Small Batch.
Big Flavour.
Handcrafted ales and lagers brewed with Kootenay mountain water and locally sourced ingredients.
What’s on Tap
Today’s Selection
American Pale Ale
Citrus hops, light malt body, crisp finish
Dry Irish Stout
Dark chocolate, roasted coffee, silky smooth
Hefeweizen
Banana & clove, hazy golden, refreshing
Irish Red Ale
Caramel malt, toffee notes, smooth bitterness
West Coast IPA
Piney resin, tropical fruit, bold bitterness
Berliner Weisse
Tart raspberry, wheat base, refreshingly sour
Tap list rotates seasonally. Ask your server about nitro and cask options.
Brewer’s Pick This Week
Arrow Lakes Red
Irish Red Ale · 5.6% ABV
Our head brewer Tyler says this is the one he reaches for after a long brew day. Rich caramel malt, a touch of toffee sweetness, and a clean finish. It’s the kind of beer that makes the Kootenay evenings feel exactly right.
Food Pairing
Smoked brisket, sharp cheddar
Best Served
Cellar temp (12–14°C)
Availability
Growler fills available
Limited
While supply lasts
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before your first visit
Food
Weekly rotating food truck partner — check our events board for the schedule.
Games
Shuffleboard, cribbage, Jenga, and a library of 30+ board games. Always free.
Tours
Brewery tours every Saturday at 2 PM. See the tanks, hear the story, taste the difference.
Dogs
Dog-friendly patio, always. Water bowls provided. Four-legged regulars welcome.
Coming Up at the Taproom
Thu Apr 3
7 PM
Trivia Night
Teams of 4–6. $5 entry. Winner takes the tab. Hosted by our own bartender Dave.
Sat Apr 5
8 PM
Live Music: The River Rats
Local bluegrass and folk. No cover. Patio open weather permitting.
Sat Apr 12
2 PM
Spring Release Party
First pour of our Wildflower Saison. Limited bottles. Free tasting flights for first 50.
Fri Apr 18
5 PM
Food Truck Friday: Kootenay BBQ
Smoked brisket, pulled pork, and sides. Until sold out. Pairs perfectly with the Red.
Garage to Taproom
Tyler and two friends started brewing 10-litre batches in a Trail garage. They almost blew up the ceiling twice. The beer was good enough to try again.
The Kootenay Pale Ale hit 200 litres. Local bars started asking. A 1-tonne grain delivery showed up and there was nowhere to put it. The brewery was born.
We opened 123 Sample St on a Tuesday in March. By Friday there was a lineup. Now we pour 12 beers, host 50 events a year, and sponsor the local trail crew.
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Tasting Notes From Our Regulars
Taproom Visits Up 40%
Growth Rate · After New Website
Tasting Notes
"People said they found us on Google and loved what they saw before they even walked in. That's the new website doing its job."
Shane M.
Fernie Ridge Brewing
Orders in Week One
Immediate Results · Contact Form
Tasting Notes
"We finally have a site that looks as good as our bread tastes. Orders started coming through the contact form the first week."
Lena K.
Summit Sourdough · Golden
Paid For Itself in 3 Months
ROI · Online Store Revenue
Tasting Notes
"The online store paid for itself in three months. Locals love ordering our sauces and jams for gifts. Couldn't believe how easy it was."
Darcy & Paul H.
Nakusp Provisions
(Sample reviews — your real reviews go here)
Common Questions
Visit the Taproom
Phone
Address
123 Sample St, Trail, BC
Hours
Sun–Thu: 12–9 PM
Fri–Sat: 12–11 PM
Find Us
Corner of Sample St & Main — look for the amber glow and the dog out front.