home to 2 breweries and 1 distillery.
Although each brewery and distillery has a different philosophy, they all share one common theme; their product is a direct result of where they are based. You can taste Revelstoke in all of their products- from using ingredients sourced from our backyard to creating products designed to match the vibe of the town. After all, why should the Revelstoke experience be limited to sights and experiences?
MT BEGBIE BREWING
about.
Mt Begbie beer has become almost as iconic in town as the peak itself. Since it was founded in 1996, it has become a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike and in 2017 it was named Canadian brewery of the year- an impressive feat for a small brewery in a small town. They moved into their new purpose-built brewery in late 2017 and now have a dedicated tasting room with tasty menu options. Take a tour to find out what makes Mt Begbie beers so unique (and delicious).
The Products.
For a light, crisp brew, try their award-winning High Country Kolsch or Begbie Cream Ale. If you are into something more full-bodied, try the Tall Timber or Brave Liver Scotch Ale. Apart from their tried and true staple beers, the tasting room often delights us with exciting seasonal and experimental beers.
Fun Facts.
Bart Larson is a mad scientist... armed with his Ph.D. in nuclear physics, uses both his scientific and home brewing background to create beer that is 100% natural with no additives or preservatives.
RUMPUS BEER CO
about.
Rumpus Beer Co. is the long time dream of master brewer, Fred, and his wife, Dana. Fred has been working as a brewer for 11 years and brewing at home much longer. He’s so serious about his beer that he even talks to his yeast! The name Rumpus reflects the outlook of the company, bringing beer and fun together. The brewery opened in June 2019 to the delight of many locals who have now become regulars, guzzling the beer and packing the cozy space most nights of the week. With Dana and Fred behind the bar most nights, there’s an authenticity and atmosphere you can only find in Revelstoke.
Products.
There’s a constantly evolving menu, based on what people are enjoying. However, Fred likes to make easy-drinking beers, using wild yeast collected from the immediate area when possible. Each beer has a name that reflects the Revelstoke character and centers on our famous outdoor adventures.
Fun Facts.
Rumpus Beer Co. was named ‘The Best Apres Adventure Spot’ by FORBES. If that's not a sign to check it out, we don't know what is! They also have a dedicated growler fill station in the lounge.
MONASHEE SPIRITS
About.
Monashee Spirits opened in April 2017 and is the brainchild of Josh and Jenn McLafferty. They produce small-batch, organic spirits on MacKenzie Avenue, in the heart of downtown. Community is central to everything they do here. Their grain comes from Armstrong, BC (just down the road) and they know the farmers who produce it by name, the honey they use to ferment comes in part from the apiary on their roof. Even their spent grains are sent to the local farm, Terra Firma, for their animals or transformed into tasty treats at the Modern Bakeshop across the road from the distillery. The idea behind their distilling is that nothing they make there can be made exactly the same anywhere else in the world- they are distilling the spirit of Revelstoke. Literally.
Products.
The products on offer have a ski town vibe. Their Vulcan’s Fire cinnamon liqueur is a treat for warming up after a day on the slopes and their ever-popular Big Mountain Creamer is the ultimate après luxury, but the star of the show is their Ethos gin. The ingredients for it are foraged locally and the finished product even smells like the Revelstoke alpine!
Fun Facts.
FORBES named Monashee Spirits ‘Canada’s Best Apres Distillery’ and their Ethos Gin won the 2019 Canadian Artisan Spirit of the Year Award. They boast the largest spirit collection and largest whisky collection in BC. When you visit the downtown distillery, you will see an antique diving helmet on display. This is a nod to Josh's former career as a deep-sea diver and welder. An honorable mention, the distillery is dog-friendly.