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Nelson Brewing Company is a Certified Organic 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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New in-store: Fall lids have landed. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ New in-store: Fall lids have landed. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🍂⁠ 🍁 🍂⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ We are stoked to be stocked up on these rad new 5 panels for the season, and judging by this weather, they landed right on time! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Made from Cotton Twill, resulting in a stronger, more durable 5 panel hat - perfect for chilly Nelson fall days. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Available from our taproom and online store. Cheers!
As the snow-line creeps further down the mountain, As the snow-line creeps further down the mountain, Faceplant is our go-to winter warmer. 🏔️ ❄️ 🏂⁠ ⁠ Crisp, fresh and in-season, this dark brown ale has a mild sweet finish with hints of chocolate and molasses. ⁠ ⁠ We kept the ABV low(ish), at 6% so it can be enjoyed after a long days ride, or during if that's how you roll. ⁠ ⁠ Thanks for the sweet shot by @JanayCoreen 📸
New toques have landed in the taproom.⁠⁠ 🍻 New toques have landed in the taproom.⁠⁠ 🍻 ⁠⁠ Swing by for a cold beer and a warm toque, graciously modelled here by @MrMalberg and @Elvonswell. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ We have 2 brand new styles available, in a range of colours with a laser etched leather patch. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Cheers 🍻⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
NEW "BEERINGS" HAVE ARRIVED!!!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Our ta NEW "BEERINGS" HAVE ARRIVED!!!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Our talented friend and beer slinger @TinyGiantsCreations has been at it again with these adorable hand-felted hop earrings. 🍻 🍻 🍻⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Are you a hop head?! Can't get enough of fresh-hop season and want it to last forever?! Looking the perfect beer nerd gift?! Well, these earrings are for you! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ For sale at our Latimer St Taproom whilst stocks last. ⁠⁠ Be sure to give Eswen a like, follow and share over at @TinyGiantsCreations.
Locals Only: Weekend Lineup⁠ ⁠ The taproom fri Locals Only: Weekend Lineup⁠ ⁠ The taproom fridge is full to the brim with delicious new brews for the weekend ahead. ⁠ ⁠ Head up to Nelson Brewing to get your hands on these taproom exclusives: ⁠ ⁠ 🍒 *NEW* 50 Shades of Grisette -Tart Cherry Grisette⁠ 🍓 Pridealicious - Strawberry Basil Sour⁠ 👱🏼‍♂️ 14 Grahams Per Litre - Hazy IPA (almost out!)⁠ 🧙🏻‍♀️ Claviceps - Rye Sour (almost out!)⁠ 🍻 NotSoberFest - Oktoberfest Lager*⁠ *Flights and Fills only⁠ ⁠ 50 Shades of Grisette - Tart Cherry Grisette⁠ 4.5% ABV 🍒 🍒 🍒⁠ ⁠ Translated to mean "Little Grey," this grisette is our take on the traditional style. Light, refreshing and low abv, this farmhouse style ale is the perfect fall offering. Fermented on tart cherry puree for a crisp, refreshing finish. Pairs well with fancy charcuterie and sharp cheese. ⁠ ⁠ Taproom open Friday & Saturday 1pm-7pm.
Whether it's a fishing pole, a hiking pole or a sk Whether it's a fishing pole, a hiking pole or a ski pole - we've got you covered with our Bent Pole Organic North West IPA. 🎣 ⛷️ 🥾⁠ ⁠ As our wise head brewer @SimonBarna11 once said, "It tastes like the mountains, it tastes like the hill, it tastes like a good time in the Kootenays!" 🌲 ⛰️ 🍻⁠ ⁠ This classic, NW IPA is bursting with notes of citrus and pine. Unfiltered for maximum hop flavour, and a sensational head retention. The dry finish allows the layered hop flavours to shine through. ⁠ ⁠ Cheers! ⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @SamJBurdall 👏
Our latest fall friend, the “Clever Fox” Apric Our latest fall friend, the “Clever Fox” Apricot Saison will be hitting stores across the province this week. ⁠ ⁠ For this label, we took inspiration from the colourful and awe inspiring changing of the seasons here in the Kootenays. 🍂🍂🍂⁠ ⁠ As the colder weather creeps in, the valley lights up with vibrant yellows, oranges and reds as the deciduous trees get ready for winter. 💛🧡❤️⁠ ⁠ Brewed with French Saison Yeast, and Organic Rakau hops, often described as “the whole orchard,” from New Zealand. Perfectly balanced - bursting with ripe apricot, spice and everything nice. ⁠ ⁠ We hope you get the chance to celebrate the best of the summers harvest, and welcome fall with good people and great beer this weekend. Cheers! 🍻⁠
Locals Only: Weekend Lineup⁠ ⁠ The taproom fri Locals Only: Weekend Lineup⁠ ⁠ The taproom fridge is full to the brim with delicious new brews for the long weekend ahead. ⁠ ⁠ Head up to Nelson Brewing to get your hands on these taproom exclusives: ⁠ ⁠ 🍒 *NEW* 50 Shades of Grisette -Tart Cherry Grisette⁠ 🍓 Pridealicious - Strawberry Basil Sour⁠ 👱🏼‍♂️ 14 Grahams Per Litre - Hazy IPA⁠ 🧙🏻‍♀️ Claviceps - Rye Sour⁠ ⁠ *Plus*⁠ ⁠ 🦚 Hyperbolic - Bumbleberry Smoothie IPA⁠ 🦊 Clever Fox - Apricot Saison⁠ 🪐 Astro Panther - Organic Mosaic Dark Lager⁠ ⛷️ Bent Pole - Organic NW IPA⁠ 🐝 Wild Honey - Organic Blonde Ale⁠ 🌾 Harvest Moon - Organic Hemp Kolsch⁠ 🛠️ Hooligan Organic - Pale Ale⁠ 🏍️ Hooligan Organic - Pilsner⁠ ⛰️ Valhalla - Organic Hazy Pale Ale⁠ 🏕️ Happy Camper - Organic Session Ale ($2 off!)⁠ ⁠ Open Friday/Saturday 1pm-7pm. ⁠ Closed Sunday/Monday. ⁠
Organic Winter Mix Packs have landed! ⁠⁠🏂❄️⛷ ⁠⁠ Our winter elves, Elly and Brett, have been busy assembling our NEW Organic Winter mix packs. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Looking fresh in ice blue, if you're having trouble deciding which of our legendary, organic brews to pick, this pack is for you. ❄️⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ A must have accessory for all your winter adventures. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ❄️ New Pack Contains ❄️⁠⁠ ⛷️ 3 x Faceplant Organic Winter Ale⁠⁠ 🥾 3 x Bent Pole NW Organic IPA⁠⁠ 🏍️ 3 x Hooligan Organic Pilsner⁠⁠ 🔧 3 x Hooligan Organic Pale Ale⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Available from our taproom, and across the province!
Happy Canadian Beer Day, eh?! We are lucky to hav Happy Canadian Beer Day, eh?! We are lucky to have such a vibrant and innovative craft beer industry here in Canada.🍻 Did you know that 149,000 Canadian jobs are supported by beer in the restaurant, hospitality, tourism, agriculture and transportation sectors?! @cdnbeerday is asking our fans to help secure the long-term prosperity of the industry by signing the petition on their site to reduce federal excise rates, and remove barriers that limit the flow of beer between provinces. 85% of beer purchased in Canada is made locally and that makes us very happy over at Nelson Brewing. Let’s keep it that way, eh?! #CDNBeerDay #cheersagain
Clever Fox - Apricot Saison 🦊⁠ ⁠ Our head b Clever Fox - Apricot Saison 🦊⁠ ⁠ Our head brewer, @SimonBarna11 the clever fox himself, originally brewed this beer for his beautiful, saison-loving wife @KatMcGlynn1 to be enjoyed at their autumn wedding. We are so happy that we get to share this special release with you. 🍂 🍁 ⁠ ⁠ Celebrating the best of the 2021 harvest, we brewed a summer's worth of apricots into this fruit forward saison. ⁠ ⁠ Crafted with French Saison yeast, and Organic Rakau hops, (often described as "the whole orchard" by its New Zealand producers), to accentuate the ripe apricots. ⁠ ⁠ Perfectly balanced - bursting with ripe apricots, spice and everything nice! 🍻⁠ ⁠ Available in our taproom, and across the province in 4pk x 473ml cans. This is a small batch release, and won't be around for long.
September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day f September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. ⁠ ⁠ It is a day to reflect, acknowledge, and honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools and their communities.⁠ ⁠ Our taproom will be open today from 1pm-7pm and we will be donating partial proceeds of our sales to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. You too can donate at www.irss.ca.⁠ ⁠ Nelson Brewing Company gratefully acknowledges that we brew and sell our products on the traditional lands and territories of the Sinixt, the Syilx and the Ktunaxa peoples. Nelson is home to many diverse indigenous persons, including the Metis.
