We had a lovely dinner with friends. The ambience was great--it looks like a small warehouse-style restaurant from the outside, but inside it opens up with a huge, high ceiling. We ordered three large BBQ platters for the whole group, and the total came to around $200 for both kids and adults. There were also games in the area, which kept the kids entertained. Staff are nice and accomodating. read more

We are from Los Angeles,Ca. Toolshed brewery was recommended by our tour guide Eppo. We were not disappointed. The food and service were amazing. We had the chicken wings and the ribs. We even got to meet the owner, Graham. read more

Love the Flat Cap - it's my favourite stout. I was very disappointed to find out that they cancelled the "beer for life" for everyone who contributed to startup costs. Not cool. And hosting Justin Trudeau was also gross. But hey, they make good beer. read more

We went here for the first time on Father's Day. They have great beer, lots of selections, good portions, and prices. The staff were helpful with suggestions, and friendly. The food was tasty and good value. read more

Went to their location and ordered Wednesday special Chicken Wings and 1/2 side of Memphis style pork ribs to take out while I waited. Paid the bill of $31.50 and waited and waited and waited for over a half hour. I asked the server to check on my take out and she said it was coming shortly. It finally did arrive and I left. When I got home I noticed the bill showed chicken wings and pulled pork? I opened the bad and they had given me two orders of chicken wings? Is this an organized establishment? Not happy at all. Won't be back! read more

Beer good. Food bad. If you're from the south don't expect any here. mac and cheese is box mac. Texas toast is plain toast...

Great beer, Great BBQ, been eating here since they started to serve food! Nothing on the menu has disappointed, staff are friendly and attentive, and who knows? Maybe you get to hear a story from Graham himself! I must say, as of 2023, their prices have gone up, but to be honest who hasn't raised their prices these days? In the long run, I leave satisfied, full and looking forward to my next visit! Support this local brewery & award winning BBQ!! read more

Enjoyed our visit. Staff are down to earth and amiable. They had a bigger selection of beers than I expected which was a nice surprise. Music is playing at a volume that supports conversation - good background noise. I had the Wee Dram Scotch Barrel Belgian Dip and it was delicious. Hubs had a Speyside - also delicious but sweeter. The room is rustic with touches of humour. Overall a good feeling space. Would I return? Yes Would I recommend? Yes read more

Amazing beer! Wow so the area is very industrial, not like there is a really massive sign but it's clean and easy to spot! There is quite a bit of available parking too. Love the rustic, log cabin, wood vibe as soon as walk in. And the beautiful Alberta shaped table is a great effect. Even the ceiling tiles that are plywood are very in sync with the whole vibe of the space. So sad they don't do brewery tours on weekdays, only Saturdays! But we did steal a peek and it looks massive complete with a stage! Live music nights maybe?? I wish they would have more about their history in the main sitting area because I hear it's a great story behind how it all got started but I'm sure they share more about that on the tour perhaps. Onto the beer which is why we are here! A flight of their core 4 not a bad price at $5 but we highly recommend you get the other flavours too for an additional $2 each. Our personal favourites- People Skills: dang good and the story behind this beer is hilarious! You gotta take a read up on it ;) and the Red Rage- that caramel sweet goodness is so delightful and creamy. For my fellow popcorn lovers thy have that for free! Yes free! And a good selection of shake on flavours too! Only downside small brown bags- yes you will want to grab a few bags cause who doesn't love popcorn?! Snack wise is pretty shallow- they have nachos and beef jerky but no real hearty food. And the other big hit for us- BOARDGAMES! Yay for whoever put out some board games in this space! read more

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Let me tell you a story. I have to say that this was the best brewery tour I have ever gone on. The most down to earth friendliest people work here and just want to share a story or listen to your story over some good beers. The story's I herd on the tour made me laugh and some were so touching I was tearing up. read more

