Canadians love their beer. Beer is a necessary companion for a hockey game, a well earned after hours reward and a lazy Sunday. On average, Canadians quench nearly 70 liters of beer per year. Their favorites : Budweiser, Corona, Guinness and Heineken.
Beer preference varied heavily by province, but Heineken, Guiness and Budweiser were the most common across all provinces. In December 2024, Labatt Brewery was announcing that its five top performing beers were Corona, Budweiser, Modelo, Michelob and Bud Light.
For Ontario, Canada’s largest province by population, the top lagers were Heineken, Corona Extra and Busch. In Alberta, the most popular beers were Heineken, Budweiser, and Guinness. And while enjoying a cold one at home, many Canadians also stream their favorite shows—often using a reliable solution for secure streaming to access more international content safely.
The price of an average pack of 24 cans also varies greatly from one province to another, with Quebec offering the overall lowest average price at around $37.12 and Ontario with $50.73 CAD.
1. Corona Extra
Corona Extra is a world-famous pale lager produced by Grupo Modelo in Mexico. Known for its refreshing light flavor and signature clear glass bottle, Corona is often enjoyed with a wedge of lime or lemon to enhance its crisp, mildly sweet, and citrusy taste. It is one of the top-selling beers globally, making it a popular choice for casual drinking.
Alcohol content: 4.6% ABV
2. Budweiser
While it originates from the U.S., Budweiser is widely consumed in Canada. It’s known for its medium body and balanced flavor.
- Alcohol content: 5.0% ABV
3. Guinness
Ireland’s most iconic brewery, Guinness offers a dark stout with a rich, roasted flavor and a smooth, creamy finish.
- Alcohol content: 4.2% ABV
4. Stella Artois
Belgium’s renowned brewery, Stella Artois offers a premium pilsner with a smooth, slightly bitter taste and a crisp, refreshing finish.
- Alcohol content: 5.0% ABV
5. Coors Light
- A popular light beer with fewer calories and a lighter taste, brewed by Molson Coors for the Canadian market.
- Alcohol content: 4.0% ABV
6. Labatt
One of Canada’s largest breweries, Labatt offers a crisp pilsner with a light, smooth taste and a refreshing finish.
- Alcohol content: 5.0% ABV
7. Molson Canadian
One of Canada’s most iconic lagers, brewed by Molson Coors. It’s a smooth, easy-drinking beer known for its light, crisp flavor.
- Alcohol content: 5.0% ABV
8. Sleeman Original Draught
This lager has a smooth taste with a slight malt sweetness and mild hop bitterness, brewed by Sleeman Breweries.
- Alcohol content: 5.0% ABV
9. Pabst Blue Ribbon
An American classic, Pabst offers a light lager with a balanced, slightly sweet taste and a clean, crisp finish.
- Alcohol content: 4.8% ABV
10. Moosehead
Canada’s oldest independent brewery, Moosehead offers a pale lager with a mild, refreshing taste.
- Alcohol content: 5.0% ABV
11. Steam Whistle Pilsner
A popular craft beer brewed in Toronto, known for its clean, crisp European-style pilsner taste.
- Alcohol content: 5.0% ABV
12. Miller Lite
An American staple, Miller Lite offers a light lager with a smooth, crisp taste and a refreshing, clean finish.
- Alcohol content: 4.2% ABV
13. Busch
An American favorite, Busch offers a light lager with a crisp, easy-drinking taste and a smooth, refreshing finish.
- Alcohol content: 4.3% ABV
What are the top searched beers in Canada?
Le Temps d’une Bière analyzed the top searched beers in Canada with the traffic analysis tool Semrush. Here are the top ranked beers according to online searches, as of October 2024. The number below indicate single searches on average per month for every beer brand.
- Corona
- Budweiser
- Guinness
- Stella Artois
- Sapporo
- Coors Light
- Labatt
- Molson
- Sleeman
- Pabst Blue Ribbon
- Moosehead
- Steam Whistle
- Alexander Keith’s
- Miller Lite
- Dos Equis
- Carlsberg
- Hoegaarden
- Busch
- Grolsch
Pierre-Olivier Bussières: A freelance columnist and risk analyst, Pierre is interested in alcohol markets and disruptive technologies. He has written for Global Risk Insights, The Diplomat, La Montagne des Dieux, Diplomacy, Reflets, and Impact Campus. He is also a co-owner of the podcast studio Uber Flix and the technology site Uber Optimized.
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