Canada
Wize Spirits x Lee’s Donuts Honey Dip Vodka Soda
A playful vodka soda built around gentle honey, soft vanilla and warm pastry notes. The sweetness is measured rather than heavy, with clean carbonation keeping the profile light and refreshing. A crisp vodka base carries the flavour into a smooth, subtly dessert-like finish without becoming cloying. Serve thoroughly chilled on its own, or pair with salty snacks, brunch dishes or fried chicken for contrast.
Wildflower Distilling Co. Limoncello 375 mL
Hand-peeled lemons give this liqueur a bright, direct citrus character, with fragrant peel oils and fresh lemon flavour at the centre. A measured sweetness rounds the tartness without turning heavy, leaving the palate clean and refreshing. The finish is lively, lightly bitter and distinctly lemon-led. Serve thoroughly chilled, pour over ice after dinner, or use a small measure to sharpen a spritz or citrus cocktail.
Wild Ambition Brewing You Rock, Don’t Ever Change Okanagan Peach Sour Ale
Fresh Okanagan peaches soften the edges of a full mixed-fermentation sour base, bringing ripe stone-fruit aroma and a gently rounded centre. Brettanomyces-led fermentation adds rustic complexity, while extended contact with whole fruit keeps the peach flavour integrated rather than superficial. The finish is tart, dry and refreshing, with fruit and fermentation in clear balance. Serve cool with roast pork, washed-rind cheese, grilled chicken or peach salad.
Wild Ambition Brewing Flower Market Hibiscus Sour Ale
A mixed-fermentation golden sour with layered acidity and a vivid hibiscus character. The flower contributes cranberry-like fruit and bright citrus notes, while the fermentation adds complexity beneath the tartness. Neither element overwhelms the other, leaving the palate focused, lively and dry through the finish. Serve cool with goat cheese, roast chicken, citrus-dressed salads or gently spiced dishes that can meet its tangy floral edge.
Vancouver Island Brewing Beach Shack Blackberry Blonde Ale 568 mL
Juicy blackberry gives this light-bodied blonde ale an immediate burst of ripe berry flavour. A slight tartness keeps the fruit bright, while gentle honey sweetness and light biscuit malt add enough roundness without making the palate heavy. The texture stays smooth and easygoing, finishing dry and clean for a refreshing result. Serve cool with grilled chicken, fish tacos, mild cheese or a summer berry salad.
Truck 59 Raspberry Hibiscus Cider
Fresh British Columbia raspberries bring vivid red-fruit lift to a crisp apple-cider base, while hibiscus adds a delicate floral note and a pleasantly tart edge. The palate stays light and refreshing, with dessert-apple roundness balancing the brighter berry character. A clean, lively finish keeps the fruit focused rather than sweet. Serve well chilled with charcuterie, creamy cheese, roast chicken, grilled pork or a berry-led salad.
Truck 59 Baptism by Firetruck Semi-Dry Apple Cider 473 mL
Crisp apple fruit gives this modern semi-dry cider a bright, clean centre. The palate is friendly and easygoing, balancing gentle orchard sweetness with enough acidity and dryness to keep the finish refreshing. Its straightforward structure makes it equally comfortable on its own or alongside food. Serve well chilled with roast pork, grilled sausages, fish and chips, sharp cheddar or a simple apple-and-fennel salad.
Trading Post Brewing Belgian Quadrupel
Dark malt and sweet bread lead a full, warming Belgian-style ale. Raisin and other dried-fruit notes add richness, while expressive yeast brings a gentle spicy, phenolic edge that keeps the palate from feeling flat. The finish is strong, malty and persistent, with enough bite to balance its softer fruit and bread character. Serve cool in a stemmed glass with braised beef, blue cheese, fruitcake or dark chocolate.
The Irony Spirits Cranberry Euphoria Semi-Sweet Liqueur 375 mL
Bright cranberry brings tart red-fruit freshness to a smooth, semi-sweet palate. A hint of rosemary adds a savoury herbal lift, giving the berry character more definition and keeping the finish from becoming heavy. The texture is rounded but lively, with a clean balance between fruit, sweetness and gentle botanical detail. Serve well chilled after dinner, pour over ice, or add a small measure to sparkling wine for a crisp aperitif.
The Irony Spirits The Booster Shot Serrano Pepper Spirit 375 mL
Serrano pepper gives this semi-dry aperitif a vivid, warming bite, balanced by the sweeter character of red bell pepper. Italian strawflower and lime leaves add aromatic lift and a fresh citrus-herbal edge, keeping the palate lively rather than aggressive. The finish is bold, clean and savoury. Serve well chilled or over ice, or use a small measure to sharpen a Caesar, Margarita or another cocktail that benefits from controlled heat.
