Beers were top notch as usual but the AGM Sam really made the experience for our group. We will definitely be going back for our next event.

Great atmosphere, friendly people and fantastic food. I'm not a beer drinker but still found a ginger beer to enjoy. Came here with some colleagues pre-fright night and had a wonderful time. Interesting that you line up to order your beer and then find a seat. Made our party of 10 a little difficult to arrange but they helped make it work. Lots of choices on tap. The food was better than expected. I really enjoyed the chicken wings. Comes in 2 flavours and both were fantastic. The crispy cauliflower! So good! Crispy. Sweet. Yummy. The short ribs were good too. Lots of free parking around which is a nice bonus read more

Terrible service. Host forgot to register our name. Our group dressed up for Oktoberfest only to gain entry after the festivities ended. (2 hrs later). The place was empty. Beer was stale. Management was absent. Cannot recommend. read more

Parallel 49 is one of my favourite breweries to hang out at! They recently renovated the tasting room so now there's a food truck inside - super cool. My fiancé and I each had a tasting flight (he got all IPAs and I got fruity/wheat ales), and we shared the pork tacos, fish tacos, and a beaver tail. Beers were fantastic as usual. The tacos were tasty, but they could've been more generous with the fish. Beaver tail was supposed to be served with ice cream, but they put it on top of the deep fried beaver tail so it melted completely by the time it was served. Not sure if this was intentional or not, but it made the beaver tail quite soggy. Flavour was good though. TLDR; Great ambience, excellent service, delicious beers, and decent food. You should come here. read more

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Beer was excellent. Flights were pricey but IPA's were kickin! The pork belly tacos were delicious but pouting with mayo and light gravy!!?? No way!! read more

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I'm not just a fan... i'm a fangirl. These guys and gals deserve five stars for their Facebook account alone. When everyone else is having a hum drum sort of Monday, staring out the window and complaining about the rain on every social media site imaginable, what is P49 doing? Oh you know... chucking 500 gummies bears into a vat of craft beer. You know, for funsies. It's their laid back whimisicality made me an instant fan. It also helps that their brew is top notch. I've been a loud supporter of Gypsy Tears since my industry days. I'm happy to see it's become a staple because in a world obsessed IPAs, sometimes a lady just needs an accessible ale. And I throw a nod to anything they do with pumpkin. Just anything. If you see "pumpkin" and P49 - it'll be good. But my all time favourite? Salty Scot. Largely because it's a sea salt caramel brew and nothing about that description screams "not awesome". But also because, I met Scott. Yup that caricature on the bottle? He works there. I can't remember exactly what he does (sorry Scott!) but when you hear the story, and they point him out, he just waves hello like, "Oh hey! Yeah, I have a badass beer named after me. No big deal." Instantly charmed. This is a fabulous staple in a growing craft beer community here in Vancouver and i'm happy that I have endless excuses to work & drink with this crew. Pop down and see what they are infusing, grab a growler and say hi to Scott. Bonus love: their website doesn't ask you to enter your date of birth, just simply: are you old enough to be here? +10 points for lack of obnoxious drop down menus. read more

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Parallel 49 is a real East Vancouver locals gem. I have a massive selection of water own beer and other locations on top. The selection rotates often. I actually don't drink beer very often but the people I go there with really enjoy the selection. I tend to drink cider and previously they did not have any cider regularly on top which was disappointing Even though I understand the place is really catering to be here and not other beverages. I suspect that myself and others requested the location to carry at least one side or regularly and then to guys that since that time they carry 2-3 local artisan cider is on top at all times. The food in their kitchen is one notch above pub food. The staff in the kitchen and front of house work very hard and we keep going back largely because of their welcoming attitude. This place gets very busy on a Friday or Saturday night as it should. We like to go early to avoid the crowds. This place really shines in the summertime when their patio is drenched in sunshine. You often find all sorts of locals and beer lovers at P49 not to mention families and kids which is awesome. read more

