Central City Brewers + Distillers

Few names loom larger in BC craft beer than Central City, the Surrey institution behind the beloved Red Racer brand. Brewing and distilling since 2003, this Bridgeview Drive facility is a true double-threat, pairing a prolific brewery with a working distillery under one roof. On the beer side you'll find Red Racer's well-known range of pale ales, IPAs and lagers alongside seasonal and small-batch releases. The distillery rounds things out with gin, vodka and the standout Lohin McKinnon single malt whisky, made with BC malted barley, aged in oak bourbon casks and finished in local VQA wine barrels, a collaboration between the brewmaster and head distiller that has earned Central City a place on Canada's whisky map. Visiting puts the whole operation at your fingertips. The on-site tasting room and brewpub restaurant let you sample fresh beer and spirits, settle in for a pint and a plate, and pick up bottles and cans to take home. It's a relaxed, urban-industrial setting in the heart of the Fraser Valley, easy to fold into a day of touring the region's breweries and distilleries. Whether you're a hophead chasing the latest Red Racer release, a whisky enthusiast keen to taste Lohin McKinnon at the source, or simply after a casual lunch with a flight in hand, Central City delivers the kind of all-in-one craft experience that's become its signature. Come for the beer that built the brand and stay to discover the spirits quietly earning Central City a second reputation. It's a convenient, satisfying stop close to Vancouver and a fitting anchor for any Fraser Valley craft-beverage adventure.