B.C. beer made by farmers: A love letter to land and craft -

People sit on a patio at a brewery with B.C. beer. — Barnside Brewing Co., Delta, B.C. Photo by Buy BC.

B.C. Beer, by Buy BC
June 25, 2025

Barnside Brewing Co. is a farm-based brewery in Delta, B.C. that makes quality craft B.C. beer using hops and grains grown right on their own land.

Buy BC visited farm-based Barnside Brewing Co. in Delta and talked with co-owner Ken Malynsten. Video by Buy BC.

A true taste of B.C.

When you drink a beer from Barnside Brewing Co., you’re tasting terroir—the land it came from. The flavour reflects time and place, the way the crops are grown, and the care the brewers put into their craft. Their purpose is to create beer that you can’t find anywhere else.

A top view image of rows of hops at a farm-based brewery used to produce B.C. beer. — B.C. farm-based brewery, Barnside Brewing Co., Delta, B.C. Photo by Barnside Brewing Co.

Farmers first

Founded in 2020 by four farming families, Barnside Brewing is proud to be a true farm-based brewery. They grow 100% of their own hops and about half of the malting grain they use. When outsourcing other ingredients like fruit, they buy from nearby farmers. The brewers follow strict guidelines and carefully choose what goes into each beer. They focus on skill, integrity, and letting local ingredients shine.

Three people gather around a bar and look down at large mugs of B.C. beer. — Staff at Barnside Brewing Co, Delta, B.C. Photo by Buy BC.

Rooted in community

Barnside Brewing began with a simple idea: to give the community of Delta a new place to come together. In a time when face-to-face connection is harder to find, this brewery offers a welcoming gathering space in a beautiful rural setting, supplied with farm-fresh, locally made beer.

A close up of hands pouring draft B.C. beer into a glass mug. — Pouring draft B.C. beer at Barnside Brewing Co. in Delta. Photo by Buy BC

Supporting local with every drop

British Columbia is a leader in Canada’s craft beer scene—and it’s not just about great taste. With over 240 craft breweries, B.C.’s beer industry supports local agriculture, employs about 5,000 people, and brings in over $340 million every year.

When you choose to buy B.C. beer—especially from farm-based breweries like Barnside Brewing Co.—you’re helping your local community, supporting jobs, and celebrating what makes this province special.

Green and white tall cans of B.C. beer packaged in cardboard flats. — Tall cans of Barnside Brewing Co. Home Field Hazy IPA. Photo by Buy BC.

A person holds a glass of B.C. beer near tanks inside a brewery. — Barnside Brewing Co. head brewer Justin Larter.
Photo by Buy BC.

Learn more about Barnside Brewing Co. at barnsidebrewing.ca.

Explore more B.C. breweries at: bcaletrail.ca.

The legal drinking age in B.C. is 19. Please drink responsibly, in moderation, and always plan a safe ride home.

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