Spring has arrived in beautiful British Columbia! Trees are budding, gardens are coming alive with colour, and our local breweries are busy crafting their seasonal specialties.
From coastal communities to mountain towns, BC’s craft brewers are celebrating the change of seasons with fresh, innovative beers perfect for those longer, warmer days ahead. Whether you’re planning patio sessions with friends or stocking up for weekend adventures, this season’s releases offer something for every beer lover.
Jump to a region near you:
Vancouver Coast and Mountains (including the Fraser Valley)
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Two new releases from Lillooet Brewing Company
Lillooet Honey Ale (5/2% ABV | 20 IBU)
Fresh and golden, the Honey Ale is made with honey from local Cariboo Apiaries and is a definite crowd pleaser. Dominant floral notes with a mild, delightful flavour.
Mountain Goat Blackberry Sour (5% ABV | 4 IBU)
The Mountain Goat Blackberry Sour blends tangy blackberries with lively citrus for a refreshingly complex profile with subtle malt flavour that adds balance to every sip.
Kootenay Rockies
Bliss Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Ale (4.2% ABV) from Encore Brewing Company
Pouring a stunning magenta-plum hue, this ode to spring is exactly what you’d expect—juicy and floral, bright yet soft on the palate, each sip demanding another. So ditch your winter digs, slip into a sunhat and flippy-floppies, and enjoy this beer wherever you can find a ray of sunlight. Yeah. It’s Bliss.
Encore Brewing Company is located in Cranbrook, on the Kootenay Rockies East Ale Trail
Thompson Okanagan
Three new releases from Cannery Brewing
Babe Brew Mango Milkshake IPA (8.5% ABV | 30 IBU)
This Mango Milkshake IPA is a fundraiser beer in support of the Beer Babes Family. Partial proceeds will go to support the work of the Beer Babes Family. Funds raised from the Beer Babe Brews are collected and awarded in the form of grants. Grants are awarded to women who work in the beer industry and are trying to improve their beer business.
This Mango Milkshake IPA was brewed with barley, oats, wheat, vanilla, and lactose (milk sugar). Mango puree from Pacific Coast Fruit Products was then added during secondary fermentation. It was hopped with Simcoe and Citra hops from Hops Connect Canada. Sponsors for the brew are: Hops Connect Canada, Yeast Canada Innovations, Pacific Coast Fruit Products, TricorBraun Canada (cans), and Altro Labels. Read more about the brew and the collaboration brew day in the blog by Hannah Irvine.
Sunblink Tropical Sour (5% ABV)
A tart, wheat-based kettle sour fermented with a blend of pink guava, pineapple & apricot.
Hop Chowdah Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV)
This hazy ipa is juicy with relaxed bitterness and a soft mouthfeel. Hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka & Nectaron hops. The Hop Chowdah was awarded Best in Class in the Hazy IPA & NEIPA category in the Okanagan Fest of Ale judging competition. “We were honoured to win this award for this delicious beer.” – Cannery Brewing
Cannery Brewing is located in Penticton, on the Penticton Ale Trail
Riptide Raspberry Nitro Sour (5.2% ABV | 18 IBU) from Copper Brewing
The folks at Copper Brewing set out to brew a beer that would make anyone’s Instagram followers jealous—brilliantly blue and irresistibly photogenic. But then reality crashed the party. It turns out that mixing bright blue raspberry with golden beer doesn’t give you electric blue—it gives you teal. Who knew basic colour theory had such strong opinions about beer? Luckily, this unexpected detour led to Riptide Raspberry Nitro Sour: tart raspberry flavour, velvety nitro smoothness, and a colour that’s either very hip or deeply confused. Either way, it’s delicious. Come ride the teal wave—you can explain it to your followers later!
Copper Brewing is located in Kelowna, on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail
Vancouver Coast and Mountains (including the Fraser Valley)
Mexican Light Lager (4.7% ABV) from Barnside Brewing
Silver Medal Recipient at the 2024 Canada Beer Cup in the Mexican Light Lager Category.
Brewed with Field 5 Pilsner malt, German Vienna malt, Canadian Flaked Maize, and hopped with Barnside’s own Sterling hops. Inspired by their favourite Mexican lager (think stubby bottle and gold foil), this Mexican lager is gently malty and refreshing to the last drop.
Barnside Brewing is located in Delta, on the South of the Fraser Ale Trail
A mixed pack and sour from Dead Frog Brewery
Juice Box Sour Mixer
This limited edition mixed pack includes eight new tall cans of sour power! Featuring the Rocket Pop Sour (5% ABV), Peach Lemonade Sour (5% ABV), Raspberry Lime Sour (4.5% ABV, and Blueberry Warhead Imperial Sour (9% ABV).
Peach Lemonade Sour (5% ABV)
A refreshing sour golden ale with a fresh splash of peach, a hint of lemon, and a crisp finish. The winner of the Okanagan Fest of Ale 2025 Best in Class Sour and Fruit Sour.
