Selection
Selection
Backcountry Brewing I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today Orange Creamsicle Sour 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Tangerine purée and orange zest give this fruited sour a concentrated citrus centre. Vanilla brings the smooth, nostalgic cream-soda character, while coconut adds a richer tropical accent. Lively acidity keeps the palate bright and prevents the generous fruit from feeling heavy, carrying orange and vanilla through a tangy, rounded finish. Serve well chilled with spicy fried chicken, fresh goat cheese, vanilla ice cream or citrus-led desserts.
Backcountry Brewing It’s a Wonderful Day for Pie Key Lime Pie Sour 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Key lime drives this pastry sour with fresh citrus and a direct, mouth-watering tartness. Milk sugar and vanilla soften the palate, while graham cracker adds the familiar baked, lightly toasty note of the dessert. The result is rich yet lively, with enough acidity to keep the creamy sweetness in balance. Serve well chilled with fried chicken, fresh chèvre, shortbread or a simple citrus dessert.
Backcountry Brewing Precocious and Full of Wonderment Guava Lime Sour
Canadian Beer
Guava gives this fruited sour a ripe tropical centre, while lime adds a vivid citrus edge. The contrast keeps the palate bright and refreshing: generous fruit up front, lively acidity through the middle and a clean, tangy finish. The profile is expressive without becoming heavy. Serve well chilled with ceviche, fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, fresh goat cheese or a simple tropical-fruit dessert.
Backcountry Brewing I’d Like to Do Just Whatever I Like the Whole Day Long Coconut Lemon Sour 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Sicilian lemon gives this fruited sour a bright, tangy centre, while coconut brings a soft tropical counterpoint. The citrus keeps the palate lively and refreshing, with the coconut rounding the sharper edges rather than overwhelming them. A clean, gently creamy finish carries both flavours in balance. Serve well chilled with grilled prawns, fish tacos, spicy chicken, fresh goat cheese or a simple coconut dessert.
Smugglers’ Trail Caskworks Plush Hazy IPA
Canadian Beer
A smooth, full-textured hazy IPA led by ripe tropical fruit. Fuzzy peach, lemon and lime give the palate a vivid, juicy centre, while orange-creamsicle and melon-candy notes add a softer, playful layer. The mouthfeel is creamy and velvety, carrying the fruit through a rounded finish without losing its citrus lift. Serve cool with fried chicken, fish tacos, grilled pork, spicy noodles or sharp cheddar.
Bavaria Premium Pilsner 660 mL
Dutch Beer
A clear, light-coloured Dutch pilsner with a refreshing balance of fruit, grain and hops. Barley malt gives the palate a clean, gently rounded centre, while the hop character adds fresh aromatic lift and a measured bitter edge. Natural mineral water helps keep the profile pure and composed through a balanced finish. Serve well chilled with schnitzel, grilled sausages, roast chicken, fried fish or mild cheese.
Twin Sails Sonne Hefeweizen
Canadian Beer
A Bavarian-style wheat beer with a bright, clean profile and a gently rounded texture. German barley and wheat malts provide a soft grain base, while Bavarian yeast and Hallertau hops bring subtle fruit, citrus and moderate spice. Pleasant effervescence keeps the medium-bodied palate lively, and the finish remains crisp and refreshing. Serve cool with weisswurst, roast chicken, grilled prawns, soft cheese or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Backcountry Brewing There’s Only One Return Strawberries & Cream Sour
Canadian Beer
Ripe strawberry gives this fruited sour a generous, juicy centre, while soft vanilla adds a smooth cream-soda accent. Bright acidity keeps the sweetness in balance and gives the palate a lively, refreshing shape. The finish remains tangy and fruit-led, with strawberry lingering over a gentle creamy note. Serve well chilled with spicy fried chicken, fresh goat cheese, shortcake, vanilla ice cream or a simple berry dessert.
Brasserie de Silly Green Killer IPA
Belgian Beer
A highly hopped Belgian IPA with a powerful aroma and a firm, structured bitterness. Citrus notes lead the profile, followed by a measured layer of spice that gives the palate extra definition. The malt remains present beneath the hops, bringing balance without softening the beer’s decisive character. A dry finish carries the citrus and spice cleanly. Serve cool with grilled sausages, fried chicken, sharp cheddar or spicy vegetable dishes.
