Canada's Craft Brewery Map

Style: Fruit Beer

ABV: 5    IBU: 15

Born and brewed in the mountains, our Berry Wheat Ale gives you a taste of the wild, no matter where you roam. Blended with wheat to create a smooth and creamy beer, a touch of berries is added post-fermentation to ensure the deep colour and slight sweetness of the berries remain. A year-round Fernie favourite!

First seen on Sunday, March 6, 2011

Style: IPA - New England / Hazy

ABV: 6.4    IBU: 40

An IPA style made famous by breweries on the East Coast. It’s light, cloudy, low in bitterness, but high in hop flavor and aroma. The highest dry hop of our IPAs, it features juicy, citrusy Mosaic, Falconer’s Flight, El Dorado, and Azacca hops, with flaked oats added to enhance the body and mouthfeel.

First seen on Saturday, June 3, 2017

Style: Pilsner - Other

ABV: 5    IBU: 35

Named after one of Fernie's most epic bike trails, Project 9 is a true Bavarian Pilsner with exceptional continental hop flavour that can only be achieved by selection of fine noble hops including the Saaz variety. The use of Munich and Pilsner malts and time honoured brewing methods produces a clean, crisp Bavarian Pilsner that is truly transcendent. FBC’s multi-award-winning flagship brew.

First seen on Saturday, April 5, 2014

Style: IPA - Session

ABV: 4.5    IBU: 45

Slingshot Session IPA, is a lower alcohol IPA. Regular IPA imbibers will not be disappointed with our selection of traditional and some of the newest available hop cultivars. Dry hopped with Amarillo, Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic, to provide the distinct citrusy, tropical fruit and pine flavours and aromas. Resulting in a refreshing and easy drinking Session IPA. Whatever your aim, this refreshing brew is right on target.

First seen on Thursday, April 16, 2015

Style: Pale Ale - American

ABV: 5.4    IBU: 39

A hop forward, light copper coloured Pale Ale with oats added to enhance the body and mouthfeel. Crystal malt gives it a slight caramel flavour and heaps of Mosaic and Ekuanot hops add a strong aroma and flavour of tropical fruits. One of our favourites here at FBC, Campout isn’t just popular at home, but brought home gold in 2019 and 2022. Gold Medal Winner – 2019 and 2022 Canadian Brewing Awards.

First seen on Saturday, June 17, 2017

Style: Pumpkin / Yam Beer

ABV: 5    IBU: 13

Our award-winning Pumpkin Brown Ale named after a local Fernie legend. This brew stems from our now-retired First Trax Brown Ale, while pumpkin, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and allspice are added to the mix to bring you the perfect sip of Fall. Unfiltered to keep the real pumpkin taste alive, this brew is a welcoming way to kick off fall.

First seen on Sunday, April 17, 2011

Style: Winter Ale

ABV: 8    IBU: 25

Back in January 2013, we celebrated our 10th anniversary with a new release – a deliciously dark winter brew. It has since returned at the first sign of winter. A strong winter Black Ale, with additions of chocolate malt, plus dark organic cocoa. Aging on oak adds smoothness and complexity. Big and boozy, Black Mammoth is perfect for sharing around a cozy fire in the depths of winter.

First seen on Sunday, January 13, 2013

Style: IPA - American

ABV: 7.9    IBU: 78

Unfiltered and unforgettable. The Snowblind Belgian-Style IPA isn’t for the faint of heart. Originally launched back in 2015, Snowblind has proved so popular that its returned every year since. As this is an unfiltered beer, pour two thirds of the beer into a glass, swirl, then pour the remainder. This allows the yeast and the other sediment to become suspended in the remaining beer; enhancing the flavour of this delicious brew.

First seen on Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Style: Pale Ale - New England / Hazy

ABV: 4.8    IBU: 20

Paying homage to Fernie’s iconic backdrop, this citrusy, Hazy Pale Ale is as distinctive as its namesake. Expect a well-balanced and easy-drinking brew, with notes of tropical fruit flavour peeking out from a light, hoppy base. Brewed using Strata and Cryo Pop hops, this brew is the perfect combination of light, hazy, and oh-so-hoppy. Appealing to both hazy-lovers, and those keen to find a new firm, favourite, this refreshing Hazy Pale Ale bursts with flavour, making it a go-to brew year-round.

First seen on Saturday, March 5, 2022

Style: Red Ale - Other

ABV: 5    IBU: 0

Full-flavoured and refreshingly rowdy, our easy-drinking Red Ale is heading for the hills. With a roasted dryness in the finish, this brew is lightly hopped, yet slightly sweet, making for a classic, malty beer that is a popular choice no matter the season. Eight specialty malts go into the making of this classic FBC brew, including Chocolate, Munich and Carastan 30-37. Gold Medal Winner – 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards – Irish & Scotch Ales

First seen on Saturday, September 17, 2022

Style: IPA - Imperial / Double

ABV: 8    IBU: 70

Free fall into this Imperial Rye IPA. This hop-heavy brew is both big and bold. High in alcohol, and heavily hopped with Simcoe, Chinook and Nectaron, this Imperial IPA showcases citrus and tropical fruit notes. Ending with a long, lingering bitterness that shows the hop complexity and aroma, Free Fall is not for the faint of heart.

First seen on Sunday, March 25, 2018

Style: Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche

ABV: 5    IBU: 17

Smooth, Spicy & Citrusy Our unfiltered Belgian-style Witbier, brewed with orange peel & coriander, is best enjoyed after a day on two wheels. Refreshing, smooth & spicy, just like your favourite descent.

