Off The Rail Brewing

Off The Rail Brewing, craft brewery with tasting room in Vancouver

Off The Rail Brewing Co. is a craft brewery based in Vancouver, British Columbia, that brews its beers in small batches and serves them in its own tasting room. The company presents its activity as a project in which craft brewing is combined with social gathering and a sense of community.

Its founder, Steve Forsyth, has a background linked to craft beer that the company describes from his time as a purveyor of craft ales during his years at the Railway Club to hop farming at Hatzic Lake.

Brewing and styles

The house recipes are inspired by traditional European and North American styles, with a stated priority on flavour. Production is done batch by batch by hand and control of the flavour profile is maintained through to packaging and service on the tasting room taps.

Among the beers cited by customers and collaborators are Classic Pale Ale, Crazy Train IPA, Raj Mahal, Spirit Lifter Pilsner, Raising Haze Eastern IPA and a Radler, as well as an upcoming Mai Tai IPA mentioned in a testimonial. The company also sells Bine Hop Water.

Tasting room and sales

The tasting room remains open with tap service. The website indicated the possibility of placing orders for home delivery through its ordering platform.

Distribution and regional sales

The brewery operates with a sales office in Vancouver and a network of distribution partners for different areas:

• Vancouver Island: Hops and Vine Consulting (David Murney).
• International: PacRim Distributors (Dan Wainwright).
• Manitoba: Tap & Rail Beverage Group (Brendan Pritchard).
• Okanagan: Famous Brands.

Customer and hospitality reviews

The testimonials collected on the website come from both regulars at the tasting room and a bar owner who serves its beers. References to staff service, the atmosphere of the tasting room and the consistency of the beers' flavour over the years are repeated. One hospitality operator highlights that the company has responded to last-minute orders, which is why they keep its beers on tap.

Location and contact

1351 Adanac Street, Vancouver BC. V5L 2C4