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Best breweries in Alberta, Canada

We track 164 breweries in Alberta, Canada. 2 rate Exceptional and 5 rate Great. The Establishment Brewing Company in Calgary leads the list at 4.50 (Exceptional).

The scale

  • Exceptional

    A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.

  • Great

    Consistently produce world-class beer.

  • Fine

    Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.

  • Poor

    Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.

  • Limited

    Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    The Establishment Brewing Company

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    2021 Canadian Brewery of the Year, 2021, 2023, and 2024 Alberta Brewery of the Year. Expect all kinds of styles, from hop forward Hazies (and clear IPAs too!), European lagers, barrel-aged wild beer, historical styles, and everything in between. We love beer! The Establishment Brewing Company taproom & brewery is located in Calgary at 4407 1st Street SE. We produce everything on site, and usually have about 20 beers on tap.

    Rating
    4.50Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  2. 2

    Irrational Brewing Company

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Irrational Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #13 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Symmetry Is Bliss - DDH NEIPA", which is a New England IPA and "Karoshi - Mango Sencha Rice Pseudo-Lager", which is a Japanese Rice Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Saisons.

    Rating
    4.33Exceptional
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  3. 3

    Brauerei Fahr

    Diamond Valley, Alberta, Canada

    Brauerei Fahr produce's flawless beer and is ranked #4 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Hefe", which is a Wheat Beer and "Pils", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  4. 4

    Cabin Brewing Co.

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Cabin Brewing Co. produce's flawless beer and is ranked #1 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Super Saturation", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Sunshine Rain", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  5. 5

    Odd Company Brewing

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Odd Company Brewing produce's world class beer and is ranked #3 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Good Chemistry", which is a New England IPA and "Mandarina Sour", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  6. 6

    Polyrhythm Brewing

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Polyrhythm Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #21 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Snare Buzz Neipa", which is a New England IPA and "Mixtape Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  7. 7

    Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #11 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Night Gallery", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Wave Pool", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.14Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  8. 8

    Snake Lake Brewing

    Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

    Snake Lake Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #6 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Sidewinder IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Kinabik", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.93Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  9. 9

    Valley Brewing

    Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

    We are located in the heart of the badlands, downtown Drumheller Alberta. Our cozy tasting room and large patio are joined with a beautiful green space known as Munchie Park. Each of our beers tell a story of Drumheller’s rich and fascinating history so be sure to read the story on each can to get the full experience!

    Rating
    3.93Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  10. 10

    Tailgunner Brewing Co.

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Welcome to Tailgunner Brewing Company, a beer hall for those who long for a sense of community, belonging and tradition. A home for craft beer drinkers who deserve and expect consistent, quality beer in their glass, in their can, or in their growler. At Tailgunner, you can count on us to pour you a variety of first-class beers, humbly brewed, using innovative recipes and time-honoured traditions. Enjoy conversation over your favorite beers in an establishment created for comfort, goodwill, and celebration. Welcome home.

    Rating
    3.93Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  11. 11

    Banded Peak Brewing

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Banded Peak Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #23 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Microburst", which is a New England IPA and "Plainsbreaker", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    3.91Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  12. 12

    Sea Change Brewing Co.

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Led by musicians, graphic designers, and seasoned craft brewers, Sea Change Brewing Co. is a progressive addition to the Edmonton craft beer community. Our artist driven ship is focused on diverse, unpretentious beers and great service. Coming from the punk rock music scene, our team has an engrained D.I.Y. work ethic centering on high quality at a reasonable price. This is neighbourhood beer meant to share during your favourite moments, celebrations, and friendly gatherings. So cheers to you and cheers to our hometown!

    Rating
    3.90Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  13. 13

    O.T Brewing Company

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    O.T. Brewing Company is dedicated to offering a wide range of beers, from perfectly drinkable lagers and hazy, hoppy ales to rich stouts, tart sours, and everything in between. As Calgary’s only sports-themed brewery, O.T. is the perfect place to enjoy award-winning beers with friends as you watch the game. Their taproom is tastefully decorated with sports memorabilia from years past and is conveniently split into two sections to allow for private functions and large parties to take place. Stop by in the summer to enjoy a pint on our hockey rink-inspired patio or sit at the bar and keep your beer cold on the ice rail. This place is perfect for sports fans and craft beer enthusiasts alike.

    Rating
    3.90Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  14. 14

    Trial & Ale Brewing Company

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Trial & Ale Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #4 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Separated To A Degree (Spring 2020)", which is a Sour and "An Equatorial Detour", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Wild Ales.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  15. 15

    Campio Brewing Co.

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    The fourth brewery in the Bearhill family, Campio Brewing Co. was established in 2018 and rounds out the β€˜Albeerta’ story in Edmonton. With a beer program that ranges from the working man’s thirst quenching brews to a sour program that pushes the palate, Campio wants to stress that this is beer to be drunk without a notebook in hand. In every city/town, we work together with the community to create and provide beers, spirits and food that reflect each unique market. Standing behind the idea that one product alone will never be able to entirely represent the dynamic and eclectic population that makes Alberta so amazing, our roster of craft products is an exciting collection of styles and flavours that reflect the communities we are a proud part of.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  16. 16

    Rival Trade Brewing Co.

