Search for the Perfect Pint

A fundraising event hosted by the Rotary Club of Port Moody, Search for the Perfect Pint is a beer-tasting event that showcases craft breweries and local food.

This event is put on by the same people as Port Moody Ribfest which takes place in the summer.

Search for the Perfect Pint

The Search for the Perfect Pint event has been a staple in Port Moody for nearly two decades. It’s an all-inclusive craft beer celebration with various food options as well. Search for the Perfect Pint is a fundraiser put on by the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Proceeds from the event benefit local community projects.

In 2023 Search for the Perfect Pint happens in Port Moody on Friday, May 5th (which is also Cinco de Mayo). The event runs from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

All of the breweries and food vendors that take part in the festival are usually local (or at least BC-based) including from the “Brewers Row” in Port Moody.

Location and Admission

Search for the Perfect Pint takes place at Port Moody City Hall. The venue’s address is 100 Newport Drive.

The event is held in the evening and is only for those who are ages 19+. Upwards of 500 or 600 people attend. Most of the crowd enjoys their food and beers outside (at least in years with good weather). Some breweries and food vendors also set up indoors.

One of the best parts of Search for the Perfect Pint is that it’s an all-inclusive ticket. Admission costs a flat rate of $50 for everyone! Once you’re at the venue you can sample from all of the breweries and food vendors for no extra cost.

Admission also normally comes with a beer sample glass that you can keep. Hopefully this is the case again in 2023. An important note is that attendees are not allowed to arrive at the venue intoxicated. Entry will be denied if that is the case (but why would anyone drink beforehand anyways).

Parkside Brewery at Search for the Perfect Pint — Parkside Brewery

What to Expect

There are usually two dozen or so different breweries and around 6 to 10 different food vendors that take part. The event isn’t meant to be one where you sit down by a single vendor and have a lot of just their products. You’re meant to move around and try plenty of different things!

Breweries participating in 2023 include The Parkside Brewery, Steamworks Brewing, Yellow Dog Brewing, Moody Ales & Co, La Cerveceria Astilleros and plenty more. Food vendors include COBS Bread and Rocky Point Ice Cream.

There is usually live music playing at the venue as well. Details about the artists for 2023 are still to be confirmed as of late April.