Canada, BC: Beacon Brewing now open in Sydney, BC

A new family-owned brewery and taproom has announced that it is now open in Sidney, a town on the northern tip of Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula, the Canadian Beer News reported on October 26.

Beacon Brewing has been founded by Alexa and Tristan Fetherston along with Alexa’s brother Steven Hardy, and is located in the main floor of the newly built Oceanna complex.

Beacon opened its doors this past weekend with an initial tap line-up that includes Better Late Than Never Pale Ale (4.9% abv), Cold Capacitor IPA (6.2% abv), Disconnect Dark Mild (4.1% abv), Ladder Truck Lager (4.6% abv), Little Red Grissette (3.4% abv), Power Surge Pale Ale (5.4% abv), Resistor Red ISA (5.3% abv), and Short Circuit Saison (4.3% abv).

Non-beer beverage options include cider (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and sodas from Valley Cider, and light snacks such as candied salmon from Jenny’s Smoke Shack are also available.

Beacon Brewing is located at 9829 Third Street in Sidney, and is open daily from 11:30 AM.

27 October, 2021