The minute they got the licensing, BNA opened the doors to an eager crowd of Vernon residents thirsty for another brew pub in town Thursday.
BNA Brewing Co. started in 麻豆精选 and has been teasing residents with the new Vernon location since moving into the old Finning warehouse on Kalamalka Lake Road.
The liquor license finally arrived at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 13 and doors were opened at 5:30 with a full staff eager to please a crowd of delighted customers.
"Feedback has been awesome," said owner Kyle Nixon, who with his wife Carolyn and the team were excited to see the people pouring through the doors.
Vernon residents were just as stoked, with the buzz brewing for weeks in anticipation of an opening.
In fact, the 85-spot parking lot was almost full.
BNA is more than just craft beers. The massive building on Kalamalka Lake Road is home to a bowling alley, arcade, pizzaria, fine food and community.
The building got a complete overhaul, including reinforcing a second floor for bowling.
"We just couldn't be more proud of what we have accomplished," said Kyle, who comes full circle back to Vernon.
Nearly 25 years ago, he played for the Vernon Vipers for a year - an experience he still calls one of the best years of his life.
Kyle and Carolyn started with BNA in 麻豆精选.
The 麻豆精选 building was originally constructed for the British North American Tobacco Company (BNATC).
So they decided to keep the BNA part of the name as a nod to the history of the space, which was used to dry tobacco leaves and roll cigars.
