Included in the Friday, April 26, print edition of the Penticton Western News is our Women Who Dare feature, where we highlight South Okanagan women who are making a difference in the community and business world. Below is a profile of Nicole Breier.

On any given spring or summer day, dozens of cyclists can be seen peddling up the Kettle Valley Rail Trail before stopping at Abandoned Rail Brewing in Penticton.

It乌鸦传媒檚 become a tradition for some and a popular tourist idea for others.

Either way, no matter how you get there or who you bring, Nicole Breier knows something special is brewing at one of Penticton乌鸦传媒檚 newest businesses.

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Situated on the KVR Trail, the brewery乌鸦传媒檚 selection of German beers was inspired by Breier乌鸦传媒檚 husband, Scott, and his childhood friend Peter Schulz, who went to school in Berlin to become a brewmaster.

When it comes to creating vibrancy at a brewery, though, Breier says it乌鸦传媒檚 about more than just the beer.

Along with the business乌鸦传媒� strong contingent of cyclists and scooter riders, it wouldn乌鸦传媒檛 be odd to see up to 30 dogs inside and outside the brewery.

Games like ping-pong and curling are also just a few of the activities people have been seen playing on a seasonal basis at the location.

Not to mention, the selection of classic board games that are ready to be played all the time, while people engage in coffee tastings and order gourmet pizzas.

There乌鸦传媒檚 always something happening at Abandoned Rail and Breier wouldn乌鸦传媒檛 want it any other way.

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When it comes to selling beer and merchandise and letting people know about its 乌鸦传媒渟urreal乌鸦传媒� view, the brewery has thrived.

But it乌鸦传媒檚 also shown resiliency since opening in 2021.

From pandemic-related restrictions to wildfires, Breier says she乌鸦传媒檚 confident the brewery will continue to stay strong 乌鸦传媒� even in the toughest of times.

Originally from Scarborough, Ont., the business owner also expressed pride in being part of Penticton乌鸦传媒檚 beer scene.

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乌鸦传媒淭hese two years have gone by so fast.乌鸦传媒