# Best breweries in Alberta, Canada

> The best breweries in Alberta, Canada, ranked by the beer they brew. 163 breweries, 7 rated Great or better. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/canada/alberta/> · data updated 2026-09-13*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → Canada → Alberta

We track 163 breweries in Alberta, Canada. 2 rate Exceptional and 5 rate Great. The Establishment Brewing Company in Calgary leads the list at 4.50 (Exceptional).

## Ranked breweries

1. [The Establishment Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-establishment-brewing-company-22220.md) — 4.50, Exceptional — Calgary, Alberta
2. [Irrational Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/irrational-brewing-company-24009.md) — 4.33, Exceptional — Edmonton, Alberta
3. [Brauerei Fahr](https://finding.beer/brewery/brauerei-fahr-5609.md) — 4.16, Great — Diamond Valley, Alberta
4. [Cabin Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/cabin-brewing-co-8748.md) — 4.16, Great — Calgary, Alberta
5. [Odd Company Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/odd-company-brewing-19441.md) — 4.16, Great — Edmonton, Alberta
6. [Polyrhythm Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/polyrhythm-brewing-29228.md) — 4.16, Great — Edmonton, Alberta
7. [Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/eighty-eight-brewing-co-8708.md) — 4.14, Great — Calgary, Alberta
8. [Snake Lake Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/snake-lake-brewing-5663.md) — 3.93, Fine — Sylvan Lake, Alberta
9. [Valley Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/valley-brewing-24162.md) — 3.93, Fine — Drumheller, Alberta
10. [Tailgunner Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/tailgunner-brewing-co-22566.md) — 3.93, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
11. [Banded Peak Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/banded-peak-brewing-5607.md) — 3.91, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
12. [Sea Change Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/sea-change-brewing-co-5664.md) — 3.90, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
13. [O.T Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/o-t-brewing-company-8760.md) — 3.90, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
14. [Trial & Ale Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/trial-ale-brewing-company-21924.md) — 3.89, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
15. [Campio Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/campio-brewing-co-8392.md) — 3.89, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
16. [Rival Trade Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/rival-trade-brewing-co-30046.md) — 3.89, Fine — Alhambra, Alberta
17. [Stronghold Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/stronghold-brewing-15078.md) — 3.88, Fine — Fort Macleod, Alberta
18. [Blindman Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/blindman-brewing-7869.md) — 3.88, Fine — Lacombe, Alberta
19. [Blind Enthusiasm Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/blind-enthusiasm-brewing-5611.md) — 3.88, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
20. [Ale Architect](https://finding.beer/brewery/ale-architect-5658.md) — 3.88, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
21. [Nine In A Line Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/nine-in-a-line-brewing-co-24007.md) — 3.87, Fine — Vulcan, Alberta
22. [Annex Ale Project](https://finding.beer/brewery/annex-ale-project-5549.md) — 3.87, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
23. [Red Hart Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/red-hart-brewing-20727.md) — 3.86, Fine — #112, Alberta
24. [SYC Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/syc-brewing-co-16847.md) — 3.86, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
25. [Endeavour Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/endeavour-brewing-company-8395.md) — 3.86, Fine — St. Albert, Alberta
26. [The Pass Beer Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-pass-beer-company-21533.md) — 3.85, Fine — Alberta
27. [Nodding Donkey Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/nodding-donkey-brewing-35830.md) — 3.84, Fine — Drayton Valley, Alberta
28. [Buffalo 9 Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/buffalo-9-brewing-co-24177.md) — 3.84, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
29. [Wild Winds Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/wild-winds-brewery-25100.md) — 3.84, Fine — Pincher Creek, Alberta
30. [70 Acre Brew Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/70-acre-brew-co-23423.md) — 3.84, Fine — Sherwood Park, Alberta
31. [Born Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/born-brewing-co-5669.md) — 3.84, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
32. [Four Dogs Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/four-dogs-brewing-28090.md) — 3.83, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
33. [The Dandy Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-dandy-brewing-company-8598.md) — 3.83, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
34. [Town Square Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/town-square-brewing-8438.md) — 3.82, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
35. [Dog Island Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/dog-island-brewing-8290.md) — 3.81, Fine — Slave Lake, Alberta
36. [Origin Malting & Brewing Co](https://finding.beer/brewery/origin-malting-brewing-co-5639.md) — 3.81, Fine — Strathmore, Alberta
37. [Spectrum Ale Works](https://finding.beer/brewery/spectrum-ale-works-20726.md) — 3.81, Fine — Lethbridge, Alberta
38. [Travois Ale Works](https://finding.beer/brewery/travois-ale-works-19280.md) — 3.80, Fine — Medicine Hat, Alberta
39. [Omen Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/omen-brewing-22221.md) — 3.80, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
40. [Bent Stick Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/bent-stick-brewing-co-9438.md) — 3.79, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
41. [Best Of Kin Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/best-of-kin-brewing-28060.md) — 3.79, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
42. [948 Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/948-brewing-company-8398.md) — 3.79, Fine — Airdrie, Alberta
43. [Last Best Brewing & Distilling](https://finding.beer/brewery/last-best-brewing-distilling-5450.md) — 3.79, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
44. [Folding Mountain Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/folding-mountain-brewing-5736.md) — 3.78, Fine — Alberta
45. [Common Crown Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/common-crown-brewing-5610.md) — 3.78, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
46. [Brewsters Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/brewsters-brewing-company-34918.md) — 3.78, Fine — Edmonton, Alberta
47. [Prairie Dog Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/prairie-dog-brewing-8741.md) — 3.78, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
48. [Brewsters Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/brewsters-brewing-company-5581.md) — 3.78, Fine — Calgary, Alberta
49. [Hawk Tail Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/hawk-tail-brewery-19708.md) — 3.78, Fine — Rimbey, Alberta
50. [Sawback Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/sawback-brewing-15911.md) — 3.78, Fine — Red Deer, Alberta

That is the top 50 of 163. Complete list: [all 163 of them](https://finding.beer/breweries/canada/alberta/all.md).

## Metro areas

- [Calgary](https://finding.beer/breweries/canada/alberta/calgary.md) — 63 breweries
- [Edmonton](https://finding.beer/breweries/canada/alberta/edmonton.md) — 35 breweries

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