{"id":5579,"date":"2017-10-11T12:41:09","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T19:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=5579"},"modified":"2020-10-21T14:22:42","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T21:22:42","slug":"essential-guide-sunshine-coast-ale-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/essential-guide-sunshine-coast-ale-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Essential Guide to the Sunshine Coast Ale Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

We love trying beers when we travel, but we also like to balance it out with being active outdoors. We put on some serious pounds when we were trying new beers a few times a week and had a more sedentary life in Atlanta.\u00a0A couple weeks ago, BC Ale Trail and Sunshine Coast invited us up to try their beer and explore their great outdoors. It was the perfect way to blend our two loves.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0BC Ale Trail<\/a>\u00a0is made up of 15 individual regions. Each one has its own flavor and lets you explore a different part of British Columbia. The best part is that no matter where you are in BC, you\u2019ll have easy access to its beautiful scenery. Today, we\u2019re sharing more about the\u00a0Sunshine Coast<\/a>\u00a0region of the BC Ale Trail.<\/p>\n

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THE SUNSHINE COAST BREWERIES<\/h2>\n

GIBSONS TAPWORKS<\/a><\/h3>\n

Besides brewing delicious beers, Gibsons Tapworks aims to be a community hub for locals and visitors. Their tasting room features local artists\u2019 on the walls, and they also host live music.<\/p>\n

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Our Favorite Beers:\u00a0<\/strong>Lower G Brown Ale & Stormrider IPA<\/p>\n

On Site:\u00a0Beer on Tap, Growler Fills, 4OZ Samples
\nBeer Types: Brown Ale, IPA, Stout, Blonde Ale
\nOther: Tours are Offered (call to check times), Kids area Allowed, Light Snacks Available<\/p>\n

(778) 462-2337
\ninfo@gibsonstapworks.com
\n537 Cruice Lane, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V9
\ngibsonstapworks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

PERSEPHONE BREWING CO.<\/a><\/h3>\n

Persephone is a unique brewery because it runs a farm, where they grow some of their very own hops. Besides sourcing ingredients locally, they also partner with a local Community Living organization to employ disabled adults. Be sure to try the food they make on-site in their outdoor wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n

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Our Favorite Beers:\u00a0<\/strong>Black Lager & IPA<\/p>\n

On Site:<\/strong>\u00a0Beer on Tap, Growler Fills, Cans, Bottles, 4OZ Samples
\nBeer Types:<\/strong>\u00a0Saison, Pilsner, Lager, Cider, IPA, Stout, Golden Ale
\nTours are Offered (call to check times), Kids area Allowed, Food Truck Nearby, Light Snacks Available<\/p>\n

(778) 462-3007
\ntastingroom@thebeerfarm.ca
\n1053 Stewart Rd, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7
\npersephonebrewing.com<\/a><\/p>\n

TOWNSITE BREWING<\/a><\/h3>\n

Located in the old Federal Building, Townsite is a popular spot amongst locals and the only brewery on the north side of the Sunshine Coast. We loved that everyone that walked in knew each other. On top of that, they have the only Belgian-born brewmaster west of Montreal. They name their beers after local sites, so see if you learn a thing or two as you enjoy their beers.<\/p>\n

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ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS<\/h2>\n