Brewery tour in East Van! I've been on many wine tours but only a few beer tours so I was super stoked and curious to check out P49's place after much hubbub about the opening of the tasting room and craft brewery in my own 'hood. There were just under 20 of us, some for the tour and others at the tasting bar. Friendly and good humoured Graham guided us through the processes of beer making. At one point I wondered if there'd be a test afterward! because he sort of lost me after the 4th brewing step. Still it was amazing to see all the very specialized stainless equipment. It was all both fascinating and a bit confusing if you're not a beer maker but this didn't take away any of my enjoyment. Then to the bottling station we went. He shared the story about how the labeling machine was shipped off balance and they had to fix it themselves. So well did they do this that it became known that this machine was working faster than any other of it's kind. The tour ends back in the tasting room where you can sample the results. It was definitely a lot of fun. I might just have to do it again some time! These original, hand crafted brews are quickly gaining popularity from regulars filling up their "Growlers" to the many bars that are now carrying their brand. read more

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I'm still recovering from how fantastic my afternoon at P49 was. Located in East Van, P49 is a bit of a drive from downtown, so we've put off visiting for quite some time thanks to laziness. However, we were headed even further east last weekend, and were thus presented with the perfect opportunity to check the place out! Tucked away in an industrial part of town (with free street parking, yay!), you need to be coming here to find it. But once you're on the street, it's impossible to miss. There's a steady stream of regulars stopping in to refill growlers and pick up six-packs. At $10 a growler fill, it's quite the steal. Their flights (4 x 4oz) are an absolute steal at $4 apiece, and sleeves are $3 each. They have some great rotating options, with the nitro chocolate pumpkin porter being my favourite ('tis the season!). They also had a cinnamon and cranberry-infused ale which was simultaneously intriguing, light, and refreshing. Oh, and their milk stout is delicious. If you like stouts, you need to find yourself some ASAP. Heck, I no longer need a reason to find my way here. The beer is stupendous value for money, and it truly does speak for itself. read more

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We're from Portland, Oregon, which is reported to have the highest number of breweries per capita of anywhere in the world outside of Germany. And frankly, we're disappointed. We're disappointed because we live 300 miles (500 km) away from one of best brew houses we've ever been to. The beer was complimented by a food truck directly outside that served fantastic hot sandwiches that can be eaten inside. To top it off, the prices are incredibly reasonable, and of course, the beer is fantastic. Two thumbs up to the Beer Mosa and the Filthy Dirty IPA. read more

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Went there with a group for a holiday party and the whole experience was really quite oppressive. The staff were rude and surly. Specifically the "manager" who was too cool for us apparently. But not too cool to strap his hat to his belt buckle as he threw down our food onto the tables and grabbed peoples drinks before they were finished. He also hulk crushed my receipt in front of me that was obnoxiously aggressive and unnecessary. From the moment we walked in, it was apparent he didn't want us there which was gross because it was a group of POC's mostly queer female and non binary and as a white cis presenting man you'd think you do not want to publicly flex its racism and privilege so publicly. I would never ever recommend this place to people because it is socially and culturally violent. They have a beer called "Gypsy Tears" which is racist and inappropriate. Which accurately reflects this places values. Lots of great craft places around that are full of staff that are kind and generous and thoughtful. P49 was douche self absorbed central. ‍ read more

I've had plenty of their beers but never been to their brewery! Wow, they did not disappoint. There's a wide variety of beer that you can't get and I was pleasantly surprised to see barley wine on the menu. Their poutine was really good but Mac and cheese was just ok. The dill pickle wings and sweet and sour flavour were also worth a try. Overall a great experience! read more

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Love the renovation they did to the space!! More bathrooms, more taps, TWO patios, and more food!!! My only complaint is that the staff often seems grouchy, buuttt......I might be too when many people are loud in a tiny space lol All in all a great brewery with kickass brews and a fun atmosphere. read more

This place is a little hidden gem. The atmosphere is very nice. They have a full menu for food. The donut is in between a donut and pretzel but hits the spot. Over 30 beers to choose from. They have indoor and outdoor seating. There's also little souvenir shop in the brewery. read more

