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Sidekick Brewing, the only riverside brewery in Chilliwack located on the Vedder River, snagged third place for their Best Friend Jer Hazy IPA at the 12th Annual BC Beer Awards last month.

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The BC Beer Awards are the signature event of BC Craft Beer Month and also one of the most anticipated festivals for the beer industry types. Awards were presented in 29 beer-style categories during the BC Beer Awards ceremony on Oct. 21 in Vancouver, with +900 entries from 124 breweries around the province.