B.C. is now home to the largest number of breweries of any province in Western Canada, despite consuming the least amount of beer per capita Canada-wide.

The province has a staggering 230 breweries, up 15 per cent year-over-year, according to the most recent .

91裸聊视频淲ith such a large number of beer options produced in B.C., local brews are becoming increasingly popular,91裸聊视频� said Rhandi Clarke, a category manager at JAK91裸聊视频檚 Beer Wine & Spirits.

91裸聊视频淏ritish Columbians are shopping hyperlocal, choosing to support the breweries that are right in their own community,91裸聊视频� she said.

Despite the increase in breweries, total beer sales have seen a steady decline since 2017.

Instead, consumers are opting for canned cocktails, non-alcoholic and lower alcohol beverages as their go-to summer drinks.

91裸聊视频淲e are seeing a huge increase in demand for locally-made tequila and gin-based drinks,91裸聊视频� Clarke said. 91裸聊视频淭here is also massive growth happening in the non-alcoholic or lighter drink category, and that91裸聊视频檚 likely to really take off in the coming year,91裸聊视频� she said.

This isn91裸聊视频檛 solely a B.C. trend, as Statistics Canada91裸聊视频檚 latest found that beer sales hit an all-time low in 2019 and 2020, while Canadians bought $1.3 billion worth of ciders and coolers 91裸聊视频� up 17.2% from the previous fiscal year.

Beyond preference, the price may be another factor influencing consumption. Consumer Price Index data shows the price of beer in B.C. increased 6.8 per cent year-over-year, while liquor only increased 2.4 per cent.

91裸聊视频淩egardless of price or preference, there are many local adult beverage options,91裸聊视频� Clarke said.

91裸聊视频淎s the hot and sunny weather kicks off and British Columbians venture out to parks, beaches, and campsites, we encourage everyone to drink responsibly.91裸聊视频