{"id":21299,"date":"2021-06-25T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=21299"},"modified":"2022-04-05T14:01:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T21:01:58","slug":"trading-post-brewing-expands-to-the-south-okanagan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/trading-post-brewing-expands-to-the-south-okanagan\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading Post Brewing Expands to the South Okanagan’s District Wine Village"},"content":{"rendered":"

Langley\u2019s Trading Post Brewing has opened a second brewery in Oliver\u2019s District Wine Village.<\/span><\/p>\n

The South Okanagan is well known for its sprawling orchards, scenic vineyards and many renowned wineries. Situated just north of Oliver, BC, \u201cCanada\u2019s Wine Capital,\u201d is a brand new idea for BC and Canada: The District Wine Village<\/a>, a one-stop-shop for all things wine \u2014 and now beer, thanks to Langley-based Trading Post Brewing, which has just opened a new location there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trading Post Brewing in the District Wine Village in Oliver, BC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In what was originally a field on the side of the highway, the District Wine Village, located on Osoyoos Indian Band land, now showcases a brewery and eatery to go along with 13 wineries and counting. With the gorgeous scenic background of n\u0295aylintn, a unique rock formation resembling a First Nations Chief, the District Wine Village itself is an island of buildings in a circular shape with a plaza nestled in the centre for events, markets and celebrations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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n\u0295aylintn (McIntyre Bluff) is a landmark near Oliver, BC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe learned about District Wine Village during our inquiry about our sister company, a winery called Valley Commons, which will also be joining the village,\u201d says Lance Verhoeff, Co-Founder of Trading Post Brewing. \u201cWhile discussing opportunities with the developers of the District Wine Village, they mentioned they were considering having a brewery and eatery involved, and a lightbulb went off. We thought it would be an awesome spot for Trading Post.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Trading Post Brewing first opened in Langley, BC in 2016 and just celebrated its 5-year anniversary. The Trading Post team has since opened eateries in both Fort Langley and Abbotsford. Now, the first location outside of the Fraser Valley has officially opened in Oliver, as both the only brewery and eatery in the Village.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe saw an incredible opportunity at District Wine Village. Beer and food is what we do, and curating that with a great experience is our wheelhouse.\u201d – Lance Verhoeff<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Trading Post Brewing in the District Wine Village in Oliver, BC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The brewery has eight taps offering four core beers, including the Helles Lager, SMASH Saison, Amber Ale and Best Coast IPA, with the remaining taps dedicated to fresh and exciting seasonals, collaborations and guest taps, while the neighbouring eatery serves delicious locally sourced farm-to-table pizzas, salads, charcuterie and snacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The new brewery is \u201cquite cozy\u201d (extremely small) and has a 10-HL brewing system that will be put to work by Jason Armitage, the Head Brewer for the location. Having formerly worked in the Langley brewery location with Tony Dewald, brewmaster of 30+ years, Armitage has a good idea of what Trading Post is all about: quality and consistent beer, with well thought out recipes and unique twists. He already has plans for a collaboration with Oliver\u2019s other brewery, Firehall Brewery, and is being bothered by staff members for various fruit beers and wine hybrids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n