Cowichan Bay Lager

ABV

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05%

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Duncan’s original craft lager, brewed continuously since 2006 in nano-sized batches at our iconic brewpub in the heart of downtown. This crowd-pleasing and classic is easy drinking with a touch of sweet malt and grassy/herbal hop aroma. This premium lager is made from a 100% barley base, traditional Austrian lager yeast, and BC grown hops.

We use a blend of BC-grown hops, including Saaz and Mt. Rainier, to create a delicate, grassy and herbal aroma. These flowers contribute a complex layer of pine resin, spice, and soft citrus without adding heavy bitterness. The result is a beautifully aromatic pour that finishes with a clean, woody snap and a hint of green apple freshness.

The soul of this beer is a traditional Austrian lager strain, prized for its ability to produce a remarkably clean and natural flavor. As it cold-conditions, the yeast refines the beer’s profile, slightly accentuating the malty sweetness while ensuring a smooth mouthfeel. It is the key to the “bright” character and the persistent, fluffy white head in every glass.

Built on a premium 100% barley base, this lager blends Canadian and European malts for a sophisticated grain profile. You’ll find clean notes of fresh bread and toasted pretzel, with a subtle nutty sweetness that lingers on the palate. It provides a light-bodied foundation that remains crisp and easy-drinking while offering more depth than your average lager.

Brewed in nano-sized batches at our historic downtown location, this lager undergoes a true cold-fermentation process. This patient method allows the herbal hop notes and sweet malts to meld into a perfectly balanced, light-bodied brew. It’s a meticulous approach that ensures a crisp, vegan-friendly finish that has made it a community staple since 2006.

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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