We asked craft beer enthusiasts on Reddit’s « Buy Canadian » page what they were drinking this Canada Day—and the results are in. From British Columbia to Newfoundland, these beer lovers shared their favorite sud picks with absolute enthusiasm. The result? A proudly Canadian top 20 that’s far removed from your typical fridge lineup of Budweiser, Corona, and Guinness.
While international brands still dominate in terms of volume—Labatt’s top performers in 2024 were Corona, Budweiser, Modelo, Michelob, and Bud Light—the craft beer wave is reshaping what Canadians are actually excited to drink. With over 1,200 breweries across the country and craft beer accounting for nearly 10% of total beer sales, the thirst for local, unique, and flavour-packed brews has never been stronger.
These beers might not be the best or the most famous, but they certainly represent Canada Day in its finest brews!
The Top 20 Beers Canadians are Drinking on Canada Day, According to Reddit
Cracked Canoe by Moosehead
It’s probably not a surprise for those of you who follow the Canadian beer scene : Moosehead is the biggest and baddest commercial beer brand that is still owned by Canadians. Amidst tariff wars with the US, they had the great idea of issuing a « presidential crate » of beer to drink through the next years.
But the brewery’s favorite beer – at least on Canada Day – was its iconic Cracked Canoe—a smooth, refreshing light lager that manages to be both flavourful and easy-drinking—it’s a go-to choice for those who want craft quality with mainstream appeal.
Iceberg from Quidi Vidi City
Newfoundland’s beer redditors were all about this polar beer on Canada Day. Why all the fuss? A beer brewed with 20,000 year old iceberg water that gives its beer a crisp and neat finish. Drink it ice cold.
Muskoka Detour
This respected Ontario brewery has a long reputation of excellence. Muskoka Detour is a vibrant, easygoing session ale that delivers big flavour without the heavy hit. Bursting with tropical citrus notes, subtle pine, and a gentle malt backbone, this refreshing brew clocks in at just 4.3% ABV—perfect for long weekends at the cottage or winding down after a hike.
It’s crisp, aromatic, and just adventurous enough to keep your taste buds guessing. For beer lovers looking to veer off the beaten path without going overboard, Detour is the perfect laid-back companion.
Steam Whistle
For Boston Lager enthusiasts, Toronto’s Steam Whistle Pilsner offers a superior quality alternative. This craft pilsner, brewed according to Czech tradition with only four ingredients, offers a pure and balanced flavor that rivals the iconic American lager.
8-Track from Sons of Kent
Aside from the equally intriguing and epic name, this Ontario brewery has gotten quite a lot of fans on Reddit. 8-Track is their bold and balanced flagship pale ale—bright copper in colour, with a lively blend of citrusy hops and smooth caramel malts that keeps things loud but never overwhelming. It’s the kind of beer that plays well with backyard barbecues, record players, and long summer nights. Smoooooooth, flavourful, and endlessly drinkable, 8-Track hits all the right notes.
Elbows up by Cowbell Brewing
« Elbows Up » could easily be Canada’s unofficial motto. This crushable light lager is made with Ontario hops, Canadian malts, and a generous helping of patriotic sass. When poured from a chilled 473mL can, it settles into the glass with a pale golden hue and a fleeting foam cap, delivering gentle notes of grain and malt with that proper crushable lightness perfect for raising a toast. Elbows up, Canada!
Big Spruce Pale Ale
If you have not heard of this Nova Scotia brewery, now is the time. This fine east Coast establishment brews 100% organic and delivers some awesome, piny notes across a range of classics.
Pierre-Olivier Bussières : Editor-in-Chief of Le Temps d’une Bière and producer of Hoppy History. For the past two years, Pierre has been writing on the history of alcohol from antiquity to modern times, with a special focus on the role of craft breweries in North America.
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