Troubled Monk - Red Deer Craft Brewery Info and Map

Troubled Monk

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3.7/5 Untappd
Micro Brewery  | Opens @ 11:00 AM
5551 45 St, Red Deer, AB T4N 1L2, Canada

Troubled Monk - Craft Beverages Worth Sharing

We are proudly located in Red Deer, Alberta, in the heart of malt barley country! We poured our first pint from our 15 barrel brew house on June 12, 2015.
Troubled Monk, nestled in the heart of Red Deer, Alberta, has been brewing up craft beer magic since June 12, 2015. What started as a humble beginning has blossomed into a passionate journey fueled by community engagement and a thirst for innovation. From perfecting their first pint to expanding into the realms of distillation, Troubled Monk's commitment to quality and connection has never wavered. Their diverse family of brands, from beer to soda, gin to vodka, embodies their dedication to craft and community. As they continue to grow and evolve, Troubled Monk remains a beacon of camaraderie, inviting you to raise a glass and savor the simple joy of shared moments and great beverages. Cheers to the Troubled Monk family and the craft beverages worth sharing!

Beer Offerings

  • Barrel Aged Beer
  • Cask Beer
  • Flights
  • Gluten Free Beer
  • Growler Fills
  • Keg Rentals or Sales
  • Off Sales
  • Organic Beer
  • Rotating or Seasonal Taps
  • Samples
  • Vegan Friendly Beer

Facility and Service Enhancements

  • Accessible Bathrooms
  • Accessible Seating
  • Bike Racks
  • Board Games
  • Breastfeeding Area
  • Brewery Tours
  • Family Friendly
  • Full Bar Service
  • Gender Inclusive Bathrooms
  • Lawn or Outdoor Games
  • Merchandise
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Pet Friendly Patio

Food and Dining Availability

  • Food Truck
  • Outside Food Delivery Permitted
  • Snacks

Manufacted Here

  • Delicious Alberta Craft Beer
  • Craft Sodas
  • RTDs or Canned Cocktails
  • Spirits

Take-Out, Delivery and Order Ahead

  • Online Ordering

Brews       (tap to toggle)

  Brew data provided by UNTAPPD
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Pale Ale - American | 
    5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    35 IBU (Gentle Bitterness) 
    Pesky Pig Pale Ale is named after Francis the Pig who stole the hearts of carnivores and vegetarians alike in the summer of 1990. This 220 pound porker evaded his fate by jumping a wall, navigating the slaughterhouse and escaping into Red Deer's parkland. Our Pesky Pig Pale Ale is meant to really let the hops sing. The malt presence is quiet but supportive of the rambunctious hop flavours of grapefruit, papaya, and other tropical fruits. The usual hop bitterness has been reigned in while the flavours and aroma have been allowed to run amok, making for a delicious, intense, yet ultimately quaffable beer.
    Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Brown Ale - American | 
    5.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    31 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Open Road is for those looking for something a little darker and malt forward. Pumpernickel bread and raisins dominate the palate but finishes with chocolate, while the hops lend just a hint of citrus and pine to balance out the sweetness of this easy drinking dark beer.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, June 25, 2015 
  •  3.5 on Untappd.
    Blonde / Golden Ale - Other | 
    5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    15 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Golden Gaetz showcases the renowned quality of Canadian Malts. The malt furnishes the backbone of light bread or biscuit with sweet corn, while the hops provide balance with a hint of lemon followed by black pepper and just a whisper of dark berries. It's lower strength and bitterness make it the perfect beer to enjoy on a patio, while camