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Nelson Brewing Company is a Certified craft brewery located in the cultural and recreational heart of the West Kootenay region. Situated in Nelson’s original 125 year old brewery building, Nelson Brewing Company is committed to producing natural, hand-crafted, traditionally styled beers.

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Explore new beers rotated regularly – fresh on tap.

Our brewery’s tasting room is your chance to relax, sample our limited edition creations, meet the people behind the product, and pick up some NBC branded merchandise in an inviting and friendly environment.

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FRESH RELEASE FRIDAY! 💦🍊 “DO A BOCKFLIP!” It wouldn’t be a Friday up at NBC without a fresh release. Our good pal and brewer Jaq is stoked to share his latest creation - BOCKFLIP! Bockflip is Jaqs take on a traditional German style Maibock. Just like Jaq, this smooth German lager packs an unassuming punch. Hopped with Czech Saaz and brewed with Munich and Victory Malt. This Maibock will have you going heels over head! 7.8% ABV. Available TODAY for growler fills and flights in the taproom. Woop! 🍻
We are so excited to be pouring at Blast Beer Fest We are so excited to be pouring at Blast Beer Festival this weekend at @whitewaterskiresort! 🍻🍻🍻⁠ ⁠ What better way to spend the weekend than with your favourite Kootenay breweries and all that fresh mountain air?! 🌲 ⁠ ⁠ Look at for the NBC tent up the hill where we will be pouring two NEW brand new beers: ⁠ ⁠ 🍻 Bockflip - Maibock 7.8% ABV⁠ This smooth German Lager packs an unassuming punch. Hopped with Czech Saaz and brewed with Munich and Victory Malt. This Maibock will have you going heels over head! ⁠ ⁠ 🍻 Paloma Sour⁠ 5% ABV⁠ This “Paloma Inspired Sour” was brewed with grapefruit peel, Himalayan sea salt and a touch of agave syrup. Honey malted oats give this beer it's light sweet flavour. Finishes fresh, citrusy and tart from the additions of fresh grapefruit and lime. ⁠ ⁠ Catch you up the hill! 🏂️⁠
Last week marked the 125th anniversary of the icon Last week marked the 125th anniversary of the iconic Hume Hotel. 🎉⁠ ⁠ Since the turn of the 20th century, Nelson Brewing Company has been rolling kegs down the hill to the Hume Hotel. Whether it's by hand, by horse and cart or by truck, we are proud to keep the beer flowing down at the Hume Hotel. ⁠ ⁠ Thanks so much to Ryan & Dave Martin for having us down for a pint of the Pub Ale we brewed for this very special occasion. ⁠ ⁠ Let's raise our glasses in honor of the jewel of Nelson's crown - the historic @HumeHotel. ⁠ ⁠ Cheers! 🍻
🐝 Spring has sprung, and that means it's time t 🐝 Spring has sprung, and that means it's time to celebrate with a cold glass of Wild Honey Blonde Ale! ⁠ ⁠ ☀️ Let's raise a glass to the new season - and to those busy little bees that are working extra hard this time of year to make the sweetest honey. ⁠ ⁠ This crisp, easy drinking Blonde Ale is the perfect choice as the days get longer and warmer! Enjoy!⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @AdriennaElcome
Happy St Patricks Day! ☘️ Who’s ready to dr Happy St Patricks Day! ☘️ Who’s ready to drink some beer today?! 🍻 We just tapped a fresh keg of Sea Legs, our insanely smooth Honey Oatmeal Imperial Stout 9.2%! Plus will be tapping a special cask of the Pub Ale that we brewed for the Hume Hotels 125th Anniversary. ☘️ Our taproom will be open from 1pm-8pm for St Patricks Day festivities, fills, flights & beers to go! 🍻
Cheers to all the amazing folks who came out to ou Cheers to all the amazing folks who came out to our International Women's Day event - Collaging & Crafts! 🍻 A big thank you to the talented @Joise_mich for hosting such an awesome event and sharing her knowledge with us. 🍻 ⁠ Everyone had so much fun and was stoked to bring home one-of-a-kind artwork. That's what this night was all about! 🍻⁠ ⁠ Let us know what other events you'd like to see to the taproom! 🤔⬇️⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @Mellausch
