marketplace called the Tackle Box and classic, approachable North American
craft beer styles. If you couldn’t tell, there’s a strong fishing and outdoors theme to this
brewery’s branding.
Address: 760 Vaughan Ave., Kelowna
New Tradition Brewing
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1moOdkFfKP/
Owner Pat Savard’s great-grandpa paved the way for a unique family legacy:
bootlegging beer during the prohibition. Today, the family is carrying on that legacy with
a “New” Tradition, by brewing and serving beer the legal way. New Tradition’s unique and comfortable tasting room was constructed with recycled materials and ecologically
friendly techniques.
Address: #11—215 Port Augusta St., Comox
• The Fall 2019 issue of The Growler is out now! You can find B.C.’s favourite craft beer guide at your local brewery, select private liquor stores, and on newsstands across the province.
