Ol' B team members pose with their 6 Alberta Beer Awards. Photo credit- Alberta Beer Awards/ Ol' Beautiful Brewing In June of 2024, a fire destroyed Ol' Beautiful Brewing’s taproom and small batch facility in Inglewood, leaving the brewery and the community reeling. The Inglewood taproom had long been a local favorite, a place where Calgarians could gather, share...
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2023 Archive - Alberta Brewery Awards
The "Olympics of Beer" just wrapped up in Philadelphia, and while the global stage gets more crowded every year, Canadian brewers continue to prove they aren't just participating—they are setting the pace. With 12 medals returning north of the border, the 2026 World Beer Cup results highlight a fascinating shift. We are seeing the "Old Guard" of Belgian-style mastery (shoutout to Quebec) standing tall alongside a new generation of "Perennial Powerhouses" from BC and Alberta that seemingly...
On October 6th, the province's craft beer scene gathered in Red Deer for the 2025 Alberta Beer Awards, celebrating the province’s expanding and diverse brewing community. In September, judges sampled hundreds of beers from 28 categories to determine the top brews of the year, and this night marked the announcement of the winners. Expert judges evaluated aroma, flavour, and overall craftsmanship, resulting in 28 category winners and three standout beers earning Best in Show (gold, silver, and...
