OUR PRODUCERS
SPIRITS
Antidote Distilling - Port Alberni
Est. 2021
We started Antidote Distilling Co with one goal in mind, and that was to create something true and unique to our town, island and province. To engage with our local community to frame a postcard for the valley. We are a craft distillery, who brings you artisanal spirits from the heart of Vancouver Island.
We ferment and distill the "Spirit of Alberni" with locally sourced grains and fruit, white crafting our products with the "wild-at-heart" in mind. By sourcing recycled bottles and by keeping our carbon footprint as low as possible, we want to lead the new wave in sustainable craft distilling.
May the Spirit of Alberni be enjoyed to the ends of the earth!
"You’ve found your Antidote"
Having met through festivals and shenanagins, Nikki and Nilo hit it off with a mutal love for delivering a locally focused product with a creative approach. Vaccuum disitillation, bottle wraps, and local foraging is one amazing thing - but what makes working with Antidote truly special is the unique relationship being extended to the bartenders and collaborators available in our community.
Alchemist Distiller - Summerland
Est. 2018
Alchemist Distiller is an award-winning craft distillery run by a young couple, Sandrine and Simon. Originally from France they transform Okanagan Apples into these golden elixirs. In between Art and Science, they hand craft the finest spirits, each with unique characters that guarantees a memorable experience. The singular design of the still associated with Simon’s savoir-faire allows Alchemist Distiller to offer singular bouquet of flavors to enjoy and share with your closest friends.
"Lifes too short, choose a drink with character."
Introduced to Alchemist Distiller in 2022 through industry friendship, Nikki is very excited to bring Alchemist to each community on the Island and share their story and incredibly unique spirits with you.
CIDER
Twisted Hills Organic Craft Cider
- Cawston
Est. 2012
Based in Cawston, Twisted Hills Craft Cider became the Similkameen Valley's first standalone cidery in 2012, founded by orchardists Jo Schneider and Kaylan Madeira. The company focuses on growing specific, organic cider-apple varieties on their estate, operating on the belief that apple quality dictates cider quality. This dedication has made them the first cidery in BC to offer a full line-up of Certified Organic ciders, which are available at the CiderDome
"We believe that the quality of cider will never surpass the quality of the fruit used to make it"
Element Cider Co. - Cawston
Est. 2020
Element Cider Co. is certified organic and carefully crafted from the outstanding elements known to the Similkameen Valley. Jo and Kaylan of Twisted Hills Craft Cider are entering a new chapter. Their goal is to introduce quality cider to more people, more often and they began to pour their energy into a new and separate cider line under the name Element Cider Co. By broadening the apple and fruit sources to other popular varieties, they can produce higher volumes of cider without compromising quality. And to help consumers include cider in more of their experiences, this cider is offered in cans which are more convenient to carry, quicker to cool, and easy to consume, anywhere. Whether at casual backyard barbeques, picnics, going for a hike or wherever you’re in your element.
"Organic heritage apples are this cider’s core element."
BEER
Dead Frog Brewery - Langley
Est. 2007
The first Dead Frog beer was brewed in a cramped but cozy warehouse across from the Aldergrove Drive-In in 2007. After honing his craft for 10 years at Backwoods Brewing, founder Derrick decided it was time to make his mark and changed up the name. Together with his wife Donna, Derrick opened the doors to Dead Frog in June of 2007 armed with the recipe for the Nut Brown (hastily scratched onto a bar napkin nights before), and a thirst to drive the industry forward. After a year of smashing his knee climbing over the forklift to get out of the brewery at night, Derrick decided it was time to find Dead Frog a new home. in 2008, Derrick, Donna, and the Dead Frog team moved into Brewery #2 and released Dead Frog's first six pack - the Nut Brown Ale. In 2018 Dead Frog moved into their fantastic new home in Langley, pouring beers in the beautiful new taproom with in-house kitchen. Check out the Party Paddle!