🍂🍁🍂 Giveaway Update - 4 days left to en 🍂🍁🍂 Giveaway Update - 4 days left to enter! There’s no denying it, fall is in full swing over here in the Kootenays, and what better way to celebrate than with Harvest Dinner To-Go, catered by our friends @legendarymeats. Hop on over to our ‘GIVEAWAY’ reel to tag your friends, family and loved ones for the chance to win dinner for 10. @legendarymeats will smoke you a delicious brisket, and pack you up two mouth-watering sides. Enjoy the best of the harvest with locally sourced melt-in-your-mouth smoked brisket. A true bounty of roasted beets, Brussels sprouts and butternut squash with bacon. Salad greens with crisp apple, candied walnuts and feta with a pumpkin maple dressing. All paired perfectly with Nelson Brewing Company’s Harvest Moon Hemp Kolsch. A star bright as that shines as bright as the full moon. Cheers! 🍻
🚨 New Beer Alert! 🚨⁠ ⁠ Yes! That's right 🚨 New Beer Alert! 🚨⁠ ⁠ Yes! That's right friends, a Saturday Locals Only release - what a treat! 🍻⁠ ⁠ 14-Grahams-Per-Litre: Hazy IPA⁠ ⁠ Graham LOVES hops, he just cannot get enough of them. HOPS HOPS HOPS - it's all he'll talk about. He's the guy on the brewery tour eating hop pellets - you know the type. It was only natural that Graham would brew a hop forward IPA for his #BrewWithTheCrew. ⁠ ⁠ Double dry-hopped with approximately 14-grams-per-litre of Organic Citra, Organic Centennial, Organic Amarillo for notes of Citrus, and Pine. Graham added oats for that soft, fluffy mouthfeel we have come to know and love from East Coast IPAs. Keeping this beer true to NBC, Graham went heavy on the grain bill for a malty finish. ⁠
Career Opportunity! 🍻 ⁠ ⁠ Are you a sales p Career Opportunity! 🍻 ⁠ ⁠ Are you a sales pro that's passionate about craft beer? ⁠ We're looking for a territory manager to support our sales efforts in the Kootenay region. 🗺️⁠ ⁠ If you put relationships and service first and bring a high level of business acumen and experience along for the ride, then we want to hear from you. ⁠ ⁠ Please email your resume to jobs@nelsonbrewing.com⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @SamJBurdall
Our Harvest Moon Organic Hemp Kolsch is always a f Our Harvest Moon Organic Hemp Kolsch is always a favourite this time of year. The nights are getting longer and we are reaching for that star-bright ale that shines as bright as the full moon. 🌾 🌕 🌾⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Did you manage to catch the Harvest Moon? Make sure you look up tonight for the last chance to catch it before the Fall Equinox tomorrow. The Harvest Moon was aptly named, traditionally being an aide to farmers during the fall harvest season. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ You can find our Harvest Moon at @BCLiquorStores across the province on $1 off for the month of September. 📸 by @samjburdall
Just like the feathers of a majestic peacock when Just like the feathers of a majestic peacock when spreading its colourful tail, we can’t take our eyes off our Hyperbolic Bumbleberry Smoothie IPA. 🤩🦚 We really wanted to go big for the end of summer so we created this absolute behemoth of a beer. Brewed with an insane amount of blackberry, raspberry and blueberry puree, this beer finishes strong with a big juice kick and a hint of vanilla. Coming in at a dangerous 8.2% this beer is not for the faint of heart. Low Cal? NOPE! Low Carb? NOPE! Low ABV? Ha, NOPE! Thanks to our friends the @BeerBuoys for these delightful shots. 🤩📸 Keep tagging us in your Hyperbolic pictures, we love seeing the can out and about across the province! 🗺
NEW LOOK - SAME LEGENDARY FACEPLANT! ⛷🏔❄️ NEW LOOK - SAME LEGENDARY FACEPLANT! ⛷🏔❄️ To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, we’ve given Faceplant a facelift! The beer you have loved for the past 20 years is back with an updated, rad new look. We brewed this beer as the ultimate reward after a long day's ride. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, Faceplant has stood the test of time. 🍻 Hints of chocolate, molasses and brown sugar with a mild, sweet finish. This crisp, fresh in season dark ale pours brown in colour with a smooth creamy head. Cheers to 20 more years of Faceplants - SEND IT! ❄️❄️❄️ Available in our taproom TOMORROW, and hitting the rest of the province next week. Original 📸 by @samjburdall
The open road is calling - it looks like it's shap The open road is calling - it looks like it's shaping up to be a Hooligan kind of weekend. 🏍️ ⛰️🌲⁠ ⁠ Have you tried the latest addition to our Hooligan family? Our Hooligan Organic Pale Ale is a classic Northwest style that's bold, and built for adventure! 🗺️ ⁠ ⁠ Brewed with Organic Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic. Medium bodied, with notes of tropical fruit and pine. A balanced beer with just the right amount of crisp, hop bitterness to keep you coming back for more. ⁠ ⁠ Available at our Latimer Street taproom and across the province. Shoot us a DM if you need help finding your nearest 6pk.⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @BJfung3. Cheers Bradley!
