{"id":61247,"date":"2025-07-25T11:34:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T18:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=61247"},"modified":"2025-07-25T14:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T21:42:41","slug":"summer-sessions-bcs-freshest-craft-beer-releases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/summer-sessions-bcs-freshest-craft-beer-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Sessions: BC’s Freshest Craft Beer Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"

BC brewers are raising the bar with their 2025 summer releases, embracing everything from local berry additions and innovative hop varietals to session-friendly alcohol levels.<\/p>\n

The days are long and the weather is warm, and craft brewers are answering the calls of BC beer lovers with a wave of refreshingly drinkable releases perfect for patio season. This summer’s lineup showcases a shift toward session-friendly lower ABVs that won’t weigh you down during those endless daylight hours. From berry-kissed sours bursting with juiciness to wheat ales and crisp, refreshing lagers, brewers are embracing the season’s bounty with creative fruit additions that taste like liquid sunshine. Meanwhile, the IPA scene is getting a tropical makeover with super hazy, fresh releases that showcase unique hop varieties grown to bring fruit flavours to the forefront without any actual fruit additions.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re planning a lakeside camping trip or just looking to beat the heat on your back deck, these seasonal releases are the perfect way to celebrate summer and support local.<\/p>\n

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Find the perfect patio pint for summer sipping (photo: Barnside Brewing, Delta, BC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jump to a region near you:<\/h4>\n

Kootenay Rockies<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

Thompson Okanagan<\/a><\/p>\n

Vancouver Coast and Mountains (including the Fraser Valley)<\/a><\/p>\n

Vancouver Island<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kootenay Rockies<\/h3>\n

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Dad Rock Rice Lager (4% ABV) from Encore Brewing Company<\/a><\/h4>\n

European pilsner malts and flaked rice sit tightly in the pocket with a gentle dose of Saaz hops, allowing this lager to stay crisp, bright and snappy enough to keep you grooving ALL NIGHT LONG!<\/p>\n

Dad Rock has also won Best Beer Can Label (Platinum Division) at the 2025 Craft Beer Marketing Awards,<\/a> which was judged by over 500 industry professionals and featured entries from around the globe. The design by Reflect Design Co. brought this can to life\u2014garage vibes, backyard nostalgia, and enough dad energy to knock the sandals right off your socked feet.<\/p>\n

Find Ecore Brewing Company in Cranbrook, BC, on the Kootenay Rockies East Ale Trail<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n

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Dad Rock Lager from Encore Brewing Company in Cranbrook, BC (photo provided)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Joyride Juicy Pale Ale (4.5% ABV) from Nelson Brewing Company<\/a><\/h4>\n

This pale ale combines bright peach and orange creamsicle flavours with vibrant hop notes from HBC 1019 hops. This beer tastes exactly as it smells, like you just went to the corner store and loaded up on a bag of fuzzy peach candies. Big flavour for a low ABV beer. It offers a smooth, fluffy mouthfeel and a light, refreshing finish. No destination required\u2014just a thrilling ride of flavour in every sip. \u00a0No peaches were harmed in the production of this beer.<\/p>\n

Find Nelson Brewign Company in Nelson, BC, on the Kootenay Rockies West Ale Trail<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

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Joyride Juicy Pale Ale from Nelson Brewing Company in Nelson, BC (photo provided)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Thompson Okanagan<\/h3>\n

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Apple Light Lager (4.5% ABV | 5 IBU) from Giant’s Head Brewing<\/a><\/h4>\n

Giant’s Head’s classic 3716 Lite Lager meets locally sourced apple juice to become the Summer Apple Lite Lager! The apple juice is a blend of locally grown McIntosh, Granny Smith and Gala apples from Steve & Dan’s Fresh BC Fruit Farm, creating a refreshing twist for a hot summer’s day.<\/p>\n

Find Giant’s Head Brewing in Summerland, BC<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

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The Apple Lite Lager from Giant’s Head Brewing in Summerland, BC (photo: Giant’s Head Brewing\/Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lively Lime Lager (5% ABV) from Grey Fox Brewing<\/a><\/h4>\n

Nothing hits quite like a cold Lively Lime on a hot day. Whether you\u2019re catching waves or just soaking up the sun, this citrusy cerveza lager is light, crisp, and made for summer moments.<\/p>\n

Wherever your summer adventure takes you \u2014 lake days, mountain trails, or backyard hangs \u2014 pack the flavour, not the gluten.<\/p>\n

Find Grey Fox Brewing in Kelowna, BC, on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

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Lively Lime Lager from Grey Fox Brewing in Kelowna, BC (photo provided)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Vancouver Coast and Mountains (and the Fraser Valley)<\/h3>\n

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Two new releases from Barnside Brewing<\/a><\/h4>\n