Great Western Brewing

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)...

Industry News

Great Western Brewing Welcomes Brewmaster Amanda Butt

CBNMarch 2, 2017March 2, 2017

SASKATOON, SK - Great Western Brewing has announced the arrival of Amanda Butt as the company's new Brewmaster & Innovation Ambassador. A native of Newfoundland, Butt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Beer Legislation

Great Western & Steam Whistle Granted Injunctions Against Alberta Beer Markup

CBNNovember 10, 2016November 10, 2016

CALGARY, AB - CBC News reports that Great Western Brewing and Steam Whistle Brewing have been granted legal injunctions against the Government of Alberta's controversial beer markup policy, pending a court...

Beer Legislation

Great Western Brewing Taking Alberta to Court over Beer Markup Policy

CBNOctober 19, 2016October 19, 2016

SASKATOON, SK - CBC News reports that Saskatchewan's Great Western Brewing has filed a court action seeking to have the beer markup policy of Government of Alberta declared unconstitutional. Announced in mid-July,...

Beer Organizations

Saskatchewan Microbreweries & Brewpubs Form Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association

CBNMarch 15, 2016March 15, 2016

SASKATOON, SK - Prairie beer blog On Beer reports that several small breweries and brewpubs in Saskatchewan have come together to form a group dedicated to promoting and lobbying for the province's...

Beer Releases

Hell or High Water Premium Lager Launches in Alberta & Pledges Portion of Sales to Disaster Relief

CBNJuly 20, 2015July 20, 2015

CALGARY, AB - The Calgary Herald reports that a new beer recently released in Alberta will do more than just quench the thirst of local drinkers, it will also help victims...

Beer Releases

Great Western Expanding Original 16 Line-Up with Canadian Krystall Wheat

CBNOctober 9, 2014October 9, 2014

SASKATOON, SK – A day after announcing the launch of Harvest Bock as a new seasonal brand, Great Western Brewing has revealed details of another new beer that is about to...

Beer Releases

Great Western Releasing Harvest Bock as New Seasonal Brand

CBNOctober 8, 2014October 8, 2014

SASKATOON, SK - Great Western Brewing has announced the release of a new seasonal brand that it is calling "a Saskatchewan beer to celebrate the harvest in Canada's breadbasket." Great...

Beer Releases

Great Western Brewing Announces Relaunch For Core Brand Line-Up

CBNJune 9, 2014June 9, 2014

SASKATOON, SK - Great Western Brewing has announced details of a relaunch of its three flagship brands, including new branding, new recipes and a new commitment to using locally sourced...