These seasonal brews are more than just beverages: they’re perfect for gifting, elevating gatherings with friends and family, and sharing your local pride when hosting visitors. Whether you’re searching for the ideal companion to a cozy evening by the fire or a standout beverage to bring to a holiday gathering, ’tis the season to show off the flavours and sense of place that make your corner of BC special, one thoughtfully crafted beer at a time.<\/p>\n
Jump to a region near you:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Inspired by the classic London Fog, this ale is smooth, cozy, and lightly sweet. Vanilla and lactose add a soft, creamy body, while subtle Earl Grey\u2013style bergamot and black tea notes bring a gentle, familiar warmth.<\/span><\/p>\n Find Cask and Cleaver Brewing in 100 Mile House, BC<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Brewed in honour of Ullr, the God of Snow and Patron Saint of Skiers. This is a robust porter that is mellowed with copious additions of toasted coconut and a hint of vanilla from fresh vanilla beans. Decadent. <\/span><\/p>\n Find Fox Mountain Brewing in Williams Lake on the Northeast BC Ale Trail<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n Wolverine – Belgian Amber Ale (5.3% ABV |36 IBU)<\/strong> Spotted Bat Stout (5% ABV | 36 IBU)<\/strong> Townsend\u2019s Big-Eared Bat Stout (4.2% ABV | 36 IBU)<\/strong> Find Lillooet Brewing Company in Lillooet, BC, on the Sea to Sky Ale Trail<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n <\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A light and refreshing German-style Pilsner, perfect for apr\u00e8s, brewed in collaboration with Whitewater Ski Resort in honour of their 50th anniversary season.<\/p>\n Find Backroads Brewing Company in Nelson, BC, on the Kootenay Rockies West Ale Trail<\/a>, and in Osoyoos, BC<\/small><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Catch the first chair with this citrusy White IPA. Bright & smooth, just like your favourite run on a bluebird day. A medium-bodied brew with lingering notes of zesty citrus & lively carbonation, First Chair features a balanced hoppy bitterness & subtle fruity spice. Loaded with Centennial & Citra hops, this White IPA is worth an early start to snag the front of the lift line.<\/span><\/p>\n And watch for the Backdrop Chocolate White Stout, coming soon! 5.6% ABV and 20 IBU. Light & smooth with creamy notes of cocoa, this Chocolate White Stout is the perfect backdrop to a winter day. A medium-bodied brew, Backdrop is silky & slightly sweet, finishing with a gentle earthy bitterness. Rich and roasted, featuring real cocoa husks and nibs, this Chocolate White Stout holds its own in FBC’s limited release line-up.<\/p>\n Find Fernie Brewing Co. in Fernie, BC, on the Kootenay Rockies East Ale Trail<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n Bodacious – Super Mega Session Ale (2.6% ABV | 18 IBU) Chrysalis – Foeder Aged Saison (5.3% ABV | 35 IBU) Find Rumpus Beer Company in Revelstoke, BC, on the Kootenay Rockies East Ale Trail<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When Tailout Brewing and RED Mountain Resort team up, you know it\u2019s going to be a good time. Party Laps is an easy-drinking hazy session IPA brewed for those perfect apr\u00e8s moments\u2014swapping stories about the day\u2019s best turns, secret stashes, and non-stop laps with your crew. Soft, juicy, and refreshingly crushable, it\u2019s your go-to companion from first chair to last call. Let\u2019s gooo!<\/span><\/p>\n Find Tailout Brewing in Trail, BC, on the Kootenay Rockies West Ale Trail<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n <\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Golden and bright, dry hopped with Citra and Cascade hops<\/span><\/p>\n Find CrossRoads Tap and Kitchen in Prince George, BC, on the Northwest BC Ale Trail<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n Silent Night Belgian Ale (7.25% ABV | 25 IBU) Hello Gourdgeous Porter (7.6% ABV | 25 IBU)<\/strong> Seven Sisters Stout (4.8% ABV | 25 IBU)<\/strong> Find Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse in Terrace, BC, on the Northwest BC Ale Trail<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n This beer will launch in early January and is a local favourite! It won Silver at the Canadian Brewing Awards this year. It is a Scottish-style dark ale with bold caramelized sugar and toffee flavours, and a sweet finish. This beer is from the Skeena Seasonal Series, in partnership with Canadian artist Roy Henry Vickers. The partnership with Roy showcases