Temporal Artisan Ales Two Threads Barrel-Aged Barleywine 330 mL
Rich malt and caramel form the centre of this layered barleywine, joined by dark fruit and a lightly sherried oxidative note from its mature component. Bourbon and rye-whiskey barrels add vanilla, oak and measured spice, while a younger portion contributes freshness and firm bitterness. The blend feels deep without becoming static, finishing warm and persistent. Serve cool in a small glass with aged cheddar, blue cheese, roast beef, pecan tart or dark chocolate.
Temporal Artisan Ales Relative Dimensions Barrel-Aged Strong Ale
Dark fruit and caramel from a Belgian-style quadrupel meet the deeper malt weight of a Munichwine base. Tawny-port barrel ageing adds a rounded, vinous richness, while rye-whiskey oak brings dry spice and structure. The palate is concentrated but composed, moving from raisin and toffee toward seasoned wood and a warming, gently bitter finish. Serve cool in a small glass with braised beef, blue cheese, fruitcake or dark chocolate.
Temporal Artisan Ales Infinite Syzygy Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine
Deep brown and full-bodied, with caramel, toffee and molasses framing concentrated dried fruit. Bourbon-barrel ageing adds vanilla, seasoned oak and a gentle leather note, while restrained carbonation keeps the texture broad and smooth. The sweetness is substantial but not shapeless, carried by roast and barrel structure into a long, warming finish. Serve cool in a small glass with aged cheddar, blue cheese, braised beef, sticky toffee pudding or dark chocolate.
Temporal Artisan Ales Expanding Fractals Bourbon Barrel-Aged Belgian Quadrupel 330 mL
Dark candi sugar, piloncillo and jaggery build a deep, molasses-like sweetness over a rich Belgian-style malt base. Extended bourbon-barrel ageing adds vanilla, seasoned oak and warming spice, while expressive abbey yeast brings dried-fruit complexity. Despite its concentration, the finish remains structured, with barrel character and gentle bitterness keeping the dark sweetness in balance. Serve cool in a small glass with braised beef, blue cheese, pecan tart or dark chocolate.
Temporal Artisan Ales A Hand at Dusk Barrel-Aged Plum Saison
A slightly hazy orange-gold colour introduces a lively, mixed-culture saison with a softly funky aroma and clear plum character. The palate is bright and tart, combining juicy red fruit with grainy farmhouse depth and a touch of rye. Gentle carbonation keeps the texture composed, while a persistent sour-plum finish adds energy and definition. Serve cool with roast duck, pork, washed-rind cheese or a grain salad dressed with herbs and citrus.
Sundown Beer x Boombox Brewing Mystical Machine Double Hoppy Hefeweizen 473 mL
A full wheat-beer base carries the soft fruit and spice of hefeweizen yeast, while Loral, Citra and Amarillo hops add bright citrus, floral lift and a firmer aromatic edge. The palate is substantial yet smooth, with lively hop character balancing the rounded grain. A gently bitter finish keeps the richness in check. Serve cool with roast chicken, grilled sausages, spicy noodles or washed-rind cheese, where the beer's weight and freshness can work together.
The Strait & Narrow Pear Rhubarb Gin Cocktail 355 mL
Ripe pear brings a soft, rounded fruit character, sharpened by the tart edge of Fraser Valley rhubarb. A custom gin base adds subtle botanical lift, while lively carbonation keeps the palate refreshing and clean. The balance stays bright rather than sugary, finishing with crisp orchard fruit and a gentle herbal note. Serve thoroughly chilled, or pour over ice with a thin pear slice alongside charcuterie, roast pork, fresh salads or creamy cheese.
The Strait & Narrow Peach Elderflower Gin Cocktail 355 mL
Juicy peach gives the palate a soft stone-fruit centre, lifted by the delicate floral character of British Columbia elderflower. A custom gin base adds gentle botanical definition, while sparkling water keeps the texture bright, crisp and easy to drink. The finish is clean and lightly fragrant rather than sweet or heavy. Serve thoroughly chilled on its own, or pour over ice with a peach slice and pair with grilled prawns, fresh salads or mild cheese.
Soma Craft Cidery Blueberry Oak Apple Cider
Fresh blueberry gives the aroma a floral, gently tart lift, while crisp Okanagan apple keeps the palate bright and refreshing. American oak adds a delicate savoury note and quiet structure without obscuring the fruit. The result is balanced and clean, moving from berry skin and orchard freshness toward a smooth, subtly oaked finish. Serve well chilled with roast pork, grilled sausages, firm cheese or a berry-led salad.
Small Gods Brewing Co. Empire of Ideas Lemon Ginger Hefeweizen
Zesty lemon opens with clean citrus lift, followed by fresh ginger and the soft grain of a light wheat-beer base. Classic hefeweizen yeast brings gentle fruit and spice, while the ginger adds definition without dominating the palate. The finish is lively, refreshing and lightly warming. Serve cold with sushi, grilled prawns, Thai salads, roast chicken or mild curry, where the lemon and ginger can sharpen the food without overwhelming it.