What’s not to like about summer? It’s a time of year when everyone is out and about with a smile on their face, soaking in the hot sunny weather without a care in the world.
Now, we all know these sweet summer moments are made better with a BC-made craft beer in hand, and that’s exactly what we’re here for. Breweries across the province have been working hard to create an exciting mix of craft beers that will go perfectly with your summer plans. We’re talking lagers that beg for a fresh slice of lime, sours that showcase the best fruit that BC has to offer, hazies that channel the tropical vibes you seek and everything else in between.
We put a call out to your favourite breweries, and they answered – proudly boasting their latest creations that need to be on your radar over the next few months.
Simply put, these are the beers you should be looking for the next time you visit your local taproom or stop by your favourite liquor store ahead of a summer adventure.
We’ll even help you out with a couple of featured beers from each BC Ale Trail region, because we understand the overwhelming feeling of being at the liquor store with dozens of enticing options staring back at you from the fridge.
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
If you’re someone with a simpler palette for beer but wants to support BC’s craft breweries, Barkerville Brewing Co. has the perfect option for you.
The Pearl River Lemon Ginger Pilsner is light and refreshing, coming in at 5.4% ABV. You may know lemon and ginger as a classic wellness combination that’s celebrated for soothing upset stomachs, reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. It turns out to be an incredible beer combination as well, which the Quesnel brewery has showcased brilliantly with this seasonal beer that will snap you to attention before warming your soul.
Just under 400 kilometres south of Barkerville Brewing Co. is Lillooet Brewing, proud creators of the Mountain Bluebird Belgian Wit. Mountain Bluebird is decorated, winning Best in Class at the 2023 Okanagan Fest of Ale and returning in 2024 to win Best Wheat Ale as well. Named in honour of conservation efforts in the Lillooet area to protect the Mountain Bluebird, this wheat beer is citrus- and coriander-forward with a crisp, sweet finish.
Three new releases from Barkerville Brewing Co.
Two Sisters Spruce Tip Ale (4.5% ABV | 20 IBU)
Made using spruce tips that were harvested from the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest by our own brew crew.
Pearl River Lemon Ginger Pilsner (2.4% ABV | 21 IBU)
A taste of adventure awaits you with each sip of this new spin on our classic pilsner. Let the splash of zippy citrus awaken your venturesome spirit as the peppery bite of ginger warms your resolve for the long journey ahead.
Claim Jumper Peachy Keen Kettle Sour (4.07% ABV)
Bursting with ripe BC peaches, this kettle sour opens with a lively tartness and finishes with a lush stone fruit character and a gentle natural sweetness. The result is a refreshing, thirst-quenching beer that’s perfect for warm days and easy drinking.
Find Barkerville Brewing Co. on the Cariboo Ale Trail
Three new releases from Cask and Cleaver Brewing
Strawberry Cheesecake Sour (4% ABV | 5 IBU)
A bright sour crafted with real strawberry and lactose for a creamy, dessert-inspired pour. Juicy berry character, soft sweetness and lively tartness come together in a smooth, vibrant finish that feels both playful and polished.
Peaches & Cream Ale (5% ABV | 10 IBU)
A golden ale crafted with ripe peach, vanilla and soft malt sweetness. Juicy fruit and a smooth, cream-like character carry through to a bright, easy finish. It’s decadent yet refreshing, with just a hint of forged summer indulgence.
Blueberry Limeade Sour (4.5% ABV | 5 IBU)
A bright and refreshing sour crafted with real juicy blueberries and crisp lime. These ingredients shine through in a tart, vibrant pour with a clean finish – lively, refined and forged for summer.
Find Cask and Cleaver Brewing on the Cariboo Ale Trail
Three new releases from Lillooet Brewing Company
Grizzly Bear Vienna Lager (5.3% ABV | 19 IBU)
An unfiltered European-style lager with a deep-copper colour and malt-forward flavour. Expect hints of biscuit and caramel with subtle herbal and floral notes.
