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Vancouver, Canada
This town or city is in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Across 16 separate days dates and 36 pubs or other venues, 71 beers beers from 41 different breweries have been logged (avg 5.09% ABV). This puts the location’s overall beer quality at 60.8%.
A total of 16 beers from 5 different breweries have been recorded, enjoyed in 15 pubs or venues. The average strength of beers brewed there is 5.17% ABV, earning the location a brewing score of 49.1%.
Vancouver is one of the best places in Canada for craft beer lovers. It is between the ocean and the mountains. The city is known for its outdoor lifestyle and laid-back coastal energy. It loves brewing as much as it loves hiking and biking. There are a lot of independent breweries in neighbourhoods like East Vancouver, which people call "Yeast Van." Each one has its own take on West Coast styles.
It is known for its hop-forward beers, especially hazy IPAs and piney pale ales. But the city's brewers also try out a wide range of other styles, including lagers, saisons, and barrel-aged stouts. Breweries like Brassneck, Parallel 49, and 33 Acres have helped make tasting rooms feel more like community centres than bars. Many have food trucks, communal tables, and open tanks behind the bar that you can see, which makes the brewing process part of the experience.
What makes Vancouver special is how easy it is to do a brewery crawl. You can walk or bike between taprooms, stopping for small pours and chatting with locals along the way. The vibe is laid-back, creative, and not too serious, which draws in everyone from serious beer drinkers to casual weekend visitors.
This city is the perfect place for travellers because it has world-class scenery during the day and world-class beer at night. The city has a craft culture that keeps people coming back, whether you're drinking a juicy IPA by the water or finding a small tasting room down an industrial side street.
Beers Recorded in Vancouver
| Date and Time | Brewery | Beer | Container | Strength ABV | Score | Style or Substyle | Pub or Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Sep 2001 at 2:50 pm | (unknown) | Bourbon Brew | draft | 5% | 40.171% | New World pale lager | Bourbon Street Pub |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 1:40 pm | (unknown) | Parrot Amber Ale | draft | 5.2% | 44.167% | New World amber/red ale | Two Parrots |
| 10th Sep 2001 at 11:00 pm | Alaskan Brewing Company | Amber | bottle | 5% | 50.237% | altbier | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 10:40 pm | Albani | Giraf Strong | bottle | 7.3% | 37.895% | European strong lager | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 9:40 pm | Alexander Keith's | India Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 34.963% | traditional IPA | Shenanigans |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 8:55 pm | Alexander Keith's | India Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 35.883% | traditional IPA | Fairview Pub |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 10:00 pm | Alexander Keith's | India Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 34.963% | traditional IPA | Shenanigans |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 9:15 pm | Alexander Keith's | India Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 35.883% | traditional IPA | Fairview Pub |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 3:45 pm | Asahi | Super Dry | bottle | 5% | 40.832% | oriental rice lager | Matsu (Japanese restaurant) |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 10:10 pm | Athenian | Marathon | bottle | 5% | 17.433% | mass-produced lager | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 4:35 pm | Backwoods | Cranberry Ale | draft | 5.5% | 47.872% | fruit beer | Cat's Meow |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 4:55 pm | Backwoods | Cranberry Ale | draft | 5.5% | 47.872% | fruit beer | Cat's Meow |
| 15th Sep 2001 at 2:55 pm | Backwoods | Cranberry Ale | draft | 5.5% | 51.699% | fruit beer | Cat's Meow |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 4:10 pm | Backwoods | Cranberry Ale | draft | 5.5% | 49.561% | fruit beer | Speakeasy |
| 15th Sep 2001 at 3:15 pm | Backwoods | Cranberry Ale | draft | 5.5% | 51.699% | fruit beer | Cat's Meow |
