2018 Christmas Party

Wow 2018 has flown by…..its always great to get together as a team and not discuss work, but get to know each other as people and meet the behind the scene supports in each of our staff lives. This year we had a “first time ever” video. It showed 40 (almost) years of history and […]
#craftbrewersconference

We made a dream come to this week. We are at the Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia 2016, with our 10 HL 2 vessel system on display. Wayne and Ed are in the mood to sell that sweet, shiny system. So on my checklist I can officially say: completed
50 L wine tanks

We have these exact 50 L tanks at the Summerland research Station. While staff from the Kentville Nova Scotia, Research Station came visiting the Okanagan they saw these cute and manageable tanks were great for various wine research. they promptly ordered……
“Showroom” Brewhouse for Craft Brewers Conference

Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia May 3-6 , 2016 We will be there!!! With a 10 HL (7BBL) system. See photo excluding the (swing-link, control panel, and motors) We are willing to eat the cost of delivery for you to have this fine beauty ready to go. Lauter tun with mash screen and kettle with […]
Jeff Lawry retiring

Jeff was hired in 1997 as our main machinist, and tool maker. He is an Australian and a adventurer by heart, traveling to Chili, Argentina, Everest Base Camp, Joe Lake, Peggy Cove, Jackson Hole He has apprenticed two machinist in his time here…Wayne and Tim S He has an extreme patience and knowledge and had […]
Ripley in motion
Here’s our new distillery video:
12 Fermentors

We are proud of these 12 30 BBL fermentors for Laughing Monk Brewery in California. As we watched 1 by 1 finish it kept looking more and more impressive, as you stood at the side and saw each manway, outflow flange, nameplate, and CIP lined up and in uniform. I couldn’t help but say ATTENTION […]
Fashion at Ripley

As the social media person I am told by experts to blog about our company and add your own twist in…. So here is the twist. I am totally avid about fashion, for myself and in my creative process. I had a awesome day taking photos of these fashion helmets at Ripley and you can […]
Soaking tubs (ofuro)

You may not know that Ripley makes soaking tubs, stainless fountains and swimming pools. This beauty which was built for a house on the Naramata Bench in BC, is a custom created tub, designed after the Japanese soaking tub – ofuro. The soaking tub is meant for relaxation and taking time for your self. Inner and outer […]
Generation Story

Darlene Cederholm and Brandon Cullen are employees at Ripley. Darlene has been with us for 17 years and Brandon 5 years. What’s unique about this story is that it is “Grandma” and ” Grandson”. One of Darlene’s attributes is that she thinks like a owner and is very dedicated to Ripley. We use her proficient […]