10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Delta

"Its bright, minimalist space is an ideal backdrop for simple avocado-on-toast-style lunches, cold glasses of beer (try the IPA) or expertly-poured lattes (currently made using Heart Coffee Roasters espresso). And from 11:30-3:30 Monday to Friday, find a local food truck serving more lunch options out front."

"33 Acres Brewing is a West Coast company through and through. Their three locally crafted beers are inspired by natural elements and appropriately named: 33 Acres of Life, Ocean and Darkness. Each beer reflects the characteristics of these elements and conveys different flavours."

"Mount Pleasant’s minimalist neighbourhood hot spot is hot anytime of the day and any day, whether you’re looking for weekend brunch or some afternoon snacks. The sun-filled patio is worth the visit and the beer will make you stay."

"Brassneck Brewery has brewed over 120 different beers from 2013, including Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts, Sour beers, Traditional Saisons and more. The fill and tasting room and patio also have a wide range of snacks available for order, which are made by its sister restaurant the Magnet. Address: 2148 Main Street, VancouverPhone: 604-872-4901"

"This didn’t really come as a surprise, Brassneck is much beloved by both the public and the nerdiest of beer nerds out there. With their consistently rotating taps and the generally interesting beers being produced, the question wasn’t whether Brassneck would come out on tops, but just how far ahead of the rest it would be."

"Housed in one of Vancouver’s only remaining industrial heritage buildings, Main Street Brewing Co. (261 East 7th Avenue) is located inside the 1913 Vancouver Brewery Garage, which is in the historic Brewery Creek district where the original breweries once stood. Family-friendly and airy, the brewery Tasting Lounge is the best place to head for a filling combination of tacos and tipples. Try the chicken wings or charcuterie board, washed down with an appropriately named Main Street Pilsner, or dig into a plate of Little Mountain nachos with a Number Seven Saison."

"Part of the so-called Yeast Vancouver scene—the appropriately dubbed "Brewery Creek" area of East Vancouver—Main Street Brewing sits in an industrial building from 1913. It’s an impressive spot, with high, slightly peaked, rough wooden ceilings, polished concrete floors, and a plywood filling station where regulars come to top up their growlers. Today, the large operation turns out a full slate of suds: five beers sold year-round and another 30 that rotate."

"Despite being one of the larger locations off of Main street, Main Street Brewing always seems to have a line outside. That’s a testament to the consistent quality of the beer from both the regular and experimental series."

"You can’t celebrate the newcomers without paying tribute to the OGs that set the scene for the rest to follow—for the Vancouver craft beer scene, that means R&B Brewing. Operating since 1997, R&B is just as relevant and beloved in the craft beer scene today as the day it opened its doors. With beers named after things that would make a local smirk knowingly—like the Dude Chilling Pale Ale or the Stolen Bike European-style lager with bright hops—drinking at R&B is like getting a drinkable lesson in Vancouver."

"The brews at R&B are named after iconic Vancouver places and things like their Dude Chilling Pale Ale, Stolen Bike Lager, and their Vancouver Special IPA. You can stop and get your growlers filled and your favourite beers in cans at the Growler Station. Or enjoy menu items from the Ale & Pizza House on the two patios. Address: 1-54 East 4th Ave, VancouverPhone: 604-336-0275"

"Old records, weird lighting and a very humble vibe are all positives for the brewery. They also happened to make of one of the better initial NE IPAs in the city (Shake Your Fruity) which continues to be a solid beer."

"Opened in 1984, this is—as the story goes—the first craft brewery in Canada, the granddaddy of them all. Since being acquired by a subsidiary of Canadian brewing giant Molson in 2009, Granville Island's craft status is arguable; however, nothing about the pseudo-Mission style warehouse and tap room screams “corporate.” Authentic to the Island’s industrial roots, with its exposed pipes, the cavernous high-ceilinged room is defined by its massive timber posts and beams. Long communal tables and a busy stand-up bar foster interaction among tipplers; the space is inviting and warm, and it can also get loud."

