Mile Zero Brewing

Located in Metchosin about halfway between Sooke and Victoria, this small brewery has a strong connection with its local community. It is based in a building that previously was the local school — residents often muse about how the tasting room used to be their classroom while sipping on the beer and enjoying a range of delicious bites. 

Mile Zero was founded by Michelle and Michael Morgan who conceived of the idea to open a brewery and then teamed up with their friend Dirk. The “nanobrewery” setup has a very small capacity so the brewery doesn’t package or distribute its beer beyond the brewery, but it has a welcoming tasting room and a sunny patio where customers can enjoy the range of beers.

The food menu features creations by Urban Forage, a Victoria-based cafe and catering company, including pizza, shepherd’s pie, sausage rolls, mac and cheese, and delicious pretzels, along with other treats. Also, watch for pop-up pizza sessions and other food events featuring treats by local caterers and food trucks.