Mountain Bluebird Belgian Wit (5.9% ABV | 15 IBU)
Our award-winning Belgian wit is infused with bitter orange peel and coriander. You’ll get interesting notes of bubble gum, clove and pepper on the nose.
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.
Find Lillooet Brewing Company on the Cariboo Ale Trail
Kootenay Rockies
It’ll just be one feature beer from this region, but it’s an exciting one because it’s from British Columbia’s newest brewery! Nakusp Brewing Co. just opened up its doors in June on the eastern shores of Upper Arrow Lake, and we can’t wait to visit their new space.
One of their inaugural beers is the Thorn to Be Wild Blackberry Blonde Ale, which simply begs to be consumed on a patio this summer. They use local blackberries to juice up this light beer that goes down smooth with a refreshing finish.
Nakusp Brewing Co. also has a couple of IPAs, a pale ale, a kolsch and even a nitro stout on tap for their first summer. Be sure to check this new brewery out on your next West Kootenays road trip!
Thorn to be Wild Blackberry Blonde (6% ABV | 16 IBU) from Nakusp Brewing
A smooth, light-bodied blonde ale brewed with the flavour of local blackberries. Juicy blackberry aromas lead into subtle berry sweetness and a delicate malt profile, finishing clean and refreshing with every sip.
Find Nakusp Brewing in Nakusp, BC
Cerveza De Limon Mexican Lime Lager (4.7% ABV) from Backroads Brewing Company
A Mexican-style corn lager with fresh-zested lemon and lime for a citrusy punch.
Find Backroads Brewing Company on the Kootenay Rockies West Ale Trail
Thompson Okangan
Penticton’s Cannery Brewing says their Dry Hopped Imperial Red is “a true passion project,” so we’d be remiss not to feature it for this region.
In beer terminology, imperial means a stronger, bolder and more intense version of a base beer style – essentially a beer that is considered strong when compared to what you’d usually expect from that style. In this case, the Dry Hopped Imperial Red is 7.5% ABV, a much higher alcohol content than most amber or red ales, and therefore it receives the imperial title. This one has a rich, malt-forward profile that complements the Simcoe, Mosaic, Centennial and Chinook hops as they deliver layers of citrus and pine.
Around 15-20 minutes up the road in Summerland is Giant’s Head Brewing, where a beloved summer favourite is back on tap and in liquor stores for another year. It’s the Apple Lite Lager, a summer seasonal that offers up a fruity twist on the brewery’s year-round 3716 Lite Lager. It’s made by mixing the 3716 Lite Lager with apple juice made from McIntosh, Granny Smith and Gala apples from Steve & Dan’s Fresh BC Fruit Farm in Oliver. A six-pack of the easy-drinking, the 4.5% ABV Apple Lite Lager is perfect for a hot summer day.
Gluten Schmuten Gluten Free Fruited Sour (4.9% ABV | 15% IBU) from Abandoned Rail Brewing Co.
Light, refreshing and endlessly crushable, this tart sour features a clean, fruity finish with apricot and subtle blueberry notes. Made with BC-grown fruit juice, it offers just a hint of sweetness for balance. It’s an easy-drinking, gluten-free twist on a classic style. Gluten levels are always less than 20 ppm.
Find Abandoned Rail Brewing Co. on the Penticton Ale Trail
Extra Pale Ale (3.2% ABV | 30 IBU) from BNA Brewing Co.
BNA Brewing Co. is re-releasing this fan favourite at a lower ABV, but not compromising any of the bright tropical citrus notes, clean bitterness or dry finish
Find BNA Brewing Co. on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail or Southern Interior Ale Trail
Three new releases from Cannery Brewing
Dry Hopped Imperial Red (7.5% ABV | 60 IBU)
This limited-release Dry Hopped Imperial Red is a malt-forward lager with a bright, aromatic hop profile. Dry hopped with Simcoe, Mosaic, Centennial and Chinook, it delivers layers of citrus and pine that beautifully complement its rich malt backbone. This beer is a true passion project from our brewing team, exploring the balance between rich malt character and vibrant hop expression.
