OUR STORY
It All Started in 2012.
In a world where ordinary jobs kept them confined, three friends—Anthony Frustagli, Nick Paladino, and Mike Sleeman—dared to dream of something extraordinary. It was 2012 when they decided to leave their cushy day jobs and dive headfirst into the unknown, united by a single, ambitious vision: to create their own craft brewery.
But their journey needed more than just ambition. They required a technical genius to bring their ideas to life. Enter Graham With, a revered Vancouver homebrewer whose expertise would become the cornerstone of their fledgling enterprise.
Next, they sought a seasoned sales lead to champion their cause and spread the word far and wide. Michael Tod stepped into this crucial role, bringing with him the relentless passion of craft beer aficionado Scott Venema. Together, this formidable team of six became the founding force behind Parallel 49 Brewing Company.
Fast Forward to Today.
This is the story of Parallel 49 Brewing Company—a journey of friendship, ambition, and the unyielding pursuit of a shared dream. From the beginning, our commitment has been clear: to make great beer accessible to all, offering unparalleled products and outstanding customer service fueled by their deep love for craft beer.
Environmental
Our locally-made brewhouse uses up to 35% less natural gas, doubles brewing capacity, and cuts boil time by 60% for energy savings. Spent grain is collected three times weekly to feed Fraser Valley livestock, avoiding landfill. Since 2019, we've used recycled box 6-packs and ended high carbon-footprint bottle production.
Mission and Vision
To be an independent producer and recognized industry leader, driven by our commitment to growth, inclusivity, and excellence. We strive to create a workplace where people feel proud to contribute, while fostering strong connections with our customers and community. Through innovation and strategic partnerships, we craft exceptional products that embody the spirit of the Pacific Northwest, using locally sourced, regional ingredients to make great beer.
Awards
Parallel 49 has won 85 awards and honours since 2012, most of them at judged competitions including the World Beer Cup, the Canadian Brewing Awards, the Canada Beer Cup and the BC Beer Awards. Highlights include a World Beer Cup silver for Craft Pale Ale (2022), Best in Show at the 2022 BC Beer Awards for our 10th Anniversary Brett Saison, Canadian Brewing Awards golds for Craft Lager (2016 and 2018), and Best Brewery in the Georgia Straight's 2025 Golden Plates readers' poll.
2026
- Gold Craft Pilsner Czech Pilsner · Canada Beer Cup
- 1st Place Craft Pilsner Czech Lager · BC Beer Awards
- Silver Craft Stout UK Porter and Stout · Canada Beer Cup
- 2nd Place Bierfest Festbier Pale Malty European Beer · BC Beer Awards
- 2nd Place Tricycle Best Low Alcohol Beer (ABV < 4%) · The Growler Readers' Choice Awards · Readers' poll
- 3rd Place Bierfest German Pilsner Pale/Amber Bitter European Beer · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Craft Lager Pale Malty European Beer · BC Beer Awards
2025
- 1st Place Bierfest German Pilsner German Pils · BC Beer Awards
- 1st Place Parallel 49 Best Brewery · Georgia Straight Golden Plates · Readers' poll
- Silver Pink Power Fruited Sour Ale · Canada Beer Cup
- 3rd Place Tricycle Best Low Alcohol (ABV < 4%) · The Growler Readers' Choice Awards · Readers' poll
2024
- Gold Bierfest German Pilsner Pale bitter european beer · Canada Beer Cup
- Gold Craft Pale Ale English Style Pale Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- Gold Jerkface 9000 Wheat Beer - North American Style · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 1st Place Bierfest Hefeweizen Weissbier · BC Beer Awards
- 1st Place Filthy Dirty North American IPA · BC Beer Awards
- Silver Neon Panther P1 - Single Packaging · Canada Beer Cup · Packaging design
2023
- Gold 10th Anniversary Brett Saison Belgian-Style Brett Beer · Canadian Brewing Awards
- Gold Bierfest Festbier Oktoberfestbier/Märzen · Canada Beer Cup
- Silver Craft Pilsner Světlý Ležák/Czech Style Pale Lager · Canada Beer Cup
- Silver Jerkface 9000 Wheat Beer - North American Style · Canadian Brewing Awards
- Bronze Bierfest Hefeweizen German Style Hefeweizen/Kristalweizen · Canada Beer Cup
- Bronze Bierfest Schwarzbier Dunkel/Tmavý Ležák/Cerné Ležák/Schwarzbier/Black Lager · Canada Beer Cup
- Bronze Craft Pale Ale English Style Bitter/Best Bitter/ESB · Canada Beer Cup
- 3rd Place Cobra Clutch Imperial IPA · BC Beer Awards
2022
- Best in Show 10th Anniversary Brett Saison BC Beer Awards
- 1st Place 10th Anniversary Brett Saison Wild Ale · BC Beer Awards
- Silver Craft Pale Ale English Ale · World Beer Cup
