Those guys behind the glass are used to it. You can point and talk about them amongst yourselves. Laugh – they won’t take it personally. If you wave – and their hands are free – they’ll wave back. Head Brewer, Joe Strickland and Braumeister, Stefan Buhl have been making beer for Marten Brewing Co. on 30th Avenue in Vernon, British Columbia for over two years now and the fact that they perform their craft – please excuse the beer pun – in the centre of a brewpub while customers empty their mugs and plates is just part of the job. And it’s a welcome part. These guys love when they look out from their glassed-in brewery at the centre of the Marten Brewpub & Grill and see tables of co-workers and guests or toasting a fresh-from-the-tap pint of one of their very own creations while they’re putting together those very same recipes. Joe is partial to the Tick Tock Dunkel Bock, which goes great with the Bianca Prawn Linguine, while Stefan recommends the Autumn Spiced Hefe Weizen, a perfect compliment to the 12oz Striploin Steak.
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS • OCTOBER 2016
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