Be the first to find out what's brewing over at NB Be the first to find out what's brewing over at NBC with the latest edition of our newsletter: Locals Only Libations! 🍻⁠ ⁠ March is a big one with plenty to look forward to! Hit the link in our bio to find out more about our upcoming events, giveaways, and much more. 🍻⁠ ⁠ We hope you've been creating some stellar memories with your favourite NBC brew this winter and we'd love to hear about them. Shoot us a DM if you have a story to share! ⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @AdriennaElcome ⁠ ⁠ #YourStoriesOurBeer #NelsonBrewingCompany #BCCraftBeer
FRESH RELEASE FRIDAY 🍊 💦⁠ ⁠ Who's ready FRESH RELEASE FRIDAY 🍊 💦⁠ ⁠ Who's ready for something new?! 🍻 We just released our Sea Legs Imperial Honey Oatmeal Stout. ⁠ ⁠ In typical Brew With The Crew fashion, this was a beer that started as an idea from @Hayden_William in our taproom that he took through recipe development to finished product. ⁠ ⁠ Your first sip will be smooth and decadent one with notes of caramel, dark chocolate, coffee and honey. Brewed with plenty of flaked wheat & oats for a full and fluffy mouthfeel and sweet finish. ⁠ ⁠ Decadence in a glass, coming in at 9.2% this robust imperial stout will knock your socks off, so make sure you bring those Sea Legs to the brewery!⁠ ⁠ Stop by the NBC taproom this weekend to try Sea Legs in a flight or growler fill. ⁠ ⁠ Cheers!
Our taproom manager @Mellausch loves living in Nel Our taproom manager @Mellausch loves living in Nelson, and experiencing all the goodness it brings. Mel snapped this beauty of a picture whilst out adventuring recently. ⁠ ⁠ Whether it's heading up the hill to shred or taking a hike to enjoy the glorious scenery Nelson has to offer — it all pairs perfectly with a locally-crafted beer in hand! ⁠ ⁠ Cheers! 🍻⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @Mellausch The Happiest Hippy 💛
💥 We've found the perfect way to quench your th 💥 We've found the perfect way to quench your thirst for adventure: Valhalla Hazy Pale Ale.⁠ ⁠ 💥 Coming in at 5.2% this Hazy Pale was brewed to be dryer than typical hazy beers on the market to make it more sessionable & crisp after a long brew day or after an epic mountain adventures. ⁠ ⁠ Save $2 on 4pks of Valhalla in our taproom and at your local @BCLiquorstores. 🍻⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @AdriennaElcome⁠
It's the last chance to snag yourself a spot in ou It's the last chance to snag yourself a spot in our Collaging & Crafts workshop with @Josie_Mich! ⁠ ⁠ 📆 Sunday March 5th⁠ ⏰ 5pm-8pm⁠ ⁠ 🌸 Josie is an emerging local artist living in Nelson, BC. Her passion for mountains, flowers, and magazines is reflected in her eye-catching, mixed-media pieces. ⁠ ⁠ 🌸 No experience is needed as Josie will take you through the collaging process from start to finish.⁠ ⁠ 🌸 All supplies will be provided including an 8x10 canvas, scissors, glue, paint, vintage magazines, and a flight of craft beer. ⁠ ⁠ 🌸 Come to NBC with your gal pals and create your own unique work of art! Check out Josies Instagram for inspo and to see her amazing art: @josie_mich⁠ ⁠ There are a limited number of spaces available so don't miss out. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @AdriennaElcome ⁠
Brett’s back baby! After a short hiatus from the Brett’s back baby! After a short hiatus from the brewery we’ve been stoked to have Brett back on the team to help us on our busy packaging days. His return to the team was definitely in no way connected with the addition of Loki Lager to our lineup…… Classic. Easy Drinking. Tastes Like Beer. Loki Lager is most definitely the staff pick around the brewery. You can snag $2 off per 4pk in our taproom and local @bcliquorstores for the rest of the weekend. What a deal! 🍻🍻🍻 Cheers!
