Description of business:Â Iron Road Brewing was founded in 2017 by Richard Phillips & Jared Tarswell; two geologists with a passion for great beer, who got together and started a craft brewery. It is named for the busy railroad that passes through this central BC city. They have teamed up with …
Description of business: Red Collar Brewing & Distilling is a craft brewery that opened in 2014. They have a small tasting room with a 15-hl brewery and keg hundreds of litres of beer weekly. Some of these barrels don’t even leave their building and are instead attached to the taps in …
Description of Business Wild Mountain Jun is a local Kamloops kombucha business that was started in 2017. The founder of Wild Mountain Jun, Naomi, originally began home brewing as a hobby for family and friends after completing a degree in food and nutrition. With encouragement, Naomi decided to move back …
Description of Business KmK Living Inc was founded by Kevin and Kimberly McHallam. They found their passion when they became grandparents and began to search for healthier food options and sources to maintain a healthy gut microbiome. At this point, Kevin and Kimberly were already brewing both wine and beer …
Description of Business BuQi Kombucha Tea is a local Kamloops kombucha business that was started in 2016. Shelley Faubrey, the founder of BuQi Kombucha Tea graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and has a passion for creating a holistic lifestyle. Shelley is an advocate for supporting local farmers, …
What microorganism is used? The Noble Pig uses several yeast strains to ferment their beer, more specifically strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces pastorianus. The type of yeast depends on the desired flavours and profile that head brewer Nick Murphy is trying to achieve. For example, when brewing a hefeweizen, …
What microorganism is used? Alchemy uses many different brewers yeast strains, depending on the flavours and type of beer they are making. For example, they use a wild Norwegian yeast strain that can withstand higher temperatures, without giving off unpleasant flavours that are a result of phenols and esters produced …
Description of Business: Woodward Cider Co is Kamloops’ first and only Craft cider producer, run by the three Woodward brothers who are engineers turned cider producers. All their ciders are crafted in small batches with 100% BC apples. To see their current selection of craft ciders or to learn more …
Description of Business: Red Bridge Distillery is Kamloops’ first craft, small-batch spirits distillery, specializing in smooth, flavourful spirits. Learn more about Red Bridge Distillery and where you can find their products on their website and social media pages! Website: https://redbridgedistilling.ca/ Facebook: @redbridgedistilling Instagram: @redbridgedistilling Twitter: @RBDistilling What microorganism(s) …
Description of business: Privato winery offers a selection of wine products including reds, whites and rosĂ©s, and they are well known for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With recent double gold medals in all three categories of Pinot Noir at the All Canadian Wine Awards, their flagship Pinot Noir has …
Description of Business: Locally owned by a BC family, Monte Creek Winery has 75 acres of vines planted at three unique estate vineyards: Monte Creek, Lion’s Head, and the Keremeos Vineyard. Their products showcase what makes their vineyards so special, including a range of reds, whites, rosĂ©s, and sparkling wines. …
Description of Business: Harper’s Trail wines are crafted from grapes harvested in the Thompson Okanagan, and their crisp acidity and minerality represent the region’s terroir. Products include red wines, white wines, rosĂ© wine, and sparkling wines; available to purchase throughout BC. To learn more, head on over to their website …
Description of business: Bright Eye Brewing is Kamloops’ newest brewery and features a variety of beers from sours to IPAs. The name of this stylish brewery was coined from a mashup of two of the four partner’s names: Bryan Craig (Bry) and Tyler Windsor (Ty). Although, the other partner’s Mitchell Forgie …
Description of Business: Chop N Block https://www.chopnblock.ca 1415 Hillside Drive Kamloops. B.C. Canada https://www.chopnblock.ca Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chopnblock/ Products: Premium charcuterie, sausages, chorizo, savory meats History: Fermented meat has origins in multiple regions around the globe. First reports of fermented meat were observed in India by addition of clarified butter or ghee …
Description of Business Blue Bunch Farm is a family owned farm located on 6219 Sundown Road in Savona BC. They produce a variety of sourdough breads, pastries, cakes, jams, and granola. They also provide weekly bread delivery services and baking classes. Their products can be found at the Kamloops farmer’s …
Description of Business Windy Acres Family Farm is a family-owned farm, they produce free range eggs, assorted organic vegetables and delicious homemade sourdough bread. Their products are available at the Kamloops farmer’s market. How can people reach you? Social media/website links/contact information. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windyacresfamilyfarm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windyacresfamilyfarm/?hl=en Email: windyacresf7@gmail.com Website: “Currently working on a website.” What …
Description of business: Artisan cheese from the North Okanagan Shuswap https://www.facebook.com/terroircheese/ Products: Variety of cheese- French GruyĂ©re: ComtĂ© style, alpine cheese- aged for atleast 60 years. Has a hint of roasted nuts and buttery flavour. Cascadia- Swiss cheese recipe. Uses raw milk and cheese without holes and aged for 60 days. Tangy …
Description of Business Flying Gecko Gardens sells honey, canned goods including sauerkraut, along with a variety of gluten free baked goods. During the summer Flying Gecko Gardens sell every Saturday morning at the Kamloops Farmers Market. They also have a small webshop on Localline at the moment …
Description of Business     Living Garden goes to the Kamloops regional farmers market each week. Here they sell their organic clover honey as well as apples and other fresh products. Their honey is also located for sale at the Son Mai Spa in Lansdowne village. If you are …
Description of business Good Little Tea Company sells a variety of delicious products, including Vitamin C, Pain Relief Tea, Happy Tummy, Sleep Time, Tulsi Basil for Stress, Nettle, Mullein, Minty Dandelion Detox, Lemon Dandelion Detox, Shuswap Chai, Balance Chai, Moroccan Mint, Earl Grey, Vanilla Ear Grey. Please refer to Good …
Description of business The founders of Twisted Goat Coffee Roasters started brewing their own coffee in 2017. They decided to open their own coffee company because they loved adventuring/the outdoors and wanted to create a coffee best suited for those adventurous folks. They sell a variety of coffee’s including dark …
Description of business Please refer to Bellringer Espresso Bus’s Facebook page or contact them for more information about their coffee and espresso. Facebook: Bellringer Espresso Bus Phone: 237-313-1627 Email: Bellringer.espresso@gmail.com History of Coffee The coffee plant originated – and grown – in the …
Description of business     Logjam Coffee sells a variety of different types of coffee blends, such as espresso, decaf, and light and medium roasts. They source their beans from places around the world like Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Zambia, Guatemala, and Columbia. To learn more about their products, …
Products: Variety of Sourdough breads Pastries and Cakes Granola Jams Baking classes (online/in-person) How to reach them: Website: https://www.bluebunchfarm.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluebunchfarm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebunchfarm/?hl=en or @bluebunchfarm Where to get the products: Kamloops Farmer’s Market and others in surrounding area Place order on Website Bread box delivery service through their website Sourdough Bread   History: There is evidence that the …