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I've been all about this local brewery ever since drinking my first spiffy (seagull safe?) plastic topped 6 pack of People Skills - peeling off the sticker labels and discreetly slapping them to the backs of everyone at the party. People skills indeed! Their 3 available beers are set up so you can hang out with the Tool Shed guys for an entire evening. Crafted after their brewers and their personalities, you can hang out with all the Tool Shed guys in one evening. Here's how to do it, all wrapped up into one weird man-date of a review. Have a big juicy burger with Jeff and his Starcheek IPA - Bold and hoppy, this is one of my favourites to match with a good 'n' greasy BBQ. Invite Graham and the Red Rage out for dessert. Lots of thick, after dinner coffee flavours but evened out with a good hop kick. My favourite Tool Shed beer for winter. And then Joe - you can can spend all night with him if you like. (This is getting weird, Joe.) People Skills is light, refreshing, and still comes in at 5.2% abv. It's delicious and you'll be chatting it up with everybody on that hot, summer patio in no time. I'm looking forward to checking out the brewery, but until then I'll just keep enjoying it from the liquor store. What can I say, my friends love finding out they've been wearing a sticker on their back all night. read more

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Tool Shed just launched in Calgary a couple weeks ago. They have three beers that they're brewing to start. A cream ale called People Skills, an IPA called Star Cheek, and an amber called Red Rage. Its a fun brand with each label coming with a story as to why they went with each name. People Skills is great. Its smooth and crisp. Star Cheek is a solid IPA. It has a strong hoppiness which I love in an IPA. Red Rage is a dark brew. Its darker than something I would drink for a regular brew. I had the opportunity to attend their launch party last week at National on 17th. It was a regular night for National but they had pints of Tool Shed on special for $6.50. As the media has pointed out, Tool Shed is over a year away from having an permanent home in the city, but they're eventually going to have a brewery down by Big Rock. read more

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I don't like beer but I love Graham and Jeff and everything they have done in the Calgary craft beer scene. I have introduced their beer to literally thousands of Calgarians and all agree that this is amazing beer. The Mr in my life loves the Red Rage, so much so I bought a bunch from their new retail location! Head over to their brewery for a tour, have some pizza, and buy a 6 pack to take home. Maybe even one of their awesome hats. Don't forget to challenge the staff to a Foosball game. Don't worry, they are terrible at it and will totally let you win ;) read more

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This is by far my favorite brewery and brand of beer! Jeff and Graham are two of the most humble people I've ever met and are truly making a difference in the market place. I have successfully transitioned my friends into Tool Shed buyers and I will continue to convert many more. I am blown away by the taste, craftsmanship and dedication to making an amazing product. If you haven't gone on a tour yet, go. Don't compare to other tours until you have gone on this one. It'll feel like you have known them all of your life and it's like they are inviting you into their own home! Great job guys. Keep up the amazing work and I will always be a loyal supporter!! read more

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Great beer, the staff was awesome, and the whole vibe of the place was super fun. We had a great afternoon and left with several four packs. The food want really worth it though. The BBQ sauce is quite spicy, and there were not many options for food. read more

Great spot for a corporate event. The brewery is a great backdrop with the stainless steel tanks and the BBQ is the real deal!!!

I have had tool shed beer, however, it has not been at their location it has been at other local breweries around the city that I have tried it and it is great! Recently, this brewery was trying to get approved for patio seating outside and was having a very difficult time from the City of Calgary and AGLC to just get 4 tables on their patio. Recently they got approved: Visitors to a northeast brewery may now enjoy their beverages al fresco after the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) granted a license for Tool Shed Brewing Company's patio. Co-founder Graham Sherman had been red with frustration, not rage, with the process of applying to the City of Calgary for approval of the parking lot patio. Sheman said the application process for a patio outside the taproom of the business lasted 11 months and cost him more than $10,000. In an interview with CTV on Saturday, May 12, Sherman blamed the city for several delays in the approval process including the questionable people skills exhibited in the suspect requests for a demolition permit for a wall removed years ago and HVAC inquiries unrelated to the outdoor space. Graham Sherman confirmed to CTV on Monday afternoon that the patio is now open for business following a Monday morning visit from a City of Calgary inspector and the granting of an AGLC licence by the province via email. While a specific reason for the lengthy application process has not been confirmed, the owners of Tool Shed appear ready to turn the other (star) cheek and start welcoming guests to their new patio. Now that they have a patio and worked very hard for it and I already know that I love Tool Shed Beer I am going to go sit on their patio and enjoy a beer which I think we all should do :) read more

