Red Collar Brewing Company

Awesome homemade beers, tasty cheap food, and good social environment. Lots of Boardgames to play. Lighting is kind of terrible, however the overall vibe makes up for that!

These guys have a really nice IPA and the triple is also a treat… Careful though she’s 9%

This brewery could be in any city, anywhere and be successful. Good beer and a good staff will take you far. Unfortunately, their mascot has gotten too old to spend much time at the brewery, so I didn’t get to meet their faithful brewdog.
I was surprised to see that they have food — most breweries don’t back in CO. Although, in Kamloops, where exactly would you go for a quick bite after… A&W? The nachos and pizzas I saw go by at the bar looked good, and I can confirm that the smoked wings they have on Th/​Fr are delicious.
Let’s get to the main reason you’ll come here: the beer. I tried every single one on tap, and each was a quality product. From pale ales with different hop bills to fun beers like a Rye & Ginger Pale or a Cherry Sour, everything was good. My favorites were absolutely the Mild and the Trippel. Mild is an under represented style, so it was nice to find a quality example here. The Trippel has an abundance of yeast character and a nice pop of coriander, while avoiding being a sweet mess like some examples.
I don’t know exactly when I’ll be back to Kamloops, but one of my first stops will be here. Great place to get a beer.

I sampled every beer on tap! You will not walk away disappointed with the beer; not much of a food selection because it’s all about the quality of the beer. I really enjoyed the black hefeweizen and tripel. The service was and atmosphere was great! I will be back soon!

Nice beer on tap. Unfortunately, 2 beers are sold out (double dubbel and marzen) when we were there. Staff are attentive and responsive. Friendly and laid back atmosphere. The food/​tapas list is not extensive so be prepared. Kitchen is within typical service time. Cannot say say about their food quality as Terra took over their restaurant when we were there today. Lamb burger ran out by 6:20pm? That’s ridiculous.
Plenty of seating for everyone.
We just wish there is more eating options.

Red Collar has really grown on me. When they first opened up, I was skeptical. Could Kamloops really support another brewery downtown, especially one that doesn’t serve food? Well after giving it a few chances (and them adding a limited food menu), my answer is a strong yes. This is the brewery I didn’t know I wanted.
I’ve yet to have a beer here that I didn’t enjoy, though there are some that I’ve enjoyed more than others. I’m a big fan of the coffee flavoured Dubbel. It’s pretty rich so I usually can’t drink more than one in an evening. Another recent favourite is the sour apricot. I’m not usually a fan of fruit beers but this one is so unique and interesting. I think it might be a seasonal so get it while you can!
The tasting room itself features a fairly minimalist décor. They have board games available if that’s your thing and if you get lucky, you might catch a glimpse of Goosey, the lovable black lab who Red Collar is named after. I was also really excited to find out that they have a heated outdoor patio which is awesome on crisp fall nights.
My only issue is that the tasting room kind of turns into an echo chamber on a busy night. Even though the music is normally turned down to a reasonable level, it can get really loud in there to the point when you have to speak loudly, even with people right beside you.
Overall i’m really impressed with how seamlessly Red Collar has managed to fit into the community. It seems like it has always been here and I’m glad that it seems to be here to stay!

Amazing tasting beers! You have to try the IPL, IPA, Triple… Great hospitality by the owners

My husband is from Kamloops, so we find ourselves heading up there to visit every few months. We normally go to the Noble Pig to get growler fills, so we were happy to learn that a new brewery opened up in town.
Red Collar Brewing Company has a huge tasting room. It has a rustic feel since it is full of large wooden tables. If you want to enjoy the sunshine, you can also sit out on their patio. They also have a selection of board games available if you want to play a game while you enjoy the beers. If you want to come here with a group, they definitely have the space for it! However, they don’t offer any food here from what I could see. I know some breweries in Vancouver have agreements with food trucks or other restaurants where you can order their food and enjoy it in the tasting room, perhaps Red Collar can try this out?
As for the beer, they have a lot of different offerings. From a hefeweizen to an IPA to a tripel, Red Collar has got you covered. You can enjoy a tasting flight or a pint in the tasting room, take home cold pre-​bottled beers, or get your growler filled here. My husband very much enjoyed their IPA and Dubbel beers. I’ve also seen their beers pop up in a few specialty liquor stores in Vancouver, so it is nice to see that they are getting their product out there!
If you’re in Kamloops, you should stop by Red Collar Brewing Company and try out some of their beers.

One of the places to hit for craft beer (the other big one being Noble Pig) in Kamloops.
Parking is available along Lansdowne.
The tasting room here is so large that one would think it’s more like a gastropub. Nope. There’s no food here. Just beers. There were some people playing board games here, but the place seemed almost a bit too large, which gave the room an empty feeling. And this room doesn’t even include the large outdoor patio. Guess the rent here must be cheap. With that said, this place can easily accommodate groups of 20 or more.
Beers here are reasonably priced ($ 5 or so), though growler fills are pricier at $ 12 – 13. They also have a fridge of pre-​bottled beers.
I tried a flight. Maybe I was a bit biased at the time as I had just come from the Noble Pig, but the beers here didn’t seem too special, other than the Tripel. And I’m not talking about the 9% alcohol content either. The coriander in this one definitely stuck out compared to the other 3 beers I had. This would be the one I would recommend. Of course, I didn’t try them all either, so maybe there’s something even better on the menu board.
Definitely worth a trip out, along with the Noble Pig.

Spacious and well laid out for groups wanting to enjoy conversation… nice surprise! Could benefit from some fabric to soften the sounds.

Very spartan furnishings and no ambience. This place is about the beer and not much else. The beer is a quality product. Take your growler and go.