Salmon Arm Local Boutique :: Chris.andthebee

Salmon Arm Local Boutique :: Chris.andthebee

Salmon Arm Local Boutique
Our story begins…

In the beginning, Chris and his business partner Karen ran a local clothing store for a few years. They had items from local artists but mostly falling in the fashion genre. And just as many of our past interviewees have told me, there was always talk amongst the locals of not having a place in town for the various local artisans. Chris and Karen came across an available space in an old Canadian Tire building and thought it would be an awesome place to take on the project. A project that would finally supply a home to 94+ artists from the Shuswap. And so we have… Read more

craft beer bottles

Craft Beer Guide to the Okanagan/Shuswap

Craft beer blonde ale
Barley Station

Craft beer is becoming more and more popular, and with good reason.

So what is craft beer?
Craft beer creates an experience for the consumer.

It’s made-up of 3 perceptions:
Appearance aroma and flavor.
Most commonly 4 ingredients:
Hops, malt, yeast and water.
And can be enjoyed by:
Food pairing.
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