Strange Fellows Brewing
As expectant parents often struggle to find the perfect name for their unborn child, Aaron and Iain laboured to come up with a suitable name for their fledgling brewery. Finally, after months of hashing over lists of names, unable to agree upon a single one, someone declared that they were “just like the odd couple”. The rest as they say is history.
From its inception, Strange Fellows has been about a blending of ideas and histories with a common vision: that two strangers can have a beer together, look each other in the eye and toast each other’s good health.
“Under the warm, inclusive umbrella that is the enjoyment of a very fine pint, Strange Fellows seeks to unify its corner of the world, one beer at a time. Patrons from all walks, each with a distinct and valuable story just waiting to flow into the communal conversation, congregate in a space where difference is part of the fabric of the operation and is not just celebrated, but encouraged. The familiar and the strange coexist here, figuratively, as we have described, but literally too, in the line-up of available brews.” – Chris Dagenais, East Van Foodie
While Strange Fellows is known for sour and barrel-aged beers, we also brew a broad range of styles, from hoppy and sessionable ales and stouts of all strengths, to traditional Belgians, crisp and classic pilsners, and seasonal fruit beers.
Our brewers’ fondness for experimentation and diverse techniques and ingredients is evident in our barrel programme that produces unique limited releases sour, blended and vintage beers.
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Awards and Certifications
Okanagan Fest of Ale – 2025 – IPA & Specialty IPA
Award: Okanagan Fest of Ale
Category: IPA & Specialty IPA
Beer: Wickerman West Coast IPA
Year: 2025
Okanagan Fest of Ale – 2025 – No to Low Alcohol
Award: Okanagan Fest of Ale
Category: No to Low Alcohol
Beer: Nevertheless Non-Alcoholic Pilsner
Year: 2025
BC Beer Awards – 2024 – Pale Malty German Lager
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Pale Malty German Lager
Beer: Ludwig Festbier
Year: 2024
BC Beer Awards – 2024 – Sour & Wild Ale
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Sour & Wild Ale
Beer: Coolship Lambic
Year: 2024
BC Beer Awards – 2024 – Belgian Ale
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Belgian Ale
Beer: Jongleur Wit
Year: 2024
BC Beer Awards – 2024 – Specialty Beer
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Specialty Beer
Beer: Nevertheless IPA
Year: 2024
BC Beer Awards – 2024 – Best In Show
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Best In Show
Beer: Coolship Lambic
Year: 2024
Canadian Brewers Awards – 2024 – Wheat Beer – Belgian Style (Wit
Award: Canadian Brewers Awards
Category: Wheat Beer – Belgian Style (Wit
Beer: Jongleur Wit
Year: 2024
Okanagan Fest of Ale – 2024 – Fruit / Specialty Fruit
Award: Okanagan Fest of Ale
Category: Fruit / Specialty Fruit
Beer: Penelope the Tart Grisette
Year: 2024
BC Beer Awards – 2023 – Specialty Beer
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Specialty Beer
Beer: Nevertheless Pale Ale
Year: 2023
BC Beer Awards – 2023 – Sour & Wild Ale
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Sour & Wild Ale
Beer: Reynard Oud Bruin
Year: 2023
Canada Beer Cup – 2023 – Wild or Mixed Fermentation Beer with Fruit
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: Wild or Mixed Fermentation Beer with Fruit
Beer: Kriek
Year: 2023
Canada Beer Cup – 2023 – Low or No Alcohol Ale
Award: Canada Beer Cup
Category: Low or No Alcohol Ale
Beer: Nevertheless Pale Ale
Year: 2023
Okanagan Fest of Ale – 2023 – Lagers ~ European
Award: Okanagan Fest of Ale
Category: Lagers ~ European
Beer: Ferdinand Vienna Lager
Year: 2023
BC Beer Awards – 2022 – Wild Ale
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2022 – American-Style Brett Beer
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: American-Style Brett Beer
Beer: Strange Resemblance
Year: 2022
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2022 – Belgian-Style Sour Ale
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian-Style Sour Ale
Beer: Reynard Oud Bruin
Year: 2022
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2021 – Wheat Beer – Belgian Style (Wit)
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Wheat Beer – Belgian Style (Wit)
Beer: Jongleur
Year: 2021
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2021 – Belgian-Style
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian-Style
Beer: Goldilocks
Year: 2021
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2020 – Wheat Beer – Belgian Style (Wit)
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Wheat Beer – Belgian Style (Wit)
Beer: Jongleur
Year: 2020
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2020 – American Style Brett Beer
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: American Style Brett Beer
Beer: Hedgerow
Year: 2020
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2020 – Oatmeal Stout
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2019 – Belgian-Style Brett Beer
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Belgian-Style Brett Beer
Beer: Mélange À Trois
Year: 2019
Canadian Brewing Awards – 2019 – Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer (Pale to Amber / Dark)
Award: Canadian Brewing Awards
Category: Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer (Pale to Amber / Dark)
Beer: Minstral
Year: 2019
BC Beer Awards – 2019 – Wild Ale
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Wild Ale
Beer: Strange Resemblance
Year: 2019
BC Beer Awards – 2019 – Strong Ale – 3RD PLACE
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Strong Ale – 3RD PLACE
Beer: Wayfarer
Year: 2019
BC Beer Awards – 2019 – European Sour – 3RD PLACE
BC Beer Awards – 2019 – German Pils
BC Beer Awards – 2018 – European Sour – 1st PLACE
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: European Sour – 1st PLACE
Beer: Little Red One
Year: 2018
BC Beer Awards – 2018 – Specialty Wild Ale – 1st PLACE
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Specialty Wild Ale – 1st PLACE
Beer: Minstral
Year: 2018
BC Beer Awards – 2018 – Belgian Ale – 1st PLACE
Award: BC Beer Awards
Category: Belgian Ale – 1st PLACE
Beer: Jongleur
Year: 2018
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC (photo: Strange Fellows Brewing)
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC (photo: Olga Zwart)
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC (photo: Strange Fellows Brewing)
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, BC
