Longwood Brewery on Boxwood Road (Craft Beer & Brewery in Nanaimo BC)

Longwood Brewery sits on Boxwood Road in Nanaimo, British Columbia, and it drinks its own tea—well, barley and hops, that is. Over 90 % of the grains and hops come straight from BC farms, so every draught tastes like a postcard from the island without the postage stamp. The line‑up is tidy but confident: six core beers that define the house style and four rotating seasonals that keep regulars guessing what marvel will appear next.

One of the more charming initiatives is the Telegraph Project Pale Ale, a brew that funds the reconstruction of Telegraph Cove—a charitable pint, if you will. If carbonation is your thing but alcohol isn’t, try the hop‑infused soda, a quirky refresher that surprises even the most hardened hop‑head.

Service here has a twist (the staff actually hand you your first glass in a mason jar, because why not?). Fresh‑fill stations let you top off your own bottle, while the patio invites picnics under a sky that never looks bored. The labels are a visual punch, each design as bold as the beer it protects. In short, Longwood blends community spirit with top‑notch craftsmanship, and it does it with a wink and a smile.

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What visitors love

Longwood Brewery on Boxwood Road is known for its welcoming atmosphere, spotless facilities, and friendly staff. Visitors enjoy unique touches like picnic patio seating and mason jar servings, amidst a charming and local experience featuring fresh beers.

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