Metro area

Best breweries in Vancouver, British Columbia

Within 16 miles of Vancouver we track 85 breweries. 2 rate Exceptional and 2 rate Great. Temporal Artisan Ales in Vancouver leads the list at 4.63 (Exceptional).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Temporal Artisan Ales
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Rating
4.63Exceptional
Popularity
Modestly rated
2
Superflux Beer Company
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Superflux Beer Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #2 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Colour & Shape", which is an American IPA and "Happyness", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.50Exceptional
Popularity
Well rated
3
Changing Colours Brewing Project
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Changing Colours Brewing Project is an exploration of innovation and design, pushing boundaries to craft SATURATED HOPPY ALES and LAGERS that defy convention and celebrate the art of brewing.
Rating
4.32Great
Popularity
Barely rated
4
Boombox Brewing Company
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Boombox Brewing Company produce's flawless beer and is ranked #3 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Juicy AF", which is an American IPA and "Arcade Glow", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.21Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
5
Four Winds Brewing
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Four Winds Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #9 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Nectarous", which is a Sour and "Juxtapose", which is a Brett IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Saisons.
Rating
3.97Fine
Popularity
Well rated
6
Twin Sails Brewing
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Twin Sails Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #13 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Dat Juice", which is a Wheat Beer and "Con Leche", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Well rated
7
Slow Hand Beer Company
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Slow Hand Beer Company was born out of the desire to craft objectively better Lagers. We take classic European styles and brew them with West Coast panache. A Slow Hand beer is brewed with enough character to keep the drinker interested, but not so big as to tire the palate. It is truly a session beer. It’s Lager for Beer Geeks. Beer you don’t have to think about for people who think about beer. We are proudly the only beer company in BC to focus solely on Lager styles - It's in our name! Lager production is a notoriously slow, long process, which is why most breweries don't give them much thought. They're also clean beers that require a skilful hand since there are no extreme flavours to cover up mistakes.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
8
Fuggles Beer
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Fuggles Beer produce's good quality beer and is ranked #13 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Destiny IPA", which is an American IPA and "Super Sonic Strawberry Wit", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Well rated
9
Dageraad Brewing
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Dageraad Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #16 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Burnabarian", which is a Table Beer and "Blonde", which is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Belgian Ales and Saisons.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Well rated
10
Strange Fellows Brewing
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Strange Fellows is a brewery inspired by tradition and creativity that goes beyond the ordinary to celebrate that which is strange. Beer, Cider, & Wine all brewed in East Vancouver
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Well rated
11
33 Brewing Experiment
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
33 Brewing Experiment produce's high quality beer and is ranked #9 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "33B-EXP.003.MkVI - Fluffy Cloud IPA", which is an American IPA and "33B-EXP.001.MkI - Hazy Pilsner", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
12
Barnside Brewing Co
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Open in Ladner, BC, Barnside is a true on-farm brewery. We're farmers first and brewers second. It's our mission to bring the field to your glass using the freshest ingredients we can grow! We grow 100% of our hops and the majority of the malt used in our beers. Have any feedback about any of our beers? Drop us a line on Instagram or send an email to [email protected]
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
13
Beere Brewing Company
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Beere Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #35 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Mental Floss", which is an American IPA and "Go Easy", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
14
Beva Brewing & Blending
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Beva Brewing & Blending is located in North Vancouver Norgate neighborhood. Beva aims to create beers for all tastes but will specialize in wild and mixed ferment styles. Their goal is to offer excellent beers with knowledgeable staff in an inclusive and comfortable environment.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
15
Steel & Oak Brewing Co.
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Steel & Oak Brewing Co. symbolizes the modernness of today while paying homage to the craftsmanship of years long past. Materials of strength and durability, steel and oak house, protect and nurture what we stand for most - exceptional tasting craft beer. Using a mixture of North American, English, and German brewing styles, techniques and ingredients, Steel & Oak will explore new beer styles while constantly refining and perfecting the classics. Always unfiltered, unpasteurized and made with the finest ingredients, Steel & Oak proudly returns the noble tradition of brewing quality beer to the Royal City.
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Well rated
16
La Cerveceria Astilleros
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
La Cerveceria Astilleros produce's good quality beer and is ranked #20 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "El Valle Salado Salted Lime Lager", which is a Mexican Lager and "Cara Cara Orange Safflower Blonde Ale", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
17
Yellow Dog Brewing Co.
