Meet The Brewers: Settlement Brewing

June 7, 2022by SBIA3 comments

The brewers at the Settlement Building are a close-knit team of creative individuals who are passionate about brewing.

And it shows in their work. The Settlement Building is home to Belgard Kitchen, Vancouver Urban Winery, and craft brewery Settlement Brewing, offering a whole lot of delicious beverages that are made in-house.

What some may not know is that they not only brew their own carefully crafted beverages but they also offer to brew for other businesses that don’t have the facilities themselves.

This small but mighty team has some very unique and admirable qualities – read about their story below.

Brewing team at Settlment Brewing. From left to right: Kat, Natalia, and Travis.

Tell us a bit about your team and what makes you unique.

A solid team starts from the ground up. Our brew crew all started here as part-time cellar hands, and Adam (Production Manager) and Ksenia (Brand Manager) have worked for the building for several years. When Travis took the wheel of the brewery there was no way we could picture it without Natalia in the brewhouse, and we collectively agreed that Kat was the best fit for our team. We have been very lucky about onboarding the right people, as we work very closely together. We’re all growing and learning together at the same time, building each other up to make the best beer possible! It makes the work environment so enjoyable when you love the people you work with – this team is definitely something special!

What is something about your business that you’re proud of?

Our brewery is one-third of our brand collective at the Settlement Building, sharing the space with our sibling restaurant, Belgard Kitchen, and winery, Vancouver Urban Winery. Our business is so unique in that way, and together we can create such a special experience for our guests.

We were also recently awarded Silver at the Canadian Beer Awards for Natalia’s Belgian Witbier (Elder Moon), a huge proud moment!

What makes the Strathcona neighbourhood special to you?

Strathcona is full of artists, designers, and makers; there is so much creativity tucked in every little corner. It makes for such an inspiring, supportive and creative environment to work in. And, we have to give props to our fellow breweries – every one of them is making great beer!

How does your work impact or engage with the community?

We always strive to create a space where our community feels welcome and at ease, whether they live or work in the area, or are first-time visitors. There’s nothing better than seeing folks enjoy our beers!

We work closely with Mealshare, providing meals for youth in need through their “buy one, give one” program (come eat a Belgard Burger!!). We have also supported the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre by raising funds and collecting donations through our “Boot Force” Double IPA release for International Women’s Day. Plus, we have to mention the opportunities the BIA provides for us to support our community through activations like Dine Railtown / Dine Strathcona.

Finally, we recognize that we are settlers on this land, so proudly include a territory acknowledgement on all of our beer cans, and on our menus.

What are the top-recommended Settlement Brewing beers?

We can’t pick! They are all great!

‘Portside’ Pilsner is definitely a go-to for our team. Our ‘Good News’ Hazy Pale Ale is a best seller at Belgard, and our ‘Tranquilo’ Lime Lager absolutely flies at our sister restaurant, Havana Vancouver.

And, we can’t forget about our award-winning ‘Elder Moon’!

Interested in meeting more Strathcona makers? Learn more about Birdies, Scavenger Coffee, Orii Jewelry, Yardi Grabz, Living Lotus Chocolate and Awesome Sauce Designs.

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