Half-Day Craft Beer Tour from Calgary
Travel across majestic Calgary during this 5-hour tour. Take in the region’s earliest craft beer and brew pubs, and get a first-hand look at some of the newest breweries in town. These brewers entered the scene with gumption, guts, and motivation to make their mark in the exploding craft beer sector.
Your day begins at the base of the iconic Calgary Tower, where you will meet your guide. After some quick introductions you will be whisked away to Brewsters, the pioneer of the craft brewpubs. If Big Rock is the grandfather of beer in Alberta, then Brewsters is the grandmother of brewpubs. Brewsters has paved their path in the brewery industry expanding to over 16 locations across western Canada. Have a tantalizing brunch created with locally grown ingredients, infused with their award winning beer.
Next, visit a new brewery, Common Crown Brewing Co. Twin brothers and best friends not only envisioned producing and staying true to form when crafting, but also celebrating everything social. These gents want you to celebrate bringing people together while supporting music, the arts, agriculture and building a sense of community; perhaps play a tune on the stage where they host live music.
Your next stop will be at the grandfather of Alberta craft beer, Big Rock Brewery. Enjoy samples as Big Rock shares their impressive history. They’re the brewery that paved the path for others who share their craft passion. You’ll be amazed at the grand scale of their production floor - a true a Canadian success story.
Continue your journey to the southeast industrial area of Manchester, which resides out of the inner city core. Here, partake in some amazing brews and sodas at Annex Ale Project. No apologies and no compromise, these folks love what they do. They approach their beverages with a sense of creativity and progressiveness. Always testing the boundaries they want to tell their story and share their passion for the industry, while making you a lifelong fan.
As you conclude your tour, there are a few options for drop off. Your driver will drop off at the original pick up at the Calgary Tower, or along trendy 17th Ave., home to many exceptional brew pubs and nightlife. You can also be dropped off in the East Village.
