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THIS ONE’S FOR YOU, JASPER!
THANK YOU, BEERFESTERS! Since 2018, we’ve had the privilege of hosting Jasper Beerfest, creating memories with …
CAN YOU HEAR THAT? YOUR MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE IS CALLING!
There is nothing quite like time in the mountains. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve gotten out …
MAKE MEMORIES IN THE MOUNTAINS!
It’s almost everyone’s favourite time of year! When it comes to mountain adventures – the #BanffBeerfest …
ATTENDING FESTIVALS CAN MAKE YOU HAPPIER & HEALTHIER – HERE’S HOW
Festivals are our jam! Of course, we’re proud of our own – but our team got …
Your Mission – Calgary Beerfest
Your Beerfest mission, should you choose to accept it, is to have the best time ever …
Grab Your Library Card to Check Out the Top 5 Improvements at Calgary Beerfest!
Stop me if you’ve heard these before, ‘Calgary Beerfest Might As Well Be A Loan, Because …
Getting Up & Down at the World’s Highest Beer Festival!
Top 5 Reasons You Need to be at Revy Beerfest This Year! Elevate your happy memories …
REVY BEERFEST IS BACK!
Could there be a better vibe than a beer festival on the side of a mountain?! …
Your Mission – Edmonton Beerfest
Your Beerfest mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to have the best time …
HERE’S 5 TIPS TO MAKE THIS WEEKEND AN AMAZING MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE
GETTING THERE Jasper – if you are coming from out of town do check 511 Alberta …
TOP 12 BEER-THEMED CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Gift-giving is hard – at least good gift-giving is. So if you’re struggling to find a …
EXCITING NEWS! FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW FOR 2024
Let me just start by saying that we love our beer festivals – and love what …
MORE THAN BEER: THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
Someone recently asked me if I was proud of the craft community we had built through …
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO BANFF BEERFEST
Ever since 3 railway workers stumbled upon the historic site in 1883, the Cave and Basin …
Ch-ch-ch-ch-anges! Great additions to our Mountain Festivals!
THANKS TO YOUR FEEDBACK, WE’RE CONSTANTLY MAKING CHANGES TO OUR MOUNTAIN FESTIVALS! Not going to lie, …
MAKE MEMORIES IN THE MOUNTAINS!
It’s almost that time again! When it comes to mountain adventures – the #BanffBeerfest, #JasperBeerfest & …
YOUR MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE AWAITS!
Can anyone really spend enough time in the mountains? We didn’t think so! Whether you’ve gotten …
Celebrate the Real Experiences Festivals Give Us
The team at ABF is getting super excited about the upcoming ticket launch on Monday, September …
Top 5 Reasons Tastely Is Your Guide to New Experiences
We’ve all had them – those unexpected and unforgettable moments where the universe took you somewhere …
The Craft Beverage Boom in Alberta & Beyond!
From their earliest days, humans have craved novel and new experiences. Whether in search of new …
Why Supporting Your Local Beverage Industry Makes a Difference
Many of the choices you make every day might not seem that big a deal at …
MISSION: BEER FEST-IBLE – THE ONLY MISSION THAT MATTERS
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make every second count at this …
Beyond the Beer: Top 5 Things About Beerfest That Don’t Include Beer
Listen, I’ve never been accused of being particularly creative when it comes to naming things – …
Will Going to Beerfest Make you a Better Person? Yes. Yes it will.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. The people telling me that going to Beerfest will make …
REVY BEERFEST 2023! KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
We couldn’t be more excited for the first annual Revy Beerfest happening on the SIDE OF …
BEYOND BEERFEST! 5 MORE REASONS TO VISIT REVY THIS WEEKEND (OR EVERY WEEKEND!)
If you’re one of the cool kids, you’re either already coming to the Revy Beerfest (March …
TOP 5 WAYS TO BE A ‘BEERFEST BATMAN’
I’m not saying I’m Batman, but, have you ever seen me and Batman in the same …
Journey to Jasper Contest….#Winning
Imagine finding a $50 dollar bill on the street – the moment you bend over to …
Top 12 Beer Themed Christmas Gifts
Gift giving is hard – at least good gift giving is. So if you’re struggling to …
OUR FAVOURITE FESTIVALS IN CALGARY & EDMONTON
There is something special about festivals – a different kind of energy – something that changes …
CALGARY & EDMONTON’S BEST KEPT SECRETS
A few years ago, I moved in with my cousin in Paris to work there for …
DOES ATTENDING BEERFEST HELP YOU LIVE LONGER?