Did you know that our beers are available to purch Did you know that our beers are available to purchase as single serves for the perfect adventure buddy?! 🗺️⁠ ⁠ Our taproom fridge is overflowing right now with limited release beers - just in time for this late summer sun! ⁠ ⁠ ☀️ Summer Slammer: Passion Fruit Session Ale ⁠ 🧙‍♀️ Claviseps: Rye Sour⁠ 💦 Pool Vibes: Dry Hopped Lager⁠ 🦚 Hyperbolic: Bumbleberry Smoothie IPA⁠ 🏳️‍🌈 Pridealicious: Strawberry Basil Sour⁠ 🏍️ Hooligan: Organic Pilsner⁠ 🏍️ Hooligan: Organic Pale Ale⁠ 🌾 Harvest Moon: Organic Hemp Kolsch ⁠ ⛰️ Valhalla: Organic Hazy Pale Ale⁠ 🏕️ Happy Camper: Organic Session Ale⁠ ⁠ We also have multipacks available for those thirsty explorers. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @TamarackMediaCo and @DiscoverNelson
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New in-store: Fall lids have landed. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ New in-store: Fall lids have landed. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🍂⁠ 🍁 🍂⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ We are stoked to be stocked up on these rad new 5 panels for the season, and judging by this weather, they landed right on time! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Made from Cotton Twill, resulting in a stronger, more durable 5 panel hat - perfect for chilly Nelson fall days. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Available from our taproom and online store. Cheers!
As the snow-line creeps further down the mountain, As the snow-line creeps further down the mountain, Faceplant is our go-to winter warmer. 🏔️ ❄️ 🏂⁠ ⁠ Crisp, fresh and in-season, this dark brown ale has a mild sweet finish with hints of chocolate and molasses. ⁠ ⁠ We kept the ABV low(ish), at 6% so it can be enjoyed after a long days ride, or during if that's how you roll. ⁠ ⁠ Thanks for the sweet shot by @JanayCoreen 📸
New toques have landed in the taproom.⁠⁠ 🍻 New toques have landed in the taproom.⁠⁠ 🍻 ⁠⁠ Swing by for a cold beer and a warm toque, graciously modelled here by @MrMalberg and @Elvonswell. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ We have 2 brand new styles available, in a range of colours with a laser etched leather patch. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Cheers 🍻⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
NEW "BEERINGS" HAVE ARRIVED!!!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Our ta NEW "BEERINGS" HAVE ARRIVED!!!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Our talented friend and beer slinger @TinyGiantsCreations has been at it again with these adorable hand-felted hop earrings. 🍻 🍻 🍻⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Are you a hop head?! Can't get enough of fresh-hop season and want it to last forever?! Looking the perfect beer nerd gift?! Well, these earrings are for you! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ For sale at our Latimer St Taproom whilst stocks last. ⁠⁠ Be sure to give Eswen a like, follow and share over at @TinyGiantsCreations.
