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What a time to be alive

There used to be one or two breweries around town and look at us now!  Calgary has about 40 craft breweries!  So many that it's tough to visit them all - a good problem to have. 😀 


And the cool thing about the craft beer industry is that micro-breweries are so supportive of each other.  It's not a competition, there's enough customers to support all of these great places.  


Well, as long as we are doing our job to GO THERE AND DRINK! 🍻


So GO! Go support the local craft beer industry and check each of these off your "to drink" list. 📋

Calgary's Best Breweries 🏆

Like choosing your favorite child, it's hard to pick one when you love them all dearly.  ❤️ So while I don't want to exclude any of these fantastic beer-making businesses, there are some breweries that are my faves.  

1) 33 Acres

2) Cold Garden

When this popular Vancouver brewery opened in Calgary people were excited, and for good reason! Their beer is great and this place is always busy! Be sure to try their Mezcal Gose, I've never had a beer like it! So good!

33 Acres Brewery

2) Cold Garden

2) Cold Garden

cold garden brewery inside

Cold Garden has created their own cult following.  It's known for it's crazy hipster décor, fluffy dog patrons, and ability to order takeout.  It's a poplar place with a big delicious beer list.

Cold Garden

3) Dandy Brewing

dandy brewing calgary outside

When people ask for my top picks I always list Dandy because I just love the taste of their beers. They do a lot of sour beers that are damn delicious. They have a small but welcoming taproom and they make food in-house including pizza and a few other dishes.

Dandy Brewing

4) Establishment Brewing

4) Establishment Brewing

Definitely some of the best beers in the city. They do a number of experimental sour beers that are just the right amount of crazy.  Find it in the heart of the barley belt, this is a must-go spot for beer lovers.

Establishment Brewing

5) Railyard Brewing

4) Establishment Brewing

5) Railyard Brewing

Loving the flavor combinations coming out of Railyard - it's never boring!  Their peach sour is a well known and loved beer you have to try! Also despite that their taproom is a bit of a drive (close to the airport) it has a fun interior and is a big space that's perfect for events.

Railyard Brewing

6) Cabin Brewing

4) Establishment Brewing

5) Railyard Brewing

Cabin Brewing has the cutest rustic theme of all the breweries. You can even sit in a mini-cabin booth. They also have really cute merch if you want to add a new t-shirt or hat to your collection. They're located central barley belt so you definitely can't skip this one.

Cabin Brewing

Calgary Breweries

Here's a list of all of Calgary's breweries (well, the one's with taprooms!)  If you're the competitive type you're gonna try to visit them all, you know, just so you can brag about how sophisticated you are. 🎩

List of All Calgary Breweries🍻

1) Annex Ale Project

A modern, simple brewery known for producing sodas as well as beers. Features a popular burger place (Lil Empire) tucked inside their brewery.

📍 @annexales

🗺️  4323 1 St SE Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2017

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

2) Banded Peak Brewing

A small brewery that serves up sandwiches as well. A popular stop on any barley belt tour!

📍  @bandedpeak_brewing

🗺️  #119 519 34th Ave SE Calgary

📅  Opened in 2016

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

3) Best of Kin

Downtown spot that serves up food as well as beer. [📽️ Closer look here]

📍 @bestofkin

🗺️  1059 14th St SW Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2022

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

4) Bitter Sisters Brewing Company

Larger brewery that also features a south-facing patio and has a food menu.

📍  @bittersisters.co

🗺️  510 Heritage Dr SW Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2020

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

5) Big Rock Brewery

Can't say I've ever been to Big Rock Brewery but I believe they recently refreshed their taproom and they now serve Big Sky BBQ.

📍  @bigrockbrewery

🗺️  76 Ave SE Calgary

📅  Opened in 1985

🐶 No information

6) Boiling Oar Brewing Company

I have yet to visit this brewery. They serve snacks but no menu. But you can order food in!

📍 @boilingoarbeer

🗺️  7930 51st St SE Calgary

📅  Opened in 2024

🐶  No dogs permitted

7) Born Brewing Co.

Small brewery in the barley belt with adventure inspired beers. 

📍 @bornbrewingco

🗺️  414 36 Ave SE #3, Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2018

🐶 No information

8) Bottlescrew Bill's Brewing

A staple in Calgary’s brewing community, this spot is known as the city’s first official beer bar. Their laid-back taproom and massive patio space is the perfect a relaxed spot downtown. 

📍 @bottlescrewbills

🗺️  5769 4 St SE #110, Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2019

🐶 Yes, dog friendly, but leash required

9) Bow River Brewing

Medium-sized brewery in an industrial area that also serves food including pizza.

📍 @bowriverbrew

🗺️  5769 4 St SE #110, Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2019

🐶 Yes, dog friendly, but leash required

10) Brewsters Foothills

Handcrafted ales, lagers, and pub food, it's a cool place to take your friends for good conversation and they have 13 core products that Calgarians love. 