I've become a creepy stalker of this place. $15 tours of their brewery, a lot of laughs, and amazing beer. I like to support local brews, but this one is ridiculous. Their beer is so good. I cry when I have their ESB. It's like making out with Keira Knightley, but better. I sob softly when I drink it. Graham was our tour host. I've never met a man as proud of what he does. And he was sober. I'd be passed out from 'sampling' if I owned a brewery. His knowledge, passion and love for creating beer shines through. It's a great change from the tours you get from people that don't know/love what goes into making it. I got a chance to talk to Jeff at the final leg of the tour, and his eyes lit up when I asked about their beer too. It's like I was Justin Bieber talking to a fan, but I'm better looking and intelligent, and the Jeff has good taste in music. Book your spot on their website, and prepare for delicious. read more

What a hidden treasure! Coming from Seattle & Portland sets a high bar for craft beers, and until we found Tool Shed, we had serious doubts about the existence of beer in Alberta ("Let's just drink wine, eh?"). But these brews are no-nonsense craft beers that could compete in any marketplace. If you talk to Graham, you'll learn about why there aren't many delicious beers (yet) in Alberta, you'll also learn of his secret plan to ease Canadians into drinking good, flavorful beer. The excitement and potential of this brewery is extraordinary. The brewing area/event space is out of this world. And the beers are delicious!! Thank you, Graham, for giving us Pacific Northwesterners hope for the rest of the continent! ~ The crew at Evergreen Escapes read more

This place is a fantastic place to have a get together work or play! The beer is out of this world! Five dumbs up Jeff and Graham are the bomb, great guys making it happen! read more

It's a brewery, so of course the beer is delicious. But the BBQ... it is soooo good! We go here at least once a week (often 2 or 3 times) to eat lunch. The food is so good, and the staff is really friendly. It's an all around great place. You gotta try it! read more

Been to a number of breweries before this one and I have never felt so welcome then in the Tool Shed. Both the owners are incredibly friendly, honest, and very hard working and it shows in the awesome beer that they brew. Have three standards, an IPA, Cream Ale and a Red Ale, but are always trying something new. If you want great beer, that comes with an even greater story, then you must visit this place, have a tour then walk away with a 6-pack. You won't be disappointed. read more

What a fantastic day spent at a networking event here!! It is always inspirational when the owners are very passionate about what they do! 'People Skills' is my favorite craft beer. The story behind it is even better! Great service! Great atmosphere! Great beer! A hidden gem. read more

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A great place to grab a pint from a quality local brewer. It's also been nice visiting now that they have finally been allowed to open a patio. Pretty quiet as well since it's an industrial area, which is kind of a nice touch. read more

In these crazy times thank you for being there and being responsible. Limiting the crowd to 10 in the large space and only two tables, totally following the guidelines, felt very comfortable and safe. A respite in these crazy times read more

I've visited many breweries in Calgary and find ToolShed to be one of the best. Great beer, service and staff. Always a good time. Also my kids like going there as well and enjoy the popcorn and pop. read more

Great beers. Belgian and IPA are top notch! Staff is friendly, informative. Neil is awesome. Thank you.

Amazing beer! These guys are all set up in their new home in the NE. Schedule a brewery tour and check out the new digs. If it is even possible, the beer brewed here tastes better than ever! People Skills make every day seem like a good patio day, Red Rage tastes great by the BBQ, and Star Cheek is a meal in itself. Check out their website www.toolshedbrewing.com and use the Beer Finder to see where you can find ToolShed by the can or on tap! read more

I made an online request for a tour last may, It was excellent! Graham is a super down to earth dude. I stop by every once in a while and visit my buddy the bartender Meghan, one of the friendliest and most grounded people you will every meet. Other than these two radical people the beer speaks for itself, and offers a refreshing change from the big name beer. Great prices too! This is the beer of the people. read more

Shear and utter perfection. Been there a few times, each time I get a story, some delicious beer and glimpse of a super nice "Hollywood Studio" of brewery these guys have. Their beer is among the best there is, anywhere! And hey guess what? GROWLER FILLS!!! "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" read more

The beer is mediocre, at best. No respect for the customer. Spend your money elsewhere.

