Arbutus Ale

ABV

color

05%

9

pale color flute beer

Craig Street’s signature, well-balanced English-style pale ale, brewed continuously since we opened, making this beer a staple in the Cowichan Valley region. It is a smooth amber coloured ale featuring caramel malt sweetness, notes of toasted bread, and a clean, balanced finish.

We use traditional hops that lean into earthy and herbal notes rather than hitting you with intense fruit or citrus. These varieties provide a gentle, woody spice that cuts through the sweetness of the malt. The result is a clean, reliable bitterness that stays in the background, making sure the finish is balanced and crisp.

The fermentation is driven by a classic ale strain that keeps the flavors tidy and approachable. It works to highlight the natural sugars of the grain while adding very subtle fruity notes—think of a faint hint of dried orchard fruit. This makes the beer incredibly smooth and easy to drink, bottle after bottle.

This beer’s backbone comes from a blend of grains kilned to bring out deep caramel and toffee sweetness. You’ll notice a distinct toasted bread aroma and a smooth, nutty finish with a hint of coffee right at the end. It’s a sturdy, malt-forward profile that gives the ale its beautiful amber glow and a rich, satisfying body.

By keeping the fermentation steady and controlled, we let the toasted malt and hop oils meld together perfectly. This “low and slow” approach prevents any harsh alcohol bite, resulting in a mellow, naturally rounded ale. It’s the process that ensures the clean, balanced finish we’ve been known for since we first opened our doors.

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CRAIG STREET SEASONAL

  • SEASONAL FEATURE: Ask about our fresh feature brew $5.25 – 12oz | $8 – 19oz | Pitcher $21

HOUSE BEERS

  • COWICHAN BAY LAGER: Light, clean, and crisp German-style lager with a soft nut maltiness $5.25 – 12oz | $8 – 19oz | Pitcher $21
  • SHAWNIGAN IRISH ALE: Full-bodied red ale with sweet caramel malt and subtle hops $5.25 – 12oz | $8 – 19oz | Pitcher $21
  • ARBUTUS PALE ALE: Traditional pale ale with North American hop influence $5.25 – 12oz | $8 – 19oz | Pitcher $21
  • MT. PREVOST PORTER: A smooth and silky dark beer with cocoa and roasted malt $5.25 – 12oz | $8 – 19oz | Pitcher $21

SAMPLERS & FLIGHTS

  • TOOLKIT: Try a flight of all four house beers and our feature brew $12 – 20oz

WHITE WINES

  • PINOT GRIGIO: Jacob’s Creek, Australia $8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | Bottle $30
  • CHARDONNAY: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • SAUVIGNON BLANC: Stoneleigh, New Zealand $10 – 6oz | $15 – 9oz | Bottle $39
  • DAMASCO: Vigneti Zanatta, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • ROSE: Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • ORTEGA: Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • BACCHUS: Alderlea, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39

RED WINES

  • MERLOT: Open, Okanagan $8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | Bottle $30
  • MALBEC: Graffigna, Argentina $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Inniskillin, Okanagan $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • PETITE SIRAH: Caravan, Australia Bottle $39
  • PINOT NOIR: Averill Creek, Cowichan Valley Bottle $53
  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Liberty School, California Bottle $57
  • SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER: Johnny Q, Australia Bottle $34
  • CLARINET: Alderlea, Cowichan Valley Bottle $40

COCKTAILS

  • BELLINI: Absolut Apeach vodka, peach slush and a drizzle of red wine. $11 – 2oz
  • BRAMBLE: Beefeater gin, creme de mure, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. $13 – 2oz
  • JAKE’S LEMONADE: Absolut vodka and fresh, house-made lemonade. $13 – 2oz
  • ROCKS MARGARITA: Jose Cuervo tequila, triple Sec, fresh lime and a salt rim. $14 – 2oz
  • SANGRIA: Red or White Wine, brandy, orange, apple and pineapple juice with ginger ale. $15 – 1oz + 6oz Wine
  • MOSCOW MULE: Absolut vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer and mint. $14 – 2oz
  • WHISKEY SOUR: Maker’s Mark bourbon, fresh lemon and lime juice with simple syrup, bitters and egg whites. $15 – 2oz
  • OLD FASHIONED: Bulleit bourbon, sugar, bitters and orange zest. $15 – 2oz

MARTINIS

  • ADAM BOMB: Raspberry Absolut, melon liqueur, cranberry and lime juice. $13 – 2oz
  • CARAMEL APPLE: Butter ripple schnapps, apple Sour Puss and apple juice. $13 – 2oz
  • COSMOPOLITAN: Absolut vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice. $13 – 2oz
  • JAKE’S FAVOURITE: Absolut vodka, blue curacao and cranberry juice. $13 – 2oz
  • CLASSIC: Beefeater gin or Absolut vodka with vermouth and olives. $13 – 2oz