Locals Only: Weekend Lineup⁠ ⁠ The taproom fri Locals Only: Weekend Lineup⁠ ⁠ The taproom fridge is full to the brim with delicious new brews for the weekend ahead. ⁠ ⁠ Head up to Nelson Brewing to get your hands on these taproom exclusives: ⁠ ⁠ 🍒 *NEW* 50 Shades of Grisette -Tart Cherry Grisette⁠ 🍓 Pridealicious - Strawberry Basil Sour⁠ 👱🏼‍♂️ 14 Grahams Per Litre - Hazy IPA (almost out!)⁠ 🧙🏻‍♀️ Claviceps - Rye Sour (almost out!)⁠ 🍻 NotSoberFest - Oktoberfest Lager*⁠ *Flights and Fills only⁠ ⁠ 50 Shades of Grisette - Tart Cherry Grisette⁠ 4.5% ABV 🍒 🍒 🍒⁠ ⁠ Translated to mean "Little Grey," this grisette is our take on the traditional style. Light, refreshing and low abv, this farmhouse style ale is the perfect fall offering. Fermented on tart cherry puree for a crisp, refreshing finish. Pairs well with fancy charcuterie and sharp cheese. ⁠ ⁠ Taproom open Friday & Saturday 1pm-7pm.
Whether it's a fishing pole, a hiking pole or a sk Whether it's a fishing pole, a hiking pole or a ski pole - we've got you covered with our Bent Pole Organic North West IPA. 🎣 ⛷️ 🥾⁠ ⁠ As our wise head brewer @SimonBarna11 once said, "It tastes like the mountains, it tastes like the hill, it tastes like a good time in the Kootenays!" 🌲 ⛰️ 🍻⁠ ⁠ This classic, NW IPA is bursting with notes of citrus and pine. Unfiltered for maximum hop flavour, and a sensational head retention. The dry finish allows the layered hop flavours to shine through. ⁠ ⁠ Cheers! ⁠ ⁠ 📸 by @SamJBurdall 👏
Our latest fall friend, the “Clever Fox” Apric Our latest fall friend, the “Clever Fox” Apricot Saison will be hitting stores across the province this week. ⁠ ⁠ For this label, we took inspiration from the colourful and awe inspiring changing of the seasons here in the Kootenays. 🍂🍂🍂⁠ ⁠ As the colder weather creeps in, the valley lights up with vibrant yellows, oranges and reds as the deciduous trees get ready for winter. 💛🧡❤️⁠ ⁠ Brewed with French Saison Yeast, and Organic Rakau hops, often described as “the whole orchard,” from New Zealand. Perfectly balanced - bursting with ripe apricot, spice and everything nice. ⁠ ⁠ We hope you get the chance to celebrate the best of the summers harvest, and welcome fall with good people and great beer this weekend. Cheers! 🍻⁠
Locals Only: Weekend Lineup⁠ ⁠ The taproom fri Locals Only: Weekend Lineup⁠ ⁠ The taproom fridge is full to the brim with delicious new brews for the long weekend ahead. ⁠ ⁠ Head up to Nelson Brewing to get your hands on these taproom exclusives: ⁠ ⁠ 🍒 *NEW* 50 Shades of Grisette -Tart Cherry Grisette⁠ 🍓 Pridealicious - Strawberry Basil Sour⁠ 👱🏼‍♂️ 14 Grahams Per Litre - Hazy IPA⁠ 🧙🏻‍♀️ Claviceps - Rye Sour⁠ ⁠ *Plus*⁠ ⁠ 🦚 Hyperbolic - Bumbleberry Smoothie IPA⁠ 🦊 Clever Fox - Apricot Saison⁠ 🪐 Astro Panther - Organic Mosaic Dark Lager⁠ ⛷️ Bent Pole - Organic NW IPA⁠ 🐝 Wild Honey - Organic Blonde Ale⁠ 🌾 Harvest Moon - Organic Hemp Kolsch⁠ 🛠️ Hooligan Organic - Pale Ale⁠ 🏍️ Hooligan Organic - Pilsner⁠ ⛰️ Valhalla - Organic Hazy Pale Ale⁠ 🏕️ Happy Camper - Organic Session Ale ($2 off!)⁠ ⁠ Open Friday/Saturday 1pm-7pm. ⁠ Closed Sunday/Monday. ⁠
Organic Winter Mix Packs have landed! ⁠⁠🏂❄️⛷ ⁠⁠ Our winter elves, Elly and Brett, have been busy assembling our NEW Organic Winter mix packs. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Looking fresh in ice blue, if you're having trouble deciding which of our legendary, organic brews to pick, this pack is for you. ❄️⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ A must have accessory for all your winter adventures. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ❄️ New Pack Contains ❄️⁠⁠ ⛷️ 3 x Faceplant Organic Winter Ale⁠⁠ 🥾 3 x Bent Pole NW Organic IPA⁠⁠ 🏍️ 3 x Hooligan Organic Pilsner⁠⁠ 🔧 3 x Hooligan Organic Pale Ale⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Available from our taproom, and across the province!
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