No more Coors Light for you. Instead, try a craft beer, which is a bottle made by a small, local brewery. They’re so packed with flavour they make those corporate brews seem watery in contrast. Here are five great Canadian craft beers to try this fall.

Lug°tread Lagered Ale

Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co., Ont.
This organic brew is a cross between a crisp, clean lager and a fruitier, sweeter ale with notes of fresh bread, grass and hay. (Yes, beer fans talk like this.)
Pair with: Grilled salmon, tossed salad.

Propeller ESB (extra special bitter)

Propeller Brewing Co., N.S.
Winning three gold medals at the World Beer Championships from 2006 to 2008, this spectacularly smooth, caramel English bitter has a nutty, dry bitter finish — a solid example of a classic, easy- sipping beer.
Pair with: Ribs, fish & chips.

Pumpkineater Imperial Pumpkin Ale

Howe Sound Brewing Company, B.C.
An “imperial” beer has lots of malt — and lots of booze. Split this hefty bottle of what may just be the best (and certainly the punchiest) pumpkin ale in the country.
Pair with: Vanilla ice cream, turkey.

St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout

McAuslan Brewing, Que.
Not all dark beers taste like Guinness. This fluffy oatmeal number comes with sweeter, roastier flavours and will satisfy coffee and chocolate lovers.
Pair with: Anything chocolate.

Red Racer IPA (India pale ale)

Central City Brewing Co., B.C.
This big, bitter brew starts off with a hit of caramel malt followed by a big explosion of hoppy grapefruit peel and pine with a lasting dry, bitter finish.
Pair with: Spicy foods like curries and Mexican.