brew it in the back. serve it in the front.
Core beers. Seasonals. One-offs. Collabs. More!
everything is brewed in-house on our 5 bbl brewhouse. 99% of the time by the wilson. 1% by chris. then the beer is served fresh to your glass in the taproom.
we self-distribute. draw our packaging. fix our gylcol unit. make this website. cook your food. and aspire to do less.
just kidding.
what’s on tap?
Our taproom has ten rotating beer taps, plus wine, cider and many non-alcoholic options. Our lineup generally features several of our core beers, a few seasonals, a one-off or two and sometimes a collab. It’s always changing, so follow along on Instagram for the latest and greatest. Don’t be afraid to inquire with one of our fine and knowledgeable bar staff about what’s pouring.
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pairings.
Cans for your hands.
business in the front - dry-hopped blonde
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As the name likely suggests,this beer is the full 9-5 all business bonanza. It is crisp, clean and straight to the point. With low bitterness and massive citrus aroma, you’ll find yourself caught up in an endlessly refreshing current of good times. Best enjoyed between sunrise and sunset.
couch money - american pale ale
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True story: We had a couch the blue colour of this label in our taproom. One day, a patron insisted, “I must have it!” so, due to a most generous offer, we gladly sold the couch. While moving our newly sold couch, a small amount of change was discovered, and a celebratory tallboy of American pale ale was purchased. This expressively hopped piney and citrusy ale is an ode to that couch, and to that tallboy.
alley rats social club - golden lager
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What makes an alley rat?Could it be a reckless disregard for standing around drinking in poor weather. Or perhaps a fondness for a certain bench at a nearby park. It’s definitely a strong desire to achieve nothing after 3pm on a friday. But most importantly, what defines this prestigious and thirsty alumni,is a deep mutual respect for a crisp refreshing can of premium golden lager. Hands-to-cans-to-hearts, welcome to the club.
cold tea - oolong ‘n’ honey rice lager
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Late night, after hours or whenever you may roam, Cold Tea has long kept the festivities festive and the mischievous, achieving mischievery. A super dry and refreshing rice lager, balanced with delightful floral aromas from a dose of oolong tea, and gently sweetened by locally produced honey. Made in collaboration with Third Son Tattoo, this beer pairs well with fresh ink.
party in the back - hazy blonde
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Have you been taking care of business all day? Well, it’s about darn time you let your hair down and join the party. Along with big sweet juicy aromas, this blonde ale has a voluptuous full-body. It tastes like frolicking along the surf of your favourite tropical beach at midnight. Best enjoyed between sunset and sunrise.
Top seller
nuclear splash - tropical hazy pale
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A big bomb of tropical hop fruit aroma and flavour straight into your glass. This hazy shade of fruit-juicy delight will blow your taste buds away. Mild bitterness, with a full mouthfeel make for a rich, tasty, easy drinking brew. Everyone’s goin’ crazy for the hazy - you should too!
loose canoe - westcoast double ipa
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The Loose Canoe was one of our first flagship beers and always a house favourite. It’s a big and supremely flavourful Westcoasty-style double IPA. Richly hopped, with deluxe citrus and stone fruit aromas, this luxurious ale will get you where you need to go, even if you have nowhere to be. Now tie up that canoe and stay loose.
winter Seasonal
English Subtitles - Nitro Pub Draught
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This beer is a house favourite and a Kettle River classic. Our take on an Extra-Special Bitter, it has fruity and floral aromas balanced with a healthy toffee-like malt base and the smooth nitro pour will leave you feeling moreish. pairs well with high quality pub food, a few mates, a game of darts and a long and lazy Sunday afternoon.
Nice driveway - bohemian pilsner
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There are so many things you can do with a Nice Driveway. You can pass the time sharing idle banter with your neighbours. You can work tirelessly on an old motorbike, that definitely ran when parked said the guy you bought it off of. But ideally, you can enjoy the zesty floral notes, and lovely crisp bitterness of this bohemian-style Pilsner. The options are endless but the choice is yours.
retired
cougar’s hand - red ipa
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Watch yourself, you areabout to get slapped by five fingers of flavour. A healthy body and gorgeous rouge colour highlight this West Coast kitty. It is right at home in the woods with a lot of piney, resinous, hoppy aroma and enough bitter bite to keep your taste buds tingling. Meow.
winter Seasonal
under the weather - choc. milk stout
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It is time to bunker-down and brave the storm with our rich, smooth, midnight ale. Whispers of dark chocolate,freshly roasted coffee and sweet cream* will keep you toasty and warm during the chilliest and chillest of evenings. This stout also makes a fine candidate for an ice-cream float, should you feel so inclined to treat yourself.
*Contains lactose.
returns spring 2025
Tropical spritz - mimosa sour
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Fizzing full of fruity flavour and ready for flight, bird is the word when this can hits your hand. A bright bouquet of mango, pineapple, orange zest and passion fruit oozes from a heavy handed dose of tropical hops, layered overtop of a light and refreshing acidity. Pop the top and prepare for landing, because next stop, paradise.
These are just our core brews, but we got more in-store. Available in the to-go fridge in the beer shop and select liquor stores throughout the Okanagan. If you' are interested in stocking our beer contact: orders@kettleriverbrewing.ca
