Gathering in Tumwater, WA was a sold-out success, raising significant funds for the WDG and its member distilleries (in WA state, distilleries can sell bottles directly from
the table at a nonprofit event). The WDG intends to hold up to four such events a year, with PROOF, produced in conjunction with Varsity Communications, entering
its fourth year this year. All events are expected to sell out. Jason Parker Owner, President Copperworks Distilling Co.
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA CRAFT DISTILLERS GUILD OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Founded in 2006, the Craft Distillers Guild of British Columbia was originally formed as a vehicle to open dialogue with the British Columbia Provincial Government regarding changes necessary to make craft/microCRAFT GUILD OF BC MEMBERSHIP FEES FULL MEMBER $350 per year or $30/month ($360)
ASSOCIATE MEMBER $100/year
Welcome Rate available to NEW Members ($10/month up until December 31 of Guild’s current fiscal year) Please contact membership manager Robert Simpson with any questions you may have at 604-739-7801, or email buy@libertywinemerchants.com
distilling in BC a viable industry. Today, the Craft Distillers Guild of BC represents craft distilleries recognized as TRUE CRAFT by the BC Provincial Government. What does it mean to be TRUE CRAFT? All spirits are made with 100 percent BC grains, fruit or produce; on-site fermentation using traditional methods; no additives, preservatives or artificial flavors are used; neutral grain spirit is not permitted; total annual production cannot exceed 50,000 liters per year. Looking to the future, the Craft Guild of BC will continue to engage both provincial and federal government to advocate for mutually beneficial change to grow a vibrant and sustainable industry. The Guild’s mission has expanded to provide educational support to members and consumers, and ensure members conduct themselves in a professional manner to uphold the meaning of TRUE CRAFT.
EXECUTIVES PRESIDENT Tyler Dyck, Okanagan Spirits VICE-PRESIDENT Lisa Simpson, The Liberty Distillery SECRETARY/TREASURER Tyler/Lorien Schramm, Pemberton Distillery
We encourage you to visit our website www.craftdistillers.ca or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Craft.Distillers. Guild.BC to learn more. Lisa Simpson, MBA Proprietor, Director of Operations The Liberty Distillery
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