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Vernon
One of the early microbreweries in B.C., started in 1985 by German immigrants Jakob Tobler and Buko Von Krosigk, Okanagan Spring has dominated the regional microbrewery scene since the mid-90's. The product line was originally oriented toward lagers, but the company soon found out that there was a much more enthusiastic market for ales among drinkers of microbrewery beer.
The company has grown to the point where it may be considered a micro only when compared to Molson or Labatt. In 1996, the company was purchased by Sleeman Brewing and Malting of Guelph, Ontario, which continues to maintain the Spring product line. In 1999, Sleeman purchased Shaftebury Brewing and moved production to Okanagan Spring's facilities. Products are widely available in 6-packs and 12-packs of 341ml bottles, 6-packs of 355ml cans, and the pale ale is widely available on tap.
1516 Bavarian Lager
(Lager,
5%)
Classic Brown Ale
(Brown Ale,
5.6%)
Extra Special Pale Ale
(Pale Ale,
5%)
Honey Blonde Ale
(Pale Ale,
5%)
Old English Porter
(Porter,
8.5%)
Premium Lager
(Lager,
5%)
Traditional Pilsner
(Pilsner,
5%)
Spring Pilsner
(Pilsner,
4.5%)
Autumn Red Ale
(Amber Ale,
5.6%)
St. Patrick Stout
(Stout,
5.5%)
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