Beer
Beer
Camp Beer Co. x Kilter Brewing Co. VHS West Coast Double IPA
Canadian Beer
Deep gold and impressively clear, with a mild pine aroma alongside grapefruit, lemon, fresh-cut alfalfa and a subtle caramel note. Chinook, Citra, Deepcut Cascade and CGX Cryo Vista hops bring dank, resinous and leafy character, while the palate remains notably smooth. Pine and leafy bitterness extend through the finish. Serve cold with burgers, barbecue ribs, sharp cheddar, spicy fried chicken or pepperoni pizza.
Four Winds Brewing x Barnside Brewing x 54-40 Ocean Pearl West Coast Lager
Canadian Beer
Light and crisp, with soft citrus and gentle pine carried by Cascade and Vista hops grown at Barnside. The palate stays clean and refreshing, then closes on a dry finish that gives the lager its easy pace. The collaboration brings Four Winds, Barnside Brewing and 54-40 together around a distinctly coastal profile. Serve cold with oysters, grilled salmon, fish tacos, roast chicken or mild cheese.
Powell Brewery Party Time!! Double IPA 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Crystal clear and firmly bitter, with pine, citrus and dank hop character leading the profile. The West Coast double IPA style is direct and forceful, keeping its aromatic lift in step with a pronounced bitter line. It is a large-scale beer built around clarity rather than softness. Serve cold with chargrilled burgers, spicy fried chicken, sharp cheddar, barbecue ribs or pepperoni pizza.
Patina Brewing Co. Thai Lager
Canadian Beer
Lime, ginger, lemongrass and calamansi give the beer a bright, aromatic profile, with citrus and spice moving together rather than competing. The producer describes it as a refreshing summer lager, and the combination keeps the flavour lively and direct. The citrus accents stay clear while ginger adds aromatic warmth. Serve cold with Thai curries, grilled prawns, chicken skewers, papaya salad or fish tacos.
Coedo Brewery Marihana Session IPA
Japanese Beer
Pale gold with a fluffy white head, opening on a delicate citrusy hop aroma. The palate keeps the hop character bright and measured, balancing a light frame with sophisticated bitterness and expressive flavour. Columbus, Centennial, Simcoe, Cascade, Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo shape the aromatic profile. Serve cold with yakitori, tempura, karaage, sushi or citrus-dressed salads.
Luppolo Brewing Co. Ombrosa 6 Grain Imperial Stout
Canadian Beer
Full-bodied and deeply malted, with a nutty aroma leading into dark chocolate, toffee and roasted coffee. Rich caramel carries through the centre, while the multigrain build gives the stout breadth and a smooth, silky finish. Despite its scale, the profile stays composed and clearly layered. Serve cool with chocolate tart, sticky toffee pudding, blue cheese, braised beef or toasted nuts.
Persephone Brewing Company Nitro Mocha Porter
Canadian Beer
Dark coffee and cacao form the centre of the palate, with a distinctive organic roast from Salt Spring Coffee bringing depth and 70% cacao chocolate adding a firmer cocoa edge. Nitrogen gives the porter a smooth, creamy pour and softens the transition into the finish. Serve cool with chocolate cake, tiramisu, smoked brisket, blue cheese or toasted hazelnuts.
Slackwater Brewing Nautical Nonsense Pineapple Sour with Pink Sea Salt
Canadian Beer
Pineapple gives the palate a bright tropical core, held in a distinctly tart frame. Pink sea salt adds a savoury edge and reinforces the gose-like character without making the beer heavy. The finish stays brisk, salty and refreshing, with fruit and acidity moving together. Serve cold with fish tacos, ceviche, grilled prawns, fresh goat cheese or chilli-lime corn.
Steel & Oak x Dageraad x Small Gods x Whistle Buoy Hype Dry Irish Stout
Canadian Beer
Rich and full at the start, with coffee and cocoa giving the dark malt profile clear definition. The palate narrows toward a dry, roasty finish, keeping the stout structured rather than sweet or heavy. The four-brewery collaboration lands squarely in a classic dry Irish stout register, with the roast carrying through cleanly. Serve cool with oysters, beef stew, aged cheddar, mushroom pie or dark chocolate.
Luppolo Brewing Co. Tart Wild Ale with Local Kiwis
Canadian Beer
Bright yellow with a soft white head, opening on pineapple and citrus before lemon, tangerine and kiwi come through on the palate. Brett C and Lactobacillus fermentation give the beer a wild, tart shape, while fresh local kiwi and bright acidity keep the medium body lively. Serve cold with goat cheese, ceviche, grilled prawns, spicy noodles or citrus-dressed salads.