Brasserie de Silly Silly Saison
Belgian Beer
An amber Belgian saison with a light, refreshing profile and a measured balance of fruit, sweetness and bitterness. Kent and Hallertau hops bring gentle herbal definition, while malt and yeast shape a smooth, subtly fruity centre. The palate stays composed and easy-drinking, finishing dry enough to keep the soft sweetness in check. Serve cool with roast chicken, grilled sausages, mussels, washed-rind cheese or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Brasserie de Silly Pink Killer Pink Grapefruit Beer
Belgian Beer
A pale pink fruit beer with a vivid grapefruit aroma and a bright citrus-led profile. Malt and wheat give the palate a soft, lightly rounded base, while pink grapefruit brings juicy sweetness, fresh acidity and a restrained bitter edge. The finish is refreshing and clean, with citrus lingering beyond the gentle grain character. Serve well chilled with grilled prawns, fish tacos, spicy chicken, fresh goat cheese or fruit-led salads.
Superflux Petaluma Hazy IPA
Canadian Beer
A full-bodied hazy IPA with concentrated pineapple and tangerine at its centre. Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Citra and Citra Cryo build a layered hop profile that moves from ripe tropical fruit to bright citrus. The generous texture is kept in balance by a dry finish, while a light resinous note adds definition at the end. Serve cool with fried chicken, fish tacos, grilled pork, spicy noodles or sharp cheddar.
Brassneck Jungle Simulator Tart Fruit Beer
Canadian Beer
A tart fruit beer combining tangerine, lychee, coconut and passionfruit in a vivid, tropical profile. Tangerine brings a bright citrus edge, lychee adds an aromatic lift, and passionfruit deepens the tangy fruit character. Coconut gives the palate a softer, rounded counterpoint before a clean, lively finish. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, ceviche, grilled prawns, spicy noodles, fresh goat cheese or coconut-led desserts.
Coast Mountain Hope You’re Happy IPA
Canadian Beer
A juicy IPA with a plush, rounded mouthfeel and a bright citrus centre. Citra brings clear orange and grapefruit lift, while Mosaic adds a gentle tropical accent. Malted oats and wheat soften the texture without dulling the hop character, leaving the palate expressive, balanced and fresh through the finish. Serve cool with fried chicken, fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy noodles, sharp cheddar or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Backcountry Brewing Why Can’t You Be Happy for Me? POG Sour
Canadian Beer
A bright, fruit-led sour built around passionfruit, orange and guava. Tropical guava and tangy passionfruit provide the aromatic core, while orange brings a fresh citrus lift. Lively acidity keeps the palate crisp and refreshing, with a clean, gently tart finish that carries the fruit clearly. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, ceviche, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, fresh goat cheese or a simple tropical-fruit dessert.
Backcountry Brewing The Floor Is Guava Tart Ale
Canadian Beer
Generous guava gives this fruited tart ale a vivid tropical centre. The fruit is aromatic and bright, while lively acidity keeps the palate refreshing and prevents the natural sweetness from becoming heavy. A clean, tangy finish carries the guava clearly through each sip. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, ceviche, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, fresh goat cheese or fruit-led desserts.
Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale 330 mL
Japanese Beer
Ancient red rice gives this Japanese ale a distinctive rose-pink colour and a fragrant, fruit-led profile. Barley and sake yeast add depth beneath the rice, with gentle grain character carrying the palate toward a clean, lightly savoury finish. The texture remains lively and expressive rather than heavy. Serve cool with sushi, grilled salmon, yakitori, roast pork, mild curry or soft-ripened cheese.
Steel & Oak Märzen 650 mL
Canadian Beer
Copper-coloured and malt-led, this Märzen combines Pilsner, Vienna and Melanoidin malts for a rich German-malt aroma and gentle sweetness. The palate is rounded yet balanced, with enough lager freshness to keep the toasted grain and caramel tones composed. A clean finish carries the malt without heaviness. Serve cool with grilled sausages, roast pork, pretzels, schnitzel, aged Gouda or mushroom dishes.
Omnipollo x Camba Bavaria Der Schwedische Lehrling Helles Lager
German Beer
A decoction mash and custom-malted Balder barley give this Bavarian-style Helles a full, carefully structured malt base. Warrior, Hallertauer and Tettnanger hops bring measured herbal and floral definition without overwhelming the grain. The palate remains traditional, rounded and balanced through a clean lager finish. Serve cold with roast chicken, grilled sausages, schnitzel, pretzels, mild cheese or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Refined Fool Van Full of Weirdos Juicy IPA
Canadian Beer
Simcoe hops give this juicy IPA bright tropical aromas and clear peach and citrus flavours. The fruit-forward palate remains lively and direct, with enough hop bitterness to keep the texture balanced through a fresh, aromatic finish. Its structure is expressive without becoming heavy. Serve cold with fried chicken, grilled burgers, fish tacos, spicy noodles, sharp cheddar or a richly topped pizza.
