Barley Station Brew Pub – Salmon Arm, B.C
Any beer is good beer, so what’s the deal?
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There is more to a great brew besides what rests within the glass. Three reasons why the beer is better at the Barley Station.
1) Onsite Award Winning Brewing
“From start to finish our beers travel less than 50 feet”
(Barley Station Brew Pub, 2021)
The Barley brews on site in smaller batches which means that you get fresher beer with a minimal carbon footprint! With 15 years of experience and loyalty to their community, the beer is better at Barley Station Brew Pub. They have hand-crafted brews with zero preservatives or additives! The Barley’s leap for greatness has caught the attention of multiple awards between the years of 2008 and 2016. With several year-round ales and lagers, you can choose your favourite. After you fall in love with a classic, you will never endure the drag of boredom here. The Barley has thrilling summer seasonals such as their popular raspberry blonde pale ale. (Did I mention that it’s my personal favourite?!)
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Locality doesn’t stop with on site brewing. Salmon Arm, home of the Barley Station, was rated number one place to live in B.C. by McLean’s magazine in 2019. Sense of community pride is strong. The very soul of the Shuswap sinks into the core of the Barley’s Trail Ale IPA. Experience a humble pride knowing that 10 cents from every sleeve of an IPA purchase will be donated to the Shuswap Trail Alliance. Enjoying an IPA at the Barley Station seamlessly intertwines patrons with the community one sip at time. Drinking the IPA is like pressing the cool fresh air of the Shuswap that everyone loves right against your lips.
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2) Kathy and the Team
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Kathy takes admirable pride in the ownership of the Barley Station and its impact on the community. You won’t meet another individual as dedicated and present as Kathy. She greets everyone with positive energy flowing from head to toe. Her radiant smile ensures that you are about to have the best pub experience. Every time I press my palm against the thick wooden doors, stress flees from every inch of my skin. The staff members greet visitors like long-lost friends. You will feel at home as the laughter sways among the walls and wraps you in its arms. As you sip on a fresh beer you can taste the creativity and attention to detail that the Barley puts into every brew. It doesn’t matter how good the beer tastes if it isn’t accompanied by memorable service. The beer is better at the Barley as you are submerged into their free spirited atmosphere. First time, or your 100th visit, the Barley always makes you feel special.
3) Classic Pub Style Menu with a Twist
The meals that the Barley station has to offer compliment their decadent spirits. Are there any other ways that you can enjoy their hand-crafted brews besides draining glasses? Absolutely! Crunch down on the Barley’s famously unique beer battered pickles. Your stomach will thank you as you sink your teeth into this fan favourite. Did I mention the pickles are just a starter? Let pleasure dance across your tongue as you indulge in unforgettable flavours. Beer is always better when paired with outstanding food!
The menu is brimming with local ingredients. As the Barley is well connected with their community, so are their dishes! From starters to mains and irresistible desserts, the wow factor will never cease. Wing Wednesday at the Barley is well known to the locals within the Shuswap. No other wings or handcrafted brews will compare to the rich flavours that prance around here on Wednesday nights.
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Once you fall into a mad love affair with a hand crafted brew there is no need to worry about leaving your favourites behind! The Barley makes sure that their guests never have to go home empty handed. The main entrance holds many locally produced goods such as preserves, coffee, clothing, and of course their own beer. You can leave with a fresh 6 pack or some cozy Barley Station memorabilia. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a little souvenir and bring home more than memories.
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Beer is Better at the Barley Station.
The beer is better at the Barley because it is not like any other beer that you can grab from the liquor store and forget about 5 minutes later. Become apart of the community as you sip their exquisite hand crafted brews. By visiting the Barley you are not only supporting them but you are supporting a community. Onsite award winning brewing, Kathy and the team, and the classic yet unique menu are what make the Barley Station Brew Pub a must stop in the Shuswap. I promise you will feel as though you’ve finally made it into brewery heaven. There is no better time than now to support the Barley as COVID-19 takes it’s toll on all restaurants. At the Barley their handcrafted brews reach far beyond the glass.
Still not convinced? Go ahead. Visit them today. I dare you not to get hooked.
Special thanks to Kathy and Marina for video assistance. And a huge shoutout to everyone at the Barley Station.
