Vancouver Island Brewing
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Victoria, British Columbia · Squarespace shop · vibrewing.com
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Vancouver Island's first craft brewery, founded in 1984, known for Islander Lager, Mystic Haze Pale Ale, Broken Islands Hazy IPA and Break Point Pilsner, plus Sea Dog Amber Ale and the seasonal Hermannator Ice Bock, sold in 473 ml and 355 ml cans, 8- and 15-packs, the Outpost mix pack and kegs.
Vancouver Island Brewing's packaged beer (HTS 2203.00.00, "Beer made from malt") can no longer ship to the US: the US import ban on listed Canadian alcohol took effect September 29, 2026, after a 50% Section 338 duty that applied from August 22, 2026. We found no source showing VIB sells in the US; its own news release describes a market of homes, pubs, restaurants and festivals across Vancouver Island.Source: whitehouse.gov, Sep 8, 2026
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Made in Canada
Brewed in Victoria. Since November 1, 2024 its core beers have been "brewed and packaged by Phillips Brewing & Malting Company" at Phillips' "nearby facilities in downtown Victoria", under VIB's own recipes and oversight; VIB keeps "its small-batch brewing facility" at 2330 Government Street for test and specialty batches.
On the tariff list
- HTS 2203.00.00 · Beer made from malt · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
"Islander Lager ... ABV: 5.0% ... Format Availability:1 x 473ml Can8 x 355ml Cans" (https://www.vibrewing.com/islander-lager)
Rates are the additional US duty under Section 338. About the tariffs
Sources
- vibrewing.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Vancouver Island Brewing (VIB) has signed a co-pack agreement to have its popular line-up of craft beers brewed and packaged by Phillips Brewing & Malting Company (Phillips) effective November 1st, 2024.
- vibrewing.com · accessed 2026-09-29
By outsourcing its production and packaging to Phillips’ nearby facilities in downtown Victoria, Vancouver Island Brewing is ensuring its much-loved portfolio of high-quality, all-natural beers, including Islander Lager, Mystic Haze, and Broken Islands Hazy IPA will continue to be locally made.
- vibrewing.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Riley will be responsible for building new brand recipes for VIB in its small-batch brewing facility that will remain in operation in approximately 10% of its current Government Street space.
- vibrewing.com · accessed 2026-09-29
enjoyed in homes, pubs, restaurants and festivals across Vancouver Island
- vibrewing.com · accessed 2026-09-29
The ingredients and recipes for all VIB beers will remain the same, with VIB conducting regular test panels
- vibrewing.com · accessed 2026-09-29
VIB’s relocation process will see its taproom close on September 14th and operations at the main brewery cease effective November 1st.
- vibrewing.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Vancouver Island Brewing2330 Government StreetVictoria, BC Canada V8T 5G5
- vibrewing.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Format Availability:1 x 473ml Can8 x 355ml Cans (Grab an 8 Pack! Great Beer, Better Value)15 x 355ml Cans Kegs
- bc.thegrowler.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
Ontario-based owner Bob MacDonald, who acquired the company in 2016 from local farmer Barry Fisher and shareholders, revealed the plans to staff on Wednesday morning at the brewery at 2330 Government St.
- bc.thegrowler.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
The lost jobs will be on the brewing production and canning side, while about 15 positions will be maintained in sales and marketing, finance and administration.
- bc.thegrowler.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
the company expects to produce about 18,000 hectolitres a year — its current volume — at the Phillips facility.
- whitehouse.gov · accessed 2026-09-29
certain alcoholic beverages that are products of Canada, as set forth in the Annex to this proclamation, are excluded from importation into the United States, effective with respect to goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026.
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