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My experiences with brewpubs in Calgary. I am looking primarily for good, quality beer, followed by atmosphere, pricing, and food.

 1. Wild Rose Brewery

4580 Quesnay Wood Dr SW
Calgary, AB T3E 7J3
(403) 720-2733

Categories: Gastropubs, Breweries

5.0 star rating
  1/30/2012

We've been going here for years now and don't intend on stopping. This place is an excellent representation of what craft beer in Calgary SHOULD be like. Read: it shouldn't be stuffy/upscale/overly trendy. Wild Rose's brewpub is casual, intimate,…More »

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 2. Banff Ave Brewing Co.

110 Banff Ave
Banff, AB T1L 1G2
(403) 762-1003

Categories: Burgers, Pubs

5.0 star rating
  3/6/2012

I am trying to think of ways to fault Banff Ave Brewing Co and I'm coming up short. This place registers on the beer enthusiast's radar on many levels. Great food that compliments a surprisingly broad selection of in-house brews is really what makes…More »

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 3. Beer Revolution

1080 8 St SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0J3
(403) 264-2739

Categories: Pizza, Breweries

4.0 star rating
  2/22/2012

Really enjoyed visiting this place recently. Right away I was very pleased to find that the atmosphere is laid back and casual, as a true craft beer venue should be. The decor and menu graphics are pretty modern and interesting.

The LCD beer ticker…More »

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 4. Design District Urban Tavern

607 11 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0E1
(403) 233-2433
4.0 star rating
  2/22/2012

District is a true brewpub, offering Brew Brothers beer, a long local favourite of mine.

First things first - please, for the love of god, take reservations!  We waited in line approximately an hour and a half for a table. Not a huge deal, as we were…More »

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 5. WURST

2437 4th St SW
Calgary, AB T2S 1X5
(403) 245-2345

Category: German

3.0 star rating
  1/16/2012

I was there for a late lunch on a Saturday and actually found the service to be spectacular. However, the place was nearly empty so this could be why. The house brew is excellent, particularly the 1516 and Kolsch.

A few issues I had. Firstly, it is…More »

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Review votes:
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Location

Calgary, AB

Yelping Since

September 2011

My Hometown

Calgary, AB

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I'm discriminating as hell - but I eat / like everything from all cultures!