Shaketown Brewing
The North Shore’s newest brewery honours the area’s rich history: Shaketown was the name of the logging town located in Lynn Valley back in 1895. Situated in the Shipyards Brewery District, one thing that definitely sets this place apart from the other breweries within walking distance is its unique branding, a humorous send-up of local culture from the 1960s and ‘70s — as if Shaketown had remained the name.
At the helm of the brewery is a respected local veteran, Dave Varga, who established himself at Red Truck Beer Co. and 33 Acres Brewing before joining up with two business partners who have been best friends since high school. The beer lineup’s focus is on lighter styles that are still very flavourful despite their lower alcohol levels — the “best beer in Shaketown!” as the signs say.
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Awards and Certifications
Canada Beer Cup – 2023 – Light Lager (4.5% ABV or less)
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: Light Lager (4.5% ABV or less)
Beer: Leichtbier
Year: 2023
Canada Beer Cup – 2023 – North American Style Wheat Beer
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: North American Style Wheat Beer
Beer: Kveik Wheat Ale
Year: 2023
BC Beer Awards – 2022 – Pale Bitter German Lager
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Pale Bitter German Lager
Beer: Shaketown Leitchtbier
Year: 2022
BC Beer Awards – 2022 – North American Light Lager
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: North American Light Lager
Beer: Shaketown Pre-Prohibition Pilsner
Year: 2022
World Beer Cup – 2023 – Herb and Spice Beer
Award: World Beer Cup
Category: Herb and Spice Beer
Beer: Shaketown Grisette W/ Szechuan Peppercorns
Year: 2023
World Beer Cup – 2024 – American – Style Pilsener
Award: World Beer Cup
Category: American – Style Pilsener
Beer: Pre-Prohibition Pilsner
Year: 2024
World Beer Cup – 2025 – South german-Style Dunkel Weisen
Award: World Beer Cup
Category: South German-Style Dunkel Weisen
Beer: Big Banana Brown
Year: 2025
BC Beer Awards – 2025 – German Wheat Beer
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: German Wheat Beer
Beer: Big Banana Brown
Year: 2025
World Beer Cup – 2026 – International Light Lager
Award: World Beer Cup
Category: International Light Lager
Beer: Friendly Lager
Year: 2026
Shaketown Brewing, North Vancouver, BC (photo: Shaketown Brewing)
Shaketown Brewing, North Vancouver, BC (photo: Shaketown Brewing)
Shaketown Brewing, North Vancouver, BC (photo: Shaketown Brewing)
Shaketown Brewing, North Vancouver, BC (photo: Shaketown Brewing)
Shaketown Brewing, North Vancouver, BC (photo: Shaketown Brewing)
Shaketown Brewing, North Vancouver, BC (photo: Shaketown Brewing)
Shaketown Brewing, North Vancouver, BC (photo: Shaketown Brewing)
