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pouring proper cask ALES
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Smugglers Christmas Market
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Illicit Cargo II
We've brought Illicit Cargo back this year as an Imperial porter! Brewed with Vanilla Bean, Himalayan Salt, Caramel Malts and aged on toasted American Oak.
Kilt Night Cask Fest 2023
Apricot Harvest Ale
Calm Down Bud Hazy IPA
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Kilt Night Cask Fest 2023
Kilt Night Cask Fest 2023
Calm Down Bud Hazy IPA
Very chill, fruit forward Hazy IPA brewed with Pacifica and Nectaron hops. Expect melon, orange and citrus Zest.
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Apricot Harvest Ale
Illicit Cargo Imperial Stout
"WEDGEHEAD" KOLSCH
A mysterious moniker for a formidable foe, the Wedgeheads were better known as the British Army Royal Engineers, tasked with enforcing laws and collecting taxes. A smuggler is only as good as he has to be, and the determined Wedgeheads kept them sharp as they tried (and often failed) to bring them to justice. This beer is our tip of the hat to a worthy adversary. Cheers! Wedgehead Kolsch is a traditional German style Kolsch with a distinctive West Coast kick. It’s crisp, light and highly refreshing, beloved by craft enthusiasts and classic beer drinkers alike.
5% ABV | 25 IBU | 4 SRM
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Clean. Crisp. Balanced. WestCoast.
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"black gold" stout
Even the most charismatic Smugglers have a dark side. This Coffee Stout is brewed in collaboration with Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters of Abbotsford, BC. Black Gold balances bold, smooth and roasty flavours with slight touches of spruce and the added kick of cold brewed and whole bean coffee. This is the beer for good chats and great stories.
5.6% ABV | 29 IBU | 43 SRM
Roasty. Bold. Balanced. Conspicuous.
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"CANOE CHASE" IPA
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Inspired by a (probably) true story, this beer is named for a legendary escapade. 150 years ago, on the run from the British Army redcoats, a pair of gold thieves made their escape in the original Canadian getaway vehicle: a canoe. Incredibly, they out-paddled their pursuers and escaped up the Fraser River, proving that sometimes a wild risk pays off. In that spirit, we’ve dared to re-imagine the west coast IPA. Notes of bright citrus, passion fruit and mellow spruce shine through a base of moderate caramel malt. Perfectly balanced, full-flavoured, never bitter. Raise a glass to your latest escapade.
6.8% ABV | 53 IBU | 6 SRM
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"CAPTAIN STONE" LAGER
Captain Stuart Stone was the skipper of a prohibition era smuggling ship called the Malahat. With his trusty ship, Captain Stone quickly became the most infamous transporter of contraband liquor on the West Coast. While alcohol was legal in Canada, Prohibition reigned in the US, and Americans were thirsty for Canadian whisky.
5% ABV | 15 IBU | 3 SRM
BRIGHT. JUICY. SMOOTH. REFRESHING.
CRISP. LIGHT. REFRESHING. NOTORIOUS.
"flaskers" british ale
Resourceful smugglers moved ales along the Smugglers Trail, sneaking it past the authorities and straight into the hands of the folks who needed it most. In tribute to the timeless need for refreshment, we’ve created a proper British Pub Ale. Strong English malts supply toasty flavour, balanced by old-world hops that add notes of stone fruit and berry. The result is a smooth, refreshing beer for all occasions.
4.5% ABV | 24 IBU | 20 SRM
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TOASTY. FRUITY. SMOOTH. CLEAN.
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"SCOUT" PALE ALE
A blend of new and old world techniques and ingredients. A light bodied, crisp and refreshing pale ale built for the everyday craft drinker. The hop profile is a blend of spicy English East Kent Golding Hops and aggressively fruity Mosaic Hops, lending aromas of grapefruit, lavender and thyme.
This brew features a mix of English and American hops with a perfect cascading mouth feel. Ever so smooth.
5.5% ABV | 4.5 SRM | 32 IBU
FRESH. FRUITY. SMOOTH. EASY.
"BEACH UMBRELLA" fruit ale
A light, refreshing ale bursting with tangy passionfruit and sweet pineapple. Accentuated by fruity Kveik yeast and juicy Pacific North West hops.
5.5% ABV | 32 IBU | 4 SRM
Refreshing. Tart. Fruity. Autumnal.
"invictuS" dark mild
Brewed for good chats + great stories + awesome times..
Dark Mild is a traditional pale ale popular in English Pubs when growlers were just pails carried down to the local. Our Dark Mild was dry-hopped for a modern twist. Notes of gooseberry, cassis, dried plums and dark raisin rye bread.
A smooth pub style session ale designed to be enjoyed throughout the day and into the night.
4.2% ABV | 28 IBU | 5 SRM
SEASONAL
Dark. Malty. Fruity. Coveted.
"Smugg light" Lager
This is Smugg Light. Crafted for those who savor every sip and need a beer that's as good looking as they are. Smugg Lite boasts a crisp, refreshing taste perfect for any outing or after any activity. So much more than a killer shower beer.
4.0% ABV | 12 IBU
LIGHT. SIMPLE. EASY. UNPRETENTIOUS
"PICNIC" WHEAT ALE
A very light wheat ale brewed with 5% California Sauvignon Blanc juice and HBC1019 hops, giving a pleasant hint of white grape and noticeable fuzzy peach.
4.2% ABV | 12 IBU
CASUAL. FRUITY. SPRINGY
SEASONAL
SEASONAL
"harvest apricot" ale
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Smuggler's Seasonal Brews
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Originally destined to be something else entirely. Harvest apricot ale was a happy little accident. Loads of apricot make this beer sweet and jammy with a light tartness and a hint of earthy English hops.
5 % ABV | 20 IBU
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SWEET. LIGHT. REFRESHING. TART.
"SCRUMPERS" Blueberry Peach SOUR
A refreshing sour made with organic blueberries and natural peach flavour.
4.5% ABV | 10 IBU
SOUR
light, fruity, sour, simple
Smuggler's Sours
"SCRUMPERS" Blueberry Peach SOUR
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Say hey to Tom!
The Face Behind the Brews
our lead brewer
Meet Tom, the mastermind behind the delicious brews at Smugglers Trail Caskworks. With his expert touch and passion for proper cask ales, he crafts unique brews for everyone to enjoy. From light lagers to dark stouts, Tom's beer knowledge and love for his craft gives us our signature Smugglers style.
