I absolutely love what they are trying to accomplish here in Old Strathcona. This area is…read moregentrifying and "Spirits" is a great addition. I attended a tour and tasting and was properly impressed. Thanks to Chelsea who was an exceptional hostess. I'm not a big vodka fan, but Holy Moly! This stuff is delicious. Just sipping it straight is delightful. The gin was also as intriguing. So complex. So very smooth. Finally, the smokey, aged gin. Gorgeous colour and aromas. I'm dreaming of the cocktails I can build with this bottle. It's more expensive than the vodka and gin, but this is a lovingly crafted product that really speaks for itself. You just have to taste it. Gosh, did I taste lavender? Who knows. It's a big dream for this outfit. I wish them every success. I know they'll have a huge fan base very soon.

Strathcona Spirits, Edmonton's first distillery! Found in the heart of Old Strathcona, this teeny…read moretiny distillery produces a vodka, a gin and a barrel aged gin. All the spirits are smooth with botanicals that are foraged right here in YEG. You can pop on to get a tour of the small space. Self proclaimed point and spin tour with a lot of humour in here too. You can purchase in the distillery and at most local liquor stores. I really like the merch they sell too. I have an eye on a hoody from there. Worth checking out of you have an interest in alcohol or a love of local.

Very dissapointed.. tried reaching out several times asking if they have any options safe for…read moreceliac and not once have we received a response .. too bad .. was really looking forward to checking this place out

When we showed up it was their brewing day so it was humid and a bit stinky. All that goes away…read morewhen you start enjoying their brews. We had their passion fruit coconut beer and their spicy plum sour. Both amazing!!! Great venue, great location and even greater drinks. Staff were amazing and helpful. They have a patio outside and ample seating inside. Great location for a brewery. Nice bright environment. We ended moving to sit at the bar as a large party came in and needed the tables. Not a problem. Then that very same table bought a round for us. This is such a charming place filled with great people.

Hidden gem! Cute…read morelittle brewery cleverly hidden in an industrial park in the North West part of the city. I'm surprised this hasn't been reviewed yet! I've been following them on social media & finally had the opportunity to try them. I recommend the Common Time California Common brew currently on tap! It's got a full-bodied, nutty flavor. The sandwiches are made with bread from the nearby Bon Ton Bakery, so fresh & delicious! Friendly, attentive staff, great atmosphere, excellent tunes... get in here & support this local business!

This is a fantastic brewery to visit! The beers are tasty, and the atmosphere is relaxed and…read morewelcoming. Everyone who works here is so friendly and kind. Friends and I stopped by for happy hour- select pints of beer are on special for $5. I tried the Mangolorian and Main Squeeze. They were so refreshing! I like that they offer some inexpensive snacks, like popcorn. The decorations are interesting too! It's fun to look at all of the labels that the brewery has used. Alley Kat supports the community, which is important to me. During the Alberta Teachers' Strike, they offered a free pint. Thank you, you are appreciated!

I came to Alley Kat Brewery for the first time this week to attend their Fall Launch Party and boy…read moreoh boy was it a treat! I saw many familiar faces from previous events Alley Kat had served at including the fabulous Kristin :-) What's not to love about my beer name doppleganger who also loves kats and wears kat prints? MeOwSeRs!!! I digress... Alley Kat was warm and inviting from the moment we arrived at 5PM. They had freshly made soft pretzels on hand along with cheese and meat nibbles to compliment the launch. Now, let's get to the good stuff... The BEER! Hubby and I were on cloud 9 that our favourite Alley Kat Beer - Freshly Squeezed (with real grapefruit) was still on tap and EVEN BETTER they had 4 packs of it for sale! Our local liquor store only had it in a combo pack but this was like finding a giant bag of your favourite one of a kind Jelly Belly Flavours - Yes, kids... Freshly Squeezed is that good! ( And Yay! It keeps getting better! Just checked out their webiste: www.AlleyKatBeer.com and noted: The Summer Squeeze Grapefriut Ale has taken Alberta beer drinkers by storm. You've been enjoying it so much that it is here to stay. Our Summer Squeeze has become our Main Squeeze. With the inclusion of Grapefruit into our core line up we will be discontinuing the seasonal six pack. ) The launch party was held to feature their fall releases: Alley Kat's Dragon Series Alley Kat brews their Double IPA Dragon Series for hop fans. A new single hopped Double IPA will be released every two months using a different hop variety and sold under a different color of dragon. Current Dragon: Maroon Dragon Release date: October 1st Hop Variety: Centennial Alley Kat is back on the Dragon train with Maroon Dragon DIPA. This Centennial hopped double IPA has floral and citrus aroma with notes of light malt and loads of citrus hop. Brewed in limited quantities so get yours before its all gone! I will admit that I'm usually a wine and girly girly drinker so the Maroon Dragon was completely out of my league. But my fellow drinkers assured me that it was an excellent man's beer - SUPER HOPPY! Do you think they will release an Easter Bunny Hop? Bahahaha! Okay, I'll stop ;-) And my favourite of their Fall Releases: Alley Kat's Big Bottle Series As a way of celebrating great tasting beer, Alley Kat's own Big Bottle series is a toast to all brewmasters and lovers of ale, alike. Cheers, and drink up! Current Big Bottle: Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ale Release Date: Sept 2, 2013 September marks the return of Alley Kat's Pumpkin Pie Ale. This delicious full-bodied beer is infused with pumpkin, ginger and cinnamon. Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ale is like the Fall season personified! And the big bottle packaging is cute and the perfect accompaniment to bring to your Thanksgiving dinner next week! So go snag a few bottles and treat the Beer Lovers in your life to a fabulous limited edition treat! While at the Launch Party we got to partake in a fabulous Brewery tour where I learned that Alley Kat is the oldest microbrewery in Alberta at the tender age of 19 and the 4th oldest Brewery in Alberta. They use recycled bottles boys and girls... That's right, feel good and green when you support your local Kat! Alley Kat also recycles it's spent grains into cattle feed and does their best to use all local and West Coast ingredients! Yay Alley Kat! You've got a friend in me :-) I can't wait to see what will be re-released for Christmas or what new creation you will come up with? Perhaps a Holly Hops? PS - Bring Back CRINGER (Cranberry Ginger)!