📍 @wearebrewsters

🗺️  5519 53 St SE Calgary

📅  Opened in 1991

🐶 No Information

11) Buffalo 9 Brewing Co

Small brewery that has their beer names and label designs that pay respect and honour our military’s contributions both past and present.

📍 @buffalo9brewing

🗺️  2801 24a St SW Calgary

📅  Opened in 2024

🐶 No Information 

12) Burn Block Social Club

Find it on mainstreet Inglewood. This brewery is filled with fun arcade games to keep you busy.

 📽️Get a closer look here.

📍 @burnblocksocial

🗺️  1217B 9 Ave SE Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2024 (previously Revival Brewcade)

🐶 No information

13) Cabin Brewing Company

They have a cozy taproom and these little nook booths and even a hanging a canoe with cute lights and its a fun spot with a well-liked beer menu.

📍 @cabinbrewing

🗺️  505 36 Ave SE Calgary

📅  Opened in 2018

🐶 No Information

14) Citizen Brewing Company

Popular brewery with a large menu featuring BBQ, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and poutine. Has a large outdoor seating area that's heated. 

📍 @citizenbrewingcompany

🗺️  227 35 Ave NE Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2017

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

15) Cold Garden Beverage Company

The place of legends, and a great hang out spot and hosts some incredible events during the week and you have to see the sparkly gnome! 

📍 @cold_garden

🗺️  1100 11 St SE Calgary

📅  Opened in 2017

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

16) Dandy Brewing


📍 @dandybrewing

🗺️  2003 11 St. SE Calgary

📅  Opened in 2014

🐶 No information

17) Eighty-Eight Brewing

Just on the outskirts of Inglewood, this little gem is serving up cold brew, pizza and really gets in the spirits of the holidays with their pop ups and take overs, they also host fun drag shows. oh and their beer is a homage to the '88 Olympics (keeping that dream alive)! 

📍 @eightyeightbrewco

🗺️   2600 Portland St SE #1070 Calgary

📅  Opened in 2018

🐶 No Information

18) Establishment Brewing


📍 @estbrew

🗺️  4407 1 St SE Calgary

📅  Opened in 2019

🐶 No Information

19) Four Dogs Brewing Company

Downtown brewery inspired by the owner's story of his dogs.

📍 @four_dogs_brewing

🗺️  1205 1 St SW Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2023

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

20) Good Mood Brewery

I can't say I've been to this taproom, it looks fairly standard based on their 'gram.

📍 @goodmoodbrewery

🗺️  4416 64 Ave SE #2123 Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2018

🐶 No Information

21) High Line Brewing

Popular Inglewood brewery with a cute outdoor area with hanging lights.

📍 @highlinebrewing

🗺️  1318 9 Ave SE #113 Calgary

📅  Opened in 2016

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

22) Last Best Brewing & Distilling

Downtown brewery/restaurant that is actually more known for their gin.

📍  @lastbestbrew

🗺️  607 11 Ave SW Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2015

🐶 No information

24) Marda Loop Brewing Company

Small brewery that features a large outdoor patio area, serves food.

📍 @mardaloopbrewing

🗺️  3523 18 Street SW Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2018

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

25) Minhas Micro Brewery

I have never bene to this brewery and their website is down so I have no idea.

📍 @minhasbrewery

🗺️ 1314 44 Ave NE Calgary

📅  Opened in 2012

🐶  No information

26) New Level Brewing Company

Probably Calgary's most wildly experimental brewery. The taproom is small and I don't believe they have a patio (from what I remember.). Expect some extreme flavours from here.

📍 @newlevelbrewing

🗺️  7005 Fairmount Dr SE #4140 Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2018

🐶 No information

27) Prairie Dog Brewing

A brewery with a bit more of a restaurant feel. It is a larger space and they serve up lots of good BBQ.

📍 @prairiedogbeer

🗺️  105D 58 Ave SE Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2018

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

28) Railyard Brewing


📍 @railyardyyc

🗺️  10301 19th Street NE Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2017

🐶 No information 

29) South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co

South block BBQ is a lively hangout in Mission known for its laid-back vibes, live music, and seriously good barbecue. 

📍 @southblockbbq

🗺️  4323 1 St SE Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2021

🐶 No Information

30) Stonyslope Brewing Company

I have not been to this brewery just yet! From their menu it looks like they serve tacos, nachos, and have about 6 beers on tap.

📍 @stonyslopebrewing

🗺️  9620 Elbow Dr. SW #20 Calgary

📅  Opened in 2023

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

31) Tailgunner Brewing Company

With about 9 beers on tap, a small cocktail menu, and a partnership with Acme Pizza Co, Tailgunner has everything you need for a fun night out.

📍 @tailgunnerbrewingco

🗺️ 1602 10 Ave SW Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2017

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

32) Tool Shed Brewing

I've actually never been to Tool Shed despite it being around for a while. That said, I've had their BBQ and it is outstanding.

📍 @toolshedbeer

🗺️  801 30 St NE #9, Calgary

📅  Opened in 2015

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

33) Trolley 5 Brewpub

Trolley 5 is more pub/restaurant than it is craft beer focused. This is where you go to watch the game, enjoy some nachos or wings and have a cool night out on 17th Ave. 