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Yellow Dog Brewing Co. produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #20 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Play Dead", which is an American IPA and "High Five Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Well rated
18
Storm Brewing Ltd
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Storm Brewing Ltd produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #17 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Imperial Flanders Sour Ale", which is a Flanders Red Ale and "Black Plague Stout", which is an Imperial Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
19
Brassneck Brewery
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
First & foremost, we are a manufacturer. We make beer. That’s it. The public space at Brassneck, i.e. the Growler Shop & Tasting Room are designed to have you, our customers feel as though you are part of our process. The brew house & cellar wrap around the tasting room & growler shop putting you in the very heart of the Brewery. We have a special type of liquor license. A Brewery Lounge. Patrons do not have to be seated as in many other Food Primary locations. This combined with our communal tables makes for a pleasant social environment. For now, though we are on the verge of expanding our production capabilities, we have a really tiny 10 Hec system, with an even smaller Nano system for batches of around 4 Hecs. Even though our system is small, we have lots of different fermenters. 10 in total. This allows us to brew lots of different beers on a constantly rotating basis. We are ALWAYS experimenting with different beer styles. We are only 8-9 months old & we’ve already brewed over 50 different beers. From Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts to Corn Lagers, Sour beers to English Milds, Brett Primary Fermented Wheat Ales to Traditional Saisons, the scope of beer styles is endless & we intend to cover them all! Our beer comes to you direct from the conditioning tanks in our cellar & sells out quickly, so it’s always fresh. We’re always evolving so get ready for more great beers as time goes by & we expand production & have greater capacity for experimentation.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Well rated
20
Luppolo Brewing Company
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Luppolo (pronounced loop-o-lo) means hops in Italian. We chose an Italian name because of the Italian heritage of two of our owners, but also because many of the values associated with Italian culture – quality, craftsmanship, community and family – really fit with what we’re trying to create at our brewery. For us, our beer is equally as important as the environment we create in our lounge. When you come to Luppolo Brewing Co. we want you to enjoy quality, craft beer and delicious food in a warm and welcoming environment that feels like your home away from home.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
21
Phantom Beer Co.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A brand of the formerly named Factory Brewing, Based in Vancouver, BC, Craft Collective Beerworks is Canada’s only collaborative craft brewery, merging contract brewing, sales representation and its own proprietary brands into a one-stop, innovative solution for breweries and retailers in an increasingly competitive and difficult-to-navigate market.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
22
Container Brewing
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Container Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #39 in British Columbia. They are most well known for "Forty Footer", which is an International IPA and "Origin", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.82Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
23
33 Acres Brewing Co.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Our vision was born out of enjoyment for the binding elements of life. The spirit of community sharing; Drink, food, conversation, space, and ideas. We carry a strong appreciation for the boundless limits created by hard work. We’re influenced by the natural elements of our surroundings, fueled by creative thinking, and driven to make the highest quality product. Our space is located in Vancouver near a synthesis of forest and the Pacific. Itʼs here weʼve carved out a space to foster collectivity and fine craft beer. We hold that quality product exists in solidarity with working among friends, family, and community. This is an inclusive space; we value innovation in both our craft and design. Our common area was created to align these fundamentals with the simple aesthetics of our surrounding environment.
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
24
Brewing August
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Taproom is open! Before Brewing August had a name, we knew we wanted to build a craft beer brand around the feeling of community. Good people, good places and good times inspired our sun-drenched name, our picnic table logo and our beautiful packaging. We brew beer with all the qualities of August: full sun, long days, and filled with possibility. Our beer contains only the best ingredients needed for a great taste and a better feeling. That’s why we believe Brewing August is one of the best good-vibes beer pouring in Vancouver.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
25
Strathcona Beer Company
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Strathcona Beer Company was founded by an impassioned group of friends with deep rooted connections to our community. Located in the heart of Strathcona, Vancouver’s oldest and most diverse commercial and residential neighbourhood. Our facility produces a modern style of traditional beer coupled with unique offerings to tempt the palette of the most discerning beer drinkers. We value social development, individual creativity and encourage positive and meaningful contributions to our community. Our collective interests in art, music, skateboarding and design have influenced all aspects of the brand as we strive to push the boundaries of the craft beer industry in order to offer our customers a collaborative community space where great beer, fresh locally sourced food and good friends come together.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
26
Powell Brewery
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Powell Brewery produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Ode To Citra", which is an American Pale Ale and "Old Jalopy", which is an English Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
27
Parkside Brewery
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
The Parkside Brewery produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Dreamboat Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Parkside Dusk Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
28
Patina Brewing Company
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Patina Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Amber Lager", which is an Amber Lager and "Juicy IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
29
Wildeye Brewing
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Wildeye Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Czech Pilsner", which is a Czech Pilsner and "Devil's Toasted Nuts", which is a Brown Ale - Imperial. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and IPAs.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
30
Russell Brewing Company
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Brewing premium craft beer since 1995. Our beer is 100% natural and has no preservatives. We don't pasteurize which means that we don't kill the taste - you drink our beer just the way its brewed. Fanatical about beer, we believe that the passion and quality that goes into Russell beer comes through in the taste.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Well rated
31
Main Street Brewing Company
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Created by Main Street locals who believe in beer that tastes like... Beer. Main Street Brewing resides in one of Vancouver’s few surviving industrial heritage buildings. The “Vancouver Breweries Garage” dates back to 1913 and sits in the historic Brewery Creek district, an area once dominated by tanneries & breweries and which we now proudly call home. The Main Thing Is The Beer!
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
32
Electric Bicycle Brewing
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Electric Bicycle Brewing produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "It’s No Game Hazy IPA", which is an American IPA and "Hallo Spaceboy", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
33
Streetcar Brewing
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Streetcar Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Overcast Hazy Ipa", which is a New England IPA and "Peach Emoji Radler", which is a Shandy / Radler. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.68Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
34
North Point Brewing Co
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Just a stones throw from the seabus, North Point Brewing has the vision to marry a passion for great craft beer with great friends. With a love for nature and the West Coast lifestyle, the brewery and taproom reflects the rustic cabin life that inspired these childhood friends.
Rating
3.67Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
35
Moody Ales & Co.
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Moody Ales & Co produce's good quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "Affable IPA", which is an American IPA and "Hardy Brown Ale", which is a Brown Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.52Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
36
R&B Brewing
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
R&B Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Vancouver Special IPA", which is an American IPA and "Dude Chilling Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.52Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
37
Twisted Traditions
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Rating
3.50Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
38
Rewind Beer Co.
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Rating
3.50Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
39
Britannia Brewing Company
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Britannia Brewing Company is a small craft brewery located in Richmond BC. We aim to brew with British tradition and West Coast ingenuity using the best Seasonal and local ingredients we can get. Our ales are naturally crafted.
Rating
3.49Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
40
BREWHALL Beer Co.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
BREWHALL Beer Co. produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Hall Pass", which is an American IPA and "Neon Lights", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.49Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated