Canada’s longest running, British Columbian-owned brewery was established in 1957 on a fresh water spring in Prince George, BC. Originally named Caribou Brewing, Pacific Western Brewing Company (PWB) has had seven owners over it's storied past and achieved many milestones. Including, being the first Canadian brewer to export to mainland China in 1991 and then to Russia in 1996. Along the way these achievements have shaped the BC beer backbone for over fifty years. PWB Accomplishments 2005 - First Canadian Gold Medal Winner, Industry International Awards in Munich 2003 - First ISO 9001 Certified Brewery in North America 1997 - First Certified Organic Lager Beer in Canada 1996 - First North American Brewery Certified to ISO 9002 1996 - First Lager and Lime Beer 1995 - First Malted Herb Beer 1993 - First Ice Beer in Canada 1988 - First Dry Beer in Canada 1983 - First Brewery Operated Beer Store in BC 1982 - First Dark Mild Beer in Canada 1969 - First Malt Liquor in Canada 1965 - First Canned Beer in BC