Wildfire Dark Lager (5.5% ABV | 15 IBU)
This dark lager pays tribute to the firefighters who bravely fight our nation’s wildfires. It will be available for a limited time as of late July and through the summer. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this beer will go to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Okanagan Adventure Pack
Cannery Brewing’s Okanagan Adventure Pack contains a collection of three cans each of four of our most popular beers – Lakeboat Lager, Muse Pale Ale, Trellis West Coast IPA and Naramata Nut Brown Ale. The beer options included in this pack are designed to go along with all of your summer adventures. Enjoy them after a hike or a bike ride, after doing some yard work or while relaxing with friends on the patio.
Find Cannery Brewing on the Penticton Ale Trail
Six new releases from Cutwater Brewing and Lounge
Peachy Keen Fruited Gose (5% ABV | 10 IBU)
A refreshing wheat ale that’s bursting with juicy peach and bright tangerine notes.
Lazy Daze NEIPA (5.5% ABV | 57 IBU)
Big, smooth and seriously hoppy. This one is packed with Azacca and Galaxy hops, and bursting with tropical and stone fruit flavour and aroma.
The Pale Rider Canadian Pale Ale (5% ABV | 33 IBU)
Brewed with high-quality two-row Canadian Prairie barley, this beer has a light biscuity malt backbone with hints of orange citrus and light pine. A very drinkable pale ale with a frothy white head and a crisp, clean finish.
Berry Potter & The Strawberry Wand of Destiny (5% ABV | 10 IBU)
A strawberry gose that’s tart and sweet with a hint of sea salt, and fermented with loads of fresh strawberries.
The Highlander Red IPA (5% ABV | 59 IBU)
A clean and smooth beer with light chocolate notes, driven by premium Château Cara caramel malt.
EL HEFE! Hefeweizen (5% ABV | 8 IBU)
A true traditional German wheat hefeweizen with subtle notes of clove, banana, orange and coriander, roasted in-house by our very own Chef Logan!
Find Cutwater Brewing and Lounge on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail
Apple Lite Lager (4.5% ABV | 5 IBU) from Giants Head Brewing
Our 3716 Lite Lager with a blend of locally-grown McIntosh, Granny Smith and Gala apples that all comes together to create a crisp, clean lager.
Find Giants Head Brewing in Summerland, BC
Rascally Radler – Grapefruit Radler (3.5% ABV | 20 IBU) from Grey Fox Brewing
Tangy and juicy citrus flavour with a gentle malt sweetness. Gluten free, of course!
Find Grey Fox Brewing on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Did you know that over 90% of Canada’s highbush blueberries are produced right here in BC? Did you know that the vast majority of those are grown in the Fraser Valley?
If not, that’s a fun fact for you, and fortunately, something that the fine folks over at Camp Beer Co. were well aware of.
The Langley brewery has taken some of those fresh blueberries to create the unique Shadow Ridge Blueberry Tea Sour, which won a gold medal at the 2025 Canada Beer Cup. While the vibrant blueberry flavours do the heavy lifting in this beer, you can’t undersell the role of the honeybush tea that is native to South Africa. The combination produces a rich, juicy, tart and refreshing beer that is unlike anything you’ll taste this summer. And while it’s perfect for beating the heat and will go down easy, don’t let this beer fool you; it’s an imperial at 7% ABV, which means you’ll want to pace yourself before you get too lost in its delicious flavour.
Oh man, is this second feature for Vancouver, Coast & Mountains ever a fun one. It’s two beers that you can mix to create a third. It’s essentially a three-for-one. Lucky you!
Let us explain. Main Street Brewing has collaborated with Vancouver social media icon Seabus Memes to create the Special Sauce Lemon Pilsner and Basement Suite Spaghett Sour. The former is a 5% ABV pilsner that comes in 473 ml cans. It’s crisp. It’s bright. It’s full of citrus flavours. Honestly, it will satisfy you on its own. The latter is a little rowdier at 7% ABV and has notes of grapefruit, lemon peel, chamomile and tangerine, all packed together in a 250 ml can.