    Alhambra, Alberta, Canada

    At Rival Trade Brewing Company, we pride ourselves on hand crafting innovative beers full of flavour and character using quality ingredients. We are dedicated to putting our minds and hearts into the process while keeping the area rich local history alive and central to our company. Cheers, and thank you for being a part of our history!

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  17. 17

    Stronghold Brewing

    Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada

    Stronghold Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #47 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Bison & Crown", which is a Cream Ale and "IPA Toucans (IPA II)", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  18. 18

    Blindman Brewing

    Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

    Makers of craft beer in Central Alberta. Blindman Brewing believes in: Creating innovative, quality, flavourful craft beer Using the best ingredients; using local ingredients Supporting the places we live in and the people that live there

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  19. 19

    Blind Enthusiasm Brewing

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    We have been brewing beer since 2018 at The Monolith, a facility dedicated to creating spontaneous and mixed fermentation beers. These beers are inspired by Belgian Lambics, using traditional techniques like turbid mashing and fermentation in a coolship. What makes them truly unique is that they're made in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, a city located in one of the world's most productive grain-growing regions. In addition to The Monolith, Blind Enthusiasm operated another brewery, the Market Brewery, which was known for its crisp lagers, rich ales, and smooth barrel-aged beers. However, both the Market Brewery and the restaurant Biera closed at the end of 2024 as the company shifted its focus entirely to the Monolith beer program. At The Monolith, Blind Enthusiasm produces a variety of beer blends, including straight blends (multiple barrels mixed without any additions), blends fermented in spirit barrels, dry-hopped blends for unique fruit flavors, and blends refermented with fresh, local Canadian fruit. After releasing its first mixed fermentation beers in 2019, Blind Enthusiasm has grown, with its production now mostly focused on spontaneous beers. The brewery's spontaneous program has become one of the largest in North America, with more than 400 puncheons (large barrels) actively fermenting. In recent years, Blind Enthusiasm has won several international awards, solidifying its reputation as a world-class producer of spontaneous and mixed fermentation beers.

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  20. 20

    Ale Architect

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Ale Architect produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #48 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Django", which is a Wheat Beer and "Colour Burst", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  21. 21

    Nine In A Line Brewing Co.

    Vulcan, Alberta, Canada

    Nine In A Line Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and is ranked #22 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Hazy Cameron", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Connemara", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.87Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  22. 22

    Annex Ale Project

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Annex Ale Project produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #15 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Forward Progress", which is an American Pale Ale and "Force Majeure", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.87Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  23. 23

    Red Hart Brewing

    #112, Alberta, Canada

    Red Hart Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #16 in Alberta. They are most well known for "NEPASH Series", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Bambi's Revenge Double IPA", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  24. 24

    SYC Brewing Co.

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    SYC Brewing Co. produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #18 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Fjord", which is a New England IPA and "Pineapple F.O.M.O", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  25. 25

    Endeavour Brewing Company

    St. Albert, Alberta, Canada

    Endeavour Brewing is a family and community orientated craft brewery in St. Albert. Our love for great quality beers drove us to develop and brew our favourite pints. Consistent quality and the freshest ingredients are paramount as we strive to create beers that cater to not only our thirsty palate but to the active lifestyles we enjoy with our friends, family and colleagues. At Endeavour Brewing we are inspired by our other passions in life including the outdoors, sports and those who are taking risks and making great things happen.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  26. 26

    The Pass Beer Company

    Alberta, Canada

    Last stop on the AB Ale Trail; Complete with wood fired pizza, 10hL brewery, and an epic mountain view patio. We are kid friendly so you can bring in your entire crew to enjoy a refreshing beverage and pizza. We welcome pets on our patio & greenspace. We do ask that your pets be well behaved. If your pet is being aggressive, noisy, or disturbing other customers you will be asked to remove them from the area. CHEERS!

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  27. 27

    Nodding Donkey Brewing

    Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  28. 28

    Buffalo 9 Brewing Co.

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Calgary Taproom and Brewery. In 1974, a De Havilland Buffalo aircraft with 9 Canadian peacekeepers on board was shot down over Syria with no survivors. Our name, Buffalo 9 Brewing Company, honours those 9 peacekeepers killed. Our beer names and label designs will pay respect and honor our military’s contributions both past and present. The relevance of Buffalo 9 also plays into the two highways which border the rural farm where one of our founders grew up. Both founders have had family members serve in the war and it holds great importance to them.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  29. 29

    Wild Winds Brewery

    Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada

    Wild Winds Brewery produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #27 in Alberta. They are most well known for "The Fohn", which is a Helles Lager and "Wind Warning", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  30. 30

    70 Acre Brew Co.

    Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

    70 Acre Brew Co. produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #31 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Hendaze’d & Confused", which is a New England Pale Ale and "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Sours.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  31. 31

    Born Brewing Co.