the true essence of Northwest BC and the Skeena Valley. There are a total of four beers, one representing each season; Old Man Winter is the winter beer of this series. Find Smithers Brewing Co in Smithers, BC, on the Northwest BC Ale Trail<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n Coffee Lager (5% ABV) Smoked Ale (5.4% ABV) <\/p>\n Harvest Moon Dark IPA (6% ABV | 40 IBU) Bellhop Porter (5.8% ABV | 60 IBU) Find Abandoned Rail Brewing Co. in Penticton, BC, on the Penticton Ale Trail<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A warm hug in a glass. This winter ale is lovingly made with roasted chestnuts and real vanilla. There’s a reason that people ask for this seasonal beer year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n Find Barn Owl Brewing in Kelowna, BC on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In cans for the first time in its 25-year history, Back Hand of God is ready for the masses! After BNA Brewing began brewing the storied recipes from Crann\u00f3g Ales in the spring, rumours began swirling that this iconic stout might be in line for packaging, and now that’s come to fruition. Still crafted with the same ingredients, including organic hops from Left Fields Farm, Back Hand of God balances its bold flavour with an effortlessly smooth body. Big notes of roasted barley bring forth aromas of coffee and cocoa, which carry through on the palate. It’s a beer that stays with you, sip after sip and beyond. Find BNA Brewing in Kelowna, BC, on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail<\/a>;\u00a0 Vernon<\/a>, BC, on the Southern Interior Ale Trail<\/a>; and Penticton<\/a>, BC, on the Penticton Ale Trail<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n Kindling Imperial Stout (9% ABV | 60 IBU) Kindling took home the Gold Medal in the 2022 Canadian Brewing Awards, and the Cannery team is thrilled that it is back, just in time for the festive holiday season. They can’t wait for you to try the new 2025 version.<\/p>\n Thornless Blackberry Porter (6% ABV | 40 IBU) Thornless won Gold at the 2022 BC Beer Awards. This beer pairs perfectly with steak, BBQ beef, and even with dessert. For a delicious treat, pair it with a rich chocolate brownie or make it into a float with vanilla ice cream.<\/p>\n Heist Maple Stout (5.5% ABV | 40 IBU) Find Cannery Brewing in Penticton, BC, on the Penticton Ale Trail<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n\n
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\nCariboo Chilcotin Coast<\/h3>\n
\u2022 London Fog Ale (5% ABV) by Cask and Cleaver Brewing<\/a><\/h4>\n
\u2022 Ullr’s Coconut Porter (6.3% ABV | 38 IBU) by Fox Mountain Brewing<\/a><\/h4>\n
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\u2022 Three new releases from Lillooet Brewing Company<\/a><\/h4>\n
\nA warm, copper-coloured Belgian amber with layers of caramel malt, stone-fruit esters, and gentle peppery spice. Lively carbonation lifts the rich flavours into a clean, dry finish, making this ale both deeply complex and effortlessly drinkable.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nA supernatural stout named after a supernatural BC bat, this dark and rich brew has notes of coffee and chocolate and is a year-round favourite for new and old stout aficionados.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nBrewed with fair trade espresso beans from Canada\u2019s Level Ground Coffee Roasters and a touch of creaminess, this stout is velvety and rich with notes of coffee and chocolate.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Wolverine](\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lillooet-Brewing-Wolverine-Belgian-Amber-winter-beer-round-up-2025-provided-by-brewery-01.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1\")
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\nKootenay Rockies<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Center Pole Pilsner (4.7% ABV) by Backroads Brewing Company<\/a><\/h4>\n
\u2022 First Chair White IPA (6% ABV | 25 IBU) by Fernie Brewing Co<\/a><\/h4>\n
