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Best breweries in Calgary, Alberta

Within 16 miles of Calgary we track 63 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 2 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, 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
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Best Of Kin Brewing
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
13
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 Kölsch. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
Atlas Brewing
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
Atlas Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #45 in Alberta. They are most well known for "Gardens of Gaia", which is a Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB) and "Draugrs Treasure", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
19
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
3.77Fine
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
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
22
Meta Brewery
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We know life is simple, but it’s also tough to understand. How did we get here? What does it all mean? What is our purpose? Exploring those questions can lead to beautiful, thought-provoking art. On the other hand, science is complicated, but follows a simple process: identify your goals, follow clear steps and use high-quality components to get results. Brewing beer is part art and part science. Sharing a delicious, well-crafted beverage can bring meaning to life, like it does for Meta Brewery. But creating truly excellent brews requires science. The brewing process and all the ways grain, hops and yeast interact. The slightest adjustment can mean the difference between a porter and a pilsner, a sour brew or a fruity one — and a creation worthy of framing or one that makes you question your reason for being. Meta Brewery goes behind and beyond art and science to create high-quality, full-flavoured lagers, spirits, vodka seltzers and other delicious products that add meaning and enjoyment to life. When you explore the creations from Meta Brewery, you’ll taste for yourself the delightful way art and science come together. Meta Brewery: The art and science of great beer.
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
23
Stonyslope Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
24
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
25
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
26
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
27
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
28
Citizen Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Citizen Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Hijacked", which is an American IPA and "North West Pale Ale - Batch 2", which is an English Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
29
Vaycay Brew Co.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
30
Railyard Brewing
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
CRAFT BEER MADE RIGHT WITH ALBERTA PRIDE At Railyard Brewing, we make our beer with passion and a mission to craft only the best-tasting brew with the finest ingredients. Why the name Railyard? We knew that we wanted to create great craft beer and combine it with an artistic vibe. Inspiration can come from the most unusual places and ours was when we were stopped at a railway crossing. Freight cars full of malt passed by with phenomenal murals of graffiti art. It was this combination that inspired us to create Railyard Brewing. This is a tribute to our heritage and a toast to our future.
Rating
3.72Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
31
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
32
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
3.70Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
33
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
3.51Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
34
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
3.50Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
35
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
36
Project Vast
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Rating
3.48Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
37
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
38
Marda Loop Brewing Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A community based microbrewery with onsite production, a 55 seat tap room, seasonal patio, kitchen with great comfort food options (October 2018). Growler fills, on-demand canning and cans to go also available!
Rating
3.45Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
39
Good Mood Brewery
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Good Mood Brewery produce's characterless beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Cream Ale", which is a Cream Ale and "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.42Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
40
Good Cheer Brewing
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Rating
3.41Poor
Popularity
Barely rated