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Born Brewing Co. produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #46 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Hi Cutie", which is a Wheat Beer and "Arm Candy Milk Stout", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  32. 32

    Four Dogs Brewing

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Four Dogs Brewing is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #37 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Elvis' Burnin' Love Salted Lime Lager", which is an American Lager and "Friday's German Pointer Pilsner", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    3.83Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  33. 33

    The Dandy Brewing Company

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    The Dandy Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #24 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Dandy In The Underworld", which is an Oyster Stout and "The Dandy", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.83Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  34. 34

    Town Square Brewing

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    A craft brewery with a heart for community. A place for family and friends, colleagues and sweethearts to come together. A place where ideas are birthed, philosophies are debated and art is shared. Our mission is to provide palate pleasing experiences with our locally crafted beer and unique fare. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, we are excited to join a community that excels in excellent cuisine, with a rapidly growing craft beer scene.

    Rating
    3.82Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  35. 35

    Dog Island Brewing

    Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada

    Dog Island Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #33 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Saints & Sinners", which is an American IPA and "The Foggy Dew", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.81Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  36. 36

    Origin Malting & Brewing Co

    Strathmore, Alberta, Canada

    Origin Malting & Brewing Co produce's good quality beer and is ranked #30 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Pioneer IPA", which is an American IPA and "Legal Issues", which is a Scottish Export Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    3.81Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  37. 37

    Spectrum Ale Works

    Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

    Spectrum Ale Works produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #49 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Big Juicy", which is a New England IPA and "ESB English Pub Ale", which is a Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB). Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.81Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  38. 38

    Travois Ale Works

    Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

    Travois Ale Works produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #34 in Alberta. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "German Pils", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.80Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  39. 39

    Omen Brewing

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Omen Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #34 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Spilt Milk", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout and "Claustrophobic", which is a Black IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    3.80Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  40. 40

    Bent Stick Brewing Co.

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Bent Stick Brewing Co. produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #35 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Electric Boogaloo", which is a New England IPA and "B.S. Wit", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  41. 41

    Best Of Kin Brewing

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  42. 42

    948 Brewing Company

    Airdrie, Alberta, Canada

    948 Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #36 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Extra Terrestrial Bitter", which is a Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB) and "Patio Krusher", which is a KΓΆlsch. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  43. 43

    Last Best Brewing & Distilling

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Last Best Brewing & Distilling opened its doors in May 2015. The name Last Best draws from Calgary’s eclectic history. At the end of the 1800s, the Canadian government launched a campaign called β€˜The Last Best West’; it’s purpose was to populate the western prairies and grow agriculture in Canada. The administration believed that this area was the Last Best chance in the modern world for homesteaders to lay roots and shape their futures. The accomplishments resulting from the Last Best initiative have paved the way for the budding craft beer and distilling industries here in Alberta. Last Best Brewing & Distilling honours this historical spirit through its name and unwavering commitment to making delicious well-crafted beer, spirits and Alberta-inspired cuisine.

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  44. 44

    Folding Mountain Brewing

    Alberta, Canada

    Folding Mountain Brewing produce's good quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Alpine Cranberry Sour", which is a Sour and "Moraine West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  45. 45

    Common Crown Brewing

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Common Crown Brewing produce's decent quality beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Journeyman IPA", which is an American IPA and "Copper Smith Brown Ale", which is a Brown Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  46. 46

    Brewsters Brewing Company

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    We operate many pubs throughout Alberta. Our beer is brewed in the Foothills Industrial Park in Calgary. Our beer available in liquor stores across Alberta and Saskatchewan and on tap at some awesome restaurants and bars.

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  47. 47

    Prairie Dog Brewing

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    We are a family-owned craft microbrewery and 200-seat family-friendly barbecue restaurant (brewpub) based solely in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Ever since our founding in early 2016, we aimed to become a renowned destination that would be known as an integral part of our community, and which people would aspire to be a part of, whether as patrons, staff, entertainers, artists, partners, suppliers or service providers. We opened our doors to the public in June of 2018, and have experienced tremendous success and support from Calgarians, as well as the Alberta community as a whole. We are home to Canada's largest BBQ pit -Clifford the Big Red BBQ- and our menu showcases beer infused and inspired BBQ items (Southern-style). Our Chef works directly with our Brewmaster to develop recipes in both the kitchen and the brewery connecting the two spaces.

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  48. 48

    Brewsters Brewing Company

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    We operate many pubs throughout Alberta. Our beer is brewed in the Foothills Industrial Park in Calgary. Our beer available in liquor stores across Alberta and Saskatchewan and on tap at some awesome restaurants and bars.

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  49. 49

    Hawk Tail Brewery

    Rimbey, Alberta, Canada

    On the edge of picturesque farmland, overlooking the same fields where hawks soar, Hawk Tail Brewery brings you masterfully brewed, small-batch beer and locally-sourced gourmet food.

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  50. 50

    Sawback Brewing

    Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

    Sawback Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #41 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Hazy Blonde Ale", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Kettle Sour Series: Passion Fruit", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated

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