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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

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...

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.

How Did Calgary Breweries Do at the Recent 2024 Canadian Brewery Awards?

The Canadian Breweries That Took Home Medals At The World Beer Cup

This Calgary Distillery Has A 100-Year Old History Hidden Inside

Calgary Has An Award Winning Craft Scene and YYCTOURS Is Ready To Show You Around.

Yes, Calgary Has A Winery.

Here Are The Best Breweries in Calgary By Category.

1. Introduction to YYCTOURS and its seamless Calgary transportation services When it comes to transportation services in the Calgary...

This Calgary Craft Christmas Catalogue showcases a wide range of products made here locally in Calgary. The YYCTOURS Calgary brewery tour...

Have you ever asked someone "What did you get for Christmas?" only to have them reply "All I got was stupid beer."? Nope, us neither....

The Best Breweries In Canada for 2023

1. Introduction When it comes to craft beer, Alberta is quickly gaining national recognition as a top destination and if you are...

On October 25, 2023, the 2nd annual Canada Beer Cup was held in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The event, which is one of several award...

Throughout the course of a year, there are numerous beer award competitions held all over the world. The majority of these events rely on...