Canada
Wildeye Brewing Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Stout 473 mL
Creamy oats give the palate a smooth, generous base, while dark chocolate and cocoa nibs build a deep roasted profile. The character recalls an oatmeal chocolate-chip cookie, but the finish stays dry enough to avoid obvious sweetness. Richness and restraint remain in balance. Serve cold with chocolate cake, roast mushrooms, aged cheddar, beef stew or vanilla ice cream.
Taylight Brewing Classic Root Root Beer Porter 473 mL
Roasted coffee and smooth chocolate meet a clear root-beer note, with measured sweetness keeping the darker flavours in balance. Midnight wheat and Carafa III build the malt frame, while Cluster hops remain restrained. The palate is black, roasted and rounded through the finish. Serve cold with beef stew, meat pies, barbecue, dark chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
Backcountry Brewing Babymaker Session IPA 473 mL
Citra and Mosaic hops give this session IPA its core, translating the familiar shape of a fuller IPA into a lighter frame. The palate stays direct and hop-forward, with an easy, highly drinkable character and enough definition to remain lively. Its clean scale suits relaxed drinking. Serve cold with tacos, burgers, fried chicken, grilled prawns or sharp cheddar.
Four Winds Brewing Co. Operis Brett Saison 330 mL
Ageing in Okanagan red-wine barrels gives this Brett saison a clear vinous dimension, while Brettanomyces brings earthy, wild-fermentation character. Straw-toned impressions, a light tartness and measured oak detail keep the profile layered without losing freshness. The finish is dry and quietly rustic. Serve cold with roast chicken, washed-rind cheese, mushroom tart, charcuterie or grilled pork.
East Vancouver Brewing Co. The Unholy One Nitro Stout
Roasted coffee and dark chocolate set the tone, with fresh bread and deep caramel adding warmth beneath the darker malt. The nitro presentation gives the palate a smooth, rich and creamy shape, keeping the roast composed rather than sharp. The finish remains dark and rounded. Serve cold with beef stew, oysters, roast mushrooms, chocolate cake or aged cheddar.
Field House Brewing Co. x Ravens Brewing Dry-Hopped Norwegian Gose
Citrus, passion fruit and red berry notes lead this dry-hopped gose, carried by the distinctive fermentation character of Norwegian kveik yeast. Live Lactobacillus gives the beer its sour line, while heavy Southern Passion hopping adds aromatic lift and definition. The result stays bright and energetic. Serve cold with ceviche, grilled prawns, fish tacos, fresh chevre or citrus salad.
Four Winds Brewing Co. Raspberry Rhubarb Pomona Sour Wheat Ale 473 mL
Local raspberries and rhubarb give this sour wheat ale a vivid fruit profile, balancing juicy berry character with a clean tart edge. Ageing in French oak foeders with Lactobacillus and Brettanomyces adds depth without diminishing its brightness. The finish remains lively and refreshing. Serve cold with fresh chevre, grilled pork, berry salad, roast duck or almond cake.
Bridge Brewing Company North Shore Hikes Pale Ale
Full-bodied and copper-coloured, with a sweet, mild caramel note giving the palate a rounded centre. The malt character is met by a clear hop presence, creating balance without losing the beer's generous shape. A crisp, hop-led finish keeps the profile refreshing. Serve cold with burgers, roast chicken, grilled sausages, sharp cheddar or caramelized onion flatbread.
Twin Sails Brewing Single Life IPA 473 mL
Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops drive a bright, hop-forward profile. Citrus and stone fruit lead, with tropical fruit and white grape adding lift over clean pale malt. A restrained earthy, dank note and a hint of pine give the finish definition without obscuring the fruit. Serve cold with fish tacos, burgers, spicy fried chicken, aged cheddar or grilled prawns.
Czech Bros Brewing Co. Classic Czech Pilsner
Crisp and refreshing, this Czech-style pilsner keeps its profile direct and clean. The palate is built around clarity and ease, with a brisk shape that favours refreshment over weight. Its straightforward finish makes it a flexible food beer as well as an easy pour on its own. Serve cold with schnitzel, roast chicken, sausages, soft pretzels, potato salad or mild cheese.