- Silver Oak Boy Wood and Barrel-Aged Pale to Dark Beer · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 2nd Place Oktoberfest Schwarzbier Dark Lager · BC Beer Awards
- Bronze Ruby Tears North American-Style Amber/Red Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 3rd Place Oktoberfest Festbier Pale Malty German Lager · BC Beer Awards
Earlier awards (2012–2021)
2021
- 1st Place Tricycle Grapefruit Radler Best Low Alcohol Beer or Cider · The Growler Readers' Choice Awards · Readers' poll
- Silver Ruby Tears North American Style Amber/Red Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- Bronze Smoked Salt Gose German-Style Sour Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
2020
- Gold Filthy Dirty American Style India Pale Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- Bronze Profondo Rosso Belgian-Style Sour Ale - Flanders Red Ale, Oud Bruin, Lambic / Gueuze, Fruit Lambic · Canadian Brewing Awards
2019
- Gold Jerkface 9000 Wheat Beer – North American Style · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 2nd Place Troika European Sour · BC Beer Awards
2018
- Gold Craft Lager North American Style Premium Lager · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 3rd Place Jerkface 9000 North American Light Beer · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Late Bloomer Specialty Wild Ale · BC Beer Awards
2017
- 1st Place Alakazam Spice, Herb & Vegetable Beer · BC Beer Awards
- 1st Place Craft Lager German Pale Lager · BC Beer Awards
- 2nd Place Jerkface 9000 Standard American Beer (1D American Wheat Beer) · Winnipeg Brew Bombers Pro/Am
- 3rd Place Proper Treacle British Brown Ale · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Russian Imperial Stout Smoke & Wood Aged Beer · BC Beer Awards
- Honourable Mention Hopnotist Imperial IPA · BC Beer Awards
2016
- Gold Craft Lager North American Style Premium Lager · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 1st Place 187 On An Undercover Hop Imperial IPA · BC Beer Awards
- 1st Place Bodhisattva North American Wild Ale · BC Beer Awards
- 2nd Place Jerkface 9000 North American Light Beer · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place (Bronze) Jerkface 9000 Standard American Beer (1D American Wheat Beer) · Winnipeg Brew Bombers Pro/Am
2015
- Gold Salty Scot Experimental Beer · U.S. Open Beer Championship
- Gold Tricycle Grapefruit Radler Fruit Beer · U.S. Open Beer Championship
- 1st Place Craft Lager Light European Bier · BC Beer Awards
- Best Hybrid Jerkface 9000 Hybrid/Wheat/Session · Vancouver Magazine Craft Beer Awards
- Silver Hopnotist Imperial India Pale Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 2nd Place 187 On An Undercover Hop Imperial IPA · BC Beer Awards
- Bronze Russian Imperial Stout Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Beer · Canadian Brewing Awards
- Bronze Schwarzwald Fruit Beer or Field Beer · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 3rd Place Barrel Aged Vow of Silence Wood/Barrel Aged · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Hopnotist Imperial IPA · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Old Boy UK Red/Brown Ale · BC Beer Awards
2014
- Gold Old Boy Brown Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- Gold Russian Imperial Stout Wood and Barrel Aged Beer · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 1st Place Lost Souls Vegetable/Spice Beer · BC Beer Awards
- 2nd Place Braggot Smoke/Wood · BC Beer Awards
- 2nd Place Schwarzwald Fruit/Sour · BC Beer Awards
- Bronze Braggot Special Honey/Maple Lager or Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 3rd Place Salty Scot Specialty · BC Beer Awards
2013
- Gold Vow of Silence Belgian Style Abbey Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 1st Place Gypsy Tears American Ale · BC Beer Awards
- Silver From East Van with Love Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Beer · Canadian Brewing Awards
- Silver Lord of the Hops American Style India Pale Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- Silver Old Boy Brown Ale · Canadian Brewing Awards
- 2nd Place From East Van With Love Special Beer · BC Beer Awards
- 2nd Place Seed Spitter Fruit Beer · BC Beer Awards
- 2nd Place Vow of Silence Strong · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Crane Kick Pilsner · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Hopnotist Imperial IPA · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Old Boy Brown / Porter · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Red Eye Session Ale · BC Beer Awards
2012
- 3rd Place Schadenfreude Pumpkin Oktoberfest Specialty · BC Beer Awards
- 3rd Place Seedspitter Watermelon Wit Fruit · BC Beer Awards
Work With Us
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