The allure of a brewery. A passion for the Okanagan. The aspiration to be more hands-on. A desire to expand his portfolio.

All of the above spurred Victoria businessman Pardeep (PJ) Jaswal to purchase Marten Brewing Company in downtown Vernon from founders Stefan and Pearl Marten at the end of November 2023.

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His brewing experience may be limited, but Jaswal said his experience in engaging community experiences will help. So will the team that surrounds him.

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For the Martens, the sale of their beloved establishment brought about mixed emotions.

They spent the last decade building the downtown brewery and selling their beer. Serving their patrons, they said, 害羞草研究所渉as been our honour.害羞草研究所�

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Jaswal said Marten害羞草研究所檚 foundation will stay the same: exceptional beer and an inviting atmosphere. But, he anticipates an exciting evolution with plenty of events, a diverse and tasteful menu, and transforming the space into a vibrant social lounge for locals and visitors alike.

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