British Columbia
Cheap Thrills Black Cherry Hard Soda Tall Can
Juicy black cherry leads with a bright, familiar fruit character and a smooth, lightly sweet palate. A gentle tart edge keeps the cherry lively, while the soda-like texture makes the finish clean and easy-going rather than heavy. Serve thoroughly chilled, either straight from the can or over ice with a squeeze of lemon. A straightforward match for burgers, barbecue, pizza or salty snacks.
Camp Beer Co. Crimson Ridge Imperial Sour
Bright cranberry tartness leads, sharpened by zesty orange and lifted by the floral character of hibiscus tea. The palate is vivid and fruit-driven, with a concentrated sour edge that remains refreshing rather than heavy. Citrus keeps the berry flavour focused, while the tea adds a gently dry, aromatic finish. Serve well chilled with roast turkey, soft cheese, charcuterie or a dark chocolate dessert.
Boombox Brewing Archangel Belgian Dark Strong Ale 473 mL
A smooth, dark Belgian-style ale with rich caramel and roasted malt at its core. Candy sugar deepens the sweetness, while torched raisin, orange peel and cherry bring layered dried-fruit, citrus and ripe red-fruit character. Yeast-driven spice keeps the palate lifted, leading to a full, warming finish that remains balanced rather than heavy. Serve cool with braised beef, aged Gouda, fruitcake or dark chocolate.
Bomber Brewing Rosefinch Raspberry Sour Ale
Ripe raspberry sits at the centre of this bright fruited sour, bringing vivid berry aroma and a juicy, gently sweet palate. Clean acidity keeps the fruit lively, while the light malt base stays discreet and lets the contrast between sweet and tart lead. The finish is crisp, refreshing and clearly raspberry-driven. Serve cool with chèvre, berry salad, roast duck or a simple dark-chocolate dessert.
Bomber Brewing Georgie’s Best Dry-Hopped ESB 4-Pack Cans
Toasted malt and gentle caramel lead a classic Extra Special Bitter profile, with mild sweetness through the centre and aromatic dry hopping adding lift. The balance remains firmly malt-led rather than heavy, moving toward a medium-dry finish with enough bitterness to keep each sip composed. Serve cool with roast beef, meat pies, aged cheddar or grilled mushrooms, where the beer's toast and restrained sweetness can settle naturally alongside savoury flavours.
Strathcona Beer Company Love Buzz Blueberry Mint Lemon Sour Ale
Blueberry brings ripe berry fruit to a bright sour base, while lemon juice sharpens the acidity and fresh mint adds a cool herbal lift. A small touch of lactose rounds the centre without muting the beer's tart, refreshing character. The flavours remain clearly defined through a clean, fruit-led finish. Serve cool with spicy fried chicken, soft goat cheese, berry salad or lemon-forward desserts.
Beva Brewing & Blending The Coast West Coast IPA 457 mL
A firmly hopped West Coast IPA with resin, citrus and a distinctly dank edge. Columbus, Centennial, Cascade and Chinook build a classic aromatic profile, while a lean malt base keeps the bitterness clear and focused. The palate is dry, brisk and deliberately old-school, finishing with lingering pine, grapefruit peel and fresh hop character. Serve cool with burgers, grilled sausages, sharp cheddar or spice-forward tacos.
Beva Brewing & Blending Il Volino Dry-Hopped Sour Ale
A mixed-culture sour ale with lively tartness and an aromatic dry-hop layer. Saison yeast, Brettanomyces and bacteria bring rustic depth beneath juicy tropical fruit and fresh hop character, while the pale malt base keeps the palate focused. The finish is dry, gently funky and refreshing rather than aggressively sour. Serve cool with grilled sausages, washed-rind cheese, roast chicken or spicy dishes that welcome both acidity and fruit.
Beva Brewing & Blending Fresco Lemon Wheat Ale 457 mL
Lemon peel and juice give this wheat ale a bright citrus lift, while a lightly tart farmhouse fermentation keeps the palate lively and dry. Soft grain notes provide a gentle centre beneath the fresh lemon character, with enough acidity to sharpen the finish without becoming severe. Clean, refreshing and easy to pair, it suits grilled fish, goat cheese, herb-led salads or a simple plate of salty snacks.
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.
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.