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Best breweries in Calgary, Alberta

Within 16 miles of Calgary we track 64 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 3 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.

1
The Establishment Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2021 Canadian Brewery of the Year, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2026 Alberta Brewery of the Year. Expect all kinds of styles, from hop forward beer, European lagers, barrel-aged wild beer, historical styles, and everything in between. 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. Come say hi!
Rating
4.50Exceptional
Popularity
Well rated
2
Cabin Brewing Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Cabin Brewing Co., your home away from home in Calgary’s Barley Belt. Founded by three beer-loving friends, we opened our doors in December 2018 with a simple mission: make great beer and create a place to escape the everyday. We’re passionate about fresh, flavourful beer, especially hop-forward favourites like Super Saturation, alongside crisp lagers, seasonal releases and experimental small batches. Inspired by the warmth of a favourite family cabin, our taproom is a welcoming place to kick back, share stories and make memories with friends. Pull up a chair, grab a pint and stay awhile. Relax. Take a deep breath. Drink great beer.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Well rated
3
Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Eighty-Eight Brewing Co., making rad beers for rad people in Calgary’s Ramsay neighbourhood since 2018. Inspired by the spirit of the ‘88 Winter Olympics and everything awesome about the ‘80s, we’re all about good vibes, good times and great beer. From juicy IPAs and easy-drinking favourites to rotating seasonal and experimental small batches, we brew a little something for everyone. Our two-level, neon-soaked taproom brings the nostalgia with old-school tunes, Nintendo, fresh Portland Street Pizza and plenty of beer to explore. Pull up a seat, bring your pals and party like it’s 1988. Beer for everyone!
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Well rated
4
Tailgunner Brewing Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Tailgunner Brewing Company, founded in Calgary in 2019. Since opening our Sunalta beer hall in 2022, we’ve brought people together over first-class beer, humbly brewed. Inspired by Second World War tail gunner Linton Stephenson, we honour courage, community and tradition. Our passion for European brewing shines through in Czech-style pilsners, carefully crafted lagers and ales, using time-honoured techniques, decoction mashing and patient conditioning. We believe great beer deserves good company, genuine hospitality and a place to belong. Pull up a chair, share a pint and make yourself at home.
Rating
4.13Great
Popularity
Lightly rated
5
Annex Ale Project
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Annex Ale Project is a Calgary craft brewery and taproom founded in 2015 by Andrew Bullied and Erica O’Gorman. Curious, unconventional and always experimental, we make beer, soda and whatever else earns a place in your fridge. From Force Majeure Hazy IPA and Forward Progress Pale Ale to crisp lagers, mixed-fermentation beers and ever-changing small batches, we’re technically driven, constantly evolving and never precious. Our award-winning craft sodas started it all, made with real ingredients and no shortcuts. Rooted in Calgary’s Manchester brewing district, we’re here to challenge expectations, support our community and make room for people who think differently about what they drink. No gods, no masters.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Well rated
6
Banded Peak Brewing
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Banded Peak Brewing has been crafting adventurous beers for adventurous people in Calgary since 2016. Born from a love of the outdoors and the belief that the best stories happen during an adventure, we brew consistently fresh, style-bending craft beers inspired by life in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Using quality ingredients, including locally grown Alberta malt, our lineup ranges from Mount Crushmore Pilsner and Plainsbreaker Pale Ale to Microburst Hazy IPA, seasonal releases and experimental brews. Whether you’re chasing summits, exploring new trails or kicking back on a lazy Sunday, we’ve got a beer for the occasion. Join us at our Calgary taproom, raise a glass and celebrate the adventure. Best enjoyed après anything!
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Well rated
7
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
8
Buffalo 9 Brewing Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We’re Buffalo 9 Brewing Co., a family-founded Calgary brewery established in 2020, with our taproom opening in 2024. Our name honours nine Canadian peacekeepers killed when their De Havilland Buffalo aircraft was shot down over Syria in 1974. Inspired by our families’ military service and Alberta roots, we tell stories of Canadian service, sacrifice and courage through our beer names and labels. From Ridge by Midday IPA and Peril in the Atlantic Pilsner to Fighting Season Pale Ale and seasonal releases, we brew quality craft beer with purpose. Join us in our community-focused taproom to share a pint, discover the stories and raise a glass to those who serve.