Toolshed's beers are way better now that they are being brewed in their own facility in Calgary instead of being contract brewed in BC. I can now say they taste "GREAT",and I like the plastic tops on the 6 packs. Congratulations to Jeff and Graham on landing Brett Cruikshank as your brewer. i know Village had him brewing when they first started out. Villages's loss is Toolshed's gain. He is a master brewer who studied in the US and Germany and a serious talent. Brett I can't wait for you to do the dew and brew up some new exciting suds. I expect great things from Toolshed because they have People Skills everywhere! read more

where do i even start? i came to calgary with my wife and needed a brewery fix. i must say tool shed blew away all my expectations tonight. Being from montana we have great beer, but tool shed is right up there. now customer service??? Graham and crew went above and beyond! What a great group of people. i will come back just for tool shed. read more

I've been wanting to write a review for Tool Shed for a while but have refrained given their approach to criticism. The reputation that precedes Tool Shed regarding their responses and the general atmosphere created by the brewery, and likely cultivated by the brewery head, has led me to want to refrain from my information being published. What I will assert is that I do know Graham, albeit on a personal level, I have seen and heard about a sample of their interactions regarding bad media, and tasted through the core range along with a portion of their limited release beers. All this is said to assure a level of confidence when it comes to an honest review in attempt to be fair without being omnipotent. I can not assert that what I will say is entirely fair given that I am but one person privy to only so much information, yet I would hold what I do say is said with best intentions to be fair regarding such matters. To begin, the core range of the beers provided by Tool Shed are tolerable. This is said in relation to all craft I am able to enjoy and consume at the moment, of which there is a considerable amount of quality brew out there. There is no hate in my words when I say that if you like Tool Shed you likely appreciate Village brewery as well. The quality of these beers is on tier with that of people who have grown away from Rickards and Big Rock while buying into the sloganeering of local business owners. No, local is not better. Protectionism is not better. Allow the quality of your product to speak for itself. If it can not swim amongst the others in the same pool, it should sink. The concept that certain regional producers should be held in higher regards solely because they are in one's locality is outrageous. On may go as far to assert that if you don't support local, local will not thrive. That is true, but if local is not deserving of survival than it should not persist. This is a simple concept, localized business protectionism is a handicap for the incapable; it wouldn't be fair to ask that someone who is smarter than you to not be included in relationally considering your own intelligence. I'm astounded that this concept is even uttered, let alone even considered as a point of interest for consumers. All said, Tool Shed is fine for baby steps into the beer realm and the overall quality is tolerable. If it is to be pitted against the quality available it pales in comparison. Leave their brew to the uninitiated who haven't discovered the wide world of beer yet. The tenets at one point proclaimed by Tool Shed in response to the flak received by a customer, whose position was in considerable contention, are a farce. I'm especially perturbed by the logic of one point, "As in any industry, any one who trash talks must be willing to perform the trash talked offence BETTER". The nature of anyone who utters this is profoundly oblivious. One thing I would like to assert, critics are a dime a dozen. Anyone can feed off the creation of another, hence why they are so numerous and hated by the creative community at large (at least when they do not weigh in favour of the creator). This said, who has ever critiqued art, literature, or really and other creation and then set off to prove they are the better creator? Are these critics artists? Writers? Brewers? They are not precluded from being any of the above, but they are not any necessarily. Such claims belong in the waste bin of high school (if I'm being generous) rhetoric. Yes, certain claims about being able to do better or the categorically bad nature of some product of creativity should be followed up by a "see, I can do better", but being unable to do so does not preclude one from being able to criticize. I want to follow this up by mentioning that even if the tenets of Tool Shed was made in satire, the post has a much greater scope than what may have been "intended". For all who read this, one can be assured that someone has at least subconsciously taken what has been said to heart. I believe the "local is best" mentality serves as a reasonable testament to my concerns. Even if your statements were not themselves the spark that lit the fuse, they only further purport and cultivate it. If you feel as if these tenets can be stated masquerading behind satire, you must think very lowly of your readership. Next of the docket, everyone that reviews you poorly is not likely to: 1) be from Canada or 2) have tasted your beer? Well, I guess that is one way to discredit your non-target audience; an appeal to entirely non-factual reviewers. "No one could have actually tasted this beer and not liked it" goes the mentality of Tool Shed, "they must be trolls". Or people that have a modicum of taste. While I question the approach of Tool Shed's PR department, maybe one should settle into a questionable seasonal, or not. There are plenty of better breweries in Alberta at the moment, take your time, do some research, don't drink the swill made by these hacks. read more

Beer is mediocre, but the customer service is atrocious. Graham and Jeff sure know how to run off customers.