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Excellent bites. The short ribs, curly fries, and the daily donuts are awesome. Big fan of the Trash Panda, which goes with almost anything that I order. Great outdoor patio and space that keeps me coming back time and time again. read more

10/10 - One of the best brewery experiences that I've had. Their bbq rub buffalo wings were literally the best and we ended up ordering more. I ordered their cranberry sour, and ended up ordering another as well. Do you see a pattern? The bartender was so nice and chatted with us a bit about Vancouver and Toronto and gave us some recommendations of what to do in the city. A place I'd love to take some friends to next time I venture up to Vancouver! read more

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Loved my time at Parallel 49, but the highlight for me wasn't the beer, it was the chicken wings - holy mother hen these meat bones are so flavourful, I think I ate 6 in less than 30 seconds I couldn't get enough. Beautifully deep fried but also the rub! Done get me started! It is so hard to find a wing with a dry rub that's actually delicious. Parallel has nailed this rub, I think it's got some brown sugar on it which is a wonderful contrast to the salt. I could eat three baskets of these, and the beer obviously complimented these wings nicely. We also had he poutine which was stellar but man those wings! We also tried a doughnut because why not and it wasn't my fave, tasted much too fruity. I like the decor of this place, it's patio and it's Vegas betting style electronic board of beers. The chairs were quite uncomfortable at the high tops but such is life I guess. All in all solid time had on our brew tour, happy we stopped here. read more

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Love their beer. Love their food. Love their vibe. This place is definitely a locals spot and is ALWAYS busy. The beers change regularly and there is always something new and interesting to try on the menu. My favourites: Trash Panda IPA Ruby Tears Northwest Red Ale Tart Peach Weise As for food, I almost always end up ordering the fried chicken burger or the broccoli. The tasting room is kid friendly and reservations are available. read more

We live locally so we rode our bikes down so my wife could enjoy a beer on a hot summer evening. She had the Saison and said it was delicious. I had a root beer, INCREDIBLE! SO fragrant and spicy. As we were sitting near the food truck area, we were privy to all the food coming out for the folks who were eating. Behold the spicy chicken sandwich! My wife said...'oh you and Paris (our son) have GOT to come back for that!' So we did, last night, and WOW, when food manages to taste as good as it looks! BEST chicken sandwich in the city, easy! The atmosphere here is loud, vibrant, and fun, maybe not the best for little kids. read more

Terrible food. Had a chicken burger with this suspect green sauce on that tasted rancid. The worst. The beer is like cheap larger with flavouring that just tastes off. read more

The short: - tried over 5 times since 2019, will definitely go back - great ipas and food (best chicken wings I have had in Vancouver yet) - allow dogs (on patio) The long: - great ipa options: my favs are pic-a-hop Ella, undulator ipa, hurricarana ipa, pic-a-hop galaxy, pic-a-hop sabro, pic-a-hop el dorado, trash panda - food is great: my favs are the yuzu fish sauce chicken wings and pork belly taco. Other good options I tried are the chicken wings with sweet and spicy rub, and salt and pepper; Korean sandwich with a vegetarian patty (instead of chicken), waffle fries. - service is typically good but slightly slow. One time a waitress was rude when we asked her to clean another table which was available at the same time, because we preferred the sunny section. I did not think that our request was unreasonable or demanded such a response. She might not have meant it and I hope it was an anomaly - good COVID-19 safety measures: contact tracing, screens between tables, physical distancing is not enforced strictly albeit signs, QR code menu, sanitization station - the surrounding view is average - big patio - multiple, good-sized, fairly clean bathrooms - could not see dedicated parking but street parking available for free - usually busy and involves waiting for a table read more

Stopped in on a Saturday and it was crowded. Everyone was just hanging and having a good time. Its not a super big establishment- but that didnt stop people from just having fun. The beers are pretty decent- $1 taster for any abv. Yess! $4 for a flight of 4 ** loved the Barley Wine. /thumbsup They have a whole bunch of snacks(chips, cheese twists, chips, etc)- My fiancee and I got the pepperoni stick(spicy) and it was spicy! pretty good though. I'm definitely coming back to this spot in April. Friendly staff, good beers. = Re-visit! read more

