Beer
Beer
Vancouver Island Brewing Broken Islands Hazy IPA 568 mL
Canadian Beer
Bold citrus aroma and flavour lead into a juicy, lingering finish, with stone fruit, mango and guava adding breadth through the palate. Bitterness stays measured and balanced, allowing the tropical character to remain clear without becoming heavy. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, mango salsa, sharp cheddar, citrus salads or coconut curries.
Cannery Brewing Trellis IPA
Canadian Beer
Generous hop flavour and aroma lead this approachable American IPA, supported by a measured line of biscuity malt sweetness. The palate stays drinkable and balanced without sacrificing complexity, carrying its hop character clearly into the finish. Serve cold with burgers, grilled sausages, roast chicken, spicy tacos, sharp cheddar, onion rings, roasted peppers, pickles or herb-seasoned fries.
Tin Whistle Brewing Co. Cherry Blossom Rice Lager
Canadian Beer
Clean and crisp, this rice lager draws a subtle sweetness from rice recovered after sake brewing. Floral and fruity hop notes add lift without obscuring the light grain character, leaving the palate refreshing and neatly balanced. Serve cold with sushi, tempura, grilled salmon, spring vegetables, chicken skewers, fresh goat cheese or gently spiced noodle dishes.
Orion The Draft
Japanese Beer
Mild in flavour yet pleasantly full-bodied, this Okinawan lager balances clean grain character with a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel. The palate stays even and approachable, finishing with a brisk aftertaste that keeps the richer body from feeling heavy. Serve cold with fried chicken, tempura, grilled fish, Okinawan pork dishes, sushi, rice bowls or lightly seasoned vegetables.
Mountainview Brewing Co. Cranberry Sauced Sour 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Light, effervescent and notably dry, this gently soured beer places vivid cranberry at the centre. Belgian yeast builds a softly fruity foundation, while elderflower adds a delicate floral lift through the finish. The result is bright and focused rather than sweet. Serve cold with goat cheese, roast turkey, charcuterie, winter salads, fried chicken or cranberry-glazed pork.
Echigo Beer Flying IPA
Japanese Beer
Refreshing citrus aroma meets a firm, direct line of hop bitterness in this American-style IPA. The profile remains light enough for the table, while grapefruit and mandarin-orange accents give the nose an energetic lift and the bitter finish stays purposeful. Serve cold with karaage, tempura, grilled pork, spicy noodles, citrus salads, mature cheddar or fried seafood.
Echigo Beer Koshihikari Rice Lager 350 mL
Japanese Beer
Niigata-grown Koshihikari rice gives this lager a clean, delicate savoury quality and an especially smooth texture. Crisp and refreshing, it carries subtle sweetness through a light body before finishing composed and easy. Serve cold with sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled fish, yakitori, rice dishes, lightly dressed salads, steamed dumplings, roasted peanuts, grilled vegetables or mild fresh cheeses.
Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Easy Grapefruit Beer Spritz 473 mL
Canadian Beer
A light pilsner base provides a restrained malt foundation, while fresh grapefruit essence supplies the defining citrus lift. Bright and refreshing, the palate stays focused on uncomplicated fruit and lager character rather than weight or excess sweetness. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled prawns, fresh salads, goat cheese, salty snacks or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.
Vancouver Island Brewing Sea Dog Amber Ale
Canadian Beer
Toasted caramel malt and fresh bread crust lead this smooth amber ale, with mild hop bitterness adding definition through the palate. A lightly roasted edge carries into a clean, dry finish, keeping the richer malt character composed and easy to drink. Serve cool with roast chicken, grilled sausages, burgers, smoked salmon, cheddar or mushroom dishes.
Brasserie Dupont Saison Dupont 330 mL
Belgian Beer
Grapefruit, white-fruit esters and clove lead this classic Belgian saison, followed by gentle malt and a firm, clean bitterness. The palate is complex yet dry, with lively freshness and no residual sweetness weighing down the finish. Serve slightly chilled with mussels, asparagus, grilled meats, farmhouse cheeses, herb-led dishes, savoury stews or moderately spiced Asian food.
