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Grab some friends and head up to Apex Mountain Resort for a ‘Brewski’, on February 14.

For the second year in a row the Brewski event will take place on the hill at the Gunbarrel Saloon.

Brewski, is a celebration of craft beer, cider and spirits explains Apex Events Manager, Emily Childs.

“Last season, locals and visitors alike told us that our first annual Brewski event was one of the best events ever held at Apex," she says.  "Because the event sold out well in advance last year, we have expanded the event this year to give more people the chance to experience this unique festival of flavour.”

The expanded event will feature 18 new and returning craft breweries, cideries and distilleries.

"In perfect combination with these craft beverages, we have delicious appetizers from the Gunbarrel Saloon and live entertainment from Victoria-based Towers and Trees, who rocked the house last year,” says Childs.

The craft beverage providers participating this year are:

• Bad Tattoo Brewing (Penticton)
• Barley Mill (Penticton)
• Cannery Brewing (Penticton)
• Dubh Glas Distillery (Oliver)
• Firehall Brewery (Oliver)
• Legend Distilling (Naramata)
• Maple Leaf Spirits (Penticton)
• Mt. Begbie (Revelstoke)
• Okanagan Spirits (Vernon)
• Old Order Distilling (Penticton)
• Parallel 49 Brewing (Vancouver)
• Phillips Brewing (Victoria)
• Prohibition Brewing (Kelowna)
• Rustic Roots Cider (Cawston)
• Summerland Heritage Cider (Summerland)
• Tin Whistle Brewing (Penticton)
• Tree Brewing (Kelowna)
• Twisted Hills Cider (Cawston).

The Brewski event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. with an after party at the Gunbarrel Saloon and Restaurant. Tickets are $35 and available online. Included in the ticket price are eight beverage tokens, hot and cold appetizers provided by The Gunbarrel, and entry to the after party featuring live entertainment by Towers and Trees.

Shuttle options from Penticton are available. Shuttle seats must be booked in advance via The Coconut Express.