Awards – Legend of the YearAcera As a proudly 100% Canadian-owned company, Acera Insurance drew the inspiration for our name from the scientific family name for the Maple tree, a symbol of our local roots and the depth and strength of our combined organization.Awards – Rookie of the YearBC Craft Brewers GuildThe BC Craft Brewers Guild works to unite craft breweries in BC so the community continues to develop and grow, and advocates to the government to improve support for breweries that create jobs, boost local economies, and communities. Supporting truly great BC Craft Beer.Awards – Best In ShowThe Barley MerchantThe Barley Merchant Taproom & Kitchen was born out of a love and appreciation for locally produced beer and the people who brew it. We believe every craft beer can tell a story, one sip at a time. Awards – Brewery of the YearKegshare CanadaKegshare is a keg service that rents and leases Kegs to Breweries, Cideries, and Wineries across Canada. Kegshare also assists in the logistics of moving kegs within a specific province or between provinces.Category Sponsor – Hop Forward BeersHops Connect Canada Proudly Canadian, Hops Connect Canada began in Pemberton, BC, in 2013 with a passion for quality hops and the craft brewing community. Category Sponsor – LagersJAK’S Beer Wine SpiritsJAK’s is a fourth-generation family-operated liquor retail company founded by John Andrew Kettlewell in 1981. Our aim is to create a liquor store experience that stands out from the crowd with a unique selection of products.Awards HandlesAltro LabelsFrom custom box printing to bottle labels, jars, bags, sheet stickers, roll labels, and more, we provide versatile and effective labeling solutions.Brewery Creek Liquor StoreLocated in the heart of Mt. Pleasant, The Brewery Creek Liquor Store stands as Vancouver’s premier destination for craft beverages. Established in 2005, we proudly hold the distinction of being the city’s first retail store to stock Craft Beer, setting the standard for quality and innovation in the industry. 20 years of craft beers!Hops Connect CanadaProudly Canadian, Hops Connect Canada began in Pemberton, BC, in 2013 with a passion for quality hops and the craft brewing community. Kwantlen Polytechnic University ( KPU) Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia.Norlands Box CoNorlands specializes in durable, customizable corrugated boxes. Our emphasis on sturdy construction and sustainable materials guarantees that products remain secure while reducing environmental impact.Smooth Edge DesignSmooth Edge Design is a woodworking business specializing in hospitality and restaurant interiors, as well as custom wood products like cutting boards, custom flight paddles, and tap handles for the craft beer industry…Yeast CanadaWe are a Canadian-owned and operated company dedicated to enhancing the quality and character of your beverages through our carefully curated yeast strains and nationwide reach…Zenan Glass Zenan Glass stands alone when it comes to glassware decorators, as the largest glassware decorator in Canada and fifth overall in North America. Bar SponsorTopps HopsLocated in the heart of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, British Columbia, we grow 15+ varieties of BuyBC certified hops that are harvested, processed, and packaged on our farm, providing a direct farmer-to-brewer supply chain.Games AreaGreat Little Box CoFrom design, through to printing, application, and manufacturing, we have you covered in all aspects of your packaging journey…Glassware SponsorHopsteiner With a new location and team in Toronto, Ontario, and more than 170+ years of hop growing and processing experience, we understand that quality begins with growth.Judges PlacePowell BreweryFamily Operated Craft Brewery Brewing Delicious Beers since 2012. Discover Powell Brewery, East Vancouver’s award-winning craft brewery known for bold flavours and quality brews. From smooth dark ales to crisp lagers and …Judge SponsorThe Barley MerchantThe Barley Merchant is a proud supporter of independently owned BC breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries. We curate a tap list, cocktail menu, and distilleries …