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First stop on our birthday brew tour! This place was packed!! And for good reason. If you want to hang out here longer and get food etc etc I'd definitely suggest going earlier. They have a massive selection of all type of beers, hazy, sour, you name it. We had a flight of 4 and loved them all. I know they change them a lot so it's hard to give advice, but the mango beer was bomb and so was the raspberry sour! We didn't get food, but I wish we had. They served fired chicken sandwiches, donuts and a few other snacks from a food truck inside! Very cool place, definitely recommend! 8.1/10 read more

Crazy big beer selection. The staff is incredibly nice - helpful picking through the large beer menu. And the food is so good! Don't miss the bacon cheeseburger, fish taco, pork belly taco and Caesar salad. And whatever you do, get the donut of the day. Big enough to share and perfect! read more

Amazing beer collection and nice food. I had the chicken burger and it was amazing ! Also now they have the open balcony which most breweries don't. So a very big plus ! read more

Best thing ever: getting to walk into a brewery and saying "give me whatever you want for a flight, I'm from Georgia." And the people you tell this to get super excited to pick out things for you even if it's only four beers. I have had a lot of beer since this time so I don't remember exactly what I drank, but they picked out four distinctly different beers for me so that was super cool! And my favorite of them was Bodhisattva, which I filled a growler of, but my friend did not like it and that was sad. I looooove sours and apparently I'm weird. Anyway though, everything was good, I sat in the side room with all the packaged beer because the other side was so busy, and I got to watch and enjoy the whole concept of buying beer to drink elsewhere right from a brewery (we finally caught up with the rest of the continent a few days ago here.). I drank a lot of beer in Vancouver and this was the best so you should drink it too, obviously. read more

Great beers always changing and awesome food at the indoor food truck! I have so much fun here every single time! plus there is a distilleray up the street as well for some cocktails ..Great food with awesome beer at the street kitchen ! Pesto Mac n' Cheese made with garden fresh herb pesto mixed and a lightened up creamy Alfredo sauce and pasta, then topped with buttery Italian breadcrumbs and baked until hot and bubbly! read more

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A cool no attitude place with a good variety of beers on tap. Single tasters at $1 each or the flight for $4. Cheapest prices around for a no frills tasting room. Gets busy from 5pm on a Friday and they have a capacity limit of 50 people, so you may have to wait outside. Food truck outside of you wanna pay a premium for a bite. read more

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Great beer, nice ambiance, and good food. it was a nice start to our trip in Van. Tried a few beers and they were all great. I'm not a big beer drinker but this place was definitely a go-to for locals and tourists. We were expecting other businesses nearby but it's was more of a commercial location. read more

Well, it pains me to write this review because I used to hold this place in high regard. However, since they reopened after their renovations it seems they are desperately trying to pay it off by offering substandard portions at a high price for their food items and hiking their prices on their beer. Don't get me wrong, their beer is amazing. It just feels like they stopped caring about the community and are focused solely on ensuring high dividends for the new stakeholders. Good Business sense I suppose. I care more about value and feeling like I'm at a friendly neighbour hood place rather than another corporate establishment. I probably wouldn't come back except I live three blocks away. read more

So they finally reopened after extensive renovations. East Van now has the brewery tasting room it deserves, not the one it needs. Gone are the $1 tasters and $3 sleeves. The cheapest tasters now start at $3.5 with pints of lager starting at $5, but with most costing about $6-7 each. Notably, the majority of customers were drinking pints rather than tasters. A flight of tasters could potentially run you up $14, which just seems insane in my mind. There are 40 beers and ciders on tap. Astounding variety really. The decor is what I call "corporate grunge". The beautiful and subversive murals are mostly gone. Hope they'll make comeback someday. East Van today is a city of multi-million dollar houses and hipsters. This brewery is what they deserve. read more

