Trio of surprise Okanagan closures underscore changing B.C. craft beer industry
- Three breweries in the Central Okanagan closed in December, including Vice and Virtue Brewing, Kelowna Brewing Company, and Lake Country Brewing.
- The BC Craft Brewers Guild's Executive Director Ken Beattie noted that the brewery industry is facing significant challenges, including rising costs and changing consumer habits.
- Despite the closures, the province has more breweries than ever, with over 160 craft breweries operating across more than 80 towns and cities.
- Beattie emphasized the importance of breweries offering food and entertainment options to succeed in the competitive market.
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