Ever tried to mediate between the demons in your head always wanting to have fun & …
TASTE MOUNTAIN CULTURE
It’s almost that time again! When it comes to mountain adventures – the Banff, Jasper and …
PACK YOUR BAGS! THE MOUNTAIN BEERFESTS ARE CALLING
There is nothing quite like being surrounded by the surreal Albertan Rocky Mountains. The world renowned …
5 REASONS WHY FESTIVALS ARE RAPIDLY GROWING IN POPULARITY
Ever wondered what the World Bog Snorkeling Championships in Wales, Burning Man in Nevada, and the …
You Need to Be At #YEGBeerfest This Year – Here’s Why!
Community. Nothing brings people together like good food and beverage and #YEGBeerfest is about coming together …
These 8 Tips Will Make You the Batman-Yoda-Hermoine of Beerfest!
Everyone loves Beerfest. True story. But just imagine if you could enjoy one of the best …
You Need to Be At Calgary Beerfest This Year – Here’s Why!
There are a lot of things we’ve missed the past couple of years. Some of those …
Forget ‘Talk Like A Pirate Day’ or ‘Pretend to Be A Time Traveler Day’ – The Jasper Beer & Spirit Week Will Dominate All Challengers!
First off let’s answer your questions – yes ‘Talk Like A Pirate Day’ and ‘Pretend To …
The Iron Brewer Competition is ready to crown Alberta’s Best Brewer!
16 of Alberta’s best brewers are coming together at the Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival to …
Put the Great back in the Great Outdoors at the Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival!
Join us as we toast winter in style while enjoying an array of immersive experiences in …
Your Mountain Adventure Awaits at the Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival!
Your mountain adventure awaits! The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival, hosted at the world-renowned Fairmont Jasper …
Top 11 Beer Themed Christmas Gifts
Have you been wondering what to get that beer lover in your life? Maybe you’re someone …
The Mountains are Calling
The Banff Craft Beer Festival – part of the Banff Craft Beer Week – is widely …
TOP 5 REASONS YOU CAN’T MISS THE EDMONTON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL THIS YEAR!
There are lots of things we‘ve missed the past 18 or so months. Some have been …
TOP 5 REASONS YOU CAN’T MISS THE CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BEERFEST THIS YEAR!
There are lots of things we‘ve missed the past 18 or so months. Some have been …
ALBERTA BEER FESTIVALS HEALTH & SAFETY EVENT PLAN
September 22, 2021 – Update for Calgary International Beerfest Oct 15/16 & Edmonton Craft Beer Festival …
SPRING FESTIVALS UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS
June 16, 2021 – Scheduling Update for Calgary International Beerfest & Edmonton Craft Beer Festival “All …
AND THE WINNER IS…
For centuries, scientists believed humans were only able to evolve due to their ability to label …
DOES THIS BEER LABEL MAKE ME LOOK FAT?
Scientists believe we judge someone’s trustworthiness within .1 seconds of meeting them, and their entire character …
OUR BEER HAS A NAME NOW IT NEEDS A ‘FACE’!
The name for this year’s Brightside #BeTheBrewer beer is YOUR WISH IS POMEGRANTED and we need YOU …
WE NEED YOU…TO VOTE FOR THIS YEAR’S BEER NAME!!
Finish this sentence! The name of the 2021 Brightside #BeTheBrewer Saskatoon Pomegranate Wheat Ale beer is __________________. …
A BEER NAMED DESTINY
IS IT YOUR ‘DESTINY’ TO NAME THIS YEAR’S BRIGHTSIDE #BETHEBREWER BEER? WE THINK IT MIGHT BE….. …
THE BRIGHTSIDE #BETHEBREWER CONTEST IS BACK! (AND EINSTEIN WOULD APPROVE…)
Albert Einstein once said, ‘Curiosity is more important than knowledge.’ We’re pretty sure the curiosity he …
Try Beerfest In A Box to Feel Like the World Is Normal Again
My old neighbour Jim had this amazing dog Zeeb. Jim, who was retired, would meet up …
Top 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Beer Lover In Your Life
It’s time for me to admit it – I’m a horrible gift giver. I suck. People …
FEELING TRAPPED? ESCAPE TO THE MOUNTAINS FOR THE BANFF CRAFT BEER WEEK!
