Domestic
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small Gods Brewing Co. Daughters of Silence Coffee Wafer Blonde Ale
A biscuity blonde-ale base carries fresh roasted coffee in a surprisingly light, composed frame. Soft malt and wafer-like sweetness meet the coffee’s darker edge, while a small amount of lactose rounds the texture into a smooth, creamy finish. The result is roasty without the weight of a stout. Serve cool with brunch, tiramisu, shortbread, nutty cheese or vanilla ice cream, where the coffee and biscuit notes can find a natural echo.
Sidekick Brewing Arnold the Caddie Iced Tea Lemon Radler Tall Can
Bright lemon gives this easy-drinking radler a fresh citrus edge, softened by smooth iced-tea notes and a light beer base. The palate stays crisp and uncluttered, with enough gentle tea character to balance the fruit without becoming sweet or heavy. A clean, refreshing finish keeps the style lively. Serve thoroughly chilled with grilled chicken, fish tacos, picnic sandwiches or salty snacks, where the lemon and tea can provide a brisk counterpoint.
Ravens Brewing Company Old Familiar English Dark Mild 473 mL
Deep toffee and caramel lead this malt-focused dark mild, joined by roasted hazelnut and a quiet touch of coffee and cocoa. The palate has enough dark-roast depth to feel complete while remaining smooth, restrained and highly drinkable. A gentle grassy hop note keeps the finish from becoming sweet or heavy. Serve cool rather than icy with sausages, meat pie, mushroom dishes, aged cheddar or roasted nuts, where the beer’s subtle malt detail can remain clear.
Miller High Life Lager 473 mL
Pale gold with fine, lively carbonation and a clean grain-led aroma. The palate is light, crisp and gently fruity, with a mild malty sweetness balanced by restrained hop bitterness. Its brisk effervescence keeps the finish dry and refreshing. Serve cold with fish and chips, shrimp tacos, fried chicken or a simple burger; the easy-drinking shape is equally comfortable as an uncomplicated patio beer.
Mariner Brewing Low Gravity Mango Golden Ale
Pale gold and light-bodied, with a subtle sweep of ripe mango over a clean, gently grainy base. The fruit stays measured rather than overtly sweet, while lively carbonation and a crisp, dry finish keep the beer refreshing. Serve cold with grilled fish, chicken skewers, fresh spring rolls or a lightly spiced curry; its restrained tropical note also suits a simple patio pour with salty snacks.
Mariner Brewing Low Gravity Tangerine Small Beer
Light gold and brightly aromatic, with ripe tangerine bringing fresh citrus and a lightly sweet fruit note. The palate remains lean, crisp and dry beneath the fruit, with lively carbonation keeping the finish clean rather than sugary. Serve cold with ceviche, fish tacos, grilled chicken or a citrus-dressed salad; its easy shape also works well with salty snacks and mildly spicy dishes on a warm afternoon.
Mariner Brewing Low Gravity Dry-Hopped Small Beer
Light gold in colour, with green melon, cantaloupe and a restrained piney hop note. The palate is lean, crisp and dry, lifted by lively carbonation and a light rice-malt body that keeps the flavours precise. A clean, gently hoppy finish makes it especially refreshing. Serve cold with grilled prawns, fish tacos, a crisp salad or mild cheese; it is equally suited to uncomplicated warm-weather drinking.
Longwood Brewery Winter’s Own Weizenbock 473 mL
Pale straw in colour, with ripe fruit, soft baking spice and a broad malty core. Wheat keeps the texture smooth and rounded, while Pilsner and Vienna malts add gentle bread and cereal depth. The finish stays refreshing despite the richer winter profile, carrying fruit and spice without becoming heavy. Serve cool with roast pork, grilled sausages, mushroom dishes or nutty alpine cheese; it also suits a simple roast chicken.
Jibiru Salted Yuzu Pilsner 473 mL
Crisp and bright, with yuzu bringing floral citrus, mandarin and grapefruit-zest aromatics to a clean pilsner base. A subtle touch of sea salt sharpens the fruit and gives the finish a smooth, refreshing line without making the palate overtly savoury. Serve well chilled with sushi, tempura, grilled fish or salted edamame; the lively citrus character is particularly good with delicate seafood and fried dishes.