📍 @trolley_5

🗺️  728 17th Ave SW Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2017

🐶 No Information

34) Two House Brewing Company

A larger brewery in Sunalta that serves food and encourages use of it's space for event rentals.

📍 @twohousebrew

🗺️  1901 10 Ave SW Calgary 

📅 Opened in 2019

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

35) Two Pillars Brewery

A little brewery that focuses on small batch beers. Has a snack menu.

📍 @twopillarsbrewery

🗺️  910 Centre St NE Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2020

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

36) Vaycay Brew Co.

A collaborative taproom and spirit hall in combination with Burwood Distilling. Serves food.

📍 @vaycaybrewco

🗺️  2566 Flanders Ave SW Unit 300 Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2021

🐶 No information

37) Village Brewery

Well known Calgary brewery that's been around for a while. Serves food.

📍 @villagebrewery

🗺️  5000 12a St SE Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2011

🐶 Patio is dog friendly 

38) Wild Rose Brewery

Another well-known established Calgary brewery. Has a decent sized space with an outdoor area.

📍 @wildrosebrewery

🗺️  4580 Quesnay Wood Dr SW Calgary

📅  Opened in 2006

🐶 Patio is dog friendly

39) Zero Issue Brewing

Small brewery in the NE, known for experimental beers and board game tournaments.

📍 @zeroissuebrewing

🗺️  4210 12 St NE Calgary 

📅  Opened in 2017

🐶 Patio is dog friendly 

Calgary Brewery Map🗺️

Do It Yourself Brew Tours🚶

If you're still reading you're definitely the kind of person who wants brewery bragging rights.  You can visit all of Calgary's micro-brewery's in 6 weeks (one tour per weekend) if you follow each of the brewery tour maps I've included below.  Below each map is a link to the tour in Google Maps.  

Barley Belt Tour🚶🚕

Barley Belt Tour🚶🚕

Barley Belt Tour🚶🚕

  1. Banded Peak Brewery then walk (3 min) to 
  2. Born Brewing then walk (1 min) to 
  3. Cabin Brewing Company then walk (16 min) to
  4. Annex Ale Project then walk (1 min) to 
  5. Establishment Brewing then walk (36 min) or uber to
  6. Village Brewing then walk (34 min) or uber to
  7. Bow River Brewing then (12 min) walk or uber to 
  8. Prairie Dog Brewing then (18 min) walk or uber to
  9. New Level Brewing

Barley Belt

Inglewood Tour🚶

Barley Belt Tour🚶🚕

Barley Belt Tour🚶🚕

  1. Eighty-Eight Brewing then walk (10 min)  to 
  2. Dandy Brewing then walk (2 min) to
  3. Evil Corp Brewing then walk (12 min) to
  4. Cold Garden then walk (5 min) to
  5. Burn Block Social Club then walk (4 min) to
  6. High Line Brewing

Inglewood

Downtown Tour🚶

Barley Belt Tour🚶🚕

South West Tour 🚕

  1. 33 Acres Brewing then walk (2 min) to
  2. Four Dogs Brewing then walk (17 min) or uber to 
  3. Trolley 5 Brewpub then walk (11 min) to
  4. Last Best Brewing then walk (20 min) or uber to 
  5. Best of Kin then walk (10 min) to
  6. Two House Brewing

Downtown

South West Tour 🚕

South West Tour 🚕

South West Tour 🚕

  1. Marda Loop Brewing Co, then uber to
  2. Vaycay Brewing then walk  (5 min) to
  3. Wildrose Brewing then uber to
  4. Bitter Sisters then uber to
  5. Stoneyslope Brewing

South West

South East Tour🚕

South West Tour 🚕

South East Tour🚕

  1. Good Mood Brewing then uber to
  2. Big Rock Brewing then uber to
  3. Boiling Oar Brewing

South East

North Tour🚕

South West Tour 🚕

South East Tour🚕

  1. Railyard Brewing then uber to
  2. Minhas Micro Brewery then walk (6 min) to
  3. Zero Issue Brewing then uber to
  4. Citizen Brewing Company then uber to
  5. Two Pillars Brewing then uber to
  6. Tool Shed Brewing Co.

North

CLOSED BREWERIES 😭

R.I.P. 🪦 Thanks for the mems

  • Ol' Beautiful Brewing - burned down July 2024, looking for new home
  • Common Crown brewing - closed, looking for new home
  • Elite Brewing
  • Evil Corporation Brewing
  • Legend 7 Brewing
  • Revival Brewcade (closed and is now Burn Block Social)
  • O.T. Brewing
  • Heathens Brewing
  • Outcast Brewing
  • Inner City Brewing
  • Rapid Ascent Brewing
  • Red Bison Brewing
  • Caravel Craft Brewing
  • Mill Street Brewing
  • Paddy's BBQ & Brewing


These closed because we didn't drink enough beer. (yes, it's your fault) 🫵

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