Style: IPA - New England / Hazy
ABV: 6.2 IBU: 0
Consider this your canopy retreat. While present, the grains play a background role and allow the hops to shine. This particular blend of hops lends medium bitterness to the palate and fruity burst of pineapple, tangerine and a touch of pine.
First seen on Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Style: Stout - Coffee
ABV: 5.8 IBU: 0
A Counterpoint classic. First, we brewed a smooth stout designed to enjoy in any season. As always, we added some organic raw cocoa nibs and in this batch, we chose Brazilian coffee beans roasted locally at the Contrabean Roasting Company in Kitchener. (https://www.contrabean.ca/) 5.8% ABV, Tier 2.
First seen on Saturday, February 16, 2019
Style: Stout - Oatmeal
ABV: 6.5 IBU: 0
First seen on Saturday, July 13, 2019
Style: Porter - Other
ABV: 6.9 IBU: 0
Robust Porter aged on toasted Oak
First seen on Saturday, February 23, 2019
Style: California Common
ABV: 4.9 IBU: 0
COMMUNITY. SUSTAINABILITY. BEER. As the closest independent brewery to the local airport, and facing the busiest street in the city, we're proud to be established here in our hometown of Kitchener. A traditional style brewed with Vienna malt and the renowned Northern Brewer hops, YKF is a malt-forward easy drinking beer with rustic, earthy hop tones. Our California Common has become a staple in our taproom and a favorite among beer lovers looking for Something different in today's beer scene. Welcome to YKF. Welcome to Kitchener.
First seen on Saturday, July 8, 2023
Style: IPA - New England / Hazy
ABV: 6.2 IBU: 0
We used a simple grain bill for this IPA and put the spotlight on this 5-hop combo. Azacca, Citra, Comet, El Dorado & Simcoe are making an appearance that can only be described as loud and proud. As always, brewed hazy and bright. 6.2% ABV, Tier 2.
First seen on Thursday, June 6, 2019
Style: Lager - Japanese Rice
ABV: 5 IBU: 0
Crisp dry Japanese rice lager
First seen on Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Style: Sour - Fruited Gose
ABV: 4.8 IBU: 0
First seen on Thursday, April 11, 2019
Style: IPA - Imperial / Double
ABV: 8.4 IBU: 0
EGBDH - and this beer has a few! Loaded with Citra, Comet and Idaho 7.
First seen on Thursday, March 28, 2019
Style: IPA - Imperial / Double
ABV: 8.3 IBU: 0
Hazy DIPA with Citra, Azacca, El Dorado
First seen on Thursday, August 29, 2019
Style: Stout - Coffee
ABV: 5.4 IBU: 0
Stout with locally roasted coffee and locally roasted organic cocoa
First seen on Saturday, February 5, 2022
Style: IPA - Imperial / Double
ABV: 8 IBU: 0
Hazy DIPA with Mosaic, Simcoe, Cryo, and Citra
First seen on Saturday, November 9, 2019
Style: IPA - Imperial / Double
ABV: 7.9 IBU: 50
DIPA w/ Citra and Simcoe
First seen on Thursday, April 11, 2019
Style: Pale Ale - American
ABV: 3.5 IBU: 0
First seen on Saturday, March 5, 2022
Style: Pale Ale - New England / Hazy
ABV: 5 IBU: 0
First seen on Saturday, February 16, 2019
Style: IPA - American
ABV: 6.5 IBU: 0
Fresh Citrus Zest Hazy IPA
First seen on Friday, October 18, 2019
Style: Stout - Imperial / Double
ABV: 10.7 IBU: 0
Bourbon barrel aged imperial stout. Aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels.
First seen on Friday, December 6, 2019
Style: Brown Ale - American
ABV: 5.8 IBU: 0
Brown ale
First seen on Friday, May 10, 2019
Style: IPA - New England / Hazy
ABV: 7.5 IBU: 35
Hazy IPA w/ Australian hops.
First seen on Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Style: IPA - New England / Hazy
ABV: 6.8 IBU: 0
Hazy IPA
First seen on Monday, July 1, 2019
Style: Traditional Ale
ABV: 4.9 IBU: 0
First seen on Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Style: IPA - Imperial / Double
ABV: 7.7 IBU: 78
First seen on Thursday, July 1, 2021
Style: Pilsner - German
ABV: 4.7 IBU: 33
First seen on Friday, June 2, 2023
Style: Fruit Beer
ABV: 5.3 IBU: 0
Experimental pale ale made with carrot and pineapple juice!
First seen on Friday, October 4, 2019
Style: Farmhouse Ale - Saison
ABV: 5.4 IBU: 0
First seen on Saturday, February 16, 2019
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Reviews
Lucian Vermeulen
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Best beer in KW by far! There's always something new and creative available and the staff are always helpful and really know their beer. Definitely worth checking out, but be warned that it will become your go-to brewery once you do!
Cass Marshall
Monday, April 3, 2023
Great beer, great service! Perfect spot for craft beer enthusiasts as well as 'mainstream' beer drinkers because they have a varied and changing tap list for every set of taste buds. It's a sweet little spot and the staff are always wonderful. Plus they have a beer with gold in it!!! How cool! It's delicious, too. Bought a few bottles to take home a while ago and haven't had one I don't like yet! Highly recommend.
Jonas B
Friday, November 21, 2025
Best brewery in town! This place is great, super creative brews (which you can purchase and take home from the beer fridge!) and a great atmosphere. 10/10
Mark Leslie Lefebvre
Sunday, November 23, 2025
This is a delightful brewery with a fantastic owner and staff and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It's small, but charming, and a wonderful place to enjoy some good locally made beers with friends, or to make new ones. Pleasant conversations with friendly strangers upu meet sitting at the small bar is a common occurrence here. Likely because the patrons are as wonderful as those who brew and serve here.
Maggie Barker
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Counterpoint is my favourite brewery. Very welcoming environment, friendly staff, and amazing beers! And they're dog friendly!