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
9
948 Brewing Company
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
We’re 948 Brewing Company, a small-batch brewery rooted in Airdrie, Alberta. Founded by longtime friends Dave and Kyle in 2017, we named our brewery after Airdrie’s original telephone prefix, three numbers that once connected our hometown. What began over a homebrewed pint grew into a place for fresh, flavourful, creative beer and the people who bring our community together. We love experimenting with ingredients and styles, so our taps are always changing rather than sticking to the same old lineup. From our brewhouse to our intimate taproom, we’re proud to collaborate with local businesses and artists, share stories with our neighbours and add a little something to Airdrie’s story. Come raise a glass with us!
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
10
Born Brewing Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Born Brewing Co. is a Calgary craft brewery and taproom founded in 2018 in the Manchester neighbourhood. Born from a passion for the outdoors and a love of craft beer, we brew a range of core, seasonal and small-batch beers, each inspired by a story of adventure. Our beers are best paired with trail days, bike rides, backyard BBQs, nights under the stars and the people who make them memorable. Community, inclusivity, quality, passion and honesty guide what we do, and our taproom is a welcoming place to gather, share a pint and find your next adventure.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
11
Four Dogs Brewing Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Four Dogs Brewing Co., a Calgary craft brewery and dog-friendly taproom opened in 2023. Inspired by owner Vince’s four beloved rescue dogs, Elvis, Friday, Sasha and Zen, our original beers honour their courage, loyalty and love. From Elvis Salted Lime Lager and Friday’s German Pointer Pilsner to Sasha Rhodesian Red Ale and Zen Great Dane Stout, every pint has a story. We also pour rotating IPAs, fruit sours and small-batch creations. Bring your pup inside or onto our patio, meet the pack and raise a glass to the dogs who taught us to keep going with a smile and a tail wag. Four dogs, four beers, for love!
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
12
Brewsmith Brewing Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We’re Brewsmith Brewing Co., Bowness’ first brewery and a neighbourhood taproom where craftsmanship meets community. Opened in 2024 in Calgary’s historic Bowness neighbourhood, we brew a constantly rotating lineup of ales and lagers, from approachable core beers to creative small-batch, seasonal and collaborative releases. Our beers are naturally carbonated, unfiltered and always fresh. We’re passionate about making exceptional beer and creating a welcoming place where friends, families and neighbours can gather over a pint, great food and good company. Named the 2025 Alberta Beer Awards New Brewery of the Year, we’re proud to brew beer in Bowness and share it with the community we call home.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
13
The Dandy Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Dandy Brewing is Alberta’s first small brewery, born in Calgary in 2014. We started with four friends, a DIY attitude and a homemade brewing system in a one-car garage. No rule book, just big ideas, quality ingredients and a lot of hard work. Today, we’re brewing exciting, modern beers in Calgary’s Ramsay neighbourhood, from creative small batches and hop-forward favourites to traditional ales and everything in between. Our brewery and taproom bring together beer, DandyPop craft sodas, Dandy Pizza and good people. We’ve learned things the hard way, kept our punk roots and never stopped making cool junk. Small scale means big care. Beer brewed the hard way. :)
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
14
Best Of Kin Brewing
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We’re Best of Kin, a Calgary brewery and social house built on the belief that beer brings people together. Founded by brothers Ryan and Collin Mortson and their friend Cole Glendinning, we opened our Sunalta taproom in 2022. Inspired by family happy hours and the memory of our dad, we make the best damn beer we can to share with the people we love. Expect fresh, approachable fridge-stockers, seasonal styles and adventurous small batches, brewed with care and curiosity. Add nostalgic comfort food and a cozy space that feels like a cooler version of Granny’s basement, and you’ve got a place to gather, laugh and raise a glass to those we’ve lost. Bonded by beer.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
15
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 ‘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
16
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
17
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
18
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
3.77Fine
Popularity
Well rated
19
Atlas Brewing
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Atlas Brewing, where even the gods get thirsty! Our story began around a campfire in 2017, with good friends, craft beer and an idea worth raising a glass to. After our first commercial beers in 2019, we opened our Airdrie brewery and taproom in 2021. Inspired by Greek mythology and backed by decades of brewing experience, we create original beers with a story to tell, from crisp lagers and hop-forward IPAs to cream ales, bitters and fruit sours. Join us in Kingsview Market for a pint, live music and good company. Great beer takes strength, endurance and a discerning palate. Majestic facial hair optional.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
