Category 12

AVAILABLE BEERS

• 1. Category 12 Helles

  Lager · 4.9% · Saanichton, BC

  All German malts and classic Magnum and Hallertau Mittelfruh hopsgive our Helles its smooth malt body and gentle floral character. Low bitterness, crisp finish - pure Bavarian refreshment.

  473ml Can $8.55

• 2. Category 12 Mexican Lime Lager

  Mexican Lager · 4.0% · Saanichton, BC

  We’ve combined the zesty brightness of lime with a hint of sea salt, creating a harmonious balance that awakens your taste buds with each sip.

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 3. Category 12 Shift

  NZ Pilsner · 5.0% · Saanichton, BC

  Shift into refreshment with this crisp, bright pilsner brewed with barley grown right here on Vancouver Island. Clean fermentation and hopping with New Zealand varieties impart notes of fresh-cut grass and subtle citrus.

  473ml Slow Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 4. Category 12 Event Horizon

  Dark Lager · 4.8% · Saanichton, BC

  Brewed for those who seek a premium, full-bodied lager with a rich, creamy texture and a touch of Czech heritage in every sip.

  473ml Slow Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 5. Category 12 Luminous

  Belgian Blonde · 6.7% · Saanichton, BC

  Inspired by a European vacation, our Blonde is a golden-hued masterpiece. Crafted with care, it delivers fruity aromas and subtle spice. Sweet malt blends with an Ardennes yeast, creating a tribute to Belgian beer culture.

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 6. Category 12 Résonance

  Biere de Garde · 6.0% · Saanichton, BC

  Résonance blends precision and depth. Inspired by the French farmhouse tradition, this Belgian- style Biere de Garde is cool-fermented with Belgian and lager yeasts for quiet complexity.

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 7. Category 12 Infrared

  Irish Red Ale · 4.5% · Saanichton, BC

  Infrared Irish Red Ale explores the quieter end of the spectrum. Beneath its ruby hue lies a maltforward core of toasted bread crust, light caramel, and subtle nuttiness, balanced by gentle hop bitterness.

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 8. Whistle Buoy Coastality

  American Pale Ale · 5.0% · Victoria, VC

  A chill hop-forward North American Pale Ale from our friends at Market Square. Featuring citrus flavours and aromas. Bright, clean and crushable.

  Full Pour $9.55

  4oz Taster $3.75

• 9. Category 12 Cosmic Bliss

  Hazy Pale Ale · 4.5% · Saanichton, BC

  Cosmic Bliss delves into science of beer to unlock hidden flavours through biotransformation. This process activates new flavour compounds that our yeasts converts into tropical and citrus notes of guava, passionfruit, and grapefruit, giving this hazy pale a cosmic array of flavour.

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 10. Category 12 Coastal Commons

  American Pale Ale · 5.0% · Saanichton, BC

  While neither overly bitter nor sweet, it delivers the refreshing clarity of a lager with undercurrents of citrus and tropical fruit hop aromas.

  473ml Can $8.55

• 11. Category 12 Juicy Data

  Hazy IPA · 6.1% · Saanichton, BC

  You’ll find this naturally hazy, double dry-hopped IPA to be a delicious, aromatic, fruity kick to the taste buds that will keep you coming back for more.

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 12. Category 12 Microdose

  IPA · 3.2% · Saanichton, BC

  A precisely formulated small IPA proving you don’t need a heavy ABV to make an impact. Utilizing a dry-hop payload of Mosaic, Simcoe, and Eclipse, it delivers a vibrant spectrum of tropical fruit and bright citrus.

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 13. Category 12 Chromatic

  West Coast IPA · 7.0% · Saanichton, BC

  A fresh take on a West Coast IPA...loads of fruit aroma yet clear, balanced bitterness that evolves on the palate with every sip.

