Parallel 49 Brewing
When the founders of Parallel 49 hired an award-winning homebrewer named Graham With (pronounced “wit” as in Belgian wheat beer) as their head brewer in 2012, some were skeptical that the relatively unknown 30-year-old would be up to the challenge of starting and running a big production facility. Well, it has since become clear that they knew what they were doing. With has established Parallel 49 as one of B.C.’s top craft breweries by making a wide range of beer styles — often experimenting with hybrid styles before anyone else dares.
The brewery’s cartoony beer labels reflect his personality with their characteristic blend of creativity, passion, and irreverence. P49 has expanded considerably over the years, but it has never lost touch with its origins as one of the pioneers of the second wave of East Van breweries. The recent addition of a street kitchen, including a food truck parked inside, makes the brewery even more of a destination than ever.
Today, Parallel 49 Brewing is sold in over 100 cities across Canada, serving up more than 70 unique brews per year. With over 90 employees, P49’s next step is to move farther into Eastern Canada while continuing to deliver on its mission statement: Making great beer accessible to all!
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Awards and Certifications
BC Beer Awards – 2025 – German Pils
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: German Pils
Beer: Bierfest German Pilsner
Year: 2025
BC Beer Awards – 2024 – Weissbier
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Weissbier
Beer: Bierfest Hefeweizen
Year: 2024
BC Beer Awards – 2024 – North American IPA
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: North American IPA
Beer: Filthy Dirty
Year: 2024
Canada Beer Cup – 2024 – Single Packaging
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: Single Packaging
Beer: Neon Panther
Year: 2024
Canada Beer Cup – 2024 – pale bitter european beer
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: pale bitter european beer
Beer: Bierfest – German Pilsner
Year: 2024
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2024 – English Style Pale Ale
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: English Style Pale Ale
Beer: Craft Pale Ale
Year: 2024
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2024 – Wheat Beer – North American Style
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Wheat Beer – North American Style
Beer: Jerkface 9000
Year: 2024
BC Beer Awards – 2023 – Imperial IPA
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Imperial IPA
Beer: Cobra Clutch
Year: 2023
Canada Beer Cup – 2023 – Oktoberfestbier/Märzen
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: Oktoberfestbier/Märzen
Beer: Oktoberfest Lager
Year: 2023
Canada Beer Cup – 2023 – Světlý Ležák/Czech Style Pale Lager
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: Světlý Ležák/Czech Style Pale Lager
Beer: Craft Pilsner
Year: 2023
Canada Beer Cup – 2023 – German Style Hefeweizen/Kristalweizen
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: German Style Hefeweizen/Kristalweizen
Beer: Bierfest – Hefeweizen
Year: 2023
Canada Beer Cup – 2023 – Dunkel/Tmavý Ležák/Cerné Ležák/Schwarzbier/Black Lager
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: Dunkel/Tmavý Ležák/Cerné Ležák/Schwarzbier/Black Lager
Beer: Bierfest – Schwarzbier
Year: 2023
Canada Beer Cup – 2023 – English Style Bitter/Best Bitter/ESB
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: English Style Bitter/Best Bitter/ESB
Beer: Craft Pale Ale
Year: 2023
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2023 – Belgian-Style Brett Beer
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian-Style Brett Beer
Beer: 10th Anniversary Brett Saison
Year: 2023
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2003 – Wheat Beer – North American Style
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Wheat Beer – North American Style
Beer: Jerkface 9000
Year: 2003
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2022 – Wood and Barrel – Aged Pale to Dark Beer
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Wood and Barrel – Aged Pale to Dark Beer
Beer: Oak Boy
Year: 2022
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2022 – North American – Style Amber/Red Ale
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: North American – Style Amber/Red Ale
Beer: Ruby Tears
Year: 2022
World Beer Cup – 2022 – English Ale
Award: World Beer Cup
Category: English Ale
Beer: Craft Pale Ale
Year: 2022
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: German-Style Sour Ale
Beer: Smoked Salt Gose
Year: 2021
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2021 – North American – Style Amber/Red Ale
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: North American – Style Amber/Red Ale
Beer: Ruby Tears
Year: 2021
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2020 – American Style India Pale Ale
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: American Style India Pale Ale
Beer: Filthy Dirty
Year: 2020
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2020 – Belgian-Style Strong Ale Pale / Dark / Specialty
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian-Style Strong Ale Pale / Dark / Specialty
Beer: Profondo Rosso
Year: 2020
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2019 – Wheat Beer
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Wheat Beer
Beer: Jerkface 9000
Year: 2019
BC Beer Awards – 2018 – North American Light Beer – 3RD PLACE
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: North American Light Beer – 3RD PLACE
Beer: Jerkface 9000
Year: 2018
BC Beer Awards – 2018 – Specialty Wild Ale – 3RD PLACE
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Specialty Wild Ale – 3RD PLACE
Beer: Late Bloomer
Year: 2018
BC Beer Awards – 20219 – European Sour
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: European Sour
Beer: Troika
Year: 20219
BC Beer Awards – 2022 – Best In Show
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Best In Show
Beer: 10th Anniversary Brett Saison
Year: 2022
BC Beer Awards – 2022 – Pale Malty German Lager
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Pale Malty German Lager
Beer: Oktoberfest Festbier
Year: 2022
BC Beer Awards – 2022 – Dark Lager
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Dark Lager
Beer: Oktoberfest Schwarzbier
Year: 2022
BC Beer Awards – – Wild Ale
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Wild Ale
Beer: 10th Anniversary Brett Saison
2025 – Canada Beer Cup – Fruited Sour Ale
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: Fruited Sour Ale
Beer: Pink Power
Year: 2025
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC (photo: Parallel 49 Brewing)
Parallel 49 Brewing in Vancouver, BC (photo: Parallel 49 Brewing)
