Award winning craft beer in Canada
THE FOLKS AT GULF ISLANDS BREWING
Our small-but-mighty 4-person team is passionate about creating the finest natural ales using local ingredients wherever possible.

Brewmaster: Murray Hunter
  • Has been brewing professionally since 1996
  • Has won the honorable distinction of several awards, including two Gold medals at the Canadian Brewing Awards and ‘Best in Class’ for our Golden Ale in 2004 – making him the brewer of Canada’s best cream ale.
  • Plays concert-level trumpet in several big band, jazz and orchestral ensembles
  • Makes incredible Porter Pancakes. See recipe!
Co-Owners: Becky Julseth & Neil Cooke-Dallin
  • Neil manages Brewery sales and operations. He also plays guitar and runs a recording studio. Brewmaster Murray Hunter plays trumpet on Neil’s band’s forthcoming album.

  • Becky manages marketing, administration and works with our Hops and Heather farmers. Becky is also a proud member of the Pink Boots Society (for women in brewing).






Brewery Technician: Stephen Miles
  • Steve manages numerous production jobs in the brewery, including all bottling and packaging.

Friendly Voice: Shellie Barrett
You may also know the voice of our neighbour down the street, Shellie, who stops by on Tuesdays to call our customers and touch base.
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