Absolutely loved this place when we had a chance to visit last summer. What a great spot, right on…read morethe beach front avenue at Sylvan Lake. Just across the road from the (packed) beach we made our way to Undercurrent. Got to try a flight of their wide selection of beers, I really liked that they seemed to feature something for everyone but my favourite was the Marshmallow Porter (featuring a torched marshmallow). Lordy, what a beverage that was. I believe it was on the nitro-tap at the time. They also have a beautiful patio, (where you can watch all of the people pass by and on the beach lol). The service was friendly and prompt and though we didn't spend much time inside due to the heat, they have a really nice spot there too. I'm surprised to be the first to reviewing this awesome spot, and I am looking forward to another beer by the beach this summer.

Went out for a few beers on a Wednesday night. A little slow as far as people, but staff was great…read moreand had a great feel. Had wings, which were good. Parking lot in front of business was easy to park. Would go back again.

I knew I would be driving highway 2 and going by Siding 14 so I brought my growler along for the…read moretrip. (I always seem to forget my growler) Siding 14 located in Ponoka, AB which is about 5-6 minutes off Highway 2 to the east. Before the town of Ponoka was named, it was Siding 14 of the Calgary-Edmonton Railway Company. The name of the brewery celebrates Alberta railway heritage. So cool! I stopped in to do some tasting and fill my growler. If you forget your growler, they sell not only growlers but they also have howlers which are a scaled down versions of a growler. They have cans kept in a cooler if you looking to buy cold beer. You can also have a pint of your favorite beer on tap if that is more your style. The ingredients are locally grown and sourced. Siding 14 is proud to talk about our their beer's journey from Field to Glass. The tasting room is large, and well decorated. The staff was very friendly and inviting. One of the ladies had just started and didn't have a whole ton of product knowledge, but the other employee did, and all my questions were answered. I did a flight taster and picked 4 different brews to try. All were very good. My absolute favorite taster was the Southern Express: Taking Your Minutes, which was a coffee infused stout. Such a good combination! I ended up with a growler of Pullman Pale Ale. A nice easy drinking pale ale. If passing by on highway 2, I highly recommend stopping in at Siding 14 Brewing. The beer is delicious and the people are awesome!

Bought a flavour 6 pack at local market. Label nice and artistic. Flavour excellent. The ingredient…read morelist has the basics. Water, hops malt and yeast. Then goes into the types of Malts and hops they use. This precision to detail shows the quality you can expect from this business. After a few samples of their beers all I can say is road trip to Ponoka is a must this year.

The service at this brewery is always quick and friendly! There are always a minimum of 24…read morebeverages on tap to try (and they are always changing!). I have loved every beer I have ever tried here. This time, I had the Mezcalita, lemons and limes, dang orange wheat ale and coffee stout. The food menu is also outstanding. We had the chips and dip trio and blackened chicken tacos. I like that this brewery has both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as games to play. Dogs are allowed on the patio too!

I've enjoyed Blindman's beers for years and I'm so glad I finally had the opportunity to visit…read moretheir taproom in person! We had our dog with us and thankfully, they have a very dog-friendly patio with cozy couches and lawn games. Pro-tip: go to the dog park across the street first and find the flyer offering a free pint! My husband and I started by ordering a flight of 4. I specifically asked the bartender for 4 beers I wouldn't normally be able to get in Edmonton and he had some great suggestions. I especially liked their 24-2 Brett Stock Ale which we ended up buying a couple bottles of to bring home. They also make an excellent sour. Blindman is great and definitely worth a visit if you happen to be in Lacombe, but if you don't, their beers are sold in stores all across the province and they offer delivery in Calgary, Edmonton, and parts of central Alberta.

Who knew Red Deer was so hipster? I randomly stumbled upon Wild Brew Co on Insta and have been…read morewanting to check them out since that lucky discovery. Finally made it happen on a Saturday morning trip out to Red Deer. If you haven't heard of Wild Brewing, they specialize in kombucha. 6 flavours on tap and nitro coffee from Blackbird Cold Brew (from Calgary). In case you've been living under a rock and don't know what kombucha is, it has many, many health benefits! Tasty too. The inside is small but they do have one small table for two and a picnic table outside to sit at. Love the garage sliding door and the cargo bike! The branding/logo is on point. Slick, sharp minimalistic design. Since it was our first time, we wanted to sample all their options. A couple other people that dropped in were getting their growlers replenished. Their prices are pretty reasonable and in line with other kombucha places I've visited recently. $5.00 for a 12oz cup and $10.00 to fill a growler (1L). - Flight ($5.25 for 6) - they don't have anything fancy for their flights but we ain't too picky. They come in cute 50ml sized beakers. Takes me back to chemistry class. I thought all of the flavours were great but Breezy and I mutually agreed our favourite was the peach ginger. Blueberry mint was a close second. Love it! Hope Wild Brewing continues to expand to (you can get refills at Town Square Brewing Co in Edmonton, Raw Eatery & Market in Calgary and Float Now in Saskatoon to name a few). Finally a reason to stop in Red Deer.

Familia Brewing is a real craft brewery, with great flavors, clean and modern facilities, and…read morewonderful kind staff. I recently made a trip to Canada from Phoenix and had the chance to visit this little modern pub. Each one of our party of four found something perfect to enjoy. Familia features a number of custom brews, but they have some truly great classics on tap as well, from thin crisp seltzers to great golden IPAs to marvelous stout ales. No matter what your taste for beer is, they will have something for you here, from traditional to craft. The location is conveniently placed within the Village shopping area at Pigeon Lake near Falun. The place is newly built, is clean, warm, and even has a nice outdoor patio for the warmer months. It is perfect, warm, and cozy in the winter. The staff is stellar. The owner, Juan, is wonderful to get to know. The prices were very reasonable, and we truly felt like this little brewery was as good as any we had been to throughout the states. If you have tried Familia and enjoy beer, go check them out! You won't be disappointed!

