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The same can be said for those who brew it.

A trio of Okanagan women is looking to provide that good beer when they open the doors to Three Lakes Brewing later this year. Melanie Raby, her daughter Tara (Raby), and friend and business partner Cathy van Kesteren, came up with the idea two years ago.

91裸聊视频淟et91裸聊视频檚 give it a go and see what happens,91裸聊视频� said Raby.

91裸聊视频淓verything just fell into place. The beer community is just so friendly, so much awesome support.91裸聊视频�

Raby adds that as far as she knows, the group is unique in the Okanagan beer brewing industry.

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After spending some time looking for a location, including one deal that fell through, the group found space currently under construction in the Airport Business Park on Matrix Crescent.

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She adds that Three Lakes will have an intensely local focus, including buying hops and grains from farms in Barriere and Armstrong and fruit from orchards in Oyama.

Their beers will include fruit and wheat ales, an IPA, a pilsner and a sour.

Raby says they91裸聊视频檒l also have a signature brew.

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Daughter Tara, who has been winemaking for the past few years, is the brewmaster of the trio.

91裸聊视频淪he has the commercial, big tank level experience,91裸聊视频� explains Raby. In addition to buying local, Raby says they will also feature local artisans.

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As construction on their Matrix Cres. nears completion, Raby says they91裸聊视频檝e been searching classified ads looking for tables, chairs, and other items to decorate the space.

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Raby says they91裸聊视频檙e creating a rustic, outdoor camping vibe. 91裸聊视频淥ur labels are actually camping pictures, and you91裸聊视频檒l see those pictures when you come in as well.91裸聊视频�

Three Lakes Brewing will also offer the story behind the beer it makes, similar to tastings that are part of a winery tour.

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Raby says they are aiming to open their doors by summer.

91裸聊视频淚 would love a Canada Day opening, that91裸聊视频檚 the goal. We will be ready, but it91裸聊视频檚 just the (liquor) licensing. It does take time.91裸聊视频�

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