Abbotsford is not the first place most people think of when the conversation turns to BC craft beer, and that is exactly what makes exploring it fun. The city’s brewing scene grew up quietly on industrial side streets and rural acreages rather than in a dense downtown strip, which means a proper taproom day here involves a bit of a drive between stops rather than a stroll around a few blocks. What you get in exchange is a handful of genuinely distinct operations, each with its own personality, rather than a row of interchangeable storefronts.
We put this guide together for visitors and locals who want a sense of what is actually worth seeking out, not just a list of addresses. Abbotsford’s breweries range from a busy East Abbotsford tasting room with a sprawling lawn patio to a small Indigenous owned brewery near Sumas Mountain, and from a Mt. Lehman spot known for pairing pizza with beer flights to a long-running brewery on the Fraser Highway with dozens of taps and a foosball table in the corner. Together they add up to a full afternoon or evening of tasting, and a good excuse to see more of the city than the highway exits most people only pass through.
Field House Brewing Co: East Abbotsford’s Busiest Taproom
Field House Brewing opened its tasting room in East Abbotsford, settling into a converted auto shop building on Railway Street. The brewery was started by a founder who had spent years working in Vancouver’s design and craft beer scene and saw an opportunity in the Fraser Valley, a region with a large population and, at the time, no modern craft brewery of its own. The bet paid off quickly, and the brewery was recognized as rookie of the year at the BC Beer Awards in its very first year of operation.
In the years since, Field House has grown from a scrappy neighbourhood brewery into a wider operation with locations beyond Abbotsford, but the original East Abbotsford tasting room remains the heart of it. The space is known for an extended front lawn patio that fills up on warm afternoons and a cozy fireplace inside for the cooler months, which makes it a taproom that works comfortably in any season.
The tap list leans toward easy drinking ales alongside more experimental IPAs, and the brewery has built a reputation for barrel aged sours that rotate through the lineup. It is generally the busiest of Abbotsford’s breweries, so arriving earlier in the day or on a weekday evening is a reasonable strategy if a quieter visit is the goal.
Ravens Brewing Company: An Indigenous Owned Brewery Near Sumas Mountain
Ravens Brewing Company has been producing beer in Abbotsford since 2014, and it stands out in the region as an Indigenous owned brewery built around a philosophy of respect for the craft and for the ingredients that go into it. The brewery sits on Kilgard Road, in the shadow of Sumas Mountain, and draws heavily on local agriculture for inspiration, working ingredients like berries, rhubarb, cherries, and regional herbs into its beer lineup alongside more classic European and West Coast styles.
The brewery’s best known achievement is a gold medal at the World Beer Cup for its Corvus Lingonberry Lime Gose, a beer that had only launched the previous summer before it picked up international recognition. It remains one of the most talked about beers to come out of the Fraser Valley’s craft scene and a good example of how far a distinctive regional ingredient can carry a beer’s reputation.
Ravens also puts real effort into community ties beyond the beer itself, partnering with local suppliers for specialty ingredients and supporting regional arts, culture, and sports organizations. Because the physical tasting room space has been subject to change, it is worth checking the brewery’s own site for current hours and whether the tasting room or only the retail store is open before making a special trip.
Old Abbey Ales: Dozens of Taps on the Fraser Highway
Old Abbey Ales has one of the longer and more eventful histories among Abbotsford’s breweries. It was founded in 2013 and brewed its first batch in 2015, closed for a stretch in December 2017, and came back under new ownership in 2018 with a renewed focus and a larger tap lineup than before. That reopening turned out to be a lasting one, and the brewery has been running steadily on the western edge of the city along the Fraser Highway ever since.
The current direction leans into unconventional and rotating styles, spanning classic lagers, Belgian influenced beers, ambers, browns, IPAs, and a growing lineup of West Coast and sour styles that reflect where local tastes have shifted in recent years. The tasting room itself has a laid back, clubhouse feel, with games like pool and foosball on hand and a tap wall that runs into the dozens of options at any given time, giving visitors plenty of room to try something they would not normally order.
Because the space also hosts karaoke nights and live music on a fairly regular basis, it is worth checking the brewery’s event calendar before a visit if a quiet tasting session is the priority, or leaning into the schedule on purpose if a livelier night out sounds more appealing.
