Great Western Brewing

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...

Beer Releases

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...

Beer Releases

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...

Beer Releases

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...

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Great Western Brewing & McCormick Partner on Original 16 In-Pack Bonus

CBNMay 4, 2018May 4, 2018

SASKATOON, SK – Great Western Brewing has announced that is has partnered with McCormick Canada to offer a bonus to customers buying the brewery's Original 16 brand. Specially marked six-packs of Original 16 Pale Ale and...

Beer Releases

Great Western Brewing Releases Original 16 Prairie White

CBNFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018

SASKATOON, SK – Great Western Brewing has announced a new addition to its Original 16 line-up of brands named in honour of the sixteen founders of the brewery. Original 16 Prairie White (4.8% abv)...