I have previously reviewed Parallel 49 after a visit in December 2016, where I was unimpressed by the small and chaotic tap room housed at this brewery. A few weeks after writing that review they closed the tap room down for renovations, so upon my return to Vancouver in December 2017, I had to make a point of coming here to see the changes and I will tip my hat with an additional star on this review ranking. Some reviews say that the changes make the place seem more corporate and less like a local haunt, but personally I applaud them for increasing the efficiency of ordering beers, finding a seat to sit in, and even a separate and easy to purchase from bottle shop area. Plus, their beer is pretty darn great and has a variety of options and styles to work from. Kudos to the evolution of Parallel 49. I'll continue to return during my annual west coast beer tours. read more

I want so much to give this establishment MORE than three stars, but I have to call them merely good as opposed to great. The tasting room is newly renovated. More seating. There is a cool "food truck" inside the establishment which serves really good food. The beers (both the in house and the collaborations) ate excellent. The increase in prices caused sticker shock even to me though (and I'm solidly middle class)!! They USED to have $1.00, five ounce tastes) and a flight was $4.00. Now, the flights START at $7.00 (and go up depending on the selections). The food is great, but there are no bargains. Had lunch with h a friend. Two flights and the three menu items (shared) were well over $65 (plus tax and tip). I used go here with two friends and have pints and grub for well under that. I'll miss the students, artists and other patrons in the craft beer scene who have been likely priced out of the market. The cool, graffiti food truck will seem very hollow without them. I may return again because I'm like the food and beer. I won't come as often and won't be treating my student and artist friends as the prices have simply climbed too high. Having said that, I would recommend the duck corn dogs. They were really good (but not cheap). Go for a treat / not as a regular. read more

My son requested to go here as part of his 3rd birthday party. Considering we live in Seattle, that says a lot about this brewery. All of us gathered around him and his coloring books as we had some of the best flight ensembles to date. Great parking, with chill staff who love kids. Sometimes their infusions are edgy. You've been warned! read more

Their beer is hands down my favorite beer currently and I seek it out at every liquor store I visit. However coming from Alberta and visiting their restaurant for lunch my wife and I had brutally boring and zero enthusiasm from the staff. Had never been here before, yet to many food establishments similar in quality, we were seriously annoyed at how unhelpful and the lack of a positive attitude they had. Pretzels were amazing however and the pricing was quite fair. Service staff needs a serious overhaul. read more

Great place, great food highly recommend it for anyone who loves to sample different types of beer. read more

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Was there on Thursday after a softball game. I'm all for only allowing 6 to a table, but they refused us service, even though there was like 7 open tables "outside." They were very rude and completely stupid. This place is Boycotted for me as far as I'm concerned. read more

I hosted a retirement party for 40 people on the patio last night and Parallel 49 was AMAZING!! The numbers kept changing leading up to the date and the Jenna, the GM I was communicating with, was so flexible and accommodating. Everything went so smoothly, and everyone had a great time! There were no issues whatsoever, the staff were helpful and friendly, and even turned down the music outside so we could do speeches. It was a fantastic evening- great food, great beer, a great venue and great team! The guest of honour wanted a very casual and relaxed retirement party, which is exactly what he received! read more

On a day trip to Vancouver I knew I was going to have some time to kill and this was my number one place to stop. I've tried a ton of their beers and had their beer advent calendar a few years ago. BUT you can't get all of their beers at home in Calgary so this trip was to have a flight of what I can't have at home...as delicious as Jerkface 9000 is I needed to try all "new to me" brews. The tap room isn't fancy. There's the counter with the giant menu and row of taps, a bunch of rows of tables, and a food truck. Yes literally they've moved a trailer into the tap room and serve food out of it. There is a small amount of outdoor seating and also a swag shop off to the one end. Great to visit and another one of my beer pilgrimages checked off the list. read more

Enjoyed a variety of beers, currant and grapefruit Radler, chocolate pumpkin porter, ruby ale, etc. will try something from the menu next time. Friendly and efficient staff in an interesting industrial neighborhood read more

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