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All About the  Calgary Craft Beer Scene 

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

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

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

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

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

What is Raw Ale And Where Can You Find it in Calgary? Raw Ale is a term used not to describe a style of beer like I.P.A. or Pilsner, but...

Every week YYCTOURS visits a different Calgary brewery to sample a flight of beer and to have a look around. To see all our current 2023...

The Baltic Porter has a long history and wide range of flavours depending on which country brews it (or in this case) , which Alberta...

One of the Best Belgian Ale Brewers in Calgary- Two Pillars Brewing . Two Pillars is proof that you do not need a million dollars worth...

In this How To Beer Judge series, YYCTOURS is breaking down the judging categories from Calgary’s winners at the 2023 Canadian Brewery...

On Jun 3, 2023 the Canadian Brewing Awards and Conference was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The CBAC competition, which had more than...