Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Issue 6 - Fall 2017 | Page 16

Fernie Brewing Company
– quenching Fernie’s
thirst since 2003!
Fernie Brewing Company’s Head
Brewer, Jeff Demaniuk likes to think
that Fernie Brewing Co. has a beer for
practically every taste and with around
25 beers available throughout the year,
they really are a true taste of Fernie.
Fernie Brewing Co. was established in
2003 as a small family concern on the
edge of Fernie, continuing a long-time
tradition of brewing in the Elk Valley;
Fort Steele Brewery having relocated
to Fernie in 1901 and remaining until
the middle of the century. While that
company was eventually absorbed
into a beer conglomeration, the newer
Fernie Brewing Company remains
proudly independent and community-
minded.
FBC Production began in the
family barn with just a few lines,
distribution was limited to the local
area. As popularity quickly grew so
did everything else, and new premises
at the current location on the edge
of town became a necessity in 2007.
At their stylish award-winning craft
brewery, they take no shortcuts,
using premium 2-row barley malt and
European Hops.
The award-winning Project 9 Pilsner
is perfect post bike ride on the patio,
or savour a mouthwatering What the
Huck Huckleberry Wheat Ale on a
cool fall evening. First Trax Brown Ale
lingers on the palate for a satisfying
16
pint that is perfectly
Fernie. Hop-heads love the ever-
expanding and rotating IPA Series,
which includes a new IPA every second
month. Undecided and experimental
craft consumers will welcome a new
arrival this fall, The Professor Marzen
– named after Fernie Brewing Co.’s
past Brewmaster, Gord Demaniuk, and
brewed with much love and respect
by current Head Brewer and son, Jeff
Demaniuk, and FBC’s team of brewers.
Visitors are welcome at the Brewery’s
newly renovated and expanded Tasting
Room to sample a range of fresh brews,
support local initiatives and purchase
a full range of products including the
ever-popular growlers. Up to 12-beers
are available on tap including “Cheers
to Charity” Flights of 4; all proceeds
from purchased flights are donated to a
local charity or organization, making it
undoubtedly the most worthwhile beer
you’ll drink all day!
Cheers!
26 Manitou Rd  |  250-423-7797
ferniebrewing.com