{"id":64243,"date":"2026-07-08T10:34:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T17:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=64243"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T23:25:08","slug":"summer-2026-beer-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/summer-2026-beer-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Beer Roundup: Sip Into Summer with BC Craft Beer"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s not to like about summer? It\u2019s a time of year when everyone is out and about with a smile on their face, soaking in the hot sunny weather without a care in the world.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Now, we all know that these sweet summer moments are made better with a British Columbian-made craft beer in hand, and that\u2019s exactly what I\u2019m here for. <\/span>My name is Josh Duncan,<\/strong> and I\u2019m a self-proclaimed craft beer lover living in beautiful Kelowna, an area that\u2019s home to around 20 fantastic and diverse craft breweries. <\/span>I love patio pints on a hot Okanagan summer day. I love browsing local liquor stores for new craft selections. And I love visiting breweries while on vacation because they\u2019re often the heartbeat of small BC communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been able to showcase that love through a weekly beer column that has featured hundreds of beers and dozens of breweries over the past three years. <\/span>Now I get the privilege of highlighting all of the exciting BC Ale Trail craft beer options that will go perfectly with your summer plans. <\/span>I\u2019m talking lagers that beg for a fresh slice of lime, sours that showcase the best fruit that BC has to offer, hazies that channel the tropical vibes you seek and everything else in between.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simply put, these are the beers that need to be on your radar the next time you visit your local taproom or stop by your favourite liquor store ahead of a summer adventure. <\/span>I\u2019ll even help you out with featured picks from each BC Ale Trail region<\/strong>, because I understand the overwhelming feeling of standing in a liquor store with dozens of enticing options staring back at you from the fridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jump to a region near you:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Cariboo Chilcotin<\/span><\/a> (100 Mile House, Lillooet and Quesnel)<\/p>\n

Kootenay Rockies<\/span><\/a> (Nakusp and Nelson)<\/p>\n

Thompson Okanagan<\/span><\/a> (Kelowna, Lake Country, Penticton and Summerland)<\/p>\n

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains<\/span><\/a> (Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody, Powell River, Vancouver and Whistler)<\/p>\n

Vancouver Island<\/span><\/a> (Victoria and Port Alberni)<\/p>\n

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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast<\/h2>\n

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\"\"If you\u2019re someone with a simpler palette for beer but wants to support BC\u2019s craft breweries, Barkerville Brewing Co. has the perfect option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Pearl River Lemon Ginger Pilsner is light and refreshing, with an ABV of 5.4%. <\/span>You may know lemon and ginger as a classic wellness combination that\u2019s celebrated for soothing upset stomachs, reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. <\/span>It turns out to be an incredible beer combination as well, which the Quesnel brewery has showcased brilliantly with this seasonal beer that will snap you to attention before warming your soul.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just under 400 kilometres south of Barkerville Brewing Co. is Lillooet Brewing, proud creators of the Mountain Bluebird Belgian Wit. <\/span>Mountain Bluebird is decorated, winning Best in Class at the 2023 Okanagan Fest of Ale and returning in 2024 to win Best Wheat Ale as well. <\/span>Named in honour of conservation efforts in the Lillooet area to protect the Mountain Bluebird, this wheat beer is citrus- and coriander-forward with a crisp, sweet finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Three seasonal releases from Barkerville Brewing Co.<\/a><\/h3>\n

Two Sisters Spruce Tip Ale (4.5% ABV | 20 IBU)
\n<\/b>Made using spruce tips that were harvested from the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest by our own brew crew.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pearl River Lemon Ginger Pilsner (2.4% ABV | 21 IBU)
\n<\/b>A taste of adventure awaits you with each sip of this new spin on our classic pilsner. Let the splash of zippy citrus awaken your venturesome spirit as the peppery bite of ginger warms your resolve for the long journey ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Claim Jumper Peachy Keen Kettle Sour (4.07% ABV)
\n<\/b>Bursting with ripe BC peaches, this kettle sour opens with a lively tartness and finishes with a lush stone fruit character and a gentle natural sweetness. The result is a refreshing, thirst-quenching beer that\u2019s perfect for warm days and easy drinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Find Barkerville Brewing Co. on the <\/span><\/i>Cariboo Ale Trail<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n