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Whistle Buoy Brewing Company

A small brewery with big flavors and a Pacific Northwest twist downtown Victoria.

★ 4.7 (526 reviews)

Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, Canada
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Whistle Buoy Brewing Co., nestled in Victoria’s historic Market Square, is a tiny brewery with oversized creativity. Using premium local ingredients from the Pacific Northwest, they experiment with small-batch beers, resulting in unique flavors like their hazy pale ales and a series of rotating Garden City Sours. Their cozy taproom, designed with recycled materials, offers a warm and inclusive space. The brewery also hosts lively events such as the Big Patio Days, featuring live music and fresh releases. They stand out by crafting beers like the eccentric Vape Lord and offering non-alcoholic options, making them a vibrant gathering spot for the community.


Whistle Buoy Brewing Reviews What people like about this brewery

Whistle Buoy Brewing Company is praised for its excellent beers, such as wet hop stouts, hazy IPAs, and local ingredients used in their brewing process. Guests also appreciate the brewery's unique atmosphere, featuring games, a covered patio with comfortable seating, and friendly staff knowledgeable about the beers.


Craft Beer Menu
BeerABVIBU
Whirlpool Hazy Pale  
Pale AleNew England / Hazy
4.8%16
Fernwood Coffee Mild  
Mild
3.6%14
Gulagubben Scandinavian  
Blonde / Golden Ale
4.2%25
Classic West Coast IPA  
IPAAmerican
6.7%65
Coastality  
Pale AleAmerican
5.0%33
Undersea Blue  
SourFruited Gose
4.0%9
Bridge Effect  
IPAAmerican
5.5%51
Undersea Gose  
SourTraditional Gose
4.0%--
Mosaic DH Blonde  
Blonde / Golden Ale
4.8%18
Currant Swill  
Fruit Beer
5.5%10
Homegrown - SMASH IPA  
IPAAmerican
4.9%40
Discovery Coffee Mild  
Mild
3.7%11
Stouty McStoutface  
StoutAmerican
5.8%27
Fieldberry  
SourFruited
5.2%--
Lojo Lager  
LagerAmerican
4.6%10
Ice Cold Lager  
Lager
4.8%10
Fuzzy Peach Sour  
SourFruited
4.5%8
Garden City Raspberry Sour  
SourFruited
4.9%--
Dryrish Stout  
StoutIrish Dry
4.9%29
Vape Lord  
IPANew England / Hazy
5.5%50
Low Vis Hazy IPA  
IPANew England / Hazy
6.4%30
Downtown Dark Lager  
LagerDark
4.7%16
Markplatz Pils  
PilsnerGerman
4.9%30
Garden City Jam  
SourFruited Berliner Weisse
3.9%--
Sea Things Gose  
SourTraditional Gose
4.9%10

Brewery Services + Perks About Whistle Buoy Brewing

Whistle Buoy Brewing Company offers delivery services for their beer products. They serve beer and accept various payment methods, including debit cards and NFC payments. The brewery also has accessible parking, entrance, restroom, and seating facilities for customers with disabilities.


When can I get craft beer? Typical hours at Whistle Buoy Brewing

Day Hours
Monday12:00–9:00pm
Tuesday12:00–9:00pm
Wednesday12:00–9:00pm
Thursday12:00–10:00pm
Friday12:00pm–12:00am
Saturday12:00pm–12:00am
Sunday12:00–9:00pm

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


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