To celebrate this absolutely epic week of powder w To celebrate this absolutely epic week of powder we’re having NBC, Tribute, Broken Hill and The Village Ski hut have teamed up to bring you the FACEPLANT THROWDOWN! We want to see your wildest wipeouts and hilarious bails from the season. Show us what you’ve got for the chance to win big and take home $400 in gift cards to spend at your favorite local businesses. ⚡️HOW TO ENTER: 💥Post your most hilarious wipeout 💥Tag @TributeBoardShop, @VillageSkiHut, @NelsonBrewingCompany @BrokenHillNelson 💥Use the hashtag #FaceplantThrowDown ⚡️TERMS: 💥A winner will be chosen and contacted on Tuesday March 7th 💥Prizes must be picked up from the Nelson Brewing Company Taproom
What better way to celebrate International Women's What better way to celebrate International Women's Day than getting together with your gal pals and supporting local female artists!?!⁠ ⁠ In honour of #IWD2023 Nelson Brewing Company has teamed up with @WhitewaterSkiResorts artist in residency @Josie_mich for an evening of Collaging & Crafts. ⁠ ⁠ The Details:⁠ 📆Sunday March 5th⁠ ⏰5pm-8pm⁠ ⁠ No experience is needed as Josie will take you through the collaging process from start to finish. All supplies will be provided, plus a flight of delicious craft beer. ⁠ ⁠ 🚨Tickets are available online through Event Brite - Link in bio! ⁠ ⁠ Come get crafty at NBC, there are only 15 spots available for this epic workshop - don't miss out. ⁠ 📸 by @adriennaelcome
Something exciting is brewing up at NBC! 🤩 ⁠ Something exciting is brewing up at NBC! 🤩 ⁠ ⁠ Big things are coming! Our tasting room is receiving an upgrade and we can't wait to show you what's in store. By May at the latest we are hoping to be able to welcome you for a full pint in our new and improved taproom. 🍻⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned for more details!
It's almost time for the Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder It's almost time for the Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest @WhitewaterSkiResort! 🔥 A 3-day celebration of backcountry exploration from Fri-Sun this weekend. We're talking clinics, competitions, ski-themed arts and culture, plus MUCH MORE! 🏂️ ⁠ ⁠ What better way to celebrate the season than with some delicious craft beer?! Swing by Coal Oil Johnny's pub for a pint of Valhalla Pale Ale, Faceplant Winter Ale or Loki Lager. 🍻⁠ ⁠ We'll see ya 10am Fri for the Coldsmoke Knuckle Huck - sick vibes and fun times guaranteed! 🤘⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @AdriennaElcome
Fresh Release Friday! 🍊 💦⁠ ⁠ Just in tim Fresh Release Friday! 🍊 💦⁠ ⁠ Just in time for the weekend we've tapped our new Lemon Drop Session Ale! ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Brewed with Mosaic and Lemon Drop Hops, Simon has been digging the interplay between herbaceous Old World hops and juicy, fruity New World Hops. ⁠ ⁠ Coming in at 4%, this light and easy drinking session ale has subtle notes of tropical fruit with a herbal finish. ⁠ ⁠ Available in our taproom only for growler fills and flights. There's just over a week left to get those last few stamps in your @BCAleTrail Kootenay Road Trip Tasting Passport, the perfect excuse for the walk up the hill! ⁠ ⁠ @BCAleTrail #BCAleTrail #exploreBC⁠ @NelsonKootenayLake #FindingAwesome⁠ @Rosslander #Rossland⁠ @Destination_Castlegar #CastlegarBC⁠
