Heading up for a one night trip and wondering who the highlights are.

I will be visiting Calgary & Banff/Canmore July 2 - 10. Wondering if there are any craft beer festivals worth attending. Also looking for any craft beer bars in the area. TIA!

Former homebrewer that sold my equipment a few years ago. I have 6-8 dozen 1 litre flip-top bottles (The Cattleboys ones), a bunch of Grolsch bottles, and a half-dozen growlers all gathering dust in my basement.

I'd like to see them get some use and gain the space in my basement back. Everything is clean and some are in nice plastic crates I found at Princess Auto. Price tag shows the 1l bottles were nearly $30 per dozen.

I don't want any money for them, but I will ask that if you're interested, you make a donation of $50 (or more) to the Stollery or the Edmonton Food Bank, and you take all of the bottles.

I'm located in Edmonton near Ritchie Market and available for pick ups most evenings or weekends. PM me if you'd like them.

Medicine Hat has an opportunity to grab a brewery/taproom - looks like Hell's Basement is available:

https://www.avisonyoung.ca/properties/alberta-brewery-sale

You walk into your local liquor store, full of hope, only to find the "craft beer section" is just a sad row of cans with names that scream "corporate-sponsored diversity." It's like they think we're all out here drinking neon-yellow lagers like we’ve never seen a 7.2% IPA. Alberta beer lovers, rise up—our craft scene deserves better!

Has anyone found any non alcoholic muchroom extract beers in the province? Not the psychoactive type.

Google found me a company based out of Calgary but based on their socials they may be out of business.

Noh Co

Anyone know if theres a actual webpage listing all the beers or anything or is this a hunt and find instagram/fb/threads/etc posts type of a thing?

Hey all, topic in title. I know Big Rock had a kriek style at some point, but I'm not sure if they still do.

I’m looking for a place in Calgary that has a decent winter ale. Anyone have any suggestions?

Looks like Common Crown's got a space secured, signs are up in the windows and works going on in Bridgeland neighborhood of Calgary.

I am assuming no brewing at this facility, just restaurant and bar and patio.

Google maps link

I was excited to see Odd Company expanding south of the river last summer, but ever time I go I get service and quality lower than I get from the other breweries on 99th/Happy Beer street.
Am I alone? Are others seeing that Odd Company has tried to join the vibe but failed?

Long live Omen, Bent Stick, Monolith, Shiddy's (esp. for Flatties!), Ale Architect...

(Edited to include Ale Architect and highlight that the best part of Shiddy's is the food!)

Edmonton: Is Growlery's second location the former Mercer tavern across from Rogers?

I'd love to be in on the business modeling for places like this. Proximity to the arena seems like a gold mine on game nights and concert nights, bonus for a playoff run. But the rest of the days... is that enough to sustain craft in a neighborhood that glugs down cheap macros by the gallon? Campio is a rousing success - I think - but what will it take for the Growlery boys (great people, by the way) to pull it off?

Their posts always gave me a chuckle and often topical. Sticking it to those who need to get it stuck to. Good luck and godspeed. o7

Jalapeno brews are usually not my thing. However, when my local brewery in Wainwright tries something new, I have support and give it a go. I really enjoyed this beer. To where I stopped for a taste and stayed for 3. What surprised me is that it turned out to be well balanced and very drinkable.

I'm not an expert beer taster, but the definitely jalapeno on the nose and on the second pint I got a bit more heat but it finished off well.

If you in the Wainwright area, I would recommend to stop for a pint. There is also a limited run stout thats I enjoyed.

I'm hoping if folks continue to support it will encourage them to continue off some of the more unique small batches.

Hey friends, just a shameless plug - Brewsmith Brewing is FINALLY opening our doors in Bowness on Saturday November 23rd with a Grand Opening scheduled for Saturday November 30th. We'll have seven beers on tap from our serving tanks for next week. Let me know if you have any questions! Here's our hours for the first week.

As title states, looking for a good amber. My favorite beer was thirsty beaver from tree brewing but it's no longer available anywhere. Also really liked long hop red and Tamarack Yard sale but again I can't find any of them anywhere.

Can someone explain to me how Bloom Culture #2 from Cold Garden has won 2 awards this year? Looking for a serious breakdown as to why? What am I missing?

I've got around 70 growlers collected from across Canada and the US. We're now downsizing and don't have space to bring them with us. Anyone have any ideas for what to do with them beyond recycling, or who I can off load them too? Thanks

Establishment won. Also lots of love for Polyrhythm, Bent Stick, Ale Architect and Two Pillars

Been out of country and only managed to sneak into two house for their Festbeir Marzen so far these past two weeks. What else is out and about on tap or in can to take home?

Is there anything else they put in these beers? I had one tonight and I felt like I travelled to Mars. I understand it’s 10% but are there any drugs or something in it as well?

Bunch of cascade and centennial ‘bout ready for picking, probably be a good half+ grocery bag worth, in SE.

(Cowtown Yeast Wranglers’ FB doesn’t allow posts or I certainly would offer them there.)

Hey Gang,

Realized it hasn't been posted here.

DANDYFEST 2024!!!

The line up is pretty bonkers this year.

Last kegs ever in Alberta of Cascade and Small Pony Barrel works!

The only chance get your paws on Messorem (from Montreal) or Poney Sauvage Cider.

Twin Sails sent some exxxxtra secial Volcano King Double Milkshake IPA

We have a new bottle bar with bottles from Jester King, Dunham and more!

The music is top notch tooooo!!!!

Grab your tix if ya haven't yet! Its gunna be a banger!!!

Just out of curiosity does anyone know if the brewer from Outcast is at another spot now, or maybe just skipped town? I know they were apparently terrible at running a business, but I really do think they had some great beer.

Just saw this posted to Facebook, doesn’t sound good…

So my Inlaw had just mentioned seeing an interview with a brewer in Jasper that was set to open the day before the fire.. I hadn’t heard of another one opening so was kinda shocked.. is he right or is Jasper Brewery the only one out there..