Camp Beer Co. x Four Winds Brewing Lagerkoller Vienna Lager
Canadian Beer
Golden and malt-led, with a smooth, dry profile that keeps the Vienna lager refreshing. Imported German malt gives the beer its measured depth, while German hops add structure without taking over. The balance is clean and quietly savoury, with enough dryness to keep each sip light on its feet. Serve cold with bratwurst, roast chicken, grilled mushrooms, pretzels or aged Gouda.
Slackwater Brewing x Twin Sails Brewing Pen Pals I Said a Hip Hop New England IPA
Canadian Beer
Strong fruit aromas lead into a broad, juicy palate centred on tropical fruit. Strata and El Dorado hops bring the main aromatic character, while Thiol Libre yeast heightens the fruit-forward impression. A Czech Saaz mash-hop addition adds a subtle spicy edge beneath the softer New England IPA texture. Serve cold with fish tacos, spicy fried chicken, grilled prawns, sharp cheddar or citrus-dressed salads.
Shaketown Brewing Co. Pre-Prohibition Pilsner 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Pale gold and unfiltered, with a floral, fruit-forward hop profile over a crisp grain base. Pilsner malt and toasted flaked rice keep the palate light and orderly, while Loral, Cluster, Sterling and Czech Saaz bring aromatic lift. High carbonation sharpens the finish and leaves the beer clean and refreshing. Serve cold with fried chicken, sausages, fish tacos, pretzels or mild cheddar.
Field House x Vox Rea Hibiscus Dark Cherry Sour 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Deep ruby in colour, with fresh raspberry, strawberry and rhubarb on the nose and a quiet vinous note underneath. Dark cherry and hibiscus give the palate vivid fruit, joined by raspberry, blueberry and further rhubarb. The sourness is pronounced but balanced by the fruit's natural sweetness, leading to a juicy, tart finish. Serve cold with duck, grilled pork, blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Andina Brewing Company Candela Peach Habanero Hazy IPA 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Ripe peach gives the palate a juicy centre and a gentle sweetness, followed by habanero that arrives as a measured tingle rather than blunt heat. The contrast keeps the fruit lively and gives the hazy IPA a clear sweet-spice rhythm through the finish. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled chicken, pork carnitas, aged cheddar or a peach and herb salad.
Moon Under Water Brewpub Peaches & Cream Sour Peach Ale
Canadian Beer
Ripe peach leads with bright, juicy fruit, set against a clear sour line rather than simple sweetness. Vanilla and lactose soften the palate and bring a smooth, creamy texture to the finish without obscuring the peach. The result is vivid and dessert-like but still refreshing. Serve well chilled with spicy chicken, grilled pork, chèvre, peach salad or vanilla shortbread.
Backcountry Brewing Where You Already Are Mexican Lime Lager
Canadian Beer
Pilsner malt and corn form a light, clean base, with a subtle squeeze of lime adding brightness rather than overt sweetness. The palate is crisp and refreshing, keeping the grain restrained and the citrus clearly defined. An ultra-clean finish makes the lager direct and easy-moving. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled chicken, nachos, ceviche, salty snacks or corn on the cob.
Sidekick Brewing Best Friend Jer Hazy IPA
Canadian Beer
Pineapple and citrus lead the aroma, carried by generous late hopping rather than aggressive bitterness. A simple malt bill gives the palate a cloudy, silky texture and lets the fruit remain clear from first sip to finish. The overall shape is full of hop flavour but deliberately low in bite. Serve cold with fish tacos, spicy fried chicken, grilled halloumi, pork sandwiches or sharp cheddar.
Small Gods Brewing Co. Spaceman of Bohemia Czech Dark Lager
Canadian Beer
Traditional floor-malted grain gives the palate a deep roasted profile, with dark chocolate and coffee at the centre. The character is rich but clearly lager-shaped, keeping the malt detail orderly rather than heavy. A clean line through the palate lets the roast linger without becoming blunt. Serve cool with roast pork, sausages, mushroom dishes, smoked cheese or dense rye bread.
Backcountry Brewing You Merely Adopted the Dark. I Was Born in It. Czech Dark Lager
Canadian Beer
Toasted bread and caramel lead the malt profile, followed by a restrained layer of chocolate and roast. Barke pilsner, Munich, crystal and Carafa malts give the palate breadth without sacrificing the clean shape of a dark lager. The finish remains composed and highly drinkable, with the roast kept subtle. Serve cool with sausages, roast pork, mushroom dishes, aged Gouda or rye bread.