"Nothing Goes Down Like A Cold Dead Frog."
From seriously Sour mixer packs to Nutty Stouts, Dead Frog’s presence has been growing on the Island alongside Hops & Vine for over 7 years, with many more exciting new brews and flavours to come!
Who Cares Beverage Co - Vancouver BC
Est. 2023
Life is full of hard decisions to sweat about already. Don't let the type of beer you're drinking be one of them. Crispy Lager is an easy drinking, sessional lager with a clean finish. If you're into the big beers but want to support your local community, we're the beer for you.
"Lifes about moments, not labels. Let the can do the sweating!"
Grey Fox Brewing - Kelowna
Est. 2021
True, gluten-free beer is crafted by carefully sourcing ingredients and brewing in a dedicated facility to provide the full craft beer experience without the gluten content.
CAREFULLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS. We choice select a combination of millet and rice along with hops and yeast, to produce excellent gluten-free beer true to the craft drinking experience.
"0 PPM 100% Gluten Free. DISCOVER THE TASTE OF A SMALL BATCH CRAFT BEER WITHOUT THE GLUTEN."
Introducing Grey Fox to the Island has been a real treat - with such a blossoming Celiac demo it has been really nice to bring something of such quality to the customer base.
BC WINES
Foolish Wines - Oliver
Est. 2021
When the Coghill and Main families moved to the Okanagan to build Neighbourhood Brewing, they fell in love with wine country and had to get involved. With their roots in the brewing industry, they were told by some that getting into wine was a “Foolish” endeavour.
Our name might be Foolish, but the wine’s are far
from it.
Hops & Vine is excited to introduce Foolish to Vancouver Island. Brilliant packaging and refreshing wines that are sure to fill glasses and evenings! Nikki's particular favorite is the Gamay. We cannot wait to help our customers find the best way to get Foolish!
Volcanic Hills Winery - West Kelowna
Est. 2010
Throughout West Kelowna are our 65 acres of estate grown vines, the oldest dating back to our first self rooted plantings of Gewurztraminer in 1978. Today we are proud of the wines our Estate grown Gamay, Gewurztraminer, Zwiegelt, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Marichel Foch and Riesling vines produce
"Great wine starts in the vineyard. Through caring first for the land, and careful varietal selection, we are able to sustainably grow our grapes to produce wines that require minimal intervention in the winery. The result - each unique vintage we create wines that showcase this land of opportunity and the true terroir of the Okanagan Valley."
Okanagan Falls
Est. 2002
“In 2002 God herself took over a well established, yet unproven vineyard in Okanagan Falls, BC.”
“Our story focuses on local folklore, the blasting of a local church with dynamite in order to move it from A to B. Lately, there’s been a bit of a renaissance where the gods have emerged from the church paintings and are touring the modern West Coast.
We have lost control, these old souls do as they will.”
With a well formed and established team of founder and proprietor Evelyn Campbell, winemaker Evan Saunders, and vineyard manager John Bayley, Blasted Church winery has been producing and sharing beautiful wines with BC for over 2 decades. From iconic labeling to deliciously memorable wines this winery has been showing the Island some real flair for what BC wine can be.
Hops and Vine was excited to have Blasted Church join the team in 2020, bringing a stellar reputation and a fresh rebranding to the island, the timing made perfect sense. We are very much looking forward to what Blasted Church can do going into a new world with Island representation.
Back Door Winery - Kelowna
Est. 2022
Back Door Winery is owned and operated by Jesse Gill. They worked in the lumber industry on Vancouver Island and began berry farming in the Fraser Valley in the early-1980s. They purchased Double Barrel Vineyards, nestled between Oliver and Osoyoos, in 2008. When the opportunity came around to expand, the perfect piece of property was available on Jones Flat Road in Summerland. In 2020 they took over the vineyard to unlock the great wines from the grapes grown on the terrain.
