Establishment Brewing Company, The

A brewery and taproom located in Calgary’s Manchester Brewing District - an area perfect for brewery-hopping. In addition to being a local favourite, they have been awarded ‘Canadian Brewery of the Year’ (2021) at the Canadian Brewing Awards and ‘Alberta Brewery of the Year’ twice (2021 & 2023) at the Alberta Beer Awards. At its core, the band of friends and beer fanatics behind the brews are united by one common goal: the proliferation of friendship and great beer. The cozy taproom has a welcoming atmosphere filled with good tunes and surrounded by barrels that hold a variety of beer creations. Expect award-winning world-class beers, from barrel-aged sours to European lagers, hoppy ales and everything in between. The team behind The Establishment Brewing Company has a great passion for beer that stems from a decade of experimentation and participation in Calgary’s homebrew community. They don’t discriminate against beer styles and are passionate about creating a unique experience from your first step in the door to the final sip. Traditional euro-beer service, specialty pours and artfully technical glassware elevates the experience while still welcoming even the newest beer drinkers. Their 16+ taps and reserve bottle selection are constantly rotating with one-off limited edition brews, so make sure you grab them while you can. Check out the Reserve Menu to dive into bottled and cellared vintages of barrel-aged beers from the Establishment Barrel Program. Not only are the beers award-winning, but the program is the first of its kind in Alberta.