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Celebrating 100 Years of Mt. Norquay – a Century in the Gates
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Fri, 13 Oct 2017
Beer buzz: where to find the best local brews in Banff
While best known for its beautiful scenery, pristine wilderness and world-class skiing, Banff National Park is also carving out a reputation as a craft beer paradise.
And for brew fans craving more than the standard big brand beer, we have good news: a world of unique, local, craft beers awaits in Banff to quench your slope-side thirst.
Banff Craft Beer Festival
Good things keep brewing, the highly successful Banff Craft Beer Festival, a celebration of the emerging Alberta craft brewing and distilling industry has become an annual late-November tradition.
Held partially outdoors at Banff’s historic Cave and Basin (311 Cave Ave), it’s a beer and mountain enthusiast’s dream. Festival-goers can enjoy the sights, sounds and stories of the iconic national park while sampling some of the best beers and spirits from 30 Alberta breweries and distilleries, and delicious food from Banff and Lake Louise’s finest eateries.
With breweries from as near as down the road, and as far as the other end of the province, showcasing their finest wares — many bringing in special cask beers for the event — this year’s festival is sure to give visitors a uniquely thirst-quenching insight into Banff’s local brew scene.
Banff Craft Beer Festival
Insider tips: Banff’s standout brews, year-round
If you miss the Banff Craft Beer Festival, not to worry – there are three local establishments that have tastings built into their menus: Grizzly Paw Brewing Co., Park Distillery and Banff Avenue Brewing Co, as well as a variety of local favourite brew spots.
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Co via JustBeerApp.com
Grizzly Paw Brewing Company
Grizzly Paw Brewing Co is a Canmore-based brewery whose beers can be seen on a number of menus around the towns of Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise. With fun names like the Powder Hound Pilsner, the Rutting Elk Red and Beaver Tail Raspberry Ale, these brews are worth a taste. Grab one slope-side at either Mad Trapper’s at Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort or Whitehorn Bistro at the Lake Louise Ski Resort.
Grizzly Paw Brewing Co via Facebook
Park Distillery
Park Distillery is a new addition to the Banff dining scene. This distillery-meets-restaurant offers beers on tap as well as house-made flavoured vodkas, local gin and infused whiskeys crafted with Banff’s pristine, glacier-fed waters.
Park Distillery via Girlvsglobe.com
Banff Avenue Brewing Co.
Banff Ave. Brewing Co. craft their own beers and feature a weekly guest cask from other regional breweries. Located right on the main drag in downtown Banff, the Brew Pub has a variety of beers on the menu for those who are eager to try something new. Note: Due to the town of Banff’s unique location within a protected National Park, these exclusive house-made brews can only be purchased on-site and are not exported outside of Banff – so you know you’re sipping something special.
Banff Ave Brewing Co via TweedTelegraph.com
High Rollers
Home to Banff’s newest bowling alley, High Rollers is the place to be for pins, pizzas and pints. Offering one of the best selections of British Columbian, Albertan and American craft brews, it’s the perfect spot to grab a pizza, test out your ten-pin skills and enjoy one of the 48 beers on tap.
High Rollers Banff via TweedTelegraph.com
Townhouse Liquor
Local favourite liquor store Townhouse Liquor has the best beer fridge in town, featuring a great selection of Canadian, American and international rare and hard-to-find brews.
Townhouse Liquor Banff via Facebook
Do beer and mountains sound like a match made in heaven?
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