
Calgary‘s craft beer scene is hopping, with new breweries opening on a regular basis. In the city’s southeast, you’ll find the Barley Belt, nine breweries and one distillery located a few minutes apart and each with a special vibe.
The Establishment Brewing Company

Former homebrewers Mike Foniok, Dave Ronneberg and Brandon Hart are known for their world-class craft beers.
Annex Ale Project

This spot features experimental and unconventional small-batch ales that are served along with core beers in the brewery’s taproom.
Cabin Brewing Company

These newcomers offer fresh, flavourful, hop-centric beers, including experimental small-batch brews in a cabin-like space.
Confluence Distilling
Sit in the lounge of this small batch distiller and sip a cocktail made from one of its spirits infused with locally sourced ingredients.
Paddy’s Barbecue & Brewery

Alberta Beer Awards’ best new brewery (2018) serves small-batch beers, which previously included a black lager, and Southern-style barbecue.
Born Colorado Brewing

With the tagline “Born in Colorado, Crafted in Calgary,” this brewery creates beers as fresh and crisp as the outdoors that inspired them.
Banded Peak Brewing

The microbrewery focuses on approachable, northwest American-style and Belgian beers with plenty of fruity hop additions.
Legend 7 Brewing Co.

Each of Legend 7’s beers tell a story relating to a legend about the number seven. The brewery has a kid-friendly taproom serving pub-style food.
OT Brewing Company

This taproom is equipped with a frost rail along the counter to keep drinks cool, and serves easy-drinking, sessionable beer that’s not too hoppy.
Village Brewery

This community brewery has one of the Barley Belt’s largest patios, and more than 180 years of beer experience between its seven partners.