"While we will absolutely defend their excellent small batch series beers (the Japanese Biere De Garde was one of the best beers in 2017), it just wasn’t enough to move the needle on the votes. The tap room does enjoy a massive tourist influx, so I don’t think they’ll be hurting anytime soon."

"Granville Island Brewing is Canada's first craft brewery founded in 1984. We strive to deliver the highest quality craft beer to locals and visitors alike from our original brewery at 1441 Cartwright St. We have recently launched our direct"

"Owned and operated by husband & wife team, David (Brewer) and Nicole (Operations), Powell Brewery opened as a nano (smaller than a micro) brewery in 2012 and the team quickly took home a 2013 Canadian “Beer of the Year” from the Canadian Brewing Awards for their Old Jalopy Pale Ale. Since then the selection has grown to include inventive flavors such as wheat beer with ginger and cardamom, cascara (coffee cherry) brews and gluten-free ciders. Check out the Tasting Room  at 1357 Powell Street to try the classic Old Jalopy Pale Ale and some of the seasonal sips."

"Owned by a husband-and-wife team, Powell Brewery’s award-winning beer is so popular with locals that they had to move to a bigger premises on Powell Street in 2014. They offer both seasonal and year-round beers, including the Cheeky Session, the Dive Bomb Dark Ale, the Lazy D’Haze IPA, and the Old Jalopy Pale Ale. The latter won Powell Brewery bronze for “Extra Special Bitter” at the World Beer Cup Awards in 2016."

"We didn’t really consider Dockside Brewing the first few times we were on Granville Island, because it’s located alongside the Dockside Restaurant that is usually swarming with tourists, but that doesn’t take away from the tasty beer, so it’s worth a stop, especially after a long day of walking around the island. Location: 1253 Johnston St. Website: http://docksidevancouver.com/about/. Other tours you may enjoy:"

"Many may not realize that Granville Island is home to two breweries, with the Granville Island Hotel housing its own onsite brewing facility. Dockside earns some good brownie points for having an excellent waterfront patio, but loses some for being fairly pricey."

"These guys and Green Leaf are some of the founding members of North Van’s beer scene, having opened years before the latest crop showed up. Straightforward beers paired with great food and they’ve got some history?. Now that’s the kind of prestige we’re looking for."

"This small tasting room found along the Adnac bike route is a must-visit when touring Vancouver’s beer scene, for the beer as much as for the story (but mainly for the beer.) Some guys who played on a hockey team called “the Bombers” convinced one of their teammates who made a bangin’ home brew to open a brewery. Next thing you know, Bomber Brewing was born. Hockey to craft beer?"

"Between the Bomber Russian Imperial Stout and the Parklife Passion Fruit Ale, you’ve got two killer beers. The tap room is small but cozy and that Adanac street beer route is fantastic."

"I had the eggplant dish + Chow Mein and I hav even craving it ever since!. Under $8.00 for two meals!"

"Snowcap’s treats are inspired by the classic flavours and street snacks from Hong Kong and Japan. The team here has sourced high quality, fresh ingredients to create picture-perfect treats, and they have also designed the space to be photo-worthy as well. Address: 3278 W Broadway, VancouverPhone: 604-620-1172"

"A post shared by CANDY/ICE CREAM/DESSERTS (@yumsweetshop) on Jun 15, 2020 at 12:26pm PDT. Yum Sweet Shop is basically the doorway to heaven. They don’t just offer candy, as they’ve also got soft serve and regular ice cream."

"We all scream for ice cream but sometimes it just isn’t right for your dietary requirements. Stuffies Pastries Cafe not only offers up the Asian dessert of stuffed pastries taiyaki, but fills it with vegan soft serve!. The pastry cone is also gluten-free!"

"Melo is a newer entry on this list but they've sprung up as a viable option in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. This almond croissant features a good rise and a slight candied crunch to the top almond layer. The inside leaves much to be desired with only a smidgen of almond paste within."