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Best
Brewpubs
2.
Odd Company
Brewing
In the spring and summer months, if you’re
driving, walking or cycling through
Wîhkwêntôwin, you’ll notice a very
busy patio. When the weather isn’t so
welcoming, people gather inside Odd
Company Brewing, chatting over pints
and burgers right by the vats where the
beer is made (a new Ritchie location has
opened, too.) For me, the Animal Burger,
with the tangy ODD Sauce served on a
brioche bun, is one of the best burgs you’ll
find in the city. Pair that with my favourite
brew, the oh-so-orange Manderina Sour,
and you’ll enjoy one of the best combos in
town or around. – S.S.
#105, 12021 102 AVE. NW
587-590-9973
9959 76 AVE. NW
587-643-8967
ODDCOMPANY.CA
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3.
1. Ale Architect
Campio Brewing Co.
Campio is that dependable classmate — you know, the
buddy that lets you copy off their notes when you were
nodding off in class. The brewery serves reliable Alberta-
inspired staples with creative twists — including handhelds,
deep dish pizza, salads, and 16 rotating craft beers. The
Arugula Apple Salad’s crumbled feta, roasted apple, and
smoked spiced pecans give it that perfect salty and
sweet balance.
The brewpub’s a stone’s throw from MacEwan
University, if you’re looking for some studying sustenance
— or post-exam consolation. Even if your grades aren’t
looking promising (there’s always next semester), or
you’re well into your professional life, you’ll always have
Campio to lean on. – A.M.
10257 105 ST. NW
587-635-1952
CAMPIOBREWINGCO.COM
You know who’s the funniest person
Edify could pick to review a brewery?
The non-drinking intern that started two
weeks ago.
But at Ale Architect, non-drinkers aren’t
an afterthought. As my drinking friends
choose from the brewpub’s huge selection
of on-tap and canned brews, I decide on
the Lime Hop Fizz — a dry-hopped, house-
made craft soda. It’s tart and refreshing,
and when paired with a couple slices of
pizza, I can tell it’s made with as much
care as the rest of the menu. I sip slowly,
and just like Ale Architect’s beers, it’s the
real deal. – A.M.
9918 76 AVE. NW
780-652-2214
ALEARCHITECT.COM
Edify
Loves
The mind of master brewer Doug Checknita is an amazing thing. Under his stewardship, this brewery recreates the
magic of trappist Belgian sour-beer traditions in a modern, industrial setting. The World Cup of Beer recognized the
Monolith in 2024 with a gold medal. It’s not alchemy; it’s about the science of beer-making. – S.S.
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