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 15. Category 12 Chronos

  Farmhouse IPA · 6.8% · Saanichton, BC

  Aged nearly 2 years in our foeder and refermented with Brett., Chronos has been shaped by patience and precision. Using the solera method, it carries echoes of past releases while a final dry-hop before packaging amplifies its bright citrus aroma, balancing soft funk and oak... more

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 16. Category 12 Prism

  NZ Pilsner · 5.9% · Saanichton, BC

  Prism takes our New-Zealand-hopped Pilsner through Brett and oak, revealing bright while grape, pear skin, and a lift of pineapple rind. Re-fermentation stays fruit-forward, not funky, with a bone dry finish. In a Can

  473ml Can $8.55

• 17. Category 12 Deviation

  Irish Stout · 4.5% · Saanichton, BC

  A classic dry Irish stout with a gentle twist: rich flavours of roasted malts are rounded out with a hint of vanilla.

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 18. Category 12 R&D Troubles IPA

  English IPA · 5.5% · Saanichton, BC

  Named after the 30 year conflict between Ireland and the UK. This beer brings a counter sound to the Irish styles we have to offer at St. Paddy's Day... more

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

• 19. Category 12 Mango Guava Sour w/ Vanilla

  Fruited Sour · 5.5% · Saanichton, BC

  This tropical sour is a study in solar proximity saturated with lush mango and guava. Lightly infused with vanilla to calibrate the finish, it's a bright acidic revelation designed for maximum solar enjoyment

  Full Pour $8.55

  4oz Taster $3.25

Other Drinks

• Callister Soda

  Choices of: Cream Soda, Peach, Kola, and Root beer

  355 mL can $5.25

• Hopped Up! • Mango, Piney or Berry

  Sparkling, hop-infused water. 0% alc/vol, 0 calories.

  473 mL can $4.25

Other Food Options

• House Potatoes

  House seasoned and roasted BC potatoes with smoky tomato aioli.

  $8.50

• House Salad

  Artisan greens, with toasted pumpkin seeds, parmesan, & balsamic vinaigrette.

  $11.50

• Hummus n' Pita

  A classic house made hummus, served with warm pita bread.

  $7.50

Wednesday Wing Night

• Featured Flavours

  Buffalo, Salt n' Pepper, Honey Garlic

• Oven roasted chicken wings with purchase of a C12 beverage - $12

  Add Side Ranch or blue cheese Dip $1.50

Smaller bytes

• C12 Charcuterie Board

  A thoughtfully curated selection includes cured pork based meats and artisan cheeses, complete with all the accoutrements.

  $28

BREAKTHRU GLUTEN-REMOVED

• Category 12 Breakthru Dry Irish Stout

  Dry Stout · 4.5% · Saanichton, BC

  A smooth and approachable stout built on roasted malt character with a touch of vanilla for balance. Light in body yet rich in flavour, it delivers a clean, easy finish that makes this stout refreshing and satisfying. Bold. Balanced. Distinctly Breakthru.

  473ml Can $8.55

• Category 12 Breakthru IPA

  Gluten Reduced · 6.9% · Saanichton, BC

  Our Breakthru IPA is robust and hop forward while balanced and rich in resinous flavour. Notes of pine and citrus with a crisp body make for a satisfying drinking experience.

  473ml Can $8.55

• Category 12 Breakthru Pilsner

  Gluten Reduced · 4.9% · Saanichton, BC

  Our Breakthru pilsner is crisp and clean, and will quench your thirst like nothing else. With high carbonation and refined malt flavour, this beer will please fans of classic lagers while impressing with its complexity and refinement.

  473ml Can $8.55

FROM OUR CELLAR

• Category 12 Quantum 2023

  Imperial Stout · 10.5% · Saanichton, BC

  This isn’t just a beer; it’s a symphony of flavors in perfect harmony. The vanilla infusion adds a touch of elegance, elevating the Imperial Stout to a level of indulgence that is nothing short of extraordinary... more

  473ml Can $15

CIDER & WINE

• Castoro de Oro Estate Winery

  From our friends in Oliver — delicious 13.9% wines! Choose from Pinot Noir, Dry Rose, or Merlot.

