Whistle Buoy - Shaft Coffee Stout

The Mood:
Smooth, bold, and a little indulgent. Shaft Stout channels Victoria’s favourite pick-me-up—dark, aromatic, and perfectly balanced between coffeehouse comfort and craft precision.

The Story:
Inspired by the iconic Victoria cocktail, The Shaft, this small-batch stout from Whistle Buoy layers rich malts with notes of chocolate, coffee, and coconutty hops. Brewed in Market Square and crafted for depth without heaviness, it’s a nod to the city’s love of caffeine and creativity—reimagined in non-alcoholic form. Roasty, aromatic, and luxuriously smooth, it’s the kind of beer that wakes up your senses and feels right at any hour.

The Taste:
Velvety dark malt with espresso, cocoa, and a subtle touch of toasted coconut. Creamy mouthfeel, medium body, and a clean, lightly sweet finish.

The Ritual:
Serve slightly chilled—not cold—to let the roasted malts and chocolate notes unfold. Perfect with dessert, after dinner, or as your afternoon “coffee break” beer.

Fizz Notes:
Brewed in Victoria, BC. Vegan. Small-batch. Inspired by the classic Shaft cocktail and brewed for depth, balance, and flavour.

Water, malted barley, hops, coffee, cocoa, yeast, natural coconut flavour.

Chocolate, espresso, roasted malt, toasted coconut. Smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced.