Local Breweries?

[Voodooman]

Originally Posted by Barnes

Local brewery thread. Maybe there's some discussion on Monroe Wisconsin Puck.

Hey, hey....don't diss on Minhas...haven't you heard? The daughter is on Dragon's Den! And only totally high-end, super successful, narcissist ######bags get to be on that show.

It is without question the worst "beer" in Calgary. Even worse than High Line, Prairie Dog and Elite.

[Flabbibulin]

Originally Posted by Voodooman

It is without question the worst "beer" in Calgary. Even worse than High Line, Prairie Dog and Elite.

Ha ha, awesome. You forgot Marda Loop.

Wish all of the local breweries nothing but the best and will give the new ones the benefit of a couple years to get things going... that said, there have been plenty that hit the ground running with some awesome beers- Cabin and Establishment being good examples- the owners behind them probably making great beer years before turning it into a business.

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by Flabbibulin

Ha ha, awesome. You forgot Marda Loop.

Wish all of the local breweries nothing but the best and will give the new ones the benefit of a couple years to get things going... that said, there have been plenty that hit the ground running with some awesome beers- Cabin and Establishment being good examples- the owners behind them probably making great beer years before turning it into a business.

I think that comes down to taste though, because I have yet to have a good beer from Cabin.

[Barnes]

Nm

[Fuzz]

There was a CBC episode with Minhaus a few years ago, and it confirmed just how horrible of people they are. I thought they just made bad beer, but they are also super slimy. They make a GF beer, and it is by far the worst swill I have ever tasted. Not recommended.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

I really like Caravel.

Stopped by today to get some growlers filled only to find a lease termination notice posted on the door.

[RedHot25]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Stopped by today to get some growlers filled only to find a lease termination notice posted on the door.

Ouch, Caravel is gone?

[RedHot25]

Fyi for Alberta craft beer lovers, Zero Issue, Banded Peak, Cabin, and Village have teamed up for a great mix pack called "Calgary Cares". 2 beers from each brewery, with proceeds/some of the sale going to Calgary foodbank.

How great is that? Plus, there is a coupon inside for 20% off to use at one of them by June or July I think.

I don't know if anyone else has them, but Calgary co-op for sure is selling them.

Good cause, and good deal all around (makes me even like drinking the Village beers, sorry just normally not a huge fan of them, ha).

[Canadianman]

Originally Posted by Weitz

I think that comes down to taste though, because I have yet to have a good beer from Cabin.

That phrase literally boggles my mind.

Do you drink Bud Light normally?

[RedHot25]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Stopped by today to get some growlers filled only to find a lease termination notice posted on the door.

Rumour is:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...dId=1490257186

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by Canadianman

That phrase literally boggles my mind.

Do you drink Bud Light normally?

Not every local brewery is good. Shocking I know.

[TheSutterDynasty]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Not every local brewery is good. Shocking I know.

I give a lot of credit to breweries that are experimenting and putting out unique stuff.

Every brewery I've been to in the barley belt has 6 out of 8 beers on taps set to variations of pale ales (including many IPAs). They're really not doing anything to set themselves apart.

There are only a few places that seem to be pushing the bar. Some of it comes out super weird (like Elite's candy cane stout or Eighty Eight's fruity pebbles) but you get a lot of winners too (Railyard's pumpkin spiced latte nitro stout).

And this coming from someone who really enjoys the 'haze craze'.

[RedHot25]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Not every local brewery is good. Shocking I know.

This is 100% true.

Just to use Cabin as your example of it, us, well,. .odd.

Trust me, there are some bad tasting breweries out there trying to ride the wave...

[Erick Estrada]

I'm not a big beer guy. If I am with friends I drink it when I have to and while I'm not a good judge of what makes a good or bad beer I can't say I've had any that grossed me out besides the bitter stouts. When you say bad tasting are they actually bad or more Bud Light than designer?

[TheSutterDynasty]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I'm not a big beer guy. If I am with friends I drink it when I have to and while I'm not a good judge of what makes a good or bad beer I can't say I've had any that grossed me out besides the bitter stouts. When you say bad tasting are they actually bad or more Bud Light than designer?

In the past it'd be the latter but now you have specialties like sours or the aforementioned candy cane stout that would make you spit if you were expecting a lager type taste. At least the super bitter beers were still beer-like.

That being said, I know people that absolutely love those beers. It's just that the word 'beer' is not descriptive enough anymore.

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by RedHot25

This is 100% true.

Just to use Cabin as your example of it, us, well,. .odd.

Trust me, there are some bad tasting breweries out there trying to ride the wave...

Oh yah there are quite a few.

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by Canadianman

That phrase literally boggles my mind.

Do you drink Bud Light normally?

Super Saturation and Super Duper Saturation are both fantastic.
Edit* Quoted the wrong post!
Meant for Weitz

[Canadianman]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Not every local brewery is good. Shocking I know.

I definitely agree with that but Cabin is pretty much the best local beer I've had.

[RyZ]

Another vote here for Prairie Dog. I work just down the street and we slip in there for lunch sometimes and the food is great, some of the best brisket I have ever had in Calgary. The Ginger Lime Gose is the way to go on the taps, I have brought a few growlers home on the weekends a few times and everyone seems to like it. I wish they would bottle it and sell it in stores.

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty

I give a lot of credit to breweries that are experimenting and putting out unique stuff.

Every brewery I've been to in the barley belt has 6 out of 8 beers on taps set to variations of pale ales (including many IPAs). They're really not doing anything to set themselves apart.

There are only a few places that seem to be pushing the bar. Some of it comes out super weird (like Elite's candy cane stout or Eighty Eight's fruity pebbles) but you get a lot of winners too (Railyard's pumpkin spiced latte nitro stout).

And this coming from someone who really enjoys the 'haze craze'.

We've been trying out as many of the local breweries as we can, kind of doing one or so every weekend when we can. I would agree with this about lot's of ales and IPA's which is kind of a bummer for me as I don't care for IPA's at all, nor any beer with a strong hops content. We've never had problems finding a beer to our liking at most of the places but generally only one or maybe two at the most.

Prairie Dog, Citizen, and Railyard are probably our top three so far as they seemed to have more to offer our tastes. Cabin was good but heavy on the IPA style beers so the selection was very limited for our taste.

Maybe some of it is seasonal and once summer rolls around there will be more of the 'lighter' varieties that go great with hot weather. By lighter I mean not a heavy and/or hoppy brew.

Overall we are really enjoying trying out all the places. I just wish they all were not in the NE or SE which is opposite side of town for us.