It’s almost that most wonderful time of the year again—when Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival takes over the Shipyards Brewing District and beyond from November 7th – 20th! Come Love it Like a Local for two weeks of one-of-a-kind parties and special events celebrating all things craft beer (plus cider and spirits!).
Here’s what’s on tap at North Shore breweries over the course of the Festival:
Kick it off in style at the official Launch Party at the Pipe Shop in The Shipyards. Always the tastiest and most exciting event of the Fall season on the North Shore, this high-energy event features live music, food trucks, and a curated selection of beverages from North Shore craft producers. This party always sells out, so get your tickets early!
Enjoy a full meal deal with the North Shore’s preeminent culinary driven brewery at Strathcona’s Brew Masters Dinner, where delicious food is thoughtfully paired with equally delightful beer.
Party like a Viking! At Braggot Brewing, the celebration includes keg lifting, keg carrying, axe throwing, and stein holding—and some viking-worthy snacks in-between.
Come celebrate the expansion of one of the North Shore’s OG breweries at Bridge’s Open House in their new location just off Pemberton.
Test your ability to change the game at Shakertown’s Inaugural Liar’s Dice Tournament. There’ll be great prizes, a local-favourite food truck, and a feature cask release!
Think you know your UB40 from your MC5? Test your knowledge of Music History at a very special Festival-edition of Wildeye’s legendary Trivia Nights.
Catch the Jets v. Patriots game—and more importantly the party outside before it—at Blackkettle’s Gameday Tailgate, featuring a bonafide Rib cookout, exclusive pilsner Urquell steins, and discounted appies.
Change it up at the only cidery on this list. Get to know these unique, community-produced ciders at a very special evening of tastings.
Get jiggy with it at a Mexican fiesta dance party, featuring a live DJ and some new beer releases.
Enjoy your beer a little differently at Woods’ “Beer’tails” Night, where the North Shore distillery collaborates with a local brewery to create something truly unique and definitely magical.
And the coveted Monday Night spot goes to North Point where you can catch the big game with an exclusive beer special at the Monday Night Football Party.
Close enough! Get into the holiday spirit (ready or not) at Copperpenny’s “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” Party, featuring winter cocktails and curated holiday gift basket making.
Come thirsty—and hungry— to a very special Kitchen Pop-Up with a special guest that will complement Beva’s already delectable tasting room menu.
Close out the Festival with one more shot of energy at Beere’s very special Stout Release Party where $5 gets you a 16 oz pour of their new Espresso Stout called “Spressy Tini.”
With so many breweries participating this year, you’ll need more than one day to see it all. Luckily, there’s a Hotel Package for that! Book your Sip & Stay Package and receive a $25 credit to savor delicious food and drinks at a North Shore brewery and a complimentary souvenir to cherish your visit (limited availability). When you book your stay at a participating North Shore hotel, you’ll be able to enjoy special deals, like this one, at your favourite local attractions.
And if you’re ready to take your craft beer experience out into the rest of November, be sure to pick up your Vancouver’s North Shore Tasting Passport. All month long, visit participating locations to collect stamps with purchase. Redeem stamps for a free glass and get entered into a draw for a chance to win the grand prize package!
