Penticton-based Bad Tattoo Brewing opened its new 91大黄鸭 location on Friday (July 23), an expansion 13 months in the making.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been a journey to get here and we鈥檙e all very excited,鈥� said Ryan Gurney, the general manager and part-owner of the 91大黄鸭 location. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a lot of hard work and I鈥檓 just glad that we鈥檙e at the finish line.鈥�

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There are 50 staff members employed at the new brewpub, located on Clement Avenue by Richter Street. The 91大黄鸭 location has an expanded menu that features 15 different pizzas and 20 beer options.

鈥淲e probably introduce a new beer every two weeks,鈥� said Gurney. 鈥淲e鈥檙e always transitioning, cycling through, keeping it fresh and interesting.鈥�

He added that Penticton regulars can expect a different ambiance at the 91大黄鸭 location.

鈥淭he energy is gonna be different. But it鈥檚 still the same awesome beer and awesome pizzas that everybody is used to,鈥� he said.

A pilot brewing system is currently being developed, which he said will allow the restaurant to mix and match unique beer flavours.

鈥淲e鈥檒l make them here locally, put them on tap and see what the response is,鈥� he said.

In terms of what he鈥檚 looking forward to the most, he said that it鈥檚 meeting new people and sharing good times.

鈥淲e鈥檙e gonna be busy. It鈥檚 gonna be awesome. It feels like it鈥檚 almost normal again,鈥� he said.

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