Lighthouse Brewing Mexican Chocolate Ale
Canadian Beer
Cocoa and caramel form a rich, rounded core, lifted by fragrant cinnamon and a subtle roasted-coffee note. Despite the dessert-like aromatics, the palate remains balanced and approachable, with the spice giving shape to the dark malt rather than overwhelming it. Serve cool with mole, braised beef, smoked pork, chocolate cake, cinnamon biscuits or aged cheddar.
Sidekick Brewing Queen Bee ALICE Honey Pilsner
Canadian Beer
Crisp and refreshing, this golden lager balances a clean European malt profile with the delicate sweetness of Chilliwack wildflower honey. The honey stays subtle rather than overt, lending a smooth, rounded accent while the finish remains light and composed. Serve cold with grilled chicken, fish tacos, bratwurst, soft cheeses, summer salads or lightly spiced vegetables.
Dageraad Brewing Amber Belgian Pale Ale 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Light malty sweetness and a generous bouquet of malt and stone fruit give this Belgian pale ale an inviting centre. A measured hop aroma provides balance, while lively carbonation carries the palate into a crisp finish. Flavourful without becoming heavy, it works especially well with curries, braised meats, barbecue, pub fare, aged cheese or roast poultry.
Vancouver Island Brewing Break Point Pilsner
Canadian Beer
Noble hops bring a clean aromatic lift, followed by gentle herbal bitterness and a clean, light malt backbone. The palate is crisp and direct, finishing dry without losing its grain-led centre. Refreshing and precise in a classic German-pilsner frame, it suits grilled fish, schnitzel, roast chicken, pretzels, mild cheeses or a plate of fresh oysters.
Container Brewing All Season Dry Nitro Stout
Canadian Beer
Chocolate and dark malt lead a compact, night-time profile, with vanilla adding a softer accent. The palate stays lighter and crisper than the colour suggests, while restrained bitterness and nitrogen dosing keep the stout easy and approachable through the finish. Serve cold with oysters, roast mushrooms, beef stew, aged cheddar, chocolate biscuits or vanilla ice cream.
Faculty Brewing Co. 165 Shower Beer Hazy Pale Ale
Canadian Beer
A broad basket of hop aroma leads this light, easy-drinking pale ale. Callista, Cashmere and Vic Secret bring the dry-hopped character, while the palate stays fresh and uncomplicated rather than weighty. Its lively, casual style makes it especially versatile at the table. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled chicken, pizza, citrus salads, mild cheeses or lightly spiced vegetables.
Twin Sails Brewing Black Pearl Oyster Stout
Canadian Beer
Rich roasted malt forms the centre of this velvety stout, with oyster shells contributing subtle minerality and a delicate savoury depth. The palate remains creamy and composed, allowing the umami character to support rather than dominate the dark grain. Serve slightly cool with oysters, smoked salmon, roast mushrooms, beef stew, aged cheddar or a simple plate of fries.
Hoyne Brewing Company Among Giants West Coast IPA
Canadian Beer
Citrus and pine meet bright tropical fruit over a clean pale-malt base. Sticky spruce, pithy pomelo and pineapple jam build a vivid hop profile, while balanced bitterness keeps the fruit from feeling soft or diffuse. The finish stays focused and distinctly West Coast. Serve cold with burgers, grilled salmon, spicy tacos, sharp cheddar, roast chicken or barbecue.
Slow Hand Beer Company x Banda Volpi Italian Pilsner 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Sweet citrus and tart berries brighten a structured, dry base, with currant, woody herbs, black tea and gentle spice adding detail. Saphir hops keep bitterness restrained, while honeyed malt brings depth without excessive toastiness. Fresh and lively through the finish, it pairs naturally with salumi, pizza, grilled fish, roast chicken, olives or hard Italian cheeses.
Rewind Beer Co. Late Fees Helles Lager
Canadian Beer
Pale gold in the glass, this malt-forward lager carries a soft, lightly herbal hop note rather than overt bitterness. The palate stays classic and composed, with clean grain character leading into a refreshingly dry finish. Easy-moving but not anonymous, it suits roast chicken, bratwurst, pretzels, mild cheeses, fish and chips or simple grilled vegetables especially well.
Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Rye Lager
Canadian Beer
Amber-orange and lightly clouded, with fresh citrus and malt on the nose. A gentle honeyed sweetness meets rye spice through the palate, while lively carbonation keeps the fuller body moving. The result is refreshing, lightly sweet and distinctly grain-led through the finish. Serve cold with sausages, roast chicken, rye bread, aged cheddar, smoked fish or grilled vegetables.
Category 12 Brewing Critical Point Pale Ale
Canadian Beer
Citrus and tropical fruit rise from a crisp amber pour, with malt adding steady balance beneath the hops. Light caramel develops through the middle, followed by a piney bitterness that gives the finish a distinctly Northwest shape. Full-flavoured yet composed, it suits burgers, grilled sausages, barbecue, sharp cheddar, roast chicken or spice-rubbed vegetables with ease.
Parkside Brewery The Birds Barrel-Aged Maple and Coffee Stout
Canadian Beer
Dark maple syrup and freshly roasted espresso lead a deep, malt-rich profile. Ageing in single-malt whisky barrels adds warmth and structure, while the imperial stout base remains silky and smooth rather than cumbersome. Coffee, maple and barrel character meet in a long, measured finish. Serve slightly cool with chocolate cake, blue cheese, braised beef, tiramisu or roasted nuts.
Ravens Brewing Company Raspberry Fields Forever Hefeweizen
Canadian Beer
Fragrant raspberry gives this wheat beer a vivid, juicy centre, while the Hefeweizen base keeps the profile fresh and easy-moving. The fruit reads clearly without obscuring the grain, carrying into a clean, refreshing finish. Serve it cold with grilled chicken, soft goat cheese, spinach salad, berry-glazed pork, fresh fruit or a lightly sweet brunch dish.
Persephone Brewing Company Dry Irish Stout
Canadian Beer
Coffee-like aromatics open into freshly baked oatmeal cookie and toast, giving the dark malt profile both warmth and definition. A subtle bitterness keeps the palate dry, while nitrogenation lends a notably smooth, rounded texture through the finish. Serve cold with oysters, beef stew, roast mushrooms, aged cheddar, chocolate cake or a simple plate of toasted bread and butter.
Dageraad Brewing Dageraad Loves Steel & Oak Imperial Stout
Canadian Beer
Deep cacao and roasted malt lead, followed by dark chocolate, blackcurrant and a savoury layer from miso. Oats and rye build a rich, smooth texture, while peppery warmth gives the finish structure without eclipsing the cocoa. Generous and contemplative, it suits slow sipping alongside braised beef, blue cheese, chocolate tart, roasted mushrooms or other deeply flavoured dishes.
Deep Cove Brewers & Distillers Cucumber Pilsner
Canadian Beer
Cold-pressed cucumber gives this German-style pilsner a clean, cooling lift without overwhelming the beer beneath it. Subtle floral hops add aroma, while a crisp malt finish keeps the palate focused and refreshing. Light on its feet and especially suited to warm weather, it works well with sushi, herb salads, grilled prawns, fresh cheeses or cucumber-forward dishes.
Main Street Brewing Kingpin Pale Ale 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Juicy and fruit-forward, with Cascade, three expressions of Mosaic and Rakau Sub Zero Hop Kief shaping a lively hop profile. The fruit character stays balanced rather than heavy, carrying through a clean, hop-led finish with enough freshness for another sip. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled chicken, citrusy salads, sharp cheddar or lightly spiced dishes.
Parallel 49 Brewing Company Space Kitty Juicy IPA
Canadian Beer
Pineapple, mango, peach, pear and lime lead the hop aroma, shaped by Mosaic, Amarillo and Citra Cryo dry hopping. Light, crisp grainy malt keeps the fruit focused, while oats and wheat bring a gentle creaminess without excessive weight. The hazy palate remains lively and sessionable through the finish. Serve cold with tacos, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, mango salad or fresh chevre.
Bridge Brewing Company Side Cut North East IPA
Canadian Beer
Mango, orange, peach and passion fruit drive an intensely juicy profile, with a light berry note adding another layer. The body is cloudy yet surprisingly light and creamy, allowing the fruit to stay vivid as moderate bitterness develops. Fruit and hops linger together into a dry finish. Serve cold with fish tacos, spicy fried chicken, burgers, grilled prawns or aged cheddar.