So unless you’re like the guy who came out of the woods after 75 days and …
THE BANFF CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL IS POSTPONED. NOW WHAT?
Sadly, the 2020 Banff Craft Beer Festival is being postponed until 2021, but that doesn’t mean …
5 REASONS TO TAKE IN THE BANFF CRAFT BEER WEEK
If nothing else, 2020 has been a time to try new things. Unprecedented numbers of people …
HOW’D YOU GET A BEER FESTIVAL INTO A BOX?
There’s an old story about a man who goes to see a doctor because he is …
The Walking Red is the Perfect Beer for an Apocalypse
A zombie walks into a bar and the bartender says, “We have a drink named after …
YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT LOCAL RIGHT NOW!
Here’s how you can support your favorite brewery/distillery/cidery/meadery/restaurant! Although I’ve never done any research, I think …
DOES THIS BEER LABEL MAKE ME LOOK FAT?
Scientists believe we judge someone’s trustworthiness within .1 seconds of meeting them, and their entire character …
OUR BEER HAS A NAME NOW IT NEEDS A ‘FACE’!
The name for the 2020 Brightside #BeTheBrewer beer is THE WALKING RED – and we need …
WE NEED YOU…TO VOTE FOR THIS YEAR’S BEER NAME!!!
Finish this sentence! The name of the 2020 Brightside #BeTheBrewer Irish Red Ale beer is __________________. …
NAME THIS YEAR’S BEER!!
Well Alberta, the votes are in and they are orange, green and lucky! In case you …
HERE WE BREW AGAIN!
Brightside #BeTheBrewer Contest Alberta Beer Festivals (ABF) is proud to announce that our annual Brightside #BeTheBrewer …
Head Into The Mountains To Experience The Beer Festival Of A Lifetime
By Curiocity Calgary Staff If you’re into adult bevvies and the great outdoors (who isn’t?), …
Top 5 Ways to Unlock Your Mountain Adventure at the 2019 Banff Craft Beer Festival
The Banff Craft Beer Festival, presented by the team at Alberta Beer Festivals, is like no …
IN CELEBRATION OF BANFF CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL…
From November 18 – 24, treat your taste-buds to a range of exclusive menu offers from …
WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THE BANFF CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL THIS YEAR!
(Hint – It’s More Than One Thing…) The team at Alberta Beer Festivals often gets asked …
5 REASONS TO VISIT THE BANFF CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
The Real Banff Blog by Tera Swanson This November 21 – 23, Banff Craft Beer Festival returns …
UNDER THE LIGHTS AT THE MASHING EDMONTON — SPIRIT CIDER BEER FESTIVAL
If you’ve ever traveled anywhere, you’ll understand what I mean when I say that going somewhere …
The MASHING – Spirit, Cider, Beer Festival – Calgary’s Spectacular Fall Event
If you’ve ever traveled anywhere, you’ll understand what I mean when I say that going somewhere …
HEY WORLD… MEET TOWNSHIP 24 BREWERY
Tucked in the sprawling grasslands east of Calgary’s rolling foothills and estuaries, is the ambitious profile …
TOP 10 REASONS YOU CAN’T MISS THE EDMONTON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL THIS YEAR!
“There definitely seems to be something special going on for the festival this year,” says Alberta …
HEY WORLD MEET MATT HAMILL FROM RED SHED MALTING
Alberta Beer Festivals’ mission is to provide the ultimate beer & spirit experience at each of …
TOP 10 REASONS YOU CAN’T MISS THE CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BEERFEST THIS YEAR!
Unless you’ve attended the Calgary International Beerfest in the past couple of years, you might not …
Is the Calgary International Beerfest the Best Beer Festival In the World? What It Takes to ‘Put On’ Beerfest.
There’s nothing quite like a beer festival. The energy and the community are unlike any other …
AND THE WINNER IS…
For centuries, scientists believed humans were only able to evolve due to their ability to label …
A Beer Named Destiny?
