Canada
Backcountry Brewing It Was the Style at the Time Oktoberfest Lager
Rich malt character gives this Oktoberfest lager its centre, drawing on pilsner, Vienna and light Munich malts. The palate is smooth and composed, with enough depth for autumn drinking while remaining comfortably sessionable through the finish. Serve cool with bratwurst, roast chicken, pork schnitzel, pretzels, smoked cheese, mustard pickles, potato pancakes or roasted root vegetables.
Fuggles Beer Destiny West Coast IPA
Centennial, Cascade and Chinook hops deliver pronounced pine and citrus across a full-bodied malt foundation. The profile is unmistakably West Coast: aromatic, firmly bitter and structured, with the malt carrying the hop intensity through a clean finish. Serve cold with burgers, grilled beef, spicy tacos, smoked pork, mature cheddar, pickles, onion rings or charred peppers.
Strathcona Beer Company x Field House Brewing Spiced Pear Sour
Generous pear purée gives this collaborative sour ale a ripe fruit centre, enriched by brown sugar and lactose. Cinnamon leads a layered spice profile, with clove, allspice, ginger and orange adding warmth and aromatic detail through the tart palate. Serve cold with roast pork, blue cheese, spiced nuts, pear salad, glazed ham or ginger desserts.
Container Brewing Fresh Coast Fresh Hop IPA
Fresh grapefruit hop flavour leads, underpinned by dank, earthy pine and deep forest aromatics. The bitterness is smooth and clean, giving this fresh-hop IPA definition without flattening the vivid Chinook character. Serve cold with grilled sausages, roast chicken, mushroom pizza, sharp cheddar, smoked pork, spicy tacos, grilled corn, fresh salads, charred vegetables or herb-seasoned fries.
Andina Brewing Company Gósela Passionfruit Gose 473 mL
Tropical passionfruit sits at the centre of this refreshing gose, balanced by clean tartness and a lightly salted edge. The fruit remains vivid without masking the beer's brisk sour structure, leaving the palate bright and composed through the finish. Serve cold with ceviche, fish tacos, grilled prawns, goat cheese, fresh salads, guacamole or lightly spiced dishes.
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company Beavertail Raspberry Ale
Whole raspberries give this pink-hued, unfiltered wheat ale a vivid fruit centre. Malt sweetness meets natural raspberry tartness on a light-bodied palate, producing a refreshing balance rather than a dessert-like finish. Serve cold with goat cheese, roast chicken, summer salads, berry-glazed pork, charcuterie, grilled salmon, roasted almonds, soft pretzels, fruit tarts or lightly spiced dishes.
Luppolo Brewing Company Heron Now West Coast IPA 473 mL
Prominent grapefruit and pine aromas lead this classic West Coast IPA, followed by citrus and tropical-fruit flavour. A mildly sweet, biscuity malt backbone steadies the hop intensity, while balanced bitterness keeps the finish firm and composed. Serve cold with burgers, grilled sausages, spicy tacos, roast chicken, sharp cheddar, smoked almonds, onion rings or herb-seasoned fries.
Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Bridges and Boroughs Jasmine Green Tea Blonde Ale
Organic green tea and jasmine flowers shape this blonde ale, giving the pale malt frame a fragrant botanical focus. The tea infusion brings definition without obscuring the beer's easy golden-ale character, while jasmine provides the distinctive floral lift. Serve cold with sushi, steamed dumplings, grilled chicken, fresh goat cheese, cucumber salads or lightly spiced noodles.
Dageraad Brewing Blonde Belgian-Style Strong Ale 473 mL
Fruity, spicy and citrus-led on the nose, this complex blonde ale carries a medium-dry palate beneath a fluffy white head. Gentle tartness and lively effervescence refresh the richer fruit and spice character, keeping the finish poised. Serve cool with composed salads, roast pork, fried chicken, creamy cheeses, roasted root vegetables, fruit desserts or richer braised dishes.
Boombox Brewing Company No Rain West Coast Pilsner
Dry, crisp and distinctly hoppy, this West Coast pilsner is lightly dry-hopped with Citra and Mosaic. The combination brings a modern hop-led edge to the clean lager frame, while the very dry finish keeps the palate direct and refreshing. Serve cold with grilled chicken, fish tacos, fried seafood, pizza, citrus salads, salty snacks or sharp cheddar.
