22nd Okanagan Fest of Ale deemed one of the best ever
Popular three-day event attracts more than 5,000 guests
positive impact on the overall atmosphere at the event. The energy was great. Guests had a fabulous time enjoying the selection of beverages, culinary options and live entertainment.”
Not only does the festival host a venue for beer enthusiasts, but it also generates money for local Penticton charities. In its 12-year history, the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale Society has gifted over $577,600 in net proceeds back to the community. 2017 Charitable grant applications will be made available online only June 1 – June 30.
For more information on the Okanagan Fest of Ale, visit www.FestOfAle.ca or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Hand crafted awards created by local artisan Tim Tweed were distributed to the winners in each category:
JUDGES' AWARD • Best in Show: High Five Hazy IPA, Yellow Dog Brewing, Port Moody
• Pilsner/Golden Lager: Pixel Pils, Fuggles & Warlock, Richmond
• Pale Ale: Dusk Pale Ale, Parkside Brewing, Port Moody
• Wheat Ale: Summer Ale, Steamworks Brewing, Burnaby
• Saison: Sirens Chai Saison, Britannia Brewing, Richmond
• Amber/Dark Ale: Brave Liver Scotch Ale, Mt. Begbie Brewing, Revelstoke
• IPA: Street Legal IPA, Twin Sails Brewing, Port Moody
• Specialty IPA: High Five Hazy IPA, Yellow Dog Brewing, Port Moody
• Dark Lager: Dark Lager, Steel & Oak Brewing, New Wesminster
• Stout/Porter: Dry Irish Stout, Ravens Brewing, Abbotsford
• Sour: Nactarous, Four Winds Brewing, Delta
• Cider: Pippin's Fate, Twisted Hill Craft Cider, Cawston
• Fruit Beer: Park Life Passionfruit Ale, Bomber Brewing, Vancouver
PEOPLE'S CHOICE • Best Beer: Old Style Lager, Red Arrow Brewing, Duncan
• Best Cider: Pears and Peaches, BC Tree Fruits Cider, Kelowna
• Best Food: Brodo Kitchen, Penticton