Love it here! Fun tasting the beer and the atmosphere is relaxing and a good time! Have been a few…read moretimes with friends.

We stopped in for a couple of drinks. We decided to try the iced teas, then the beer. I had the…read morepeach iced tea, which was tasty and not too sweet. I then ordered the If The crown Fits dole whip kettle sour- so yummy! I like that they support local artisans by selling their snacks. We purchased a small bag of garlic Parmesan popcorn to enjoy with our drinks and a large one to take home. We will be returning soon!

Several options for brewed beer. Excellent choices from Hazy IPA beers to classic troubled monk.read more

Absolutely beautiful honey. We are way down in Tucson Arizona and received a couple of pails,…read moreshipped down to us, a generous and much appreciated gift, from my son and daughter in law up in Alberta. I plan on ordering more,

This is definitely one of my favourite breweries. I go camping near here. My favourite beer they…read morehave is the Sawyer Hopped Mead. A description of it would be: The honey is prominent in flavour but not in sweetness as we are bound and determined to break the assumption that honey drinks have to be sweet! Our hop combination is strategically added to the batch so as to not make it taste like an IPA beer but more of a floral, hoppy accent to the traditional mead. Some information about this unknown, quiet but yet popular brewery in a small town is: Located in Clearwater County, near Caroline, Alberta, Tamarack Jack's Honey and Meadery buzzes with activity and excitement. Our bees work endlessly to make the honey that gave us our start. You see, at the meadery, we use our very own raw honey that comes from the various wildflowers and plant species that surround us. Fortunately, we are not located near any canola or other harmful, pesticide sprayed fields, so our bees are safe and our honey is extraordinary. As humble farmers, we live for serving the great people of Alberta only the best. That is what you can expect when you try our mead. Made from all Canadian ingredients, our mead is light, refreshing and different! We put a new world spin on an ancient recipe that will be sure to leave you wanting more. The process to get our Class E Cottage Winery, Class D General Off Sales and Class B Tourist Facility Licences, was a long, hard journey but worth it! Having been open only since August of 2017, Tamarack Jack's friends and family have been working tirelessly to provide our fellow Albertans with a product that we are passionate about and truly believe in." Who is Tamarack Jack? Tamarack Jack's Honey and Meadery is situated in a location surrounded by tamarack trees and willow. Imagine: a tall rugged man trudging through a tamarack forest with axe slung over his shoulder, dragging behind him an antique crosscut saw. Weary after a long day of logging, he slumps into his chair. With muddy overalls rolled up over his boots and blisters inside the palms of his hand he reaches for something cold to soothe the pain. Of course, after a hard day, what does one require the most to lift their spirits? A nice cold drink. Tamarack Jack reaches into the icebox and grabs his first bottle of Buzzsaw, knowing that the cool sip of his fermented honey drink will wash away the days burdens. Of course the work would be unbearable without the help of a dedicated team! Not only that, but Buzzsaw tastes better when shared with friends and family. http://tamarackjacks.com

So glad we discovered this small craft brewery today in Red Deer. Great patio area. Inside is nice…read moretables for different sized groups. Tried a couple of flights including 2 of their speciality brews. Staff was friendly and so were customers. So great to get out again!

LOVE the coffee, peelers and the space. Great gem to visit. The service was perfect. i always look…read moreforward to getting a coffee or treat from Darkwoods.

We're traveling through on Vacation and saw a sign for Darkwoods from Highway 2 and figured it was…read moretime for a break. Plus a place that does Beer and Coffee in the same name caught our curiosity. Cute place, easy to find with outside curb appeal had us walking right in ready to sit and get it done. When you come in, if you're eating, they hand you menus and you seat yourselves. There is a combination of Hightop and Regular height Tables. If you are just grabbing Coffee, Beer, Baked Goods, etc To Go, just head to the Counter. I kept it pretty simple with their Citrus Beer which was nice and light with no aftertaste. Perfect surprise for me during daytime, especially since I generally drink darker Beers like Porters. I had the DW Smash Burger Special for Lunch and it was just great! The Burger was huge with two beautifully seared Patties, nice and crispy around the edges, but the inner parts still juicy with two Cheese Slices, very Cool & Crisp Lettuce, a hefty Tomato Slice, nice Caramelized Onions, and their Condiment Sauce, which I could quite figure out everything in it. Basically, the Burger was a solid choice I would have again if coming back this way. Absolutely, no dissatisfaction. My friend is a bit more of a picky eater and I really appreciate the Staff being able to accommodate her with what turn out to be a really good Grilled Cheese. Made on Rye with Fried Egg, Gouda & Chedder cheeses, this looked amazing when it came to the Table with a side of Slaw. I got to try a bite and WOW...I would have been happy with that too. To sum this up, Beer...Good, Food...Really Good, Service... Outstanding

We dropped in for lunch with friends. Beautiful industrial style decor, some family style seating…read morein the main room and additional seating in the loft. The area features a glass wall showcasing the brewery itself. A little loud once a youth hockey team took residence in the loft but it wasn't overwhelming. The staff were friendly and the delicious food was served quickly with nice sized portions.

Beautiful space, a wide variety of food, nice patio. I had a pizza, great crust. Service was prompt.read more