If you mix these two creations into your favourite large pint glass, you’ll create what the brewery calls a “poor man’s Aperol Spritz.” This adventurous DIY pint is perfect for summer sipping while you scroll through the latest Seabus meme drop on a Friday afternoon.
Three new releases from Bomber Brewing
Rosefinch Raspberry Sour (4.5% ABV)
Bursting with bold, ripe raspberries, this refreshing brew offers a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavours to harken the coming of warmer days ahead.
Limoncito Loco Salted Lime Lager (4.5% ABV)
Limoncito Loco – our “crazy little lime” – is a crisp, salt-kissed lager inspired by the classic chelada. Brewed with sea salt, organic dried lime and fresh lime zest, it’s bright, zippy and dangerously crushable. Basically summer in a can – no beach required.
Hefe Metal Hefeweizen (4.7% ABV)
This refreshing, golden, medium-bodied wheat ale roars with a dynamic but harmonious chorus of amped-up fruit and spice notes.
Find Bomber Brewing on the Vancouver Ale Trail
Two new releases from Bridge Brewing Company
PrimeTime Limelite (4% ABV)
A crisp, ultra-refreshing light lager with a bright twist of lime. It’s easy-drinking at 4% ABV, it’s clean, it’s zesty, and it’s made for long patio sessions.
Nimbus (4.5% ABV | 30 IBU)
A smooth and juicy sipper loaded with tropical fruit character – think mango, pineapple and a splash of peach. Bright citrus up front gives way to a soft, creamy finish, with just enough hop bite to keep things crisp.
Find the Bridge Brewing on Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail
Three new releases from Camp Beer Co.
Shadow Ridge Blueberry Tea Sour (7% ABV | 22 IBU)
This unique beer is brewed with generous additions of blueberry purée and honeybush tea. Vibrant berry flavors lead the way, supported by the tea’s natural honey-like sweetness and delicate floral notes. Rich, juicy and refreshingly tart, it finishes smooth with layers of fruit and herbal complexity. Shadow Ridge was a gold medal winner at the 2025 Canada Beer Cup.
Hidden Horizons Oat Cream IPA (6.7% ABV | 25 IBU)
A juicy hazy IPA bursting with pineapple, peach, passionfruit and strawberry candy. Superdelic, Nectaron and Rakau deliver saturated New Zealand hop character, while lactose paired with a ton of oats gives this beer a soft, smooth finish.
Liquid Light Witbier collab with Dageraad Brewing (5.1% ABV | 18 IBU)
A collaborative witbier from Camp Beer Co. and Dageraad Brewing, this one is brewed with Belgian malts, osmanthus tea and orange zest. It offers a refreshing mix of floral, citrus and subtle sweetness, while a late addition of pear juice adds a smooth, fruity finish. Light, crisp and complex, it’s perfect for a refreshing summer drink!
Find Camp Beer Co. on the Langley Ale Trail
Four new releases from Dead Frog Brewery
Cream Soda Sour (5% ABV | 8 IBU)
A juicy, sweet, bright pink sour bursting with refreshing flavours of fresh fruit, a hint of vanilla and a blast of summers gone by.
P.O.G Tropical Sour (5% ABV | 8 IBU)
A refreshing tropical sour ale bursting with a juicy combo of passionfruit, orange and guava. This one will have you feeling like you’re on a beach in Hawaii.
Peach Lemonade Sour (5% ABV | 8 IBU)
A refreshing sour golden ale with a fresh splash of peach, a hint of lemon and a crisp finish.
Lemon Warhead Imperial Sour (9% ABV | 12 IBU)
A lemon packed sour exploding with flavours of fresh squeezed lemon, a splash of sweet lemon zest and a juicy blast of lemon on the finish. This powerful brew gloriously balances refreshing lemon flavour with so, so, so very much sour.
