Few things pair better than Southern barbecue and beer. Inspired by the holy trinity of geekdom — sci-fi, comic books and video games — this brother-run operation opened back in 2017 and proudly wears its passions on its coveralls with sci-fi/comic-book-inspired artwork and beer names. Cold Garden Beverage Company is a microbrewery located in the vibrant community of Inglewood. your own Pins on Pinterest There are 3 kiddos in the HLB family, so we make sure to always have snacks & distractions at the ready! Inglewood is no stranger to having a brewery anchor the community. HLB opened in November 2016 and is located in the historic neighbourhood of Inglewood. COME for the charmingly bright local art. We take the health and safety of our employees and customers seriously and have COVID safety measures in place. COME for the Metes and Bounds extra pale ale created with a bouquet of five different hops. If you do like your beer with a little extra zing, try a beer cocktail or come after 5 p.m. on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday when infusion taps offer remixed versions of standard fare — past experiments include a pina colada infusion of the Sunnyside XPA and a PB&J twist on the Brick Alley traditional dark mild. Respect! The ample space in the Beltline brew pub features a 360-degree bar surrounded by dining booths, a semi-covered patio (with fireplace!) —S.A. Since then, Head Brewer JJ Mathison has been creating both high quality classic styles and exciting new flavours such as hazy IPAs and hopped sours. 5555 76 Ave. A Guide to Container Gardening in Calgary, New Calgary Delivery Service Supports 24 Local Food Businesses, Eat This Now: Bandeja Paisa from UniMarket, How 6 Calgary Restaurants Adapted During the Pandemic. Yes, accompanied minors are welcome. Its gleefully kitschy interior has a scrappy charm that makes it instantly memorable: mismatched vintage furniture and a giant pineapple-cum-disco ball let you know right away that the beer crafted here is just as quirky and unapologetic. Come to Last Best with a mixed group of friends for a sit-down meal paired with sippable, hearty beers. These days, in areas like Inglewood and Manchester, you can’t swing a growler without hitting at least three trendy taprooms, each with their own unique charms. COME for the grandma’s-basement-on-acid feel. COME for the chance that the Venom Black Rye IPA is still on tap (it’s as badass as it sounds). The rich flavours of barbecue can handle a bold beer, like the IPA-V1-2019, a new IPA series that debuted at the start of 2019. These guys were all doing their thing in Calgary before the rules changed in 2013. Everything happens on site in the brew space behind the taproom. S.W., 403-454-3731, trolley5.com. We love Calgary and the people who live here. We are open for indoor and outdoor seating as well as off sales and growler fills. S.E., 403-244-3331, cabinbrewing.ca, 12, 10221 15 St. microbreweries. More than a few eyebrows raised when it became apparent that a craft brewery-taproom would be taking up occupancy in the former Smithbilt Hats production facility, right next door to another craft brewery-taproom, the cult favourite Cold Garden. Tucked just off Edmonton Trail, Citizen Brewing Company has grown a dedicated following not just for consistently good beers, but also for the food coming out of its repurposed-shipping-container kitchen. 119, 519 34 Ave. Minimalist and modern, Annex’s taproom will appeal to the beer-loving KonMari aficionado. COME for the Okami Kasu Japanese Ale, a rice ale created in collaboration with Shokunin restaurant that is deepened by the addition of sake kasu, a cheesy byproduct of sake production. S.E., 403-283-5133, bandedpeakbrewing.com, 414 C 36 Ave. High Line Brewing is a small batch craft brewery based in Calgary. 607 11 Ave. S.W., 403-727-5451, wildrosetaproom.com. Even the bar-snack menu is decluttered: just hop chips and salty string-cheese to pair with the meticulously crafted beers. The Calgary Brewing and Malting Company was founded in the 1880s and only shut down in the 1990s. The fact that the ale was still "green" did not deter them and much of … We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. STAY for the experimentation happening in real time. S.E., 403-452-1806, goodmoodbrewery.com, 4025 9 St. 4323 1 St. Feb 14, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Calgary Heritage Initiative. Tool Shed’s quaffable Red Rage ale is named for the legendary strength that ginger folk (Sherman being one) are said to possess. —S.A. —S.A. We have snacks available for sale but our new kitchen is not quite ready yet! Avenue Calgary is a city lifestyle magazine that brings readers the best of the city. S.E., bowriverbrewing.com, 505 36 Ave.