Baladin Nazionale Blonde Ale 330 mL
Italian Beer
Chamomile and citrus give this Italian blonde ale a fragrant, gently floral profile. Delicate bitterness from Italian-grown hops balances the fruit and spice, while bottle refermentation adds a fine, lively texture. The palate remains composed and quietly complex, with a fresh citrus-led finish. Serve cool with antipasti, grilled fish, roast chicken, soft cheese, herb-led pasta or citrus-dressed vegetables.
Toppling Goliath Pompeii Mosaic IPA
American Beer
Mosaic hops drive an expressive American IPA with mango, pineapple and floral aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied and fruit-led, with clear hop bitterness bringing structure beneath the tropical character. A fresh, lightly resinous finish keeps the beer focused rather than heavy. Serve cold with grilled burgers, spicy fried chicken, fish tacos, sharp cheddar or a richly topped pizza.
Dieu du Ciel! Boire Prague Czech-Style Blonde Lager
Canadian Beer
Floral and herbal hops lead this Czech-style blonde lager, supported by fresh bread and dry hay. Saaz brings a clear, gently spicy lift, while the palate remains full yet finely balanced rather than heavy. The finish is clean, composed and quietly bitter. Serve cold with roast chicken, grilled sausages, schnitzel, mild cheese, savoury pastries or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Lighthouse Nightwatch Coffee Lager
Canadian Beer
Locally produced cold-brew coffee meets a crisp, clean lager in an unusual but balanced combination. Distinct coffee flavour runs through the palate, joined by subtle hazelnut, cinnamon and chocolate notes that add depth without sacrificing refreshment. The finish remains light, tidy and gently roasted. Serve cold with brunch dishes, barbecue pork, aged cheddar, chocolate desserts or roasted mushrooms.
Brouwerij Kees Caramel Fudge Stout Pedro Ximénez Edition
Dutch Beer
Pedro Ximénez barrel ageing adds raisin, sultana and dark sherry richness to a dense caramel-fudge stout. Chocolate and coffee tones sit beneath the dried fruit, while roasted malt brings enough bitterness to shape the sweeter pastry-stout profile. The palate is full and layered, finishing with lingering cocoa and dark fruit. Serve cool with blue cheese, chocolate tart, fruitcake, braised beef or roasted nuts.
Dageraad Ko Lanta Belgian Blonde Ale with Lime Leaf & Galangal 650 mL
Canadian Beer
Lime leaf and galangal bring bright citrus, earth and spice to the fruity crispness of a Belgian blonde ale. Yeast-derived esters add soft orchard-fruit character, while subtly herbal hops keep the palate composed and refreshing. The result recalls the aromatic lift of a Thai yellow curry without becoming heavy. Serve cool with coconut curries, grilled prawns, roast chicken, herb-led salads or washed-rind cheese.
Driftwood Abyssus Kriek
Canadian Beer
Extended maturation in French oak gives this cherry sour a deep, vinous foundation. A further year on sour cherries brings vivid red fruit and measured tartness, while the oak lends savoury complexity and a smooth, composed texture. The finish is long, bright and gently woody rather than sweet. Serve cool with roast duck, charcuterie, washed-rind cheese, mushroom dishes or dark chocolate.
Far Yeast Tokyo IPA
Japanese Beer
Belgian yeast and American hops create an aromatic IPA with a lively balance of fruit, spice and citrus. Malt and gentle roasted notes give the palate a composed centre, while citrus-led hops add clear bitterness and freshness through the finish. The result is expressive yet highly drinkable. Serve cold with yakitori, fried chicken, grilled pork, spicy noodles, sharp cheddar or a richly topped pizza.
Moon Under Water Dark Cherry Sour with Coconut
Canadian Beer
Rich dark-cherry flavour gives this fruited sour a vivid core, balanced by refreshing tartness and a smooth almond-and-coconut finish. The fruit remains generous without becoming heavy, while the sour structure keeps each sip lively and composed. Coconut adds a rounded, subtly creamy edge through the close. Serve well chilled with roast duck, barbecue pork, aged cheddar, dark chocolate or a cherry-led dessert.
Timmermans Oude Kriek 375 mL
Belgian Beer
Intense ripe-cherry aroma leads into a vivid, naturally tart lambic with a deep ruby colour and lively bottle-conditioned sparkle. A blend of older and younger barrel-aged lambics gives the palate both sharp acidity and rounded fruit, while subtle lemon and vanilla notes add detail through the finish. Serve cool with duck, charcuterie, aged Gouda, dark chocolate or cherry-led desserts.