![]() The Neufeld’s received financial support from their community with a Kickstarter campaign in May, 2022.Ĭeliac disease is a chronic immune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion and causes a number of damaging side effects. “You keep writing cheques and saying prayers.” “Once you start on a path like this there is no turning back,” Chris said. 21, there were supply line issues, high construction costs and a struggle to find contractors. “We had a terrible time finding a location as there was no commercial space available. “Securing funding was a challenge as a micro-brewery that doesn’t have a pub is a unique format,” Chris said. The project was restarted in the fall of 2020, but there were several obstacles to overcome. ![]() ![]() The idea of a brewery began in the fall of 2019, but was put on hold when the pandemic hit in 2020. READ MORE: Kelowna's Barn Owl Brewing buys bakery “Then I started producing really good beer and saw a gap in the market.” “The guys in Oregon were active in the gluten beer scene and taught me the science of brewing it,” he said. He started experimenting with producing a great tasting gluten free beer on his own but was unsuccessful until he met up with experienced brewers south of the border. He was diagnosed when gluten free options were not available like they are today, and tasty gluten free beer was just a dream. Although the path hasn't always been easy, he is passionate about bringing tasty safe, gluten free beers to the market for others with celiac disease. “We jumped the gun on opening, our canning line is still not up and running, but we wanted to open before Christmas so people could fill their growlers.”Ĭhris’ diagnosis of celiac disease in 2003 sparked a long journey to the beers he is brewing today. “We got absolutely slammed and sold a lot of beer, it was very good,” he said. It has taken three years, community support and a lot of grit for a Kelowna couple to open a gluten-free brewery.Ĭhris Neufeld and his wife Suzanne Neufeld officially opened the doors of the The Grey Fox on Dec. Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ The Grey Fox/ FACEBOOK
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