La Cerveceria Astilleros Salted Lime Lager
Crisp and clean, this light Mexican-style lager uses Mexican lime and culinary salt to add a bright, savoury edge. The palate remains refreshing and balanced, with the citrus providing lift while the salt sharpens the finish rather than dominating it. Serve cold with fish tacos, fried chicken, ceviche, grilled prawns, tortilla chips, guacamole or fish and chips.
Parallel 49 Brewing Brave Noise Pale Ale
Dry-hopped with Sabro and Mosaic and made without kettle or whirlpool hop additions, this American pale ale takes a deliberately late-hop-led route. The profile centres fresh hop character rather than heavy boil bitterness, keeping the palate modern, focused and approachable. Serve cold with tacos, fried chicken, grilled vegetables, citrus salads, mild cheddar, pizza or crisp seafood dishes.
Four Winds Brewing Vexillum Imperial IPA
Assertive hop character is held in balance, with grapefruit and melon bringing a vivid fruit-led lift to this imperial IPA. The palate is intense and firmly bitter without losing its composed malt support, carrying citrus and melon into the finish. Serve cool with grilled beef, spicy barbecue, blue cheese, smoked pork, charred peppers or strong aged cheddar.
Vancouver Island Brewing Broken Islands Hazy IPA 568 mL
Bold citrus aroma and flavour lead into a juicy, lingering finish, with stone fruit, mango and guava adding breadth through the palate. Bitterness stays measured and balanced, allowing the tropical character to remain clear without becoming heavy. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, mango salsa, sharp cheddar, citrus salads or coconut curries.
Cannery Brewing Trellis IPA
Generous hop flavour and aroma lead this approachable American IPA, supported by a measured line of biscuity malt sweetness. The palate stays drinkable and balanced without sacrificing complexity, carrying its hop character clearly into the finish. Serve cold with burgers, grilled sausages, roast chicken, spicy tacos, sharp cheddar, onion rings, roasted peppers, pickles or herb-seasoned fries.
Tin Whistle Brewing Co. Cherry Blossom Rice Lager
Clean and crisp, this rice lager draws a subtle sweetness from rice recovered after sake brewing. Floral and fruity hop notes add lift without obscuring the light grain character, leaving the palate refreshing and neatly balanced. Serve cold with sushi, tempura, grilled salmon, spring vegetables, chicken skewers, fresh goat cheese or gently spiced noodle dishes.
Mountainview Brewing Co. Cranberry Sauced Sour 473 mL
Light, effervescent and notably dry, this gently soured beer places vivid cranberry at the centre. Belgian yeast builds a softly fruity foundation, while elderflower adds a delicate floral lift through the finish. The result is bright and focused rather than sweet. Serve cold with goat cheese, roast turkey, charcuterie, winter salads, fried chicken or cranberry-glazed pork.
Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Easy Grapefruit Beer Spritz 473 mL
A light pilsner base provides a restrained malt foundation, while fresh grapefruit essence supplies the defining citrus lift. Bright and refreshing, the palate stays focused on uncomplicated fruit and lager character rather than weight or excess sweetness. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled prawns, fresh salads, goat cheese, salty snacks or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.
Vancouver Island Brewing Sea Dog Amber Ale
Toasted caramel malt and fresh bread crust lead this smooth amber ale, with mild hop bitterness adding definition through the palate. A lightly roasted edge carries into a clean, dry finish, keeping the richer malt character composed and easy to drink. Serve cool with roast chicken, grilled sausages, burgers, smoked salmon, cheddar or mushroom dishes.
Lighthouse Brewing Mexican Chocolate Ale
Cocoa and caramel form a rich, rounded core, lifted by fragrant cinnamon and a subtle roasted-coffee note. Despite the dessert-like aromatics, the palate remains balanced and approachable, with the spice giving shape to the dark malt rather than overwhelming it. Serve cool with mole, braised beef, smoked pork, chocolate cake, cinnamon biscuits or aged cheddar.