| 13th Sep 2001 at 10:15 pm | Backwoods | Nut Brown Ale | draft | 5.5% | 65.626% | traditional brown ale | O'Doule's |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 7:45 pm | Bear | Albino Rhino | draft | 4.5% | 40.500% | New World pale ale | Earl's (Vancouver) |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 8:00 pm | Bear | Albino Rhino | draft | 4.5% | 40.500% | New World pale ale | Earl's (Vancouver) |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 8:15 pm | Bear | Winter Pudding Ale | draft | 4% | 50.642% | New World porter | Earl's (Vancouver) |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 12:30 pm | Bear | Winter Pudding Ale | draft | 4% | 52.896% | New World porter | Earl's |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 8:35 pm | Bear | Winter Pudding Ale | draft | 4% | 50.642% | New World porter | Earl's (Vancouver) |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 12:50 pm | Bear Creek | George's Spring Pilsener | draft | 5% | 39.347% | New World pale lager | Earl's |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 4:25 pm | Big Rock | Grasshopper | draft | 5% | 36.638% | kristall weizen | Vinny's |
| 9th Sep 2001 at 8:45 pm | Big Rock | Grasshopper | draft | 5% | 33.292% | kristall weizen | Redd's (hotel bar) |
| 9th Sep 2001 at 9:05 pm | Big Rock | Grasshopper | draft | 5% | 33.292% | kristall weizen | Redd's (hotel bar) |
| 7th Sep 2001 at 1:35 pm | Big Rock | Köld | draft | 5% | 25.136% | all-malt lager | Redd's (hotel bar) |
| 7th Sep 2001 at 1:15 pm | Big Rock | Köld | draft | 5% | 25.136% | all-malt lager | Redd's (hotel bar) |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 8:15 pm | Big Rock | Traditional Ale | draft | 5% | 53.742% | New World pale ale | Fogg n' Suds (Robson) |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 8:30 pm | Big Rock | Traditional Ale | draft | 5% | 53.742% | New World pale ale | Fogg n' Suds (Robson) |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 9:50 pm | Big Rock | Warthog Cream Ale | bottle | 4.5% | 48.276% | cream ale | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 9:20 pm | Bowen Island | Hemp Cream | draft | 5% | 42.478% | herb/spice beer | Fogg n' Suds (Robson) |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 9:40 pm | Bowen Island | Hemp Cream | draft | 5% | 42.478% | herb/spice beer | Fogg n' Suds (Robson) |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 9:15 pm | Carib | Lager | bottle | 5.2% | 23.901% | mass-produced lager | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 11:10 pm | Carlton & United Breweries | Victoria Bitter (4.9% version) | can | 4.9% | 26.328% | mass-produced lager | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 4th Sep 2001 at 5:00 pm | Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma | Dos Equis Special Lager (bottled weaker version) | bottle | 4.6% | 12.786% | mass-produced lager | Jive Billiards and Cafe |
| 10th Sep 2001 at 11:15 pm | Cervejaria Sul Brasileira | Xingu Black Beer | bottle | 6% | 47.496% | schwarzbier | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 17th Sep 2001 at 11:00 pm | Columbia | Kokanee | draft | 5% | 24.586% | mass-produced lager | Shenanigans |
| 17th Sep 2001 at 11:15 pm | Columbia | Kokanee | draft | 5% | 24.586% | mass-produced lager | Shenanigans |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 3:15 pm | Columbia | Kokanee | bottle | 5% | 13.889% | mass-produced lager | Nuffy's (small cafe) |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 9:10 pm | Columbia | Kokanee Gold | draft | 5.3% | 24.784% | mass-produced lager | Jolly Alderman |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 9:20 pm | Columbia | Kokanee Gold | draft | 5.3% | 24.784% | mass-produced lager | Jolly Alderman |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 10:50 pm | Cooper's | Broken Hill | bottle | 5% | 33.337% | bitter | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 10th Sep 2001 at 10:55 pm | Desnoes & Geddes | Dragon Stout | bottle | 7.5% | 62.239% | export stout | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 9:00 pm | Granville Island | Brockton Black Lager | bottle | 6.5% | 60.676% | dunkel lager | Fogg n' Suds (Robson) |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 4:15 pm | Granville Island | Brockton Black Lager | bottle | 6.5% | 64.342% | dunkel lager | Spice Gallery |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 5:30 pm | Granville Island | Brockton Black Lager | bottle | 6.5% | 62.253% | dunkel lager | Bridges |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 11:45 am | Granville Island | Crystal Wheat | draft | 5% | 54.388% | New World pale wheat ale | Stages (hotel bar) |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 12:05 pm | Granville Island | Crystal Wheat | draft | 5% | 47.881% | New World pale wheat ale | Stages (hotel bar) |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 11:50 pm | Granville Island | Cypress Honey Lager | draft | 4.8% | 20.740% | mass-produced lager | Cactus Club |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 3:40 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 51.249% | New World pale ale | Spice Gallery |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 3:55 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 51.249% | New World pale ale | Spice Gallery |
| 17th Sep 2001 at 9:45 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 40.860% | New World pale ale | Shenanigans |
| 17th Sep 2001 at 10:00 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 40.860% | New World pale ale | Shenanigans |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 2:40 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | bottle | 5% | 43.843% | New World pale ale | Teahouse |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 10:15 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 52.557% | New World pale ale | Shenanigans |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 10:35 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 52.557% | New World pale ale | Shenanigans |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 11:30 am | Granville Island | Island Lager | bottle | 5% | 29.899% | all-malt lager | Malarkey |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 3:10 pm | Granville Island | Island Lager | bottle | 5% | 30.175% | all-malt lager | Teahouse |
| 9th Sep 2001 at 6:40 pm | Granville Island | Robson Street Hefeweizen | bottle | 4.8% | 34.268% | hefe weizen | Redd's (hotel bar) |
| 15th Sep 2001 at 1:30 pm | Granville Island | Yale Ale | draft | 5% | 36.469% | New World pale lager | Yale |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 8:40 pm | Huyghe | McGregor | bottle | 6.5% | 74.494% | wee heavy | Fogg n' Suds (Robson) |
| 4th Sep 2001 at 2:45 pm | Labatt | John Labatt Classic | bottle | 5% | 22.893% | all-malt lager | Jive Billiards and Cafe |
| 7th Sep 2001 at 7:10 pm | Lighthouse | Beacon IPA | draft | 5.4% | 55.106% | traditional IPA | Redd's (hotel bar) |
| 7th Sep 2001 at 7:25 pm | Lighthouse | Beacon IPA | draft | 5.4% | 55.106% | traditional IPA | Redd's (hotel bar) |
| 7th Sep 2001 at 1:50 pm | Lighthouse | Race Rocks Ale | draft | 5.2% | 53.482% | traditional brown ale | Redd's (hotel bar) |
| 7th Sep 2001 at 8:10 pm | Lighthouse | Race Rocks Ale | draft | 5.2% | 53.482% | traditional brown ale | Redd's (hotel bar) |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 10:20 pm | Mauritius Breweries Ltd | Tusker | bottle | 4.2% | 22.585% | mass-produced lager | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 10th Sep 2001 at 10:25 pm | McAuslan | St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout | bottle | 5% | 51.915% | oatmeal stout | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 10th Sep 2001 at 11:45 pm | McAuslan | St. Ambroise Pale Ale | bottle | 5% | 43.821% | New World pale ale | Fogg n' Suds (Broadway) |
| 17th Sep 2001 at 10:15 pm | Modelo | Corona Extra | bottle | 4.6% | 35.160% | mass-produced lager | Shenanigans |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 11:05 am | Molson | Canadian Lager | bottle | 5% | 22.293% | mass-produced lager | Madam Wong's |
| 3rd Sep 2001 at 10:55 pm | Molson | Capilano Pale Ale | draft | 5.2% | 38.156% | New World pale ale | Stages (hotel bar) |
| 3rd Sep 2001 at 11:15 pm | Molson | Capilano Pale Ale | draft | 5.2% | 38.156% | New World pale ale | Stages (hotel bar) |
| 18th Sep 2001 at 12:45 pm | Molson | Dry | bottle | 5.5% | 25.819% | mass-produced lager | Ocean Inn (restaurant) |
| 4th Sep 2001 at 4:00 pm | Molson | O'Keefe Old Stock Ale / Extra Old Stock | bottle | 5.65% | 46.841% | malt liquor | Jive Billiards and Cafe |
| 18th Sep 2001 at 8:20 pm | Molson | Rickard's Gold | draft | 5.2% | 58.954% | New World blonde ale | Comox |
