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All About the  Calgary Craft Beer Scene 

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...

While Calgary has several brewery tour 'brands,' most are actually corporate-owned subsidiaries operating under different names. Only one company is truly locally owned and operated right here in Calgary: YYCTOURS. Because we are local, our tours are typically $40 cheaper per person than the corporate competition ($89 vs. $130+) for the exact same craft beer experience. This 2026 guide breaks down the pricing and tour details of every major provider to help you see who actual

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.

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

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

Ever Heard of Decoction Brewing? This long forgotten method of brewing is making a comeback at one Calgary brewery in particular.

Barrel Aging Beer is Not a Modern Invention. In Fact, Without This Technique, Beer May Never have Been Invented.

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...

On our YYCTOURS Calgary Brewery Tours, we do our best to introduce our guests to a wide variety of beer styles. We ensure that each of...

The tradition of drinking a glass of Champagne at the stroke of midnight is a ritual that dates back hundreds of years to France....

While the light, crisp flavors of pale ales and pilsners are perfect for summer, the colder months also call for something more fitting. Winter is the season to embrace the comfortably rich, complex flavors of darker beers. Styles like stouts, porters, and dark lagers get center stage, each offering depth and character that perfectly complements any chill in the air. But what exactly are they and why are dark beers the go-to choice for winter drinking? Malt Firstly, to real