Find Dead Frog Brewery on the Langley Ale Trail
POG Sour (8.3% ABV) from Five Roads Brewing
This POG sour bursts with the tropical flavours of passionfruit, orange and guava! Its extra-strong sour flavours balance sweet citrus notes with a tangy and tropical complexity. Light-bodied and crisp, it finishes clean with a mouthwatering tartness that invites another sip, making it a perfect choice for this summer’s sour selection!
Find Five Roads Brewing on the Langley Ale Trail
Canadian Wheat Lager with Pineapple (5% ABV | 24 IBU) from Foamers’ Folly
Bright and tropical with juicy pineapple leading into citrus, mango and subtle berry notes from Mosaic hops, all layered over a soft wheat backbone. Light-bodied and slightly hazy, it has a smooth, creamy texture with a lively carbonation and a clean lager profile. This beer finishes crisp and refreshing, with lingering tropical fruit and balanced, gentle bitterness.
Find Foamers’ Folly Brewing on the Maple Ridge Ale Trail
Three new releases from Locality Brewing
Maple Lager (4.5% ABV)
Light, crisp and refreshing, Maple Lager is a smooth German-style lager brewed with real maple syrup. It’s a brilliant golden colour with a clean, dry finish. This easy-drinking lager showcases subtle bready malt character and a delicate maple sweetness that lingers just enough to keep you coming back for another sip.
Mango IPA (7.5% ABV)
Juicy, hazy and packed with tropical character, this 7.5% IPA combines real mango purée with Elani and El Dorado hops for vibrant notes of ripe mango, pineapple and citrus. It won’t be released until the end of July to celebrate our birthday, but this smooth, fruity and dangerously easy-drinking beer is worth the wait!
Blonde Ale (5% ABV)
The Keeping it Simple S.M.A.S.H Blonde Ale is a light and easy-drinking American ale. This beer has a base of pale malt with a light touch of hop, and it’s fermented with a clean ale yeast. This beer is as straightforward as it gets!
Find Locality Brewing on the Langley Ale Trail
Two new releases from Luppolo Brewing Company
Tart Wild Ale w/ Local Raspberries (5.4% ABV)
After being fermented with our house culture of Brett and Lacto, this one is refermented on hundreds of pounds of fresh raspberries from the Fraser Valley. It’s a refreshing, medium-bodied beer that pours a bold, bright red with a mousse-like head. Aromas of raspberry and lemon lead to flavours of fresh-picked raspberries and a subtle Brett funk. The finish is a lovely balance of jammy sweetness and bright acidity.
Luce Dry Japanese Style Rice Lager (4.8% ABV)
Luce (Italian for light), is our interpretation of a crisp, dry, Japanese-inspired rice lager. This beer truly is sunshine in a glass! This beer underwent a cereal mash in the kettle with high-quality Haiga rice. The addition of the rice lightens the body and adds a unique grain character, making this beer incredibly crisp, refreshing and the perfect companion to these long summer days. Lagered long and cold, and naturally carbonated, Luce boasts aromas of petrichor, honey and a restrained herbal tea hop character. High-quality local pilsner malts were used to enhance the flavour and drinkability for a smooth, yet crisp finish. Let Luce awaken your palate and further brighten your spirit!
Find Luppolo Brewing Company on the Vancouver Ale Trail
Two new releases from Main St. Brewing
Special Sauce Lemon Pilsner (5% ABV | 35 IBU) and Basement Suite Spaghett Sour (7% ABV | 10 IBU)
This limited-edition collaboration with @seabusmemes brings together two very special brews that can either be enjoyed on their own or combined to make something entirely new and wonderful. Blend the 473 ml Vancouver Special Sauce Lemon Pilsner with the 250 ml Basement Suite Spaghett Sour for a one-of-a-kind local flavour that’s a take on a Spaghett Cocktail (aka the poor man’s Aperol Spritz). It blends Special Sauce’s crisp, bright and citrus flavours with Basement Suite’s adjuncts of grapefruit, lemon peel, chamomile and tangerine to make a three-in-one beer experience that’s perfect for summer sipping. Whether you’re top shelf or in the basement suite, this is one combo that screams for the memes.