"Behind every door lies a story. And, behind every great story, is a little bit of history"
Three Sisters - Okanagan
Est. 2016
"Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words" – Plautus
In 2003 John and Liz Lawrence, acquired a 15 acre property with a 7.5 acre planted vineyard. This retirement plan, although somewhat a hare-brained scheme, was based on a long family history of farming, a passion for growing and an appreciation of vineyards from around the world.
Earlco Vineyards Ltd was shaped in response to the burgeoning wine industry in the Okanagan, particularly on the Naramata Bench. The name is simply derived from the naming of our vineyard blocks after us, the three sisters: Emily, Abby and Rebecca Lawrence and put into a Company! After 10 years the company has extended its own vineyards and entered into arrangements with local owners for the care and maintenance of their vineyards. Now farming over 160 acres of vineyards, Earlco Vineyards Ltd is a well-established and recognized viticulture company in the Okanagan.
Then there is the fascination of wine….. ”All good; some better than others” as our Grandfather Jack used to say when drinking wine. When we realized we were working with amazing fruit we decided to plunge into making wine, this being led by our chief winemaker, Matt Mikulic. Matt, a viticulturist and winemaker trained in California, Argentina, Australia and his home country Croatia, began our winery vision and felt the name Three Sisters quite fitting as he has three of his own!
We are proud of our wines and invite you to taste them with your friends and family.
Nikki met Matt through Continuum and has been really excited to continue sharing the family from Three Sisters with the Island - his particular favorite is the Syrah.
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River Stone Estate Winery - Oliver
Est. 2001
The grapes are grown on our estate vineyard, River Rock Vineyard, which surrounds our tasting room and family home. We also have a second vineyard, our Boulder City Vineyard, which is located just across the street from our tasting room on Tucelnuit Drive.
The vines are specifically planted in a location that allows the vine to thrive and mature fruit of a consistent quality and character. All of our vineyards are on south facing slopes where soils are composed of rock, sand, and gravel laid down during the last glacial recession.
"And so the adventure continues... Savour the Journey!"
NON-ALCOHOLIC
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Glimmer - Penticton
Est. 2021
From sourcing the finest ingredients to pioneering the most advanced alcohol removal processes, every step of our production is guided by a dedication to quality and craftsmanship. While we each wear different hats, we share a common vision: to create a premium de-alcoholized wine that is as delicious as it is intentional.
"Glimmer Wine is a women-owned, women-run business built on passion, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Our team is made up of talented professionals who each bring their unique expertise to make Glimmer the most sustainable, luxurious, and ethical product on the market."
Duncan
Est. 2017
Family owned and operated, the Colebank crew has been producing consistent quality spirits since 2017.
Located in the heart of Cowichan Valley,
Stillhead uses only BC grown fruits and grains, each spirit memorable & flavourful.
Working with local farmers markets to wild blackberry pickers, farms and vineyards to restaurants - Stillhead has been an active part of the community and a real presence on the Island's growing liquor scene.
“From our family to yours, we are confident you will love our spirits!”
Since 2018, Hops and Vine has been working with Brennan and the fantastic crew to grow and collaborate on how best to give the Island a true treat for each and every occasion. Dave and Nikki cannot sing higher praises about this wonderful team and the spirits they produce - The award-winning Blackberry Gin has particularly been a treat to experience releasing to the Island. 2021 saw Stillhead’s first small-batch commercial Whisky Release – Hops and Vine is very excited for what is currently aging and on it’s way.
PARTNERS
Discover a world of flavors with our selection of import wines, each bottle showcasing the unique characteristics and winemaking traditions of renowned wine regions around the globe. From bold reds to crisp whites, our imported collection brings the finest tastes from vineyards worldwide directly to your table.
Vintage Corks Ltd is a Vancouver based importer for a family of beautiful wineries across the world.
Continuum Beverage Company services Western Canada bringing together a fantastic family of Canadian craft producers.