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Alberni Valley Breweries Bring Home Awards

A flight of craft beer at Twin City Brewing. An award-winning Alberni Valley Brewery.

Award-winning beers from Alberni Valley’s Twin City Brewing.

Twin City Brewing and Dog Mountain Brewing earn top honors at the 2024 BC Beer Awards and Canada Beer Cup.

Port Alberni’s craft beer scene is booming, and Alberni Valley breweries have been recognized at major competitions like the BC Beer Awards and Canada Beer Cup.

At the 2024 British Columbia Beer Awards, Dog Mountain Brewing struck gold with their Dark Belgian Strong Ale, while Twin City Brewing earned a bronze for their Canadian Spruce Tip Beer. Twin City Brewing also claimed the prestigious Brewery of the Year title, adding to the celebration for the Alberni Valley craft beer community. This event, held in New Westminster on October 19th, honors the top breweries in BC and highlights the region’s vibrant craft beer culture.

Additionally, Twin City Brewing’s Canadian Spruce Tip Beer secured another bronze at the Canada Beer Cup on October 18th, where over a dozen Vancouver Island-based breweries were recognized. Dog Mountain Brewing’s Dark Belgian Strong Ale also claimed gold at this national competition, which celebrates the best of independently owned and operated breweries across Canada.

These achievements put a spotlight on Port Alberni’s three incredible breweries—Twin City Brewing, Dog Mountain Brewing, and Alberni Brewing Company—all stops on the popular BC Ale Trail. Each brewery offers not only unique, award-winning beers but also fantastic food menus, making them perfect destinations for locals and visitors alike.

Beer taps at Twin City Brewing in Port Alberni, showcasing a variety of locally crafted beers.

Twin City Brewing offers a range of locally crafted beers on tap, including their award-winning selections.

Twin City Brewing, founded in 2017, continues to impress with its creative ales, having previously won “Best Brewery Experience” in 2020 and “Best In Show” in 2018. Their latest recognition as Brewery of the Year solidifies their reputation as a leader in the BC craft beer scene.

The rooftop patio at Dog Mountain Brewing in Port Alberni with views of the surrounding Alberni Valley.

Dog Mountain Brewing’s rooftop patio is a perfect spot to enjoy craft beer with stunning views of the Alberni Valley.

Dog Mountain Brewing offers a unique experience with its giant rooftop patio, offering stunning views of the Alberni Valley. Their recent gold medal win for their Dark Belgian Strong Ale further cements their status as one of Vancouver Island’s top breweries.

Be sure to visit these award-winning Alberni Valley breweries and explore the BC Ale Trail as you make your way up Vancouver Island, with other stops in Parksville, Ucluelet, and Tofino.