Craft Beverages

Vernon is home to a diverse craft beverage scene, offering a mix of local beers, ciders, and spirits. Breweries craft everything from IPAs to stouts, cideries produce dry to fruit-infused ciders, and distilleries offer a range of spirits including gin, vodka, whisky, and even absinthe.

Yes, many locations in Vernon offer tasting experiences. Most breweries provide flights of their core and seasonal beers, cideries often offer cider tastings with a range of flavours, and distilleries typically have guided tastings and tours where you can sample different spirits.

Absolutely! Nearly all craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries in Vernon offer bottled or canned options for purchase, with some having onsite shops. Products can often be bought individually or in cases, and some locations offer seasonal releases available for a limited time.

Yes, several breweries and cideries in Vernon have in-house kitchens with menus that often feature locally-sourced ingredients. You can find pub-style food at Silverstar Brewing Co., wood-fired dishes at Cambium Cider Co, to complement their tasting experiences.

Many breweries and cideries are family-friendly, allowing minors if they’re with an adult. Distilleries tend to have age restrictions, so it’s best to check in advance. Kids’ menus and outdoor seating areas are common at cideries, and some breweries allow children until a certain evening hour.

Dogs are typically welcome in outdoor seating areas at many cideries and some breweries. Distilleries often have stricter rules due to licensing, so calling ahead is advisable. Make sure your dog is leashed and well-behaved to enjoy a relaxing time together.

Yes, several breweries, cideries, and distilleries in Vernon offer event spaces for private gatherings like birthdays, weddings, and corporate events. They often provide catering options, and some locations offer full-venue buyouts for larger groups.

Vernon’s craft beverage scene is enjoyable year-round. Summer offers outdoor seating, seasonal ciders, and fresh releases, while winter brings cosy tasting room experiences and special holiday events. Autumn is perfect for harvest-time flavours, and spring offers lighter seasonal beers and ciders.