Moody Ales & Co. Black & Gold Imperial Stout
Canadian Beer
Fig, dark cherry and chocolate open the aroma, followed by dark-roast coffee and vanilla. Oak and cognac-like depth give the palate a broad, warming shape, while the full, velvety texture keeps the roasted notes polished rather than severe. The finish is layered and persistent. Serve lightly chilled with chocolate cake, braised beef, blue cheese, coffee-rubbed pork or a dark-fruit tart.
Wildeye Brewing Creamsicle Hazy Pale Ale
Canadian Beer
Orange peel and tropical hops lead a juicy, citrus-forward aroma, while vanilla brings the familiar softness of a frozen creamsicle. Flaked wheat and oats give the palate a smooth, creamy texture without lactose, keeping the fruit and vanilla integrated rather than heavy. The finish stays gently rounded and aromatic. Serve cold with spicy chicken, coconut curry, grilled prawns, fresh chèvre or orange-glazed pork.
Ravens Brewing Company Ruby Red Grapefruit IPA
Canadian Beer
Fresh grapefruit juice and peel give the palate a vivid, confidently bitter citrus core. Talus hops add a measured layer of tropical fruit and pine, broadening the aroma without obscuring the grapefruit. Voss yeast keeps the profile clean and lets the bright fruit carry into a focused finish. Serve cold with fish tacos, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar, spicy noodles or citrus-glazed pork.
Ravens Brewing Company Coffee IPA
Canadian Beer
Rich roasted coffee meets firm hop bitterness in an unusual but coherent pairing. Coffee arrives first with roast and mild caramel, while tropical and citrus-led hops bring orange and pine through the palate. The beer remains assertive without losing definition, with bitterness holding the coffee in a dry, structured finish. Serve cold with pulled pork, grilled burgers, aged cheddar, mole or chocolate-spiced barbecue.
Field House Slow Saturdays Cold Brew Stout
Canadian Beer
Cold-brew coffee gives the palate brown sugar, earthy and honeyed notes, layered over roasted malt and dark chocolate. An oatmeal-stout base keeps the texture soft and silky, while the smooth coffee integration adds depth without turning harsh. The finish remains rounded and composed. Serve lightly chilled with chocolate cake, tiramisu, smoked brisket, aged cheddar or coffee-rubbed pork.
Small Gods Brewing Co. x Four Winds Brewing Season of Storms Buckwheat Lager
Canadian Beer
Rustic buckwheat joins heritage Hana malt and Polish Lubelski hops in a crisp, grain-led lager. The malt brings a bready, continental character, while the hopping keeps the palate orderly and refreshing rather than overtly aromatic. A dry, clean line carries the savoury grain through the finish. Serve cold with roast pork, pierogi, grilled sausages, mushroom dumplings or aged alpine cheese.
Four Winds Spicy Margarita Nectarous
Canadian Beer
Lime sharpens the familiar tart base, while habanero brings measured heat and a subtle savoury note rather than blunt spice. A touch of salt adds definition and reinforces the cocktail-like balance. The palate stays bright, clean and refreshing, with acidity carrying through the finish. Serve cold with fish tacos, ceviche, grilled prawns, guacamole, corn chips or citrus-marinated chicken.
Luppolo Terra Rustic Table Lager
Canadian Beer
Local pilsner and wheat malt form the base, while aged hops and techniques drawn from saison and gueuze give the lager an intentionally rustic shape. The palate is restrained and refreshing, balancing clean grain with a gently wild, farmhouse-like edge. Natural lift keeps the finish light and composed. Serve well chilled with roast chicken, washed-rind cheese, charcuterie, grilled vegetables or a simple mushroom tart.
Tofino Brewing Company Sunshine Daydream Mango Pineapple Sour
Canadian Beer
Pineapple and mango create a bright tropical centre, with the fruit moving in a clean, refreshing line rather than toward heavy sweetness. Lively acidity gives the palate definition and keeps the ripe flavours buoyant through the finish. The overall shape is light, vivid and straightforward. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled prawns, fresh chèvre, spicy noodles or a mango and herb salad.
Moody Ales & Co. Sundew Double IPA
Canadian Beer
Soft and hazy, with watermelon, papaya and strawberry giving the aroma a bright, fruit-led character. The palate has the breadth expected of a double IPA, but the fruit remains clearly defined rather than heavy or jam-like. Gentle sweetness supports the tropical and red-fruit notes through a composed finish. Serve cold with spicy fried chicken, pork tacos, sharp cheddar, grilled pineapple or barbecue ribs.