Come for a Beer. Leave with a Story.

Taste What People Drank Centuries Ago

Explore the world without leaving Calgary

We’re North America’s only brewery dedicated to re-creating historical beers from around the world

Drink History

Discover something new, from medieval ales to Victorian IPAs and post-war classics, explore a thousand years of brewing history.

Discover Europe

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Featured Story

Rare Belgian beers on tap and bottles you won't find anywhere else in Calgary.

The Medieval Prince Who Made Hops Famous

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Beer is a time machine. Through stories, conversations, and cultural traditions, we explore history through the lives of the people who lived it.

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A promotional poster for the Brewing Society podcast features a world map with illustrations of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and other continents, and includes vintage photos and audio equipment like a microphone, headphones, and a glass of beer.