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\n<\/span><\/strong>Bodacious is the in-between beer you never knew you needed. In fact, if you’re not already excited about where this fits in your life, the folks at Rumpus are probably not talking to you. Brewed with oats, BC grown Triumph hops, and a kiss of Azacca Cryo, it goes down crisp, clean, and easy. Pairs well with a good conversation, and maybe a few more.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Chrysalis is the latest pull from the oak foeder at Rumpus Beer. A classic beer of contradiction, it manages to be wildly complex and very crushable at the same time. Brewed with raw spelt, raw emmer, and Czech Saaz hops, then fermented with a blend of Saison and Brett yeast strains in addition to the resident microbiome of the foeder. They’ve keg-conditioned most of the batch straight up, but will also have a few one-off side hits throughout the winter, which will be blended with other beers or dry-hopped with some rad hop extracts from New Zealand.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2022 Party Laps Hazy Session IPA (4.5% ABV | 25 IBU) from Tailout Brewing<\/a><\/h4>\n
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\nNorthern BC<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Phoenix Rising Ale (5.5% ABV) by CrossRoads Brewing & Distilling<\/a><\/h4>\n
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\u2022 Three new brews from Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse<\/a><\/h4>\n
\n<\/strong>Illuminated with flavours of coriander, cloves, star anise, licorice, juniper, and vanilla, this is a winter warmer.<\/p>\n
\nThis porter is everything you need in a drink: pumpkin, spices, and coffee, with perfectly blended flavours to produce the ultimate seasonal beer.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nA dark ale with distinct roasted character & hints of dark chocolate & coffee. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sherwood-Mountain-Brewhouse-Silent-Night-winter-beer-round-up-2025-provided-by-brewery-01.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&fit=1024%2C478&ssl=1\")
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\u2022 Two new brews from Two Peaks Brewing<\/a><\/h4>\n
\n<\/strong>This beer is a classic style with a smooth and balanced taste that is sure to please beer drinkers and coffee enthusiasts alike. This small-batch lager is crafted in collaboration with Bugwood Coffee, located in Smithers, BC.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This beer has a malty backbone with hints of caramel. The bitterness from the hops helps to balance the sweetness of the malt, creating a well-rounded flavour profile with smoky notes<\/a>.
\nFind Two Peaks Brewing in Kitimat, BC, on the Northwest BC Ale Trail<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n
\nThompson Okanagan<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Two new brews from Abandoned Rail Brewing Co.<\/a><\/h4>\n
\n<\/strong>This dark IPA opens with a touch of hop bitterness before settling into a rich malt backbone that carries notes of toasted grain and cocoa. Finished with juice from the cherries that grow beside the brewery’s picnic tables, it ends with a gentle tartness that ties it all together.
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\n<\/strong>Bellhop is a multi-award-winning brew, including gold medals at the Canadian Brewing Awards and Canada Beer Cup for the past 3 years. This malty, medium-bodied porter has a smooth mouthfeel with notes of roasted coffee and cacao.
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\u2022 Back Hand of God Stout (5.2% ABV) by BNA Brewing Co<\/a> (Crann\u00f3g Ales)<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\u2022 Three returning seasonal releases from Cannery Brewing<\/a><\/h4>\n
\n<\/strong>The 2025 batch of Kindling Imperial Stout is brewed with vanilla beans, coconut, oats and lactose. It was brewed with over three pounds of vanilla beans from Sumatra, Ecuador, and Madagascar \u2014 plus toasted coconut. Note: this beer contains lactose. Cannery is also pleased to release an updated label to reflect the new ingredients in this 2025 version. This year\u2019s limited release Kindling is back as of Dec. 5th, just for the winter.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Blackberry flavour and roasted dark malts are combined to create a balanced sweetness in this robust porter.\u00a0This seasonal beer is back for a limited time this winter.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Canadian Maple Syrup is sought after around the globe. This highly coveted commodity came into the spotlight when $18 million worth was stolen in the great Maple Syrup Heist. The addition of this liquid gold gives this Stout a truly Canadian twist.\u00a0 Heist Maple Stout is back again now for the winter.<\/p>\n![\"Kindling](\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cannery-Brewing-Kindling-Imperial-Stout-Penticton-Ale-Trail-2-e1765841291290.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&fit=819%2C1024&ssl=1\")
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