British Columbia
Four Winds Oat Porter Single
Oats give the palate a smooth, creamy texture, while chocolate malt and roasted barley build clear notes of cocoa and fresh coffee. The roasted character is substantial but measured, with a gentle sweetness balanced by a lightly bitter finish. The result is rich without becoming heavy. Serve lightly chilled with braised beef, smoked mushrooms, aged cheddar, chocolate cake or coffee-rubbed pork.
Coal Harbour Brewing Company Smoke & Mirrors Imperial Smoked Ale Single Can
German Rauch malt and Scottish peated malt give the beer a pronounced smoky character, layered over chocolate and crystal malts. The palate is thick, creamy and deeply malty, with roasted tones and dark chocolate adding shape beneath the smoke. Despite its scale, the texture stays smooth and composed. Serve lightly chilled with smoked brisket, grilled sausages, braised beef, blue cheese or dark chocolate desserts.
Île Sauvage Brewing x Bows & Arrows FC+ Coffee Export Stout 473 mL
Six malts create a deep, structured base, with chocolate malt and roasted barley bringing dark cocoa and firm roast. Ageing on Bows & Arrows Funcrusher Plus coffee beans adds a clear coffee-led aromatic layer and reinforces the stout’s dry, savoury depth. The palate is substantial without feeling sweet. Serve lightly chilled with smoked brisket, beef stew, aged cheddar, dark chocolate cake or tiramisu.
Backcountry Brewing Do You Know the Muffin Man Blueberry Muffin Sour 473 mL
Blueberry muffins and blueberry purée create a dense, jam-like fruit centre, but the aroma reaches beyond blueberry into raspberry and vinous red-fruit notes. Tart mixed berries shape the palate, with a faint drying edge and subtle cinnamon through the finish. The texture is juicy and coating rather than sharply sour. Serve well chilled with cheesecake, vanilla ice cream, blue cheese, roast duck or berry desserts.
Twin Sails Brewing All Together IPA
A generous, juicy New England hop profile opens the palate, built around Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic. The fruit-forward centre is balanced by the crisp, dry finish of a West Coast IPA, giving the beer softness up front and definition at the close. The result brings two familiar IPA expressions into clear balance. Serve well chilled with spicy chicken, fish tacos, burgers, grilled pork or sharp cheddar.
Moon Under Water Tranquility IPA
Citrus and piney hops lead the aroma, joined by floral tones, fresh bread and roasted barley. The copper-coloured palate is rich with toffee and caramel malt, while citrus bitterness and resin bring the finish back into focus. Despite its depth, the beer remains balanced and sessionable in shape. Serve lightly chilled with roast pork, burgers, aged cheddar, grilled sausages or mushroom dishes.
Luppolo Brewing Company x Chancho Como Chanchos Mexican-Style Dark Lager
Raw and nixtamalized Oaxacan corn gives this dark lager a distinctive grain character, with aromas recalling warm corn tortilla and horchata. The palate is medium-bodied yet clean, carrying gentle roasted depth without losing its crisp lager shape. Made with Chancho Tortilleria, it feels considered and food-friendly. Serve well chilled with carnitas, grilled pork, tacos al pastor, roasted squash or mole.
Brass Monkey Brewing Scaramouche Bohemian Pilsner
Crisp and dry, with Saaz hops bringing a floral, lightly citrus-toned lift over a composed Bohemian malt base. The palate is clean and refreshing, while dry hopping adds definition without disturbing the lager’s balance. An unfiltered texture gives the beer quiet depth before a focused finish. Serve well chilled with schnitzel, grilled sausages, roast chicken, pretzels, mild Alpine cheese or shellfish.
Category 12 Brewing Breakthru IPA
Robust and hop-forward, with pine and citrus carried across a crisp, balanced body. Mosaic, Simcoe and classic American hop varieties bring a resinous core without making the palate feel blunt or heavy. The finish is clean, lightly bitter and refreshing, leaving hop character in clear focus. Serve well chilled with burgers, grilled pork, spicy chicken, fish tacos, sharp cheddar or smoky barbecue.
Wildeye Brewing Feel It In My Plums Spiced Plum Sour
A bold tang of plum leads the palate, supported by a subtle spiced medley of orange and cinnamon. The fruit remains fresh and juicy rather than jammy, while the sour structure gives the finish clean definition. Spice is measured and secondary, adding warmth without obscuring the plum. Serve well chilled with roast pork, duck, grilled sausages, blue cheese or a dark chocolate and orange dessert.