Find Main St. Brewing on the Vancouver Ale Trail
Three new releases from Old Yale Brewing Abbotsford
Golden Hour Raspberry Sour (4.5% ABV | 5 IBU)
Lush raspberry unfolds into a juicy, ruby-red tartness in this sour. Bright fruit flavour is balanced by a light, crisp body and a clean, mouth-watering finish. It’s perfect alongside lighter bites or something sweeter.
Lake Days GolHazy Pale (5.5% ABV | 25 IBU)
Bursting with bold tangerine and zesty citrus, this hazy pale ale layers bright tropical and stonefruit notes over a smooth, juicy body. Aromatic with a soft, balanced finish, it’s endlessly drinkable and perfect alongside your favourite pizza.
Salty Lime Mexican Lager (5% ABV | 18 IBU)
A refreshingly unique and modern twist on a traditional Mexican lager. We used flaked corn to create a light-bodied and easy-drinking beer with just a touch of sweetness to perfectly compliment the salt and lime flavours. This Mexican lager is the finest balance of sweet, salty and tangy, which makes it a must-try.
Find Old Yale Brewing Abbotsford on the Fraser Valley Ale Trail
Three new releases from Sidekick Brewing
Clever Kit Pale Ale (5% ABV | 35 IBU)
Built on a clean base, this smooth pale ale delivers bright tropical and stone fruit hop character with a splash of citrus and just the right kick. It’s the kind of dependable companion that shows up, sharpens the moment and keeps things humming.
Lifeguard Spike Pineapple Whip Sour (5% ABV | 12 IBU)
Inspired by the sunny nostalgia of a pineapple whip, Spike layers juicy pineapple with soft vanilla and lactose for a creamy, whipped texture. It’s bright and tropical up front, with a zippy sour finish that keeps the sweetness in check.
Rhinestone Renata Black Lime Lager (4.5% ABV | 10 IBU)
Rhinestone Renata struts in with a whole lot of sparkle. Brewed with black limes, kaffir lime leaves and a smooth blend of corn and pilsner malt, this crisp lager shines gold in the glass and leaves a playful twang on the tongue. Easy-drinking with just enough earthy funk to keep things interesting, it’s made for disco nights, dusty boots and second rounds.
(Rhinestone Renata is a collaboration with Home By Midnight, the dance party for early risers. Proceeds from the sale of this beer will go towards helping support queer joy on and beyond the dance floor.)
Find Sidekick Brewing on the Fraser Valley Ale Trail
Three new releases from Steel & Oak Brewing
Sunglow Hefeweizen (4.8% ABV)
A classic German Hefeweizen brewed with a double decoction process for rich banana bread character and a soft, pillowy finish.
Juniper Dry Gin Saison (4.5% ABV)
A dry saison brewed to taste like a gin rickey. The idea came out of a brainstorm at Four Winds Beach House, and our head brewer, Aaron, turned it into something special. He preserved lemon and lime in-house by soaking them in salt and alcohol, then added juniper berries foraged from Vancouver Island to bring that botanical gin character.
Subtropic Hazy IPA with Nectaron (6.2% ABV)
One of our most popular beers, Subtropic is a hazy IPA that’s been on our roster since 2018. This version features a generous dry hop of Nectaron, a New Zealand hop that’s become one of the most sought-after in craft brewing right now for its intense tropical aromatics.
Find Steel & Oak Brewing on the North of the Fraser Ale Trail
Two new releases from Storm Brewing
Pina Colada Hazy IPA (7% ABV | 20 IBU)
A juicy IPA with strong notes of Coconut and Pineapple.
Strawberry Shortcake Ale (5% ABV | 20 IBU)
A malty amber ale infused with strawberries and vanilla.
