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-hop blonde
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As the name suggests, this beer is the full 9-5 all-business bonanza. It is crisp, clean and straight to the point. With low bitterness and huge citrus aroma, you’ll find yourself caught up in an endlessly refreshing current of good times. Best enjoyed between sunrise and sunset.
couch money - cryo-hop pale
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True story: We had a couch the blue colour of this text. One day, a patron of the brewery insisted, “I must have it!” And due to a very generous offer, we happily sold the couch. While moving our newly sold couch, a small amount of change was found, and a celebratory tallboy was purchased shortly thereafter. This beer is an ode to that couch and 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 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 3 pm on a Friday. But most importantly what defines this prestigious drinking alumni, is a deep mutual respect for a crisp, refreshing can of premium golden lager. Hands-to-cans-to-hearts, welcome to the Alley Rats Social Club.
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 sweet juicy aromas, this blonde ale has a voluptuous full-body and tastes like frolicking along the surf of your favourite tropical beach at midnight.
Top seller
nuclear splash - tropical hazy pale
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A bomb of tropical hop fruit aroma and flavour straight into your glass. This hazy shade of fruit-juicy delight will blow your tastebuds away. Mild bitterness, with a full mouthfeel make for a rich, tasty, easy-drinking ale. Everyone’s goin’ crazy for the hazy - you should too!
loose canoe - double ipa
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Cut-loose and head upstream with our bubbly, golden IPA. It's richly hopped and the tasty citrus and resin aromaswill get you where you need to go.
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. You can enjoy the subtle floral notes, and lovely crisp
cougar’s hand - red ipa
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Watch yourself, you are about 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.
Seasonal
under the weather - choc. milk stout
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Bunker-down and brave the storm with our smooth, dark ale. Whispers of chocolate,coffee and cream* will keep you toastyand warm during the chilliest evenings. *Contains lactose.
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
