Alberta Beer

• Alberta ditches beer tax hike citing tariffs, need to support local businesses

  The fee hike was introduced in February and substantially lowered the production threshold breweries needed to hit before they had to pay higher fees to the province.

  Consumer

  Jun 5, 2025
  
• Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery, Big Rock, after substantial beer tax hike

  Big Rock, founded in 1985, is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fees it pays after a new tax rate was introduced — that largely has no impact on any other craft brewer.

  Consumer

  Mar 14, 2025
  
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• Sea Change Brewing pays tribute to Joey Moss with new beer

  An Edmonton brewery is honouring one of the city's favourite sports icons with a limited edition Joey Moss — Man Crush Mandarin Ale.

  Consumer

  Apr 15, 2024
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• Calgary craft brewer bracing for increased beer tax

  "When I think about the price of beer, there is only so much someone is willing to pay for a four pack of beer. And it is a luxury," said Erin McQuitty.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2024
• Lethbridge brewery joins new experience-sharing platform

  An Alberta-made digital platform is connecting business owners with food and beverage enthusiasts, and Spectrum Ale Works in Lethbridge is jumping on board.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
• Craft breweries along Alberta’s Highway 3 team up for special beer

  A partnership and tourism initiative called the "Highway 3 Ale Trail" is looking to attract locals and visitors alike to local craft breweries in southern Alberta.

  Consumer

  Aug 19, 2022
• ‘First Call’ beer supports Alberta first responders

  After being "blown away" by the success of their launch last year, Alberta breweries are banding together again in 2022 for a special beer in support of first responders.

  Consumer

  May 5, 2022
• An increase in the price of craft beer is brewing in Alberta

  Buying your favourite craft beer may soon come at a premium price as many microbreweries across Alberta are dealing with soaring grain, shipping and packaging prices.

  Economy

  Oct 20, 2021
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• Alberta entrepreneur upcycles brewery waste twice

  The brewing process has a by-product -- spent grain -- which usually ends up being composted or in the landfill.

  Consumer

  Jun 29, 2021
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• #OneOnAdam: Why some Alberta friends are honouring a buddy with beer

  Edmonton's Sea Change Brewing Company is donating a dollar from each four-pack of Adam's Pale Ale to the ALS Society of Alberta, in memory of Adam Rombough.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2021