Find Storm Brewing on the Vancouver Ale Trail
Three new releases from Townsite Brewing
Suprazunga Blonde Ale with Passionfruit, Orange and Guava (5.2% ABV | 25 IBU)
This dry-hopped blonde ale gains its superpowers from the delicious passionfruit, orange and guava additions. It’s safe to say this beer is ready to save the day with its crisp reflexes and fruit-forward finishing moves.
Berms & Bridges Hazy Pale Ale with Lemon and Sea Salt (4.5% ABV | 30 IBU)
Conditioned with fresh lemon juice and pink Himalayan salt, Berms & Bridges is bright and bursting with citrusy goodness.
Blackberry Peach Sour (5.5% ABV | 20 IBU)
In late summer, the endless vines of ripe, juicy blackberries can be found all over the Sunshine Coast. This beer pays homage to those hot sunny days picking berries (and eating a few along the way). This balanced tart wheat ale pours a bright pink hue, packing in everything this delicious berry has to offer. This year’s version includes the addition of peach puree for an added stone fruit punch!
Find Townsite Brewing on the Sunshine Coast Ale Trail
Three new releases from Trading Post Brewing
Raspberry Wheat Ale (7.5% ABV)
Everyone’s favourite backyard beer is back! Big, bold and juicy, the Raspberry Wheat Ale is slightly sweet and dangerously crushable.
Rosie Rhubarb Crumble Ale (5.8% ABV)
Rosie was born from a family recipe — the rhubarb cake that our operations manager Quinn’s mom made famous, now brewed into a beer. A generous oat bill brings that warm dessert softness, while local raw wildflower honey from Honey Bee Centre and fresh Fraser Valley rhubarb from Obella Farms push and pull between sweet and tart.
Borealis Haskap Sour (4.5% ABV)
Borealis is a fruit sour brewed with haskap berries. The name comes from the boreal forest, the northern Canadian ecosystem where haskaps grow wild and are among the very first berries to ripen each spring. We wanted a name that felt rooted in where the ingredient actually comes from.
Find Trading Post Brewing on the Langley Ale Trail
Three new releases from Whistler Brewing Co.
Lime Creamsicle Sour (5% ABV | 8 IBU)
As the weather heats up, it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and soak up the sun. When thirst strikes, cool down with a pint of Whistler’s new Lime Creamsicle Sour! A refreshing lime-flavoured beer with a smooth, ice cream twist and a touch of tart citrus at the end. The ultimate treat for warm, sunny days!
Creamsicle Sour Mixer Pack (5% ABV | 8 IBU)
A new and unique series of craft sour beers, the Creamsicle Sour Mixer Pack features four exciting flavours – lime, orange, raspberry and blueberry. All of these blend the tangy, sour undertones of lime, orange, raspberry, and blueberry, only to be complemented by a smooth, creamy finish. Perfect for the summer months!
90 Light Lager (4% ABV | 15 IBU)
A light lager of superior quality and taste, this easy-drinking beer has a touch of malt and is crisp and refreshing. With only 90 calories and four grams of carbs, it’s time to try a Canadian light beer!
Find Whistler Brewing Co. on the Sea to Sky Ale Trail
Play Date Apricot & Guava White Sour (5.7% ABV | 7 IBU) from Yellow Dog Brewing
The Play Date series is back for its sixth release, bringing the throwback vibes with a fresh new flavour combo. Play Date Apricot Guava Sour is bright, juicy, and just the right amount of trouble, blending smooth apricot sweetness with tropical guava and a crisp tart finish. So grab a few, head to the dog park, and ensure to plan your next Play Date!
Find Yellow Dog Brewing on the Port Moody Ale Trail
Vancouver Island
We end our tour on Vancouver Island with a few selections from the always-impressive Greater Victoria Ale Trail.