Loudmouth Brewing Co: Beer and a Pizza Flight in Mt. Lehman
Loudmouth Brewing Co. sits out in the Mt. Lehman area near the Abbotsford International Airport, which puts it slightly off the beaten path compared to the more central taprooms, but the destination is worth the short drive on its own merits. The space leans into a playful, colourful identity built around a wind up chattering teeth mascot and cartoon mouth decor, and it pairs its house made beer with a genuinely ambitious food menu rather than treating food as an afterthought.
The signature order here is the pizza flight, a beer yeast crust pizza served alongside four small glasses of the brewery’s own beer, which turns a simple flight into something closer to a full meal. Beyond the pizza flight, the kitchen also turns out smashburgers and brisket sandwiches, and the brewery makes its own craft sodas as a non-alcoholic option for anyone driving or visiting with family.
Because Loudmouth operates as both a working brewery and a lunch and dinner restaurant, it tends to draw a slightly different crowd than a pure tasting room, including families and groups looking for a full sit down meal alongside their flight. Reserving ahead on weekend evenings is a reasonable precaution given the dual role the space plays.
Planning a Brewery Route Through Abbotsford
Abbotsford’s breweries are spread across the city rather than clustered in one walkable strip, so a full tour realistically means a car and a plan rather than a spontaneous wander. Field House sits in East Abbotsford near Railway Street, Old Abbey Ales is out toward the Fraser Highway on the west side of the city, Ravens is close to Sumas Mountain, and Loudmouth is out near Mt. Lehman and the airport, so grouping stops by geography rather than trying to hit all four in a single loop tends to make for a more relaxed day.
Abbotsford itself is reached from Metro Vancouver via Highway 1, and the city’s breweries are generally easiest to visit with your own vehicle given the distances between them. If a full tasting tour is the goal, Tourism Abbotsford maintains a guide to the local brew tour route that is worth checking for current listings and any seasonal notes before you go, since hours and tasting room availability can shift throughout the year.
Tips for Visiting Abbotsford’s Breweries
Always arrange a designated driver or plan to take a taxi or rideshare between stops, since the breweries are spread out enough that walking between them is not realistic. Some taprooms are considerably busier than others, and Field House in particular tends to fill up on warm weekend afternoons, so arriving earlier in the day is a simple way to get a table without a wait.
Check hours before heading out, especially for smaller or seasonal operations, since tasting room availability can change and some locations operate limited hours partway through the week. If food matters to your visit, Loudmouth’s kitchen and Field House’s food offerings make those two a better fit for a full meal, while a stop focused purely on tasting a wider range of styles might lean toward Old Abbey Ales given its larger tap list.
If you enjoy a beer with a story behind it, ask staff about the ingredients and inspiration when you visit Ravens Brewing, since much of what makes its lineup interesting comes from the local and seasonal ingredients worked into specific batches rather than being obvious from the tap list alone.
Questions Often Asked
How many craft breweries are there in Abbotsford?
Abbotsford is generally considered home to four standalone craft breweries, Field House Brewing, Ravens Brewing Company, Old Abbey Ales, and Loudmouth Brewing Co, along with additional beer focused spots such as a Trading Post Brewing eatery location that serves beer brewed at its original Langley site.
Which Abbotsford brewery is best for food?
Loudmouth Brewing Co. in Mt. Lehman has the most developed food program, built around its pizza flight along with smashburgers and brisket sandwiches, while Field House Brewing also offers a solid food menu alongside its beer in East Abbotsford.
Is there an Indigenous owned brewery in Abbotsford?
Yes. Ravens Brewing Company, located near Sumas Mountain, is an Indigenous owned brewery known for working local and seasonal ingredients into its beers and for winning a World Beer Cup gold medal for its Corvus Lingonberry Lime Gose.
Do I need a car to visit Abbotsford’s breweries?
Practically speaking, yes. Abbotsford’s breweries are spread across different parts of the city rather than clustered in a walkable core, so a vehicle, taxi, or rideshare is the realistic way to move between stops, and arranging a designated driver in advance is strongly recommended.
What is Old Abbey Ales known for?
Old Abbey Ales, located along the Fraser Highway on the western edge of Abbotsford, is known for a large rotating tap list spanning lagers, Belgian influenced beers, and West Coast and sour styles, along with a laid back tasting room that includes games like pool and foosball and regular live music or karaoke nights.