Foamers’ Folly Brewing Co. Yada Yada Hazy IPA
Juicy tropical fruit leads the aroma and palate, giving this hazy IPA an expressive but approachable profile. A smooth mouthfeel carries the fruit without making the beer feel heavy, while the hop character remains balanced and clear. The finish stays fresh and easy-going. Serve cold with fish tacos, spicy fried chicken, grilled prawns, mango salad or fresh chevre.
Category 12 Brewing Deviation Dry Irish Stout
Roasted malt gives this dry Irish stout its core, with a restrained hint of vanilla softening the darker flavours. The palate is smooth and easy-drinking, keeping toasted notes light enough to preserve freshness and balance. A clean, measured finish makes it versatile at the table. Serve cold with beef stew, roast mushrooms, oysters, aged cheddar or chocolate cake.
Wildeye Brewing Ramble On West Coast Pale Ale
Sweet malt and light bread-crust notes establish a measured base before the hops take over. Citra brings zesty citrus, while Simcoe adds grapefruit and a fragrant berry lift. The balance stays lively without losing its malt frame, leading to a crisp, smooth and dry finish. Serve cold with grilled chicken, burgers, fish tacos, sharp cheddar or herb-roasted potatoes.
Twin Sails Brewing Orange Slices Citra Double IPA 473 mL
Juicy citrus leads with a clear orange-like impression, while clean malt and a light resinous-pine note provide structure. Citra hops keep the profile expressive and focused, with the fuller scale expected of a double IPA carried by a fresh aromatic lift. The finish remains distinctly hop-led. Serve cold with burgers, barbecue, spicy fried chicken, aged cheddar or citrus-glazed pork.
Brassneck Brewery x Luppolo Brewing Co. Grainwave Rustic Multigrain Lager
Subtle cereal-grain sweetness shapes the palate, with grassy and floral hop notes adding a fresh counterpoint. The lager remains clean and composed, letting the multigrain character show without becoming heavy. Brewed with Luppolo Brewing Co., it balances rustic grain texture with a brisk, easy finish. Serve cold with roast chicken, grilled sausages, soft pretzels, alpine cheese or mushroom flatbread.
Field House Brewing Co. Pink Guava Gose
Pink guava gives this gose a vivid tropical centre, balanced by a naturally saline edge and the fragrant lift of dried coriander. The palate moves between gentle sweetness and bright sourness, remaining light and refreshing rather than weighty. Its fruit and spice stay clean through the finish. Serve cold with ceviche, grilled prawns, fish tacos, fresh cheese or fruit salad.
Brassneck Brewery Have You Tried Turning It Off and Then On Again? Hoppy Pale Ale
Fresh citrus and pine lead the aroma, with subtle resinous notes adding definition. Zesty grapefruit and tangerine follow on the palate alongside light floral and herbal accents, while a modest malt backbone keeps the bitterness lively but balanced. The finish is crisp, refreshing and hop-driven. Serve cold with grilled sausages, fish tacos, burgers, sharp cheddar or herb-roasted chicken.
Slow Hand Beer Co. Unamerican Pale Ale
Canadian malt provides the frame for Riwaka and Rakau hops from New Zealand. Citrus and grapefruit arrive first, followed by an antipodean turn toward mango and passion fruit. The result keeps the familiar shape of a classic American pale ale while giving its hop profile a distinctly non-American accent. Serve cold with burgers, grilled chicken, fish tacos, aged cheddar or spicy noodles.
Smugglers’ Trail Caskworks x Kirkstall Brewery Three Swords Extra Pale Ale
Crisp and aromatic, with clean citrus-fruit flavours carried by an abundant use of three American hop varieties. The palate stays bright and refreshing, keeping its hop character clear without turning heavy. Brewed as a Canadian collaboration with Kirkstall Brewery, it offers a direct, polished extra pale ale profile. Serve cold with fish and chips, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar, tacos or citrus-dressed salads.
Beva Brewing and Blending Aranciata Blood Orange Gose 473 mL
Tart blood orange leads the profile, giving this gose a bright citrus centre and an immediately refreshing shape. The palate is sour without losing clarity, while lively carbonation keeps the fruit brisk and sparkling through the finish. The clean fruit focus keeps the tartness composed. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled prawns, ceviche, soft cheese, citrus salads or lightly spiced dishes.