White Sails Brewing
White Sails Brewing opened in November 2015 with a goal of creating a unique gathering space celebrating our local Nanaimo community.
Locally owned and operated, we are passionate about brewing amazing craft beer and celebrating all things Nanaimo in our large West-Coast inspired Taproom.
Visit our taproom and sample our award-winning, locally-inspired craft beer, enjoy a bite to eat from one of our local food providers, grab a coffee, or check out one of our community events.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
