The 2024 World Beer Cup wrapped last night from the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. The event hosted and organized by the Brewers Association, saw nearly 300 judges evaluating 9000+ beers from 2060 breweries across 50 countries. Commonly referred to as the Olympics of Beer, the World Beer Cup is perhaps the most prestigious beer competition in the world. Although we do not know which of Canada's breweries entered the competition (not everyone does), we do know who took home medals. If you follow beer and brewing in the country, you may recognize some of these names. And if you don't, you should ..read more

The way that beer is brewed has evolved over centuries, encompassing various techniques and methods usually discovered by trial and error to achieve unique flavors and characteristics. Among these techniques, it is decoction brewing that stands out as a method both cherished and feared by brewers for its tradition, difficulty and ability to extract rich malt flavors and to enhance the complexity of the final brew. To really know what decoction brewing does, you must first understand how malts are used to make beer. The easiest way to explain this would be to talk about cooking at home with ..read more

Vendome Copper and Brass Works  Founded around 1910, ,,Vendome Copper and Brass Works of Louisville, Kentucky, is widely recognized as a leader in the manufacturing of copper stills, cookers and vats. The company's Canadian origins can be traced back to the U.S. prohibition era which began in the state of Kentucky in 1919 and lasted until 1933. During that time, Vendome's founder, Elmore Sherman, who had honed his craft at Hoffman, Ahlers & Co in the late 1800s, found himself in Vancouver, British Columbia (where the alcohol ban had ended in 1921), with all the equipment from a Hender ..read more

Explore Calgary: Unveiling the Best of Local Craft Calgary, nestled in the heart of Alberta, Canada, boasts a vibrant craft culture scene, stunning natural landscapes, and a burgeoning craft industry. Among the hustle and bustle of this metropolitan gem lies a treasure trove waiting to be explored. Enter YYCTOURS, Calgary's premier craft tour and charter company, offering a wide array of curated and customizable experiences that delve deep into the city's rich craft offerings. Discover Calgary's Craft Scene: YYCTOURS stands out as Calgary's only locally owned craft tour and charter company, c ..read more

The term ‘Urban Winery’ is something that not many Calgarians, or people in general are familiar with. In Europe, they are everywhere, including inside Paris's Eiffel Tower, but in Canada, there are only three. One in Toronto, one in Vancouver and one right here in Calgary which is always the first stop on Calgary’s only Wine and Grape Tour.  But what is an Urban Winery?  Interestingly enough, it’s exactly as the name implies. Expect everything that you would from a winery in France, the Napa Valley or the Niagara region minus a vineyard for growing grapes.  Oh, and its wine ma ..read more

1. Introduction to YYCTOURS and its seamless Calgary transportation services When it comes to transportation services in the Calgary area, YYCTOURS is a name you can rely on. We are Calgary tourism and Alberta travel partners known for providing the best curated craft tours in Calgary such as the Calgary Wine Tour. However, YYCTOURS also offers shuttles and charters for any event or group. Whether you need airport transfers for your staff, charters from hotels to venues for weddings or parties, or you simply have a group headed out golfing, YYCTOURS has you covered. With a fleet of modern vehi ..read more

On our YYCTOURS Calgary Brewery Tours, we do our best to introduce our guests to a wide variety of beer styles. We ensure that each of the flights during our excursions contain several different flavours and profiles for a well-rounded experience. Often that involves making sure our guests enjoy at least one hoppy beer like an IPA or pale ale, a lager, a sour, a dark beer, a wheat beer and then whatever else we can fit in. However, without question, the most important part of our ,,YYC beer tour is also ensuring that our patrons are provided with the highest quality beer possible. That is whe ..read more

The tradition of drinking a glass of Champagne at the stroke of midnight is a ritual that dates back hundreds of years to France. Champagne, which became popularized in the 1600’s by Benedictine monk Dom Perignon, was first consumed at treaty signings, coronation ceremonies and other luxurious events. In the 1900’s as Champagne production became more wide-spread (after the invention of the cork) producers, especially those in the Champagne region of France, engaged in effective marketing to position their product as the beverage of choice for celebrations. The unique popping sound of a champa ..read more

As the winter season is upon us and the temperatures drop, many people seek out the perfect craft beers to warm their taste buds. While everyone enjoys the light and crisp flavors of a pale ale or a pilsner, during this time of the year it is time to turn to the rich and complex flavors found in darker beers. Styles such as stouts, porters, and dark lagers take center stage, offering us a depth and character that perfectly complements the cold weather.  But what are they and why are dark beers the go-to choice for winter drinking? Malt Firstly, to really appreciate what a dark beer is an ..read more

This Calgary Craft Christmas Catalogue showcases a wide range of products made here locally in Calgary. The YYCTOURS Calgary brewery tour team challenges all Calgarians to purchase their Christmas cheer at local venues. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/9e4cb3_dabc316e51374555a63c688ed7bd3bd2/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Be sure to follow YYCTOURS on social media as well as the fine establishments in our catalogue ..read more