Kelowna Beer Fest

In the interests of scientific research and as unoffical members of the "Come to the Okanagan- its fab!" fan club we unselfishly decided to spend an whole afternoon trawlling through keg after keg of beer to ensure that our future guests recieve suitability splendid pints when coming to visit. Actually, I'm claiming the 'unselfish person award' 'cos I was the designated driver! Although Mr R's liver might be putting in a counter claim for that one...

We joined our Kiwi friends, Rowan and Kelly, at the event - Rowan being a bit of hero as he started at 12 noon and went through to 7pm and we only strolled up at 3!

Also, a big 'thank you' to Mr R's bro Keith who supplied Mr R's drinking T-shirts which were a bit of a hit with the locals.

Our bestest friends of the day were the guys at Fernie Brewery who a) had top beer (according to the boys) and b) didn't mind sharing it gratis when we ran out of tickets/cash!

Another honourable mention should go to the Admiral Nelson pint produced by a local brewhouse called Freddy, which, according to Mr R, evoked memories of a good pint of Ringwood in the Compass - I could swear there was a moistness to the eyes at that point but I am reliably informed that the air in that particular section of the hall was quite dusty...