Collaging & Crafts with Josie at NBC! ⁠🍻⁠ ⁠ 📆Sunday, March 5th, 2023 ⁠ ⏰5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT ⁠ ⁠ I�n honor of International Women's Day we are hosting a collage night with Whitewaters artist in residence Josie Michaud! ⁠ ⁠ @Josie_Mich is an emerging local artist living in Nelson, BC. Her passion for mountains, flowers, and magazines is reflected in her eye-catching, mixed-media pieces. ⁠ ⁠ No experience is needed as Josie will take you through the collaging process from start to finish. All supplies will be provided including a canvas, glue, paint, vintage magazines, and a flight of craft beer. If you want, you can bring something that inspires you like your own magazines or photos to work with. ⁠ ⁠ Come to NBC with your pals, create your own unique work of art and drink some beer! ⁠ ⁠ 🚨Hit the link in our bio for tickets, there are only 15 spots available for this epic workshop - don't miss out! ⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @AdriennaElcome
Our taproom manager @Mellausch has been wondering Our taproom manager @Mellausch has been wondering if it's hiking with beers time yet?! She went on a field trip to find out and embarked on some super important scientific research. ⁠ ⁠ The result? It IS hiking with beers time! The cold weather will only help keep that fresh beer cool all the way to the top! ⁠ ⁠ 📸Thanks for these epic shots @Mellausch
Get Lucky in Love on Latimer! 💕 To celebrate e Get Lucky in Love on Latimer! 💕 To celebrate everyone’s favourite Hallmark Holiday we are giving away love advice, beer, discounts and swag in the taproom all day. We consulted with our love experts (brewers) and with each purchase you will get the chance to dig through our bowl of Love Advice to either win big in beer or win big in love. 🍻 Our tasting room is open from 1pm-8pm - come get lucky in love.🍻 #NelsonBrewingCompany #ourpintourpeople #explorekootenaylake #kootenayroadtrip #BCAleTrail
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FRESH RELEASE FRIDAY! 💦🍊 “DO A BOCKFLIP!” It wouldn’t be a Friday up at NBC without a fresh release. Our good pal and brewer Jaq is stoked to share his latest creation - BOCKFLIP! Bockflip is Jaqs take on a traditional German style Maibock. Just like Jaq, this smooth German lager packs an unassuming punch. Hopped with Czech Saaz and brewed with Munich and Victory Malt. This Maibock will have you going heels over head! 7.8% ABV. Available TODAY for growler fills and flights in the taproom. Woop! 🍻
We are so excited to be pouring at Blast Beer Fest We are so excited to be pouring at Blast Beer Festival this weekend at @whitewaterskiresort! 🍻🍻🍻⁠ ⁠ What better way to spend the weekend than with your favourite Kootenay breweries and all that fresh mountain air?! 🌲 ⁠ ⁠ Look at for the NBC tent up the hill where we will be pouring two NEW brand new beers: ⁠ ⁠ 🍻 Bockflip - Maibock 7.8% ABV⁠ This smooth German Lager packs an unassuming punch. Hopped with Czech Saaz and brewed with Munich and Victory Malt. This Maibock will have you going heels over head! ⁠ ⁠ 🍻 Paloma Sour⁠ 5% ABV⁠ This “Paloma Inspired Sour” was brewed with grapefruit peel, Himalayan sea salt and a touch of agave syrup. Honey malted oats give this beer it's light sweet flavour. Finishes fresh, citrusy and tart from the additions of fresh grapefruit and lime. ⁠ ⁠ Catch you up the hill! 🏂️⁠
Last week marked the 125th anniversary of the icon Last week marked the 125th anniversary of the iconic Hume Hotel. 🎉⁠ ⁠ Since the turn of the 20th century, Nelson Brewing Company has been rolling kegs down the hill to the Hume Hotel. Whether it's by hand, by horse and cart or by truck, we are proud to keep the beer flowing down at the Hume Hotel. ⁠ ⁠ Thanks so much to Ryan & Dave Martin for having us down for a pint of the Pub Ale we brewed for this very special occasion. ⁠ ⁠ Let's raise our glasses in honor of the jewel of Nelson's crown - the historic @HumeHotel. ⁠ ⁠ Cheers! 🍻