  8 oz By the glass $13.50

• Enrico Winery

  From our friends in Duncan — delicious 12% wines! Choose from Sparkling Rosé or Pinot Gris.

  8 oz By the glass $12.50

• Strange Fellows Wine

  Wine Cocktail · 12.0% · Vancouver, BC Canada

  Choose from Strange Fellows blended Red or Rose.

  8oz By the glass $12.50

• Merridale Estate Cider

  Cider · 6.0% · Cobble Hill, BC Canada

  Current can rotation: Merri Berri, Mo'moro, Cowichan Dry, and a rotating seasonal. Inquire with your server for the seasonal option.

  473ml By the glass $12.50

NON-ALC BEVERAGES

• 1. Category 12 Hopped Up! Bright • Raspberry • Fruity

  Saanichton, BC

  Sparkling, hop-infused water. 0% alc/vol, 0 calories.

  473ml Can $4.25

• 2. Hopped Up! Bright • Citrusy • Piney

  Sparkling, hop-infused water. 0% alc/vol, 0 calories.

  473ml can $4.25

• 3. Hopped Up! Tropical • Mango • Juicy

  Sparkling, hop-infused water. 0% alc/vol, 0 calories.

  473ml can $4.25

• 5. Callister Soda

  Choices of: Cream Soda, Peach, Kola, and Root beer

  355 mL can $5.25

LIGHTER FARE

• . Tomato Soup

  House made creamy tomato soup Add sourdough garlic toast $3

  $11

• 1. House Potatoes

  House seasoned and roasted BC potatoes with smoky tomato aioli.

  $8.50

• 2. Hummus n' Pita

  A classic house made hummus, served with warm pita bread.

  $7.50

• 5. House Salad

  Artisan greens, with toasted pumpkin seeds, parmesan, & balsamic vinaigrette.

  $11.50

• 5. Rainbow Quinoa Salad

  Quinoa, purple and white cabbage, carrot, cucumber, red pepper, edamame, toasted cashews, and green onion in a creamy sesame soy dressing

  $14

MAINS

• C12 Charcuterie Board

  A thoughtfully curated selection includes cured pork based meats and artisan cheeses, complete with all the accoutrements.

  $28

• C12 Burger

  Our handmade Mitchell Farms all beef burger with cheddar, house pickles, leaf lettuce, and special sauce on a toasted brioche bun. Sub gluten free bun + $2. Served with house potatoes or house salad.

  Black Bean Burger $17.75

  Classic Burger $22

• Greek Chicken Flatbread

  Flatbread topped with hummus, lemon marinated chicken, tomato, mozzarella cheese, red onion, feta, and Kalamata olives.

  $23

• Pulled Pork Wrap

  Slow roasted pulled pork with jalapeños, roasted red peppers, cheddar-jack cheese, & sour cream in a soft flour tortilla. Served with house potatoes or house salad.

  $19.75

• Chicken Wings

  Juicy oven roasted Island chicken wings. Choose from classic buffalo, honey garlic or , salt n' pepper.

  Ranch dip $1.50

  Blue cheese dip $1.50

  $19.25

• Avocado Toast

  Sourdough, mashed avocado, house pickled red onion, feta, fresh herbs. With your choice of side salad or house potatoes.

  +sliced boiled egg $3

  Regular $17

• Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

  Flatbread topped with ranch cream cheese spread, juicy buffalo chicken, mozzarella, blue cheese, and green onion

  $23

• PULLED PORK NACHOS

  Oven-baked tortilla chips loaded with tender pulled pork, melted cheese, diced tomato and onion. A hearty, shareable favourite.

  +jalapeños $1

  +sour cream $1.50

  +guacamole $1.50

  Regular $18

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