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These beers taste like your favourite holiday treats—with flavours like cinnamon, caramel, chocolate and even toasted coconut
Abbotsford’s Field House Brewing bring a sweet addition to our holiday beer roundup. This lager uses toasted coconut to bring out the complexity and character of the traditional German schwarzbier. Sip carefully to taste the subtle notes of chocolate and coffee. Bring this beer to a party this season in lieu of holiday baking.
This seasonal offering by New West’s Steel & Oak Brewing Co. smells like a slice of banana cream pie. The malty finish comes with notes of clove and banana bread. This cold-weather beer is a delicious addition to your festivities.
Expect a rich toasted malt flavour from this elegant Winter Lager. Be sure to drink it from a clear glass to let the deep copper hue shine.
Faculty Brewing is a trendy brewery and tasting room tucked into the pseudo-industrial part of False Creek. Their favourite winter beer is their 710 Oaked Stout. American oak gives this award-winning stout an aroma of sweet vanilla and wood.
This German-style wheat bock is made to reflect the refreshing nature of a crisp winter snowfall. Fruity and spicy notes are combined with an all-over malty taste to warm you up. Pair this beer with rich and indulgent winter meals.
Treat yourself to a porter spiked with Christmas pudding spices. The Naughty & Spiced Porter is aged in oak and vanilla beans to give it a balanced flavour profile.
Ever wanted to drink a Terry’s Chocolate Orange? You might get your wish with this Winter Dunkel by Whistler Brewing Company. Organic chocolate mingles with wheat malts, orange zest and coriander.
Named after John Mitchell, the original brewer at Howe Sound, this seasonal ale is brewed especially for the winter months. Its tasting notes read more like a cookie: brewed with vanilla, nutmeg, ginger and molasses. Pair it with dessert, cheeses and chutneys for maximum cheer.
This award-winning British stout takes its flavour inspiration from Mexican horchata. The beer is unbelievably creamy, smells like coffee and has hints of cinnamon and chocolate—it’s a can’t-miss for lovers of stout.
This bittersweet lager smells a bit like iced coffee and will go well with a box of chocolates this season. Clean and crisp, it has a great roasted malt flavour.
We love the minimalist moon design on this beer—and 33 Acres of Darkness has the substance to back up its style. This lager features hoppy flavours, combined with toasted sugar and rich coffee undertones. Pair it with comforting winter fare like a bowl of chilli or mac and cheese.
Get your hygge on this winter with your friends at Townsite Brewing. They’re bringing us their Winter Belgian Dubbel. Spiked with coriander and star anise, you’ll taste Christmas flavours of plums and currants while you sip.
This is the 30th anniversary of the Hermannator Ice Bock, created by the orignal brewmaster, Hermann Hoerterer. Aged in red wine barrels, the beer has rich notes of sherry, wine and plum. Fruity and chocolatey, this one-of-a-kind beer is perfect for celebrating this season!
A favourite brew at wintertime, this beer won the bronze medal for brown ales this year at the Canadian Brewing Awards. The Dive Bomb Dark Ale has a background of nutty notes accompanied by caramel roasted goodness. Pair this beer with your chocolatey desserts or serve it alongside some blue cheese.
Find comfort in this delicious winter ale from Granville Island Brewery. The sweet flavours of vanilla, caramel and cocoa are subtly balanced to perfection.
Andina Brewing Company is a vibrant addition to the Vancouver craft-brewing scene—you can’t miss their bright yellow tasting lounge on Powell Street. This milk stout takes its name from a dance and musical rhythm from the Afro community on the Colombian coast. This stout is creamy like a milkshake with flavours of nuts, cocoa and coffee.
Named after a demon from European folklore who punishes bad children at Christmas, this Krampus Abbey Dubbel by Strange Fellows Brewing is a wicked addition to our list. Malty and spicy with notes of pepper and chocolate, this beer has a distinctive dark cherry flavour and a sweet start.
This double IPA is scented with gooseberries and tropical fruit. The strong hoppy flavour and goofy Canadian design on the label make it great for bringing to a low-key holiday get-together.
This easy-drinking porter features a hint of roasted coffee and bittersweet chocolate flavours. Topped off with a roasted, dry finish, this is the perfect porter for those unaccustomed to dark beers.
This season, Tofino Brewing Co. is offering up a rich porter made with bourbon-soaked vanilla beans and locally roasted coffee beans. The adorable burlap design on the bottle plays up the artisanal coffee theme of this craft beer.
This spicy Winter Warmer ale by Postmark has all the richness that the holiday season demands. With a complex and balanced taste, this is a beer sure to pique the interest of every craft beer enthusiast.
Aged in Heaven Hills bourbon barrels, this stout has a deep and earthy taste with a hint of pine and smoke. The sweetness of coffee and chocolate notes are rounded off nicely to make a fine stout made for sipping as the snow falls.
