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False Creek Raspberry Ale

Granville Island Brewing
Canada·Fruit Beer
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False Creek Raspberry Ale is a summer ale brewed with raspberries from the Fraser Valley. The fruit shows in colour, aroma and finish: fresh raspberry on the nose, a light, bright malt base and a gently tart berry note at the end. Drinkers describe a pleasant tartness with a touch of sweetness and soft hop tones. Bitterness is low, the body light and the finish crisp.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
★Gold — World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartberry
fruity
tart
berry
malty
Aroma
Fresh raspberry dominates the nose, bright and jammy without artificial character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for False Creek Raspberry Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a fine collar with modest lacing. The body transmits light freely, characteristic of a summer ale. Carbonation is evident and lively throughout.

pale goldenbright, clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

Fresh raspberry dominates the nose, bright and jammy without artificial character. Beneath lies a clean, light malt base with subtle grain notes. Soft hop tones emerge on the second nose, contributing gentle herbal nuance without assertiveness.

fresh raspberryclean maltsoft herbal notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and gently tart, the raspberry fruit integrated into a light, dry malt structure. Mid-palate develops pleasant acidity from the fruit without harshness, balanced by a touch of residual sweetness. Low bitterness allows the tartness to lead; soft hop character remains in the background.

gentle tartnesslight bodyberry-forwardlow bitterness

◑ Finish

A crisp, refreshing finish with lingering berry acidity and a clean aftertaste. No harsh tannins or astringency; the tartness fades cleanly into a dry malt echo.

crispberry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

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