Is it your ‘Destiny’ to name this year’s Brightside #BeTheBrewer beer? We think it might be….. …
The Taste of Adventure – 5 Tips to Make This Weekend’s Jasper Beer & Barley Summit Your Ultimate Beer and Spirit Experience
Your mountain adventure awaits! The Jasper Beer & Barley Summit/Festival, hosted at the world-renowned Fairmont Jasper …
The Brightside #BeTheBrewer Contest is Back! (And Einstein Would Approve…)
Albert Einstein once said, ‘Curiosity is more important than knowledge.’ We’re pretty sure the curiosity he …
The Jasper Beer & Barley Summit/Festival
Quench Your Thirst for Adventure! Your mountain adventure awaits at the 2nd Annual Jasper Beer & …
What Makes The Banff Craft Beer Festival So Great?
(Hint – It’s More Than One Thing…) The team at Alberta Beer Festivals often gets …
5 Tips to Help You Be An Oktoberfest Meister!
With Edmonton Oktoberfest happening Saturday, September 29th, and Calgary Oktoberfest happening Saturday, October 6th – ABF …
Calgary Weather Happens! – The Mashing Moves Indoors
A few years back, I was lucky enough to be hiking the Machu Pichu Trail in …
How did Calgary Oktoberfest become The Mashing Calgary?
You may have noticed that Alberta Beer Festivals has announced some big changes to their fall …
An Apple Walks Into An Event, and Helps Out the Food Bank…
“When Alberta Beer Festivals set out to build The MASHING Calgary as their new fall beer/spirit/cider sampling …
The MASHING Calgary – Spirits, Cider, Beer & Great Stories
If you ever want to start a great conversation, ask someone about their favorite travel story. …
The MASHING Edmonton – Weather Or Not….
If there is one thing Canadians like to do more than say sorry, it’s talk about …
I Went To A Beer Festival & A Movie Broke Out
ABF has evolved the concept of the ‘Sampling Event’ so you can live deeper and satisfy …
How did Edmonton Oktoberfest become The MASHING Edmonton?
You may have noticed that Alberta Beer Festivals has announced some big changes to their fall …
The MASHING EDMONTON – Spirits, Cider, Beer & Great Stories
If you ever want to start a great conversation, ask someone about their favorite travel story. …
WTF is the MASHING – EDMONTON!?!
Alberta Beer Festivals (ABF) has evolved the concept of the ‘Sampling Event’ so you can live …
Beerly Beloved, We Are Gathered Here at the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival…
I recently read an article that said inspiration could be just a pint of beer away …
10 Festival Hacks to Make You A Beerfest Batman this Weekend!
There is nothing better than a beer festival. People are at their best when they come …
Why You Need To Be At The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival June 1st & 2nd!
Unless you’ve attended the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival before, you might not realize just how fast …
And The Winner Is…
I don’t like to brag – (actually I do, I just don’t often have reason to) …
Top 10 Reasons You Can’t Miss the Calgary International Beerfest this Year!
Unless you’ve attended the Calgary International Beerfest in the past couple of years, you might not …
Exciting Announcements for the Calgary International Beerfest!
Calgary International Beerfest Launch Party Recap Thanks to everyone who came out to the Calgary …
ABF Announces Calgary International Beerfest After Party Line Up!
The Calgary International Beerfest Adds After Party Featuring JJ Shiplett and The Dudes! Calgary, AB …
U Design the Label
AND THE WINNER IS…DWAYNE M’s DESIGN! Anyone Can Design the 2018 #BeTheBrewer Contest Beer Label! …
The Jasper Beer & Barley Summit Is This Weekend!
And We Just Released A Limited Number of Tickets to this Sold Out Event… Have you …
#BeTheBrewer Contest – Name the Beer!
Is it your ‘Destiny’ to name ABF’s Spring Festival Beer? We think it might be….. …
ABF’s #BeTheBrewer Contest is Back! (and Einstein would approve…)
Albert Einstein once said, “Curiosity is more important than knowledge.” We’re pretty sure he wasn’t talking …
LUC “BIM” LAFONTAINE – Living A Brewer’s Authentic Life
Luc “Bim” Lafontaine – Your Jasper Beer & Barley Summit Ambassador We already knew that Luc ‘Bim’ Lafontaine …
Spike Buckowski – The Chopsecutioner
Spike Buckowski – Brew Master, Innovator, Business Owner – Terrapin Brewing Spike Buckowski, best known as …
You Might Be Brewing Legend Steve Dresler’s Role Model!