Category 12 Brewing Breakthru Pilsner
Crisp and clean, with high carbonation giving the palate an immediate sense of lift. Refined malt flavour provides quiet depth, while Saaz hops keep the finish precise and classically shaped. The beer is refreshing and direct, yet carries enough structure and detail to remain interesting beyond simple thirst-quenching. Serve well chilled with schnitzel, grilled sausages, roast chicken, pretzels, mild Alpine cheese or shellfish.
Field House Brewing Mango Pineapple Habanero Sour
Real pineapple and mango give the beer a bright tropical core, sharpened by a lively salted-sour frame. Habanero arrives as a measured touch of heat through the finish, adding definition without overwhelming the fruit. The palate remains tart, refreshing and direct, with sweetness kept in balance. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, fresh chèvre or coconut rice.
Brewing August Kölsch IPA
Cashmere, Motueka and Simcoe hops bring a fresh aromatic lift, with hints of melon and bubble gum over a clean, cold-fermented frame. Kölsch yeast gives the beer a composed base while dry hopping pushes it toward IPA territory. The palate stays bright and direct, finishing with refreshing hop definition. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled chicken, bratwurst, sharp cheddar or lightly spiced noodles.
Île Sauvage Brewing Mosaïque Dry-Hopped Mango Sour
Ripe mango gives the beer an immediate tropical centre, balanced by lively tartness and a clear hop presence. The fruit is generous without becoming heavy, while the dry-hopped structure keeps the palate bright and the finish refreshing. Sourness, fruit and hops remain closely integrated throughout. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, fresh chèvre or a citrus and avocado salad.
Curious Creatures Yamakami Fresh-Hop Japanese Rice Lager 24 x 473 mL
Fresh British Columbia hops bring an unusual raspberry-jam aroma over a crisp, clean and dry Japanese lager base. The fruit impression is lifted rather than sweet, leaving the palate focused and highly refreshing. A collaboration with Flora Fermentation, it balances expressive fresh-hop character with disciplined lager structure. Serve well chilled with sushi, karaage, grilled salmon, tempura, yakitori or lightly seasoned vegetable dishes.
Backcountry Brewing I Was Saying Boo-Urns Non-Alcoholic New Zealand IPA 473 mL
Bright and aromatic, with Motueka and Nelson hops bringing lime zest, white grape and soft tropical fruit. Superdelic adds a small lift of candy-like citrus and stone fruit, while the body remains light and easy-drinking. A smooth haze carries the hop character into a clean, refreshing finish. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, spicy noodles, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar or citrus-dressed salads.
Brass Monkey Brewing Chickity-Check West Coast IPA
Pale, dry and firmly hop-led, with bold pine and citrus at the centre and a floral lift adding definition. Locally grown malt provides a clean base without distracting from the aromatic drive, while the finish stays direct and refreshing. This is a focused West Coast expression rather than a soft or sweet one. Serve well chilled with burgers, grilled pork, spicy chicken, sharp cheddar or fish tacos.
Wildeye Brewing Juice Shack Pineapple Passionfruit Sour 473 mL
Pineapple and passionfruit bring a bright, bold tropical profile, rounded by vanilla and lactose for a distinctly creamy body. The sour base keeps the ripe fruit lively, while the softer texture gives the palate a smooth, generous feel through the finish. It is expressive without losing refreshment. Serve well chilled with spicy chicken, fish tacos, grilled prawns, fresh chèvre or coconut-based desserts.
Coast Mountain Brewing Root & Stone German Pilsner
Crisp and clean, with a disciplined German pilsner profile built from imported malt, hops and yeast. The palate is direct and refreshing, balancing grain structure and hop definition without unnecessary weight. Its precise, uncluttered character makes it equally comfortable as an aperitif or alongside food. Serve well chilled with schnitzel, grilled sausages, roast chicken, pretzels, mild Alpine cheese or simply prepared shellfish.
Changing Colours Brewing Project Rise Above Sour Hoppy Ale
Tart cherry and blueberry give the beer a vivid fruit centre, while Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Rakau and Riwaka hops add an energetic aromatic lift. The palate is sour, fuzzy and wild in character, yet finishes refreshing rather than heavy. Fruit acidity and hop expression remain closely linked from start to finish. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, spicy chicken, grilled halloumi or fresh chèvre.