20
Legend 7 Brewing
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Most don't pause to consider the influence of numbers in our lives - least of all the powerful influence of seven. At Legend Seven Brewing, we tie the ancient brewers art to the myths, stories and Legends of Seven. Come explore the Legend of Seven. Creators, Brewers, Storymakers.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
21
Long Hop Brewing
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Long Hop Brewing Co produce's good quality beer and is ranked #24 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Hazy Pale Ale", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Aussie IPA", which is an Australian Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.76Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
22
Stonyslope Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Stonyslope Brewing Company, a family-founded brewery and taproom opened in 2023 in Calgary’s Haysboro neighbourhood. World inspired, locally sourced. Named after a one-room schoolhouse built in 1930 on our family’s eastern Alberta farm, we honour ancient brewing traditions with locally grown and foraged ingredients. From Finnish sahti and Lithuanian keptinis to Swedish farmhouse ales and Scottish gruit, we celebrate the history and artistry of beer. Inspired by the Scandinavian spirit of hygge, our cozy taproom is a place to slow down, share a pint and enjoy the simple things. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Rating
3.76Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
23
Two Pillars Brewery
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Two Pillars Brewery is built on authentic community enjoying life together, helping each other find hope and fulfilment, and inspiring those around them to do the same. Savour every sip and cherish every moment, experience life with every sense and live for those you love. Celebrate with us!
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
24
Meta Brewery
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Meta Brewery, where art meets science in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2021, we believe great beer begins with curiosity, creativity and precision. Brewing is an art, but understanding how grain, hops and yeast work together is a science. From Kinetic Lager and Cryogenic Czech-style Pilsner to Nucleus NEIPA, Spectrum Stout and experimental releases, we explore flavour through carefully chosen ingredients and thoughtful brewing. We also craft spirits and vodka seltzers, bringing the same spirit of discovery to every creation. Whether you’re seeking something familiar or something unexpected, we invite you to taste the delightful way art and science come together. Meta Brewery: The art and science of great beer.
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
25
Freehold Brewing Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The tradition of brewing beer is a long and celebrated one, and one which Freehold Brewing Co. is proud to be a part of. At its heart, Freehold embodies a respect for that tradition, and it’s with care and precision that we strive to build upon it. Freehold was founded in 2016 by Matt James and Tavis Agnew, who envisioned something more than a brewery. They knew that steadfast dedication to the art of brewing had paved the way for a grander pursuit: a brewery and restaurant dedicated to evolving the definition of those terms. A true and honest reflection of place, Freehold is a celebration of Alberta.
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
26
Bitter Sisters Brewing Co
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Bitter Sisters Brewing Co produce's decent quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Second Chance", which is an American IPA and "Tarty Cousin Sue", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Sours.
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
27
South Block Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
South Block Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Judaculla", which is a New England IPA and "Tree Shaker", which is a Fruit Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.74Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
28
Vaycay Brew Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
29
Trolley 5 Restaurant & Brewery
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Trolley 5 Restaurant & Brewery produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "First Crush", which is a White IPA and "High Five", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
30
Citizen Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Citizen Brewing Company, proudly brewing in Calgary since September 2017. We make beers we want to drink. No corners cut, no compromises made. From Batch No. 1 Blonde Ale and Hijacked IPA to Cittadino Italian Pilsner, Interstellar Nimbus Hazy Pale Ale and seasonal creations, we brew approachable, flavourful beers we’re intensely proud to share. Tucked between Tuxedo and Highland Park, our neighbourhood brewery and restaurant brings people together over great beer, fresh food and good company. Relax in our welcoming taproom or spacious, dog-friendly garden patio. We believe every Citizen is part of something bigger, and there’s always room for one more. Come on over!