Steve Dresler – Brew Master at Sierra Nevada (Retired) As one of Sierra Nevada Brewing Companies …
Gary Lohin – a Red Racer from the Left Coast
Gary Lohin – Brewmaster/Partner at Central City Brewers and Distiller Gary Lohin, best known for being …
Darren Smith – has Malting Super Powers
Darren Smith – Chief Operating Officer at GrainCorp Malt Darren Smith has been COO of GrainCorp …
Bob Sutton – The Abnormally Normal Guy
Bob Sutton – VP Sales & Logistics at Rahr Malting Co. Bob Sutton has been with …
Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Banff Craft Beer Festival in 2017!
Caves and Shuttles and Beers Oh My! “We’re off to see the beerfest, the most beautiful …
Banff Craft Beer Festival Mountain Adventures
The 2017 Banff Craft Beer Festival is more than just great spirits, great food and great …
Great Memories & Amazing Times Ahead!
5 Tips to help you get the most out of the Edmonton Oktoberfest this weekend & …
How To Turn This Weekend’s Oktoberfest Into An OktoBeerFeast!
These 5 Tips Will Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Calgary Oktoberfest Experience This …
Party Like It’s 1810!
Oktoberfest – So Much Has Changed! It’s been 207 years since Prince Ludwig married Princess …
Sweet Oktoberfest Moustaches
Wicked Long Last Names, Sweet Moustaches on Old German Guys & a Brief History of Oktoberfest …
What do Great White Sharks, Sea Shells, Iron Man and the iPod have in common with Oktoberfest?
You’re probably already aware that great white sharks are powerful and majestic predators, but unless you …
GET TO KNOW YOUR BREWER…BRUCE SAMPLE
One of the great things about Craft Beer is the story behind it. Whether it be …
10 Tips To Help You Tap Into Your Beerfest Brilliance This Weekend!
There is nothing better than a beer festival. People are at their best when they come …
ABF Welcomes the Craft Distillery District to the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival!
Alberta Beer Festivals couldn’t be more excited about the addition of the Craft Distillery District to …
MAGELLAN, MARCO POLO, NELLY BLY, YOU…
Be a Beerfest explorer this weekend at the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival! There have been a …
BRINGING A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO THE TERM ‘BEER RUN’
If you’ve ever run a marathon (or any other organized distance run), you’ll have seen some …
TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE EDMONTON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL THIS YEAR!
There is so much more than Craft Beer & Spirits at one of the fastest …
HELP US BREAK A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD THIS WEEKEND!
Some beer industry people are joining an amazing group of people to break a Guinness World …
International accolades pour in for Alberta craft breweries
50% of medals went to province’s breweries at this 2017 Canadian International Beer Awards By Natasha Riebe, …
AND THE WINNER IS…
I don’t like to brag – (actually I do, I just don’t often have reason to) …
GET TO KNOW YOUR BREWER…ROB WALSH
One of the great things about Craft Beer is the story behind it. Whether it be …
What To Look For At Edmonton Craft Beer Festival 2017
The Edmonton Expo Centre at Northlands in June is northern Alberta’s largest collection of beer. Whether …
The Roots of Beer Styles: Part Four, Creating Something New
Over the past few weeks we have been looking at the roots of beer. So far …
Is the Calgary International Beerfest the Best Beer Festival in the World?
What it takes to put on the Calgary International Beerfest… There’s nothing quite like a …
5 Reasons to Attend the Calgary International Beerfest this Year!
You don’t have to love beer to love one of the best beer festivals in the …
What to Look for at the Calgary International Beerfest 2017
When you walk through the doors of the BMO Centre on the Stampede Grounds in the …
YYSuds: Calgary International Beerfest has grown along with Alberta’s craft brew boom
by Jason van Rassel – The YYSCENE If you go to the Calgary International Beerfest at the BMO …
ABF Welcomes the Craft Distillery District to its Spring Events!