| 13th Sep 2001 at 7:40 pm | Molson | Rickard's Gold | draft | 5.5% | 47.701% | New World blonde ale | Dover Arms |
| 18th Sep 2001 at 8:00 pm | Molson | Rickard's Gold | draft | 5.2% | 58.954% | New World blonde ale | Comox |
| 13th Sep 2001 at 7:50 pm | Molson | Rickard's Gold | draft | 5.5% | 47.701% | New World blonde ale | Dover Arms |
| 3rd Sep 2001 at 10:40 pm | Molson | Rickard's Red | draft | 5% | 60.167% | New World amber/red lager | Stages (hotel bar) |
| 15th Sep 2001 at 3:55 pm | Nelson | Old Brewery Pale Ale | bottle | 5.5% | 42.924% | New World pale ale | The Keg |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 9:35 pm | Okanagan Spring | Extra Special Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 41.012% | New World pale ale | Jolly Alderman |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 9:55 pm | Okanagan Spring | Extra Special Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 41.012% | New World pale ale | Jolly Alderman |
| 15th Sep 2001 at 4:35 pm | Okanagan Spring | Extra Special Pale Ale | bottle | 5% | 39.270% | New World pale ale | Bridges |
| 10th Sep 2001 at 4:10 pm | Okanagan Spring | Extra Special Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 42.711% | New World pale ale | (didn't write down - a Japanese restaurant) |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 5:35 pm | Okanagan Spring | Honey Blonde Ale | draft | 5% | 46.017% | New World blonde ale | The Shark Club (Vancouver) |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 2:15 pm | R & B | Red Devil Pale Ale | draft | 5.2% | 41.077% | New World pale ale | Morrisssey's |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 4:40 pm | Russell Brewing Company | Cream Ale | draft | 5% | 50.957% | cream ale | Vinny's |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 8:20 am | Shaftebury | Cactus Club Udder Ale | draft | 4.5% | 45.438% | New World pale wheat ale | Cactus Club |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 8:00 pm | Shaftebury | Cactus Club Udder Ale | draft | 4.5% | 45.438% | New World pale wheat ale | Cactus Club |
| 10th Sep 2001 at 9:20 pm | Shaftebury | Cactus Club Ugly Ale | draft | 5% | 40.351% | witbier | Cactus Club |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 12:15 am | Shaftebury | Cactus Club Ugly Ale | draft | 5% | 51.861% | witbier | Cactus Club |
| 10th Sep 2001 at 9:45 pm | Shaftebury | Cactus Club Ugly Ale | draft | 5% | 43.412% | witbier | Cactus Club |
| 18th Sep 2001 at 8:40 pm | Shaftebury | Cream Ale | draft | 4.5% | 54.108% | cream ale | Comox |
| 18th Sep 2001 at 9:00 pm | Shaftebury | Cream Ale | draft | 4.5% | 54.108% | cream ale | Comox |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 10:15 pm | Shaftebury | Cream Ale | draft | 4.8% | 44.679% | cream ale | Jolly Alderman |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 10:35 pm | Shaftebury | Cream Ale | draft | 4.8% | 44.679% | cream ale | Jolly Alderman |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 8:30 pm | Shaftebury | Honey Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 43.085% | New World pale ale | Fogg n' Suds (Robson) |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 8:50 pm | Shaftebury | Honey Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 43.085% | New World pale ale | Fogg n' Suds (Robson) |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 12:00 pm | Sleeman | Cream Ale | bottle | 5% | 50.524% | cream ale | Two Parrots |
Beers Listed that are Brewed in Vancouver
| Date and Time | Brewery | Beer | Container | Strength ABV | Score | Style or Substyle | Where? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Sep 2001 at 9:20 pm | Bowen Island | Hemp Cream | draft | 5% | 42.478% | herb/spice beer | Fogg n' Suds (Robson), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 9:40 pm | Bowen Island | Hemp Cream | draft | 5% | 42.478% | herb/spice beer | Fogg n' Suds (Robson), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 11th Sep 2001 at 12:15 am | Bowen Island | Hemp Lager | bottle | 5% | 42.769% | herb/spice beer | (hotel room), Brussels, Belgium |
| 15th Sep 2001 at 8:40 pm | Granville Island | 15th Anniversary Cream Lager | bottle | 5% | 35.383% | European pale lager | (hotel room), Brussels, Belgium |