🐝 Spring has sprung, and that means it's time t 🐝 Spring has sprung, and that means it's time to celebrate with a cold glass of Wild Honey Blonde Ale! ⁠ ⁠ ☀️ Let's raise a glass to the new season - and to those busy little bees that are working extra hard this time of year to make the sweetest honey. ⁠ ⁠ This crisp, easy drinking Blonde Ale is the perfect choice as the days get longer and warmer! Enjoy!⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @AdriennaElcome
Happy St Patricks Day! ☘️ Who’s ready to dr Happy St Patricks Day! ☘️ Who’s ready to drink some beer today?! 🍻 We just tapped a fresh keg of Sea Legs, our insanely smooth Honey Oatmeal Imperial Stout 9.2%! Plus will be tapping a special cask of the Pub Ale that we brewed for the Hume Hotels 125th Anniversary. ☘️ Our taproom will be open from 1pm-8pm for St Patricks Day festivities, fills, flights & beers to go! 🍻
Cheers to all the amazing folks who came out to ou Cheers to all the amazing folks who came out to our International Women's Day event - Collaging & Crafts! 🍻 A big thank you to the talented @Joise_mich for hosting such an awesome event and sharing her knowledge with us. 🍻 ⁠ Everyone had so much fun and was stoked to bring home one-of-a-kind artwork. That's what this night was all about! 🍻⁠ ⁠ Let us know what other events you'd like to see to the taproom! 🤔⬇️⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @Mellausch
Be the first to find out what's brewing over at NB Be the first to find out what's brewing over at NBC with the latest edition of our newsletter: Locals Only Libations! 🍻⁠ ⁠ March is a big one with plenty to look forward to! Hit the link in our bio to find out more about our upcoming events, giveaways, and much more. 🍻⁠ ⁠ We hope you've been creating some stellar memories with your favourite NBC brew this winter and we'd love to hear about them. Shoot us a DM if you have a story to share! ⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @AdriennaElcome ⁠ ⁠ #YourStoriesOurBeer #NelsonBrewingCompany #BCCraftBeer
FRESH RELEASE FRIDAY 🍊 💦⁠ ⁠ Who's ready FRESH RELEASE FRIDAY 🍊 💦⁠ ⁠ Who's ready for something new?! 🍻 We just released our Sea Legs Imperial Honey Oatmeal Stout. ⁠ ⁠ In typical Brew With The Crew fashion, this was a beer that started as an idea from @Hayden_William in our taproom that he took through recipe development to finished product. ⁠ ⁠ Your first sip will be smooth and decadent one with notes of caramel, dark chocolate, coffee and honey. Brewed with plenty of flaked wheat & oats for a full and fluffy mouthfeel and sweet finish. ⁠ ⁠ Decadence in a glass, coming in at 9.2% this robust imperial stout will knock your socks off, so make sure you bring those Sea Legs to the brewery!⁠ ⁠ Stop by the NBC taproom this weekend to try Sea Legs in a flight or growler fill. ⁠ ⁠ Cheers!
Our taproom manager @Mellausch loves living in Nel Our taproom manager @Mellausch loves living in Nelson, and experiencing all the goodness it brings. Mel snapped this beauty of a picture whilst out adventuring recently. ⁠ ⁠ Whether it's heading up the hill to shred or taking a hike to enjoy the glorious scenery Nelson has to offer — it all pairs perfectly with a locally-crafted beer in hand! ⁠ ⁠ Cheers! 🍻⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @Mellausch The Happiest Hippy 💛
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