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All About the  Calgary Craft Beer Scene 

On October 6th, the province's craft beer scene gathered in Red Deer for the 2025 Alberta Beer Awards, celebrating the province’s expanding and diverse brewing community. In September, judges sampled hundreds of beers from 28 categories to determine the top brews of the year, and this night marked the announcement of the winners. Expert judges evaluated aroma, flavour, and overall craftsmanship, resulting in 28 category winners and three standout beers earning Best in Show (g

Ol' B team members pose with their 6 Alberta Beer Awards. Photo credit- Alberta Beer Awards/ Ol' Beautiful Brewing In June of 2024, a fire destroyed Ol' Beautiful Brewing’s taproom and small batch facility in Inglewood, leaving the brewery and the community reeling. The Inglewood taproom had long been a local favorite, a place where Calgarians could gat

Most beer fans only see the medals, but what happens behind the scenes? Go backstage at the 2025 Alberta Beer Awards and discover the meticulous process of blind judging, the unsung heroes who make it happen, and why it's a game-changer for Alberta's breweries.

Have you ever found yourself typing a very specific question into Google, like "how to book a private beer tasting event in Calgary" or...

Canada's Best Beers of 2025 Crowned at Canadian Brewing Awards Canada's best beers of 2025 were just crowned at the Canadian Brewing...

Canadian Breweries Take Home Medals at the 2025 World Beer Cup

If you love craft beer and adventure, The BeerQuest Game  is your ultimate challenge! This interactive experience takes you on a journey...

Jump to Complete List of Winners The 10th annual Alberta Beer Week is set to begin on October 11 but the kickoff party already started...

The story of German Pils begins in the mid-19th century, inspired by the groundbreaking creation of Pilsner beer in the city of Pilsen...

Walking into Big Rock Brewery for day one of the three-day Alberta Beer Awards as a first-time judge was both thrilling and...

Every year for Alberta Beer Week in October, the Alberta Small Brewers Association releases Unity Brew . A beer style curated by a...

As winter approaches and the allure of fresh powder calls, one of the best ways to enjoy the local ski hills around Calgary is with the...

If you're planning a trip to Calgary, you're in for a treat—not only for the vibrant city itself but for the incredible natural wonders...

Calgary offers several brewery tour options from a few different companies, each with its own pricing and experience details. Of this...

Beer, one of the oldest and most beloved beverages in the world, has a history as rich and frothy as the drink itself. Across centuries,...

Beer and hockey have long been a match made in heaven. Whether you're cheering for your team at a bustling arena or enjoying the game...

Beer, one of the world's oldest and most beloved beverages, has seen an explosion in variety and quality made possible by the rise of the...

When you think of being a tourist, your mind might wander to far-off places and exotic destinations. However, you don’t need to travel...

New Calgary Brewery Set To Open It's Doors in Killarney/Richmond.

One of Calgary's oldest Craft Breweries Just Turned 10.