| 12th Sep 2001 at 5:30 pm | Granville Island | Brockton Black Lager | bottle | 6.5% | 62.253% | dunkel lager | Bridges, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 4:15 pm | Granville Island | Brockton Black Lager | bottle | 6.5% | 64.342% | dunkel lager | Spice Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 9:00 pm | Granville Island | Brockton Black Lager | bottle | 6.5% | 60.676% | dunkel lager | Fogg n' Suds (Robson), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 11:45 am | Granville Island | Crystal Wheat | draft | 5% | 54.388% | New World pale wheat ale | Stages (hotel bar), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 6th Sep 2001 at 12:05 pm | Granville Island | Crystal Wheat | draft | 5% | 47.881% | New World pale wheat ale | Stages (hotel bar), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 11:50 pm | Granville Island | Cypress Honey Lager | draft | 4.8% | 20.740% | mass-produced lager | Cactus Club, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 7th Sep 2001 at 2:35 pm | Granville Island | Cypress Honey Lager | can | 4.7% | 25.675% | mass-produced lager | (hotel room), Brussels, Belgium |
| 7th Sep 2001 at 2:50 pm | Granville Island | Cypress Honey Lager | can | 4.7% | 25.675% | mass-produced lager | (hotel room), Brussels, Belgium |
| 7th Sep 2001 at 3:05 pm | Granville Island | Cypress Honey Lager | can | 4.7% | 25.675% | mass-produced lager | (hotel room), Brussels, Belgium |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 3:40 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 51.249% | New World pale ale | Spice Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 3rd Sep 2001 at 9:15 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 54.863% | New World pale ale | The Elephant and Castle, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 3:55 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 51.249% | New World pale ale | Spice Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 2:40 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | bottle | 5% | 43.843% | New World pale ale | Teahouse, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 10:15 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 52.557% | New World pale ale | Shenanigans, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 16th Sep 2001 at 10:35 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 52.557% | New World pale ale | Shenanigans, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 17th Sep 2001 at 9:45 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 40.860% | New World pale ale | Shenanigans, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 17th Sep 2001 at 10:00 pm | Granville Island | English Bay Pale Ale | draft | 5% | 40.860% | New World pale ale | Shenanigans, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 15th Sep 2001 at 8:25 pm | Granville Island | Gastown Amber Ale | bottle | 5.5% | 54.856% | New World amber/red ale | (hotel room), Brussels, Belgium |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 11:30 am | Granville Island | Island Lager | bottle | 5% | 29.899% | all-malt lager | Malarkey, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 14th Sep 2001 at 3:10 pm | Granville Island | Island Lager | bottle | 5% | 30.175% | all-malt lager | Teahouse, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 17th Sep 2001 at 1:55 pm | Granville Island | Natural Draft | can | 5% | 25.337% | mass-produced lager | (hotel room), Brussels, Belgium |
| 9th Sep 2001 at 6:40 pm | Granville Island | Robson Street Hefeweizen | bottle | 4.8% | 34.268% | hefe weizen | Redd's (hotel bar), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 15th Sep 2001 at 1:30 pm | Granville Island | Yale Ale | draft | 5% | 36.469% | New World pale lager | Yale, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 2nd Aug 2019 at 1:50 pm | Off the Rail | Crazy Train IPA | bottle | 7% | 61.196% | New World IPA | (room 207 in Two Three A Homely Hotel), Bangkok, Thailand |
| 4th Sep 2001 at 11:55 am | R & B | Raven Cream Ale | bottle | 4.8% | 34.307% | cream ale | (hotel room), Brussels, Belgium |
| 5th Sep 2001 at 2:15 pm | R & B | Red Devil Pale Ale | draft | 5.2% | 41.077% | New World pale ale | Morrisssey's, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| 3rd Aug 2019 at 8:35 pm | Strange Fellows | Popinjay | draft | 4.5% | 53.620% | sour beer | Turtle Bar, Bangkok, Thailand |
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