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We invite you to indulge in an extraordinary culinary experience at Brewery & the Beast! An incredible lineup of award-winning restaurants and renowned chefs serve an inspired feast for the senses. Featured dishes are crafted with responsibly sourced local ingredients and cooked over live fire, ensuring fresh, bold flavours in every bite. A refreshing selection of cocktails, craft beer, premium wines, cider, hard teas, and zero-proof beverages are served to compliment the chef's creations, and fresh Live Music along with Guest DJs provide the soundtrack.

Brewery & the Beast is produced by a small, Canadian owned, family business.

Every event supports local charities and not-for-profit societies. To date, the festival has contributed more than $185,000.00 to these important organizations.

Your support of this event is genuinely appreciated.

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Eat

Brewery & the Beast celebrates the outdoor roots of the festival by giving chefs free-reign to be bold and creative when preparing their exceptional dishes over open fire. In each city, talented chefs showcase their culinary talent, exhibiting traditional and modern techniques, using responsibly sourced local ingredients.

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Drink

The beverage program offers a curated lineup of award-winning libations, including: refreshing cocktails and premium wines, craft beer, traditional cider, hard tea & seltzers, zero-proof drinks, locally roasted coffee and refreshing sodas. Beverages are generously poured to ensure there are no long lines for taster size drinks.

To learn more about the events food and beverage lineup, head to the EAT & DRINK page:

Eat & Drink

The Experience

Check out the Gallery page to view the experience of past years!

Gallery

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The People Have Spoken

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It truly is one of the most glorious celebrations of food, drink, and community.

Lindsay William-Ross, Vancouver Is Awesome
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If you’ve been to Brewery & The Beast before, then you know the gloriousness that awaits you at this highly-anticipated (and very delicious) summer event.

Hanna Mclean, Dished
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We’re not supposed to “play favourites” in this industry, but I’ll bravely admit that Brewery & the Beast is my favourite food event in Vancouver.

Alyssa Hirose, Vancouver Magazine
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We’re proud to be part of a festival that celebrates ethical sourcing, culinary creativity, and local love.

Saffron Street Calgary
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You’ll never know quite what to expect in the foodie department – but you know it’s going to be amazing!

Carrie Leslie, Destination Vancouver

Eat Well. Support Local. Give Back.

All proteins served are responsibly and ethically raised, sourced exclusively from trusted farms across the country, providing guests with a 100% Canadian-grown experience. 

Brewery & the Beast proudly supports local communities. More than $185,000.00 has been raised for culinary scholarships, mental health initiatives, and food security programs.

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