Sea Change announced their new Twin Seasons Double IPA and it was exclusive to Sherbrooke Liquor so…read moreI thought I was going to have to go for a long drive to pick up. Luckily a buddy messaged me letting me know this gem opened up on 50th Street. Very cool liquor store, with a MASSIVE selection of craft beer, this is going to give my local craft beer store a run for its money. Customer service was great. I walked in and was greeted and immediately asked to use hand sanitizer so they are following all of the COVID rules. If you are not looking for it you can miss it very easily, they have a black sign up to the right of Gemco. Wishing these guys all the best with the new store.

Great variety. Knowledgeable staff. Perfect for those hard…read moreto find spirits. Wanted cake flavored beer for my husband's birthday and they had quite a few to choose from. I didn't actually choose, I got them all.

If you cannot adhere to the basic fundamental principle of adhering to your advertised opening…read morehours you should not be in business. We arrived 40 minutes before your stated closing time and not only was the door locked, the distillery was dark and empty so someone took a serious early swerve. Disgraceful.

A hidden gem as it's tucked away in some industrial area but they more than make up for that with…read moreincredible cocktails and super friendly staff. They just do cocktails but the bartender gave us some great recommendations on local places to order from and even got us a discount on food from a place he knew nearby. Try out the Bee Balm it was my favorite by far! My girlfriend really liked the rhubarb g & t so either or. Ask for a tour it will not disappoint!!

I went in looking for a particular wine. They did not have it…read more I was told they would be happy to order it in for me. It took exactly one week. I received 10% off my order :) It was loaded into my car and I was so grateful. They offered me a glass of Scotch or Bourbon. How nice! It was a little early for me to start drinking, but I'll take a rain check. There is usually a tasting of some sort on a weekly basis. The sandwich board at the front has the details. Really impressed with the beer selection as well. Nice, clean family run store.

Wow, am I ever in love with this place!! Their main focus is beer. From Craft beer, to Imports to…read morethe rare and hard to find. The people who own and work in this store really love ale! They are so helpful, so fun and so focused on helping you find your perfect brew. They have jugs along the back wall where the Kegs are located, so you can try out a draft or two and then take a jug of it home with you - I believe it stays fresh for quite a while too, as long as it is sealed properly. They have tastings classes and beer nights. Invite beer and liquor reps in for events. A big shout out to the Beer Geeks! The selection of liquor is also very good as is the wine. Last time I was in they had a table up front of *sale vino! I assume this is to get older stock out of the way/make room for new vintages. What ever the reason, I love picking up a great bottle and getting a deal! It is very conveniently located for all of us who live on the South Side. Just off the Whytemud on 99th before it turns into Parsons Road. My only gripe... Twice I have showed up on a Sunday, forgetting they are closed ;p

Visited Aligra many a times & experienced a customer friendly atmosphere especially in contact with…read moreHarry. Last night I got the opportunity to visit & experience variety of wine tasting in the presence of 5 leading wine importers from France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Argentina with a detailed explanation how the wines were manufactured, country, regions of origin, how to choose wines for special cuisines a must know thing by a wine enthusiast. I enjoyed the event very much and appreciate the demonstrations & cutometers experiencing of wine tastings facilitated by the company representatives as well as the owners Alison & Grant's warm & customer friendly approach towards all those present. Thank you, Harry, for a well-coordinated event organized to boost the appetite of wine lovers.

This isn't really the kind of place you just grab a case of beers for the weekend from, although…read moreyou can certainly buy it here. I prefer to come here when I'm looking for something special, like a gift. Their specialty is wine, but you can still ask them about other things. We've taken their advice on tequila and rum, and so far no complaints. Today, I went in looking for a very specific beer for a wonderful computer geek who fixed my incredibly temperamental piece of...Dell. Anyway, I found the Innis and Gunn type he likes, four different kinds, and 'Trooper' from Robinson's Brewery, named for the Iron Maiden song. They ranged in price from $3.23 to $5.42, which is decent in my opinion. In fact, this goes on the Christmas List, because I'm going to be grabbing more later for stocking stuffers. Of course, if you're looking for something super cool and pricey, they keep the $400 champagne on the highest shelves behind the till.