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
31
Railyard Brewing
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Railyard Brewing, crafting beer with Alberta pride in Calgary since 2017. Our inspiration came at a railway crossing, where grain cars carrying malt rolled past covered in incredible graffiti art. That meeting of brewing heritage and raw creativity became Railyard. We make beer for every kind of beer lover, from crisp lagers and hop-forward IPAs to Peach Sour, Nitro Stout and bold small-batch experiments. We’re always refining our craft, exploring new flavours and celebrating the people behind every pint. Step into our art-filled taproom near the Calgary airport for fresh beer, good food and great company. A tribute to our heritage and a toast to our future.
Rating
3.72Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
32
Tool Shed Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Tool Shed Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "People Skills", which is a Cream Ale and "Star Cheek", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.70Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
33
Balzac Craft Brewing Company
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
Balzac Craft Brewing Company was born in 2017 after a conversation about creating a new legacy inspired us to follow a dream instead of living for the status quo. A long history in oil and gas has blessed our founders with opportunities to travel to so many incredible places. In each location, they made a point to seek out and enjoy great craft beers from local brewers. Throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Newfoundland, North Dakota, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and even in the United Kingdom, South America, and the Middle East they learned what made each beer and each brewer so unique. With so many memories made from so many flavors and locations, it was time to put these experiences to great use. We hope you will love what we have built as much as we have loved building it for you. Cheers, BCBC Team
Rating
3.69Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
34
Balzac Craft Brewing Company
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
Balzac Craft Brewing Company was born in 2017 after a conversation about creating a new legacy inspired us to follow a dream instead of living for the status quo. A long history in oil and gas has blessed our founders with opportunities to travel to so many incredible places. In each location, they made a point to seek out and enjoy great craft beers from local brewers. Throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Newfoundland, North Dakota, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and even in the United Kingdom, South America, and the Middle East they learned what made each beer and each brewer so unique. With so many memories made from so many flavors and locations, it was time to put these experiences to great use. We hope you will love what we have built as much as we have loved building it for you. Cheers, BCBC Team
Rating
3.69Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
35
Ol' Beautiful Brewing Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ol' Beautiful Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Pegasus Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Okami Kasu", which is a Specialty Grain. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.52Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
36
New Level Brewing
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Ross brothers decided to start their own brewery while attending Maryland Deathfest. In homage to their origins, New Level pairs their beers with metal sounding names and graphics. New Level Brewing bends the rules of the style guidelines to create bold beers that are just a bit different from what you may have had before. Located in Southeast Calgary, the New Level taproom serves up limited run “in-house only” beers as well as flagships and seasonals.
Rating
3.51Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
37
Cold Garden Beverage Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Cold Garden Beverage Company is a located in the vibrant Calgary community of Inglewood. The taproom is set to launch in June of 2016 with eight mainstays and four rotating taps.
Rating
3.48Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
38
Project Vast
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Rating
3.48Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
39
Marda Loop Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to Marda Loop Brewing Company, proudly brewing in Calgary’s Marda Loop neighbourhood since 2018. What started with Mike de Jonge making beer in the basement grew into a dream shared with Lolly: bringing quality craft beer and neighbours together over a pint. From Passchendaele Pale Ale and Jenkins Grapefruit Ale to Red Trolley Amber and rotating seasonal releases, we brew beers made for sharing. Our relaxed, family-friendly taproom serves comforting food, with a spacious, heated, dog-friendly patio for gathering year-round. We’re here for our community, one pint and one conversation at a time. All for beer, beer for all!
Rating
3.47Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
40
Wild Rose Brewery
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Our Taproom is housed in AF 23, part of Currie barracks, Calgary’s military base established in 1934. We suspect the building was used for top-secret experiments to determine the effects of beer and delicious food on soldiers. Voted Calgary’s favourite brew pub 7 years running, this is where the magic is crafted. Come on down and sip the golden nectar next to the copper kettles it was brewed in.
Rating
3.46Poor
Popularity
Well rated