Alberta Small Brewers Association

Alberta to Allow Craft Beer & Spirit Sales at Farmers’ Markets

CBNAugust 4, 2017August 4, 2017

CALGARY, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced that effective August 15th, small breweries and distilleries in the province will be allowed to sell beer and spirits at farmers'...

Industry News

Calgary Stampede to Feature Alberta Craft Beer at 2017 Edition

CBNJune 5, 2017June 5, 2017

CALGARY, AB - The Calgary Stampede has announced that locally brewed craft beer will be officially available at the event for the first time this year - albeit on a...

Beer Releases

Alley Kat Brings Back Full Squeeze for Edmonton Pride

CBNMay 31, 2017May 31, 2017

EDMONTON, AB – Alley Kat Brewery has announced the return of a limited edition beer originally released last year in support and celebration of the Edmonton Pride Festival, which runs June 9th...

Beer Releases

Alberta Small Brewers Association Unity Brew 2016 Now Available

CBNJanuary 10, 2017January 10, 2017

CALGARY, AB – The Alberta Small Brewers Association (ASBA) has announced the release of the 2016 edition of Unity Brew, the 8th annual collaborative beer from the ASBA member breweries. This year's edition was...

Beer Events

Steam Whistle Welcoming Alberta Small Brewers to Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Festival

CBNNovember 29, 2016November 29, 2016

TORONTO, ON - Steam Whistle Brewing has announced details for the upcoming 4th annual edition of its Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Festival, and for the first time this year, the beer...

Beer Legislation

Government of Alberta Announces Grant Program for Small Breweries

CBNJuly 29, 2016July 29, 2016

EDMONTON, AB – Following quickly on the implementation earlier this month of a standardized beer markup for all breweries regardless of size and location, the Government of Alberta has announced details of...

Beer Legislation

Government of Alberta Announces Standardized Beer Markup Policy

CBNJuly 13, 2016July 13, 2016

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced that it has directed the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission to implement a new policy that will see a markup of $1.25 per litre applied...

Beer Releases

Alberta Unity Brew 2015 Now Available

CBNDecember 2, 2015December 2, 2015

EDMONTON, AB - Alley Kat Brewing has announced the release of the 2015 edition of Unity Brew, the 7th annual collaborative beer from the member breweries of the Alberta Small Brewers Association (ASBA). This year’s edition was...

Beer Events

Alberta Small Brewers Association Announces 1st Annual Alberta Beer Week

CBNAugust 14, 2015August 14, 2015

CALGARY, AB - The Alberta Small Brewers Association has announced initial details for the 1st annual Alberta Beer Week, a celebration of Alberta's burgeoning craft brewing scene taking place Friday September 25th...

Beer Releases

Alberta Small Brewers Association Announces Unity Brew 2014

CBNDecember 4, 2014December 11, 2014

CALGARY, AB - The Alberta Small Brewers Association (ASBA) has announced the details and release plans for the 2014 edition of Unity Brew, the 6th annual collaborative beer from its...