First up is a new Dinosour from Phillips Brewing Co. that will have you yearning for the days of your youth. The Dinosour Power Rocket Pop is inspired by the iconic tri-colour popsicle and delivers those nostalgic flavours of cherry, blue raspberry and lemon-lime. And not to sound like your parents when you went for multiple Rocket Pops as a kid, but don’t have too many of these Dinosours because they’ll sneak up on you at 7% ABV.
If you’re looking for something a little lighter that you can really sink your teeth into, how about the 4% ABV Lemon Lime Fizz from Whistle Buoy Brewing Co.? It’s the ultimate summer sipper that’s brewed with 100% local grain from Field 5 Farms in nearby Saanichton. This light, crisp and refreshing creation is sweet, not sour, despite being defined by its bright, lemon-lime zest character.
Three new releases from Dog Mountain Brewing
Tamatea India Pale Lager (5.5% ABV | 45 IBU)
Crisp with clean, light bitterness, this IPL is incredibly refreshing. Brewed with only Waimea hops, grown in the Nelson region of New Zealand, which give notes of tangerine, grapefruit, pineapple and pine. This is a hoppy, clean lager.
Rodeo Double NEIPA (7% ABV | 11 IBU)
We brewed this beer with the IPAs of the years gone by in mind. Very little hop bitterness, but piles of hop flavour and aroma.
I “Heart” PA Hazy IPA collab with Twin City Brewing (8% ABV)
We ‘Heart’ PA; Port Alberni is our city. We also ‘heart’ IPAs. There are loads of late-stage hops in this beer.
Find Dog Mountain Brewing on the Pacific Rim Ale Trail
Three new releases from Phillips Brewing & Malting
Solaris Citrus Wheat Ale (4% ABV | 4 IBU)
An easy-drinking summer sipper with bright lemon zest, fresh lime and a soft wheat finish. Smooth, crisp, seriously refreshing and only 4% ABV, perfect for sunny afternoons when one never quite feels like enough.
PUFF Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV | 35 IBU)
A vibrant, modern hazy loaded with hop character from Krush, Strata, Galaxy, Citra and Luminosa, bringing waves of citrus, tropical fruit and ripe stone fruit. Soft, pillowy, juicy and highly aromatic, it’s got just enough bitterness to stay balanced and effortlessly drinkable.
Dinosour Power Rocket Pop Sour Ale (7% ABV | 1 IBU)
First sip and you’re right back with that classic tri-colour ice pop. You know the one. A warm summer day, the ice cream truck song drifting down the street, kids sprinting with coins in hand, sticky fingers and the only plan being “stay outside until the streetlights come on.” Cherry. Blue raspberry. Lemon-lime. In that order. Exactly like you remember – except it’s 7% and you’re an adult now.
Find Phillips Brewing & Malting on the Greater Victoria Ale Trail
Two new releases from Vancouver Island Brewing
Thrashin’ Caddy Juicy IPA (8% ABV | 40 IBU)
For centuries, cadborosaurus was just thrashin’ waves and keepin’ it cryptid, but this beer is too dang juicy to hoard. So Caddy came crashin’ ashore, shades on, tarps off, ready to party.
This beer provides a juicy hop punch with ripe orange and peach aroma. It is dangerously smooth!
Beach Shack Blackberry Blonde (5.2% ABV | 20 IBU)
The cooler’s full, the music’s on and the sprawling blackberry vines are full of plump, ripe fruit waiting to be popped in your mouth. This is summer at the beach shack. This fresh addition to our beach shack lineup delivers a burst of sun-ripened sweetness with a smooth, easy finish. It’s the flavours of the Island summer, one sun-kissed sip at a time.
Find Vancouver Island Brewing in Victoria, BC
Lemon Lime Fizz (4% ABV | 11 IBU) from Whistle Buoy Brewing Co.
Brewed with 100% local grain from Field 5 Farm – barley, wheat and einkorn. Light, crisp and ultra refreshing with a dry finish and bright lemon-lime zest character. Fizz is an easy-drinking option made for sunny days.
Find Whistle Buoy Brewing Co. on the Great Victoria Ale Trail
