I’m not saying I’m Batman, but, have you ever seen me and Batman in the same room at the same time? Of course you haven’t. Well, your chance to be Batman (or Batwoman, or Batperson, you get the idea…), at least the Beerfest version of said hero, is finally here! The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival returns to the Edmonton Expo Centre this March 10th and 11th and we’ve got all the reasons you’ll want to be part of this epic weekend!   BatPerson Reason #1 – Your ‘Batty’ Senses are Tingling – And why wouldn’t they be? In addition to the over 160 breweries, distilleries, cideries, meaderies, cock ..read more

Imagine finding a $50 dollar bill on the street – the moment you bend over to pick it up, someone runs up and hands you another $50! It might be hard to imagine being rewarded for doing something you were already excited to do – but that’s exactly what the ‘Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival’ &  ‘Tourism Jasper’ are here to do with the Journey to Jasper Contest!   The contest is super simple to enter! Head to Jasper, one of the most beautiful places on earth, from January 15th – February 12th. Visit some of the coolest places in and around Jasper – for fun, food and drink special ..read more

Gift giving is hard – at least good gift giving is. So if you’re struggling to find a great gift – or you’re someone who needs to start dropping hints to avoid getting yet another sweater for your cat that died three years ago (feel free to insert a different bad gift example here if that one isn’t to your liking…) then look no further because the team at ABF has made your life – and Christmas shopping – that much easier with their list of 12 amazing beer themed gifts. 12. Beer Advent Calendar – This one would be higher up the list if it wasn’t already December and Advent hadn’t already starte ..read more

A few years ago, I moved in with my cousin in Paris to work there for a few months. I soon came to realize that despite having worked and lived there for years, he had hardly gone out or taken the time to see the sights. I dragged him up the Eiffel Tower to see the views, to Sacre Cour to listen to street music and drink wine on the steps, to Pere Lachaise to pay our respects at Jim Morrison and Walt Witman’s graves, and other than the boat tour where we watched them fish a dead body out of the Seine, he admitted our excursions were worth the effort. It kind of goes to show that most people fo ..read more

Ever tried to mediate between the demons in your head always wanting to have fun & let loose, and the other (probably smaller) part of your brain telling you to be healthy? Thought so; well, we have great news for you! Science has proven that attending Beerfest not only helps you live longer, it also makes you healthier as well. Skeptical? Of course you are. No need to trust us though- in one of the longest studies of its kind, Harvard University academics believe they have unlocked the secrets to both happiness and longevity.  Every two years since 1938, researchers contacted 724 peo ..read more

It’s almost that time again! When it comes to mountain adventures – the Banff, Jasper and Revelstoke beer festivals are 3 of the best in the world. With their amazing eateries, incredible range of outdoor activities, and majestic views, Banff, Jasper and Revelstoke are already three of our favourite places to get away – the only thing that could make a visit better is going when one of the top ranked beer festivals in the world is happening at the same time.  Each of these festivals has features that make them unique – so odds are you’ll want to try them all. But be warned – these intimat ..read more

Community. Nothing brings people together like good food and beverage and #YEGBeerfest is about coming together – having fun together – celebrating Edmonton and Alberta together! We certainly are excited to have the chance to gather together once again as a craft beverage community at this year’s edition of the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival returning to the Edmonton EXPO Centre on June 3rd & 4th.  We’ve got lots & lots of things to look forward to this year, but here are Top 5 Favourites: Eat, Drink & Be Merry!   In addition to the over 200 breweries, distilleries, c ..read more

There are a lot of things we’ve missed the past couple of years. Some of those things have been great, like the need to wear pants to meetings (No need to wear pants on a Zoom call #AmIRIght?). But others, like the chance to gather together as a community, have been very hard. That’s why we’re so excited that the Calgary International Beerfest is returning to the BMO Centre on Stampede Park this coming May 6th & 7th.  We’ve got lots of things to look forward to at Beerfest this year, but here are top 5 favourites: Eat, Drink & Be Merry!   In addition to the over 200 brewerie ..read more

Your mountain adventure awaits! The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival, hosted at the world-renowned Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, is unlike any beer festival experience in the world. Think of it as part beer/spirit festival, part intriguing story-time sessions, and part mountain adventure.    Each evening of the 2 night festival will feature an incredible line up of tantalizing craft beers and spirits to sample, as well as succulent foods prepared by the amazing chefs at JPL! During the day, you can do some bends and brews at our yoga and beer session, watch cooking demos from top che ..read more

Have you been wondering what to get that beer lover in your life? Maybe you’re someone who is tired of getting gifts you don’t want, and need a way to start dropping hints to avoid getting yet another sweater for your cat that died three years ago (feel free to insert a different bad gift example here if that one isn’t to your liking…) Well look no further because the team at ABF has made your life – and Christmas shopping – that much easier with their list of 11 amazing beer themed gifts.   11. Craft Beer Kit– Are you a confident person who believes they can do anything if they put their ..read more