Alberta Beer Festivals couldn’t be more excited about the addition of the Craft Distillery District at …
The Roots of Beer Styles: Part Two, Purposeful Modifications
In this series, we are looking at the four main roots of beer. Last month we …
GET TO KNOW YOUR BREWER…KENT ‘BOOMER’ PATERSON
One of the great things about Craft Beer is the story behind it. Whether it be …
The Roots of Beer Styles: Part One, Historical Evolution
Last month we looked at how we arrived at all those beer varieties out there. We …
GET TO KNOW YOUR BREWER…LUKE WOOLDRIDGE
One of the great things about Craft Beer is the story behind it. Whether it be …
So You Want To Be a Beer Judge?
At the Calgary International Beerfest, Edmonton Craft Beer Festival, the Oktoberfests, and even in Banff, you’ve …
Why Are You Wearing That Man’s Shoes? Be the Brewer Contest on to Final Stages!
A wise person once said, ‘Before you judge a person, you should walk a mile in …
Beer Varieties: How Did We Get To Here (Part Two)
Beers come in a variety of styles. However it’s only been about the last 40 years …
Apres Ski – Diamonds in the Rockies
Its Sunday afternoon and I wish I had gone skiing again. Some days you just want …
Mapping the Newest (and Soon-to-Come) Breweries In and Around Calgary
If you love supporting local craft breweries, make sure these new and soon-to-open breweries are on …
Fire, Crazy Exs, and Designing Our #BeTheBrewer Beer Label Contest!
For centuries, scientists believed humans were only able to evolve due to their ability to label …
Beer Varieties: How Did We Get To Here (Part One)
When you wander through the beer section of a liquor store, or look at a beer …
Why you can’t miss our beer festivals in 2017!
As we begin to sink our teeth into the first days of 2017, the team at …
Top 5 Predictions for the Alberta Beer Scene in 2017
It’s early 2017 and everywhere you look, there are predictions for the upcoming year. Well, expect …
You Could ‘Be the Brewer’ for ABF’s Spring Festival Beer!
Have you ever thought it would be cool to own your own brewery and brew your …
Is it your ‘Destiny’ to name ABF’s Spring Festival Beer?
Congrats to the “You Choose the Style” Winner Kevin M. Our Spring Festival Beer is a …
Banff Craft Beer Festival Round Up
By: Naomi Witherick – Banff Dining Bites & Blogs Take a National Historic Site; the steaming …
10 Tips for Attending the Banff Craft Beer Festival
Get the most out of your experience at the world’s most beautiful beer festival! The Banff …
The Best Festivals and Fairs in Alberta this Winter
BY PAUL JOSEPH – TRAVEL MAGAZINE Those of us who live in the urban jungles of …
3 reasons why you need to be at the Banff Craft Beer Festival
Alberta’s beer industry will be quieting down for the winter – while snow falls on the …
The World’s Most Beautiful Beer Festival is Happening Here in Alberta!
The Cave and Basin is beautifully set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, and is …
All Roads Lead to Banff!
The Most Beautiful Beer Festival Video in the World ATB Financial and ABF proudly presents the Banff …
Fall-ing in Love With Beer
Pumpkin Beer Time of Year! Most breweries get into the seasonal spirit with specialty features. Being …
Mill Street Goes West with New Brew Pub
Mill Street Opens its Long Awaited Brewpub in Calgary On October 20th, 2016, Alberta welcomed its …
Nova Scotia craft beer producers say co-operation, not competition, key to success
‘We’re working together to create a brand and part of that means none of us should …
Beer, lederhosen and culture
Oktoberfest brings German beer culture to Calgary The economy has its ups and downs, but beer? …
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
We are very excited to congratulate both Alex E. and Cameron I. for each winning a …
A LOOK BACK AT CALGARY AND EDMONTON OKTOBERFEST
TAKING A LOOK BACK AT JUST HOW AMAZING CALGARY OKTOBERFEST AND EDMONTON OKTOBERFEST WERE! A huge …
EDMONTON OKTOBERFEST – EVENT MAP & CASK SCHEDULE
Click here to check out this weekend’s Edmonton Oktoberfest EVENT MAP and CASK SCHEDULE! …
WHAT TO EXPECT AT OKTOBERFEST – CASK TAPPING SCHEDULE, EXHIBITORS, MUSIC & MORE!
