{"id":63225,"date":"2026-02-17T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=63225"},"modified":"2026-02-20T09:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:16:25","slug":"ellison-field-spring-tap-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ellison-field-spring-tap-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Vote for the Spring Tap at Ellison Field Taphouse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seven brews. One tap. You choose the beer. They’ll pour the winner!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellison Field Taphouse<\/a> at YLW (Kelowna International Airport) is inviting the community to vote for their favourite spring beer from seven local craft options, with the winning brew earning a coveted spot on the new restaurant\u2019s rotating seasonal tap.<\/p>\n

Everyone who votes will be automatically entered into a draw for a $100 Ellison Field gift card and a BC Ale Trail swag pack.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Voting opens February 18, 2026 and runs for three weeks, closing on March 10, 2026. The winning tap will be announced on March 16, and the contest draw winner be notified on March 18th.<\/p>\n

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About the beers:<\/h3>\n

(in alphabetical order by brewery)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Abandoned Rail Brewing Co<\/a> \u2013 Vacay Vibes Hazy Pale Ale (5.7% ABV | 37 IBU)<\/h4>\n

Jammed full with Bru-1, Idaho 7, Galaxy, CryoPop, and Sabro hops to give fresh tropical aromas and flavours of pineapple, stone fruit and grapefruit to round out with a crisp, bitter bite.<\/p>\n

\u2022 BNA Brewing Co.<\/a> \u2013 Back Hand of God Stout (5.3% ABV | 22 IBU)<\/h4>\n

Back Hand of God is a smooth, dark stout with incredible balance and drinkability.\u00a0It pours deep black with a soft, creamy off-white head. The aroma brings forward roasted barley, cocoa, and a hint of caramel, followed by flavours of coffee, dark chocolate, and gently toasted malt. It\u2019s rich without being heavy, bold without being bitter, and finishes silky smooth.<\/p>\n

A stout with depth, simplicity, and standout flavour. Easy to appreciate, hard to forget.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cannery Brewing<\/a> \u2013 Hop Chowdah Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV | 45 IBU)<\/h4>\n

This hazy IPA is juicy with relaxed bitterness and a soft mouthfeel. Hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka & Nectaron hops.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Copper Brewing Co.<\/a> \u2013 Blackcurrant Sour (5.4% ABV | 18 IBU)<\/h4>\n

The folks at Copper doubled down on the lactose in this sour, giving this beer a full body and smooth finish. Aged on 40 pounds of blackcurrant, this beer is juicy and full of flavour.<\/p>\n