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June 06, 20240 comments

Big Patio Days! Beer Gardens in Market Square

Live music, food vendors, games, fresh beer releases, all day beer gardens in market square, 6 dates throughout the summer, $5 cover at the door, you’re invited!

May 30, 20240 comments

Whistle Buoy Now Contributes to the South Island Indigenous Reciprocity Trust

Through Reciprocity Trusts, British Columbians can start saying thank you for over one hundred and fifty years of rent-free living by paying a little back each year. These annual payments will go directly to participating Indigenous Nations, who have control over where they accept payments from and what priorities they

April 18, 20240 comments

WB x Superflux 420 Release - Buds Hazy IPA w/ Terpenes

Opening a bottle of brew gas is like sticking your head in a big bag of weed and inhaling, which is wild because none of the compounds used were extracted from the Cannabis plant. SCIENCE.

April 01, 20240 comments

Hazy Kale Ale with Anchovy

Like one particularly astute Whistle Buoy bartender once said, "people drink with their eyes...man". So, we let colour guide the way in the recipe development process for our 500th brew and decided to attempt a beer that looked as green as a kale smoothie...

March 12, 20240 comments

Meet Little Vis - our non-alcoholic hazy IPA

As time goes on the non-alcoholic (N/A) beer trend has been steadily growing more popular in recent years, showing a shift in consumer preferences in the craft beer market. Research suggests an increase towards healthier lifestyles, more awareness of alcohol's effects, and a desire for more inclusive social experiences, especially since...

February 01, 20240 comments

BYOF - 5 great takeout spots within walking distance of the brewery!

If you’ve been around the block a couple of times you already know that you can bring your own food to the taproom, and if you didn’t know now ya know! It's one of the many unique charms about our little brewery. While our license doesn’t allow for a restaurant, we...

January 05, 20240 comments

Kicking off the New Year 🥵

2023 was a year of big changes, as any year tends to be when you're operating a small business, and we're looking forward to bringing new growth while sticking to our values and pumping out new and exciting brews on the reg. --- In the Fall of 2023 after a lot...

October 03, 20230 comments

Fresh hop season is here, and we're stoked.

Fresh hops play a pivotal role in the world of craft beer, offering a unique and vibrant flavour profile that sets them apart from their dried or pelletized counterparts. These green, unprocessed hop cones are harvested during the annual hop harvest season, typically in late summer or early fall. Unlike...

August 11, 20230 comments

BEERS2GO - 5 of our favourite spots around the city to crack a cold one

Kick back, relax, and take us with you: Sometimes you want your fav craft beer, but you don't want the taproom energy, and you don't want to just hang at home either. Sometimes you crave solitude, fresh air, or maybe a little reward when you reach the summit. Here's a few spots in...

August 03, 20230 comments

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