Farm-to-Ale Brewing
Driving west on Hwy 16, it’s easy
to be awestruck by the wide open
prairie sky and rolling fields. For
Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk,
the sight is a prime stretch of
Manitoba farmland perfect for
growing barley and hops. The farm
boy brothers founded Farmery
Estate Brewery, the first of its kind
in North America, where every
ingredient needed to brew crisp
lagers and hoppy ales is sourced
right from the farm and brewed
on site. Signs next to the highway
lead to hopyards where the bitter,
citric flower used to flavour beer
is grown, with ivy-like plants
curled around trellises made from
reclaimed hydro poles. Luckily
at the brewery a few minutes
away, free drop-in tours end with
samples. The gear store stocks six
packs, an impressive variety of
Farmery apparel, and just-add-beer
bread and brownie mixes made
from, you guessed it, farm grown
barley. farmery.ca
Scenic Setting
windy gravel highway that leads
to Riding Mountain National
Park. Otherwise, one might miss
the sight of an alert deer in the
centre of the road, or a baby black
bear scampering into the brush.
Provincial Trunk Hwy 19 has been
the impressive entry point to the
park, through the wooden turreted
East Gate, since the early ’30s when
the park was founded. Once inside,
there are more than 400 km of
trails to explore: steep hills and
picturesque vistas for mountain
bikers, forested paths for hikers,
and a marsh boardwalk for those
who prefer to stroll. Trail maps
can be found on the Parks Canada
website at pc.cg.ca.
Stay in Style
Two years ago, Karly McRae
It’s essential to keep eyes peeled and business partner Collyer
while rounding corners on the Construction bought a hotel and
MODERN IZAKAYA AND FINE JAPANESE FOOD AND DRINK
Izakaya: (noun) a type of Japanese bar in which a variety of
small dishes are served to accompany beverages/cocktails
Happy Hour Combinations of 3 appies for $14
Downtown Winnipeg,
190 Smith Street
(Entrance on St. Mary Ave.)
204-615-5556
www.edokkowpg.ca
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