With over 50 breweries, special casks you can’t get anywhere else on earth being tapped on …
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR OKTOBERFEST EXPERIENCE
With Calgary Oktoberfest set to kick off AB Beer Week on September 23/24 – and Edmonton …
OKTOBERFEST DOESN’T START UNTIL THE MAYOR TAPS THE KEG
The tradition at Oktoberfest in Munich is that no one gets a beer until the Mayor …
WHY DRINKING ALBERTA CRAFT BEER HELPS OUR ECONOMY
I recently heard a story about an Alberta brewer interacting with some Alberta grain farmers that …
ALBERTA BEER WEEK
Celebrating its second year, Alberta Beer Week kicks off with the first cask tapping at Calgary …
ABF – SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS US
It was just 3 days before the Calgary International Beerfest was set to open its doors, …
DRESS UP AT OKTOBERFEST AND WIN!
By Bill Robinson on Sept 12, 2016 Alberta Beer Festivals wants to send you and a …
How to Pick Lederhosen for Oktoberfest
By Just Beer Community Collection on Aug. 30, 2016 While most men don’t really care about …
Oktoberfest Early-Bird Contest Winners Announced!
With Labour Day upon us, we here at Alberta Beer Festivals feel like it’s time to …
Lethbridge Breweries Have a Proud and Notorious History!
When someone says, ‘Check out the Bottoms in L.A.!’, you might not realize they are referring …
‘It’s unbelievable’: Gord Downie’s oncologist on the Hip singer’s progress and how going public could save lives
What a golden opportunity this is to raise awareness about brain tumours and his type of …
Prairie Brewing Co begins production in Three Hills, AB
There is another new brewery seeking to change the reputation of its town through beer. The …
Hell’s Basement Brewery Opens August 12th
After six months of hard work to get up and running, Hell’s Basement Brewery in Medicine …
NEWSFLASH: The Week in Alberta Beer August 16
Be in the ‘know’ about the Alberta Beer scene this week! http://www.dailybeer.ca/newsflash-week-alberta-beer-august-16/
20+ New Alberta Breweries you should check out in 2016-2017 (Shared from Just Beer)
New Breweries Open Now in Alberta Calgary Banded Peak Brewing Co. Boiling Oar Brewing Co. Cold …
The 4 Day Sale
Tickets for Calgary and Edmonton Oktoberfest go on sale Tuesday, August 16th @ 9am! Use promo …
Brazilian Craft Beer
With the 2016 Rio Olympics in full swing, we decided to take a virtual beer road …
Beer and Fruit: The Ultimate Summer Pairing
Beer purists believe a beer should stand alone on its own merit, and the addition of …
Don Your LederHosen and Dirndl for Oktoberfest!!
ABF (August15, 2016) Don your Dirndl and Lederhosen at this year’s Calgary Oktoberfest (sept 23 & 24) …
2015 Edmonton Oktoberfest Press Release – The Tradition Continues…
MEDIA RELEASE September 9, 2015 2015 Edmonton Oktoberfest The Tradition Continues! Alberta Beer Festivals presents the …
Learn Something New This Year: Beer!
2016 has finally arrived! For those of you vowing to learn something new this year, why …
7 Signs You’ve Got A Beer Lover On Your List
The holiday season is upon us, and even beer geeks are getting into the spirit. Yes, …
Participating Restaurants in the Banff Craft Beer Festival
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce the list of restaurants participating in the world’s most …
VIDEO: All Roads Lead To Banff
One of the great pleasures we take at Alberta Beer Festivals, is the ability to tell …
Brad Brewer To Perform At The Banff Craft Beer Festival Nov. 27 & 28
Local musician, Brad Brewer is set to perform his brand of Canadian Folk Rock, along with …
Tickets For The Banff Craft Beer Festival Are 50% SOLD OUT!
Tickets are going fast for the Banff Craft Beer Festival! If you want to experience 20 …
The Banff Craft Beer Festival Pre Party Will Be At Banff Ave Brewing Co.
If you’re in Banff before the Banff Craft Beer Festival, you can take advantage of the …
The After Party For The Banff Craft Beer Festival Is The Hoodoo Nightclub
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce that the Hoodoo Lounge will be the Official After …
Shuttle Service From Banff Ave. Brewing Co. Takes You Right To The Banff Craft Beer Festival
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce that Shuttle Service to the Banff Craft Beer Festival …
Tickets For The Banff Craft Beer Festival Are Available at Banff Ave. Brewing Co.