Dead Frog Brewery is located in Langley, on the Langley Ale Trail
Put Me In Kölsh (5% ABV | 25 IBU) from Farm Country Brewing
Just in time for the beer league ball season, the team at Farm Country Brewing has crafted a dinger of a brew for your club. This super sessionable beer will have you rounding the hot corner and heading for home! Light but flavourful with a snappy, crisp and refreshing finish, this German Kölsch is sure to be your new favourite. A brew like this will always be there to celebrate your victories or help ease the agony of defeat. Put me in Kölsch… I’m ready to play!
Farm Country Brewing is located in Langley, on the Langley Ale Trail
Shiori Peach Sour (5.6% ABV) from Fuggles Beer Co
Bright, tart, and refreshingly juicy, Shiori is a beautifully crafted peach sour ale that balances luscious ripe peach flavour with a crisp, mouthwatering acidity. Perfect for those who crave something both fruit-forward and tart.
Fuggles Beer is located in Richmond, on the South of the Fraser Ale Trail
Luminosa Brett Saison (4.5% ABV) from Luppolo Brewing Company
Luppolo’s new Quattro Stagioni Series, which means four seasons in Italian, is inspired by the ever-changing nature of mixed culture saisons. This first release is made with a blend of wheat, rye, and spelt and has gone through a lengthy secondary fermentation with Brettanomyces. Expect tropical Brett funk on the nose and classic saison esters of quince, tropical fruit and barnyard funk. Luminosa, or “bright” in Italian, is light and refreshing yet complex. Can conditioned for a spritzy natural carbonation, this beer perfectly encompasses the character of our house yeast and will continue to evolve in the can as the seasons turn.
Luppolo Brewing Company is located in Vancouver, on the Yeast Vancouver Ale Trail.
Vancouver Island
Summers Edge (5.4% ABV | 13 IBU) from Alberni Brewing Co
A blackberry sour with a touch of peach bringing a blend of tartness and sweetness. Tangy notes mingle with just the right amount of fruity freshness, making it refreshing and satisfying. (Contains lactose).
Alberni Brewing Co is located in Port Alberni, on the Pacific Rim Ale Trail
Three new releases from Bayview Brewing Company
Strawbarb – Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Dessert Sour (4.2% ABV | 5 IBU)
Rich, creamy, and delightfully puckering, this kettle sour blends strawberry and rhubarb with cinnamon, vanilla, and oats to deliver a full-on dessert-in-a-glass experience. Contains lactose.
Jason Mimosa – Brut IPA with Orange (6.3% ABV | 22 IBU)
This Brut IPA is brewed with 100% Vancouver Island malted barley from Field 5 Farm. The team at Bayview zested and juiced 80 lbs of fresh oranges for a citrusy, brunch-worthy beverage.
Cuttin’ Grass – Lawnmower Lager (3.7% ABV | 10 IBU)
This ultra-refreshing lager is brewed with pilsner malt from Field 5 Farm. Hopped with Amarillo and Huell Melon hops and finished with a touch of lemon peel, this beer is light-bodied and easy to drink; perfect after yard work or for sipping by the river.
Bayview Brewing is located in Ladysmith on the Central Vancouver Island Ale Trail
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A mixed pack and local release from Lighthouse Brewing
Summer Voyage, the latest mix pack from Lighthouse, includes four easy-going brews that are perfect for warm summer days.
- Raspberry Lime Pilsner (5% ABV) Raspberry Lime Pilsner has all your favourite summer flavours: sweet and tart raspberries on the signature backbone of a pilsner and just a subtle hint of lime to balance it all. Pours a beautiful ruby red.
- Pineapple Hazy Pale Ale (5.5% ABV) Bright, juicy, and tropical! Bursting with ripe pineapple, mango, and passionfruit, this hazy pale ale balances sweet and refreshing with a smooth creamy mouthfeel and vibrant aroma – a perfect escape to the tropics.
- Tropical Sour (6.7% ABV) Crafted with a blend of exotic fruit flavours and a tart sour brew, this beer is a refreshing oasis in a glass. A tropical and easy drinking sour to soak up the sun with.
- Salted Lime Mexican Lager (4.5% ABV) Crisp, refreshing, and citrusy! This easy-drinking lager delivers a burst of fresh lime , balanced by a touch of pink Himalayan salt for a tangy, smooth finish. Perfect for warm days, cool evenings, and everything in between.
Peninsula Pale (5%) ABV
Peninsula Pale is brewed with local malts from Field Five Farms on the Saanich Peninsula, a sixth-generation family farm about 45 minutes from the brewery. They grow their own barley and produce their own malt on-site, which gives the brewers at Lighthouse a direct farm-to-pint connection that’s both rare and meaningful. This vibrant brew features a blend of peach and floral hop notes with a complex malt character. When you pick up this beer, you’re not just getting something easy-drinking and crisp — you’re choosing a beer that supports real people, real farms, and real craft.
“Now more than ever, supporting Canadian agriculture and reducing reliance on long supply chains matters. Brewing with Field Five means we’re supporting BC farmers, reducing our footprint, and staying connected to the people and land around us. That matters to us — and we think it makes the beer taste even better.” – Lighthouse Brewing
Lighthouse Brewing is located in Victoria on the Greater Victoria Ale Trail
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