First seen on Friday, March 10, 2023

Style: Kölsch

ABV: 4.8    IBU: 21

A classic German-style beer, fresh from Fernie, BC. This light and refreshing beer masters the balance between slight amounts of fruity esters and noble hop character. With no additional ingredients, it’s a beer that tastes like beer! Brewed in the BC Rockies but promising traditional German characteristics, it’s clean, crisp and crushable. Perfect for a warm summers day. Bronze Medal Winner – 2023 BC Beer Awards

First seen on Thursday, April 27, 2023

Style: IPA - Other

ABV: 6.5    IBU: 50

Stay the course with this citrusy, piney and crisp West Coast IPA. Wherever you’re heading, Waymark won’t let you down. True to the style, Waymark is a dry IPA with a balanced malt profile, pronounced bitterness, and a citrusy grapefruit finish. Don’t get lost in the intense hoppiness and complexity – you’ll want to find your way back for more.

First seen on Friday, March 22, 2024

Style: Sour - Fruited

ABV: 5    IBU: 10

Filled to the brim with mango and pineapple puree, this sour ale packs a fruity punch. Perfectly balanced to keep you rolling. This refreshing Sour Ale is brewed with three malts including Pils, Acidulated, and a heap of Wheat. Slightly sour, with handfuls of real mango and pineapple puree thrown into the mix during fermentation, this summer brew explodes with juicy, fruity flavours for the perfect post-pedal pint.

First seen on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Style: Lager - Helles

ABV: 5    IBU: 20

A clean, malty, gold-colored German lager with a smooth grainy-sweet malty flavour and a soft, dry finish. Subtle spicy, floral, or herbal European hops and restrained bitterness help keep the balance malty but not sweet, which helps make this beer a refreshing, everyday drink.

First seen on Friday, March 26, 2021

Style: Stout - Irish Dry

ABV: 4.5    IBU: 35

Go big, then go home with this dry Irish Stout. Balanced with Roast and Chocolate malts, it’s a smooth way to wrap up a steep day in the backcountry. True to the style, Big Steep is deliciously dark, easy-drinking and full-bodied, with hints of chocolate and coffee flavours. A natural addition to our line-up, Big Steep will have you circling back for more.

First seen on Friday, September 13, 2024

Style: Sour - Fruited

ABV: 5    IBU: 10

Jam packed with juice and a tangy twist, Backpedal Raspberry Sour is worth hitting the brakes for. Backpedal (formerly named Sundown) is a fruited Sour that features real raspberry juice added during fermentation, resulting in a red-ish colour when poured. Heavy on the juice, fruity in flavour, and succulently sour, it’s medium-bodied with a clean, crisp finish, perfect for a spring post-pedal pint.

First seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Style: Sour - Other

ABV: 5    IBU: 10

This fruity brew is packed full of plum, with a hint of orange. Satisfyingly sweet and sour, it’s ripe for the picking. Double Take is a kettle sour with plum and orange added during fermentation Red in colour, slightly dry and light bodied, it’ll have you doing a double take after the first sip.

First seen on Monday, October 23, 2023

Style: IPA - Other

ABV: 6    IBU: 40

A climb worthy of a reward. Spineback is a crisp and refreshing IPA with hints of stonefruit and peach. Featuring heaps of hops, including Pahto and New Zealand’s Rakau, this one’s a real peach of a brew. A new IPA from FBC that’s bright and flavourful, you’ll be reaching for it after a day on the trails.

First seen on Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Style: Sour - Fruited

ABV: 5    IBU: 5

Don’t second guess this succulent sour. Packed full of passionfruit with a slight zing, you made the right call. Brewed with three malts, this summer Sour Ale is refreshingly tart, slightly sweet and as juicy as they come. The latest addition to our Sour Series, Split Decision is a no brainer.

First seen on Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Style: IPA - New England / Hazy

ABV: 6.4    IBU: 40

White Room Hazy IPA is light, cloudy, low in bitterness, but high in hop flavour and aroma. It features juicy, citrusy Mosaic, Falconer’s Flight, El Dorado, and Azacca hops, with flaked oats added to enhance the body and mouthfeel. Only available on tap at Panorama Mountain Resort.

First seen on Sunday, December 18, 2022

Style: IPA - Other

ABV: 5.9    IBU: 45

Travel the globe with this trans-oceanic IPA. Chock-full of select southern hemisphere hops, Traverse is crisp, dry and fruity with vivid, complex notes of wine and berry. A new IPA from FBC boasting unique flavours, it’ll have you searching far and wide for more.

First seen on Thursday, March 28, 2024

Style: Non-Alcoholic - IPA

ABV: 0.5    IBU: 0

Our flavoursome LOGO™ Hazy IPA doesn’t stop you going out and getting after it. All the hop, none of the alcohol, this non-alc Hazy IPA is fruity and delicious. An accessible, hop-forward option that ensures no-one gets left behind.

First seen on Thursday, June 8, 2023

Style: IPA - Red

ABV: 6.2    IBU: 50

Gear up for this bold Red Rye IPA. Jam packed with Krush hops, this brew promises big flavour with a few tricks along the way. Slopestyle is as complex as flavour gets in our IPA line-up. It’s fruity, peppery and, of course, hoppy. With a light red colour, this medium-bodied Red IPA has a strong hop aroma and a dry finish. A new IPA from FBC boasting bold character, you’ll be reaching for it after a day on the slopes.

First seen on Wednesday, January 22, 2025