Great Western Brewing

Great Western Brewing Original 16 Pale Ale and GW Light Named Official Beers of the Calgary Flames

CBNOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022

CALGARY, AB - Great Western Brewing has announced that it has entered a partnership with the Calgary Flames that sees two of its flagship brands named Official Beers of the...

Beer Releases

Great Western Brewing Releases GW Lime

CBNJune 7, 2022June 7, 2022

SASKATOON, SK – Great Western Brewing has announced the official launch of a beer that took a Silver medal in the Fruit Beer category at the recent Prairie Beer Awards. GW Lime...

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Great Western Brewing Releases Small Batch Black Lager

CBNOctober 5, 2021October 4, 2021

SASKATOON, SK – Great Western Brewing has announced the release of a new limited edition draught-only beer. GW Small Batch Black Lager (5% abv): Brewed with hops from Moosomin, and malts from...

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Great Western Brewing Releases Brewhouse Ultra

CBNJune 3, 2021June 2, 2021

SASKATOON, SK – Great Western Brewing has announced a new addition to its Brewhouse line of value-priced lagers. Brewhouse Ultra (4% abv) is described as follows: This ultralight offering comes right on time...

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Great Western Brewing Releases Great Western Lager and Launches New Packaging

CBNApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021

SASKATOON, SK – Great Western Brewing has announced the release of a new year-round beer, as well as an overhaul of the packaging for its line-up of core brands. Great Western Lager (5%...

Beer Legislation

Alberta Government Wins Appeal Against $2 Million Payment to Great Western & Steam Whistle, But Can’t Reinstate Brewery Rebate Program

CBNDecember 4, 2019December 4, 2019

CALGARY, AB – CBC News reports that the Government of Alberta has logged both a win and a loss in the latest - and likely final - ruling in a four-year legal battle over beer markup...

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Great Western Brewing Releases Original 16 Helles Half Acre

CBNMarch 12, 2019March 12, 2019

SASKATOON, SK – Great Western Brewing has announced a new addition to its Original 16 line-up of brands that honour the sixteen founders of the brewery. Helles Half Acre (2.6% abv, 10 IBU) is described...

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Great Western Brewing Releases Small Batch Saskatchewan Golden Ale

CBNOctober 24, 2018October 24, 2018

SASKATOON, SK – Great Western Brewing has announced the release of a new Small Batch beer that "celebrates the local bounties and flavours of the Saskatchewan harvest." Saskatchewan Golden Ale...

Beer Legislation

Alberta Government Ordered to Pay Restitution to Great Western Brewing & Steam Whistle Brewing

CBNJune 21, 2018June 21, 2018

CALGARY, AB – CBC News reports that the Government of Alberta will need to pay restitution to two out-of-province breweries over a controversial beer markup structure that favoured Alberta breweries. Calgary Court of Queen's Bench Justice Gillian...

Industry News

Great Western Brewing Expanding Distribution of Original 16 Brands into United States

CBNMay 23, 2018May 23, 2018

SASKATOON, SK – Great Western Brewing has announced that its Original 16 brand line-up will soon be available in the United States. Via a partnership with No Limit Brands & Import Services, four Original 16 beers...