Tickets for the Banff Craft Beer Festival are now available at the Banff Ave. Brewing Co. …
Announcing The List Of Participating Breweries At The Banff Craft Beer Festival
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce the list of participating breweries, and distilleries at the …
Nov. 7 is Calgary Wing Fest, and ABF will be there!
Wings and beer. The two go together like cake and ice cream. Like cookies and milk, …
2015 Banff Craft Beer Festival Press Release -The World’s Most Beautiful Beer Festival
MEDIA RELEASE October 27, 2015 2015 Banff Craft Beer Festival The World’s Most Beautiful Beer Festival! …
A Brief History of the Cave and Basin
To tell the story of the Cave and Basin, as is the case with most written Canadian …
More than 25,000 beer lovers take in Oktoberfest in both Calgary and Edmonton
“The 2015 editions of the Calgary Oktoberfest and Edmonton Oktoberfest, will go down as the most …
2015 Calgary Oktoberfest Press Release – The Tradition Continues
Calgary, AB (September 2, 2015) Alberta Beer Festivals presents the 3rd annual Calgary Oktoberfest September 25th …
Metro’s People’s Choice Awards Announced
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to unveil the list of Metro’s People Choice Awards at both …
Please Bring a Non-Perishable Food Item to #YEGBeerfest
Edmonton’s Food Bank, our charity involved with the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival is asking that everyone …
Map & Seminar Schedules for the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to release the schedule for the Brew Master Seminars hosted …
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival Map Released!
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to release the floor plan map for the Edmonton Craft Beer …
Get The ABF app, now available on Google Play & iTunes
Download the official ABF app today on Google Play, & iTunes and stay on top of …
Find Your Favourites, #YYCBeerfest Map Has Been Released!
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce that the 2015 Calgary International Beerfest map has been …
This year, MBA means Masters of Beer Appreciation
We’re really excited about every one of our exhibitors taking part in our festivals, Calgary International …
Look for ABF at an event near you!
We really enjoy getting into the community and supporting organizations, the way they support us during …
Things Are Ramping Up At ABF!
Okay, so we here at Alberta Beer Festivals (ABF) are quite literally counting down the seconds …
Surviving Oktoberfest!
If you’ve attended an oktoberfest before, you’ll know there are a few things to keep in …
Partnering with Edmonton’s Food Bank
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce that they have partnered with their charity of choice …
The Fashion!
At Alberta Beer Festivals, we want all festival attendees to enjoy the atmosphere of Calgary Oktoberfest, …
The Fashion
At Alberta Beer Festivals, we want all festival attendees to enjoy the atmosphere of Edmonton Oktoberfest, filled …
Surviving Oktoberfest!
If you attended the inaugural Calgary Oktoberfest last year, you’ll know there are a few things …
Partnering with Kids Up Front!
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce that they have partnered with their charity of choice …
And the Edmonton Fan Favourites are…
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce the winners for the Metro People’s Choice Beer, and …
The Calgary fan favourites are…..
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce the winners for the Metro People’s Choice Beer, and …
Calgary International Beer Festival’s Award Winners Announced!
Fresh off the weekend festivities, Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce the list of winners …
Calgary International Beer Festival Seminar Lineup Announced!
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce the schedules for the Brew Master Seminars presented by …
Introducing the New Social Media Lounge
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to present “The Social Media Lounge,” which will allow craft beer …
#YYCBeerfest. Now, there’s an app for that!
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce a significant update to their Calgary Beerfest app on …
Craft Beer Market’s Chef Paul McGreevy Announces Participation in “Cooking With Beer” Seminars
Former Chopped Canada contestant excited to be a presenting Chef at The Calgary International Beer Festival’s …
Olds College’s #10 Browning St. Helps Celebrate 10 Years of Alberta Beer Festivals
by Adam Seguin of westernsuds.com The Calgary International Beerfest will be celebrating 10 years this May. That’s a …
#YEGBeerfest. Now, there’s an app for that!
Alberta Beer Festivals is pleased to announce a significant update to their Edmonton Craft Beer Festival app …
10th Anniversary Of The Festival
We are less than a month away from the 2014 Calgary International Beer Festival, a celebration …