Need a new spot to grab a beer in Lake Country?

Lake Country Brewing Company opened in town on Thursday and despite itsa国际传媒檚 beginning, itsa国际传媒檚 already deep-rooted into the community.

The co-owners of the new establishment are Jayson McCarthy and Jim Pink. The McCarthy family has been in Lake Country for six generations and used to own Black Presssa国际传媒檚 Lake Country Calendar.

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sa国际传媒淭hey were so grateful they had the space to come to, they had a great time,sa国际传媒� said McCarthy.

The idea of a brewery came to McCarthy and Pink over the years from coaching basketball together.

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They both coached high school teams in town together and McCarthy also has coached a little internationally.

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In June 2021, news came out of a brewery coming to Lake Country. McCarthy said it took around two years but it was his daughters who helped the process.

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However, people are allowed to bring their own food, order their own food to the brewpub, or soon, the neighbouring unit will be opening a separate business with pizza, pasta, and donairs but will also serve to the brewery.

It is located at #4-10058 Highway 97.

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jordy.cunningham@kelownacapnews.com
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