Drink Beer. Protect Marmots.

Support the recovery of the wild Vancouver Island Marmot population with every sip of the Wild Marmot Dunkel.

  • The Story

    We’ve partnered with two other Vancouver Island icons - the Victoria Royals and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to protect the wildlife unique to Vancouver Island the best way we know how.

    With a delicious new beer.

  • The Vancouver Island Marmot

    The only endemic mammal species to British Columbia, the Vancouver Island Marmot is distinct from other marmot species, characterized by its unique chocolate brown fur with white patches.

    Exclusive to Vancouver Island's alpine meadows, this marmot stands out for its rarity and specific habitat needs, setting it apart from its mainland cousins.

    Animal Profile

  • Recovering a Wild Population

    Funded primarily by private donors, the Marmot Recovery Foundation's robust breeding, release, and habitat restoration initiatives have been imperative to the survival of Vancouver Island’s marmots.

    Once teetering on the edge of extinction with less than 30 in the wild, the Vancouver Island Marmot population has climbed to three hundered.

    Recovery Work

The Victoria Royals, with their mascot Marty the Marmot, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, home to the marmots, and Vancouver Island Brewing, are uniting in a shared commitment to conserve the critically endangered Wild Marmot, a species unique to the Island we call home.

Wild Marmot Dunkel

  • ABV: 5%

    IBU: 17

    Flavour Profile: This dark lager is a traditional smooth Munich Dunkel. It boasts a deep, complex Munich malt flavour with toasted breadcrust notes. Despite it’s richness, it avoids excessive sweetness delivering a inviting, satisfying, and complex sip.

  • This limited edition Wild Marmot Dunkel can be found slopeside on Mount Washington at Ted’s Bar & Grill, at Victoria Royals home games in the Save-On-Food Memorial Centre, and in the Vancouver Island Brewing Taproom.

    Don’t wait, this beer is only available until mid January!

  • Proceeds from every pint poured are donated to the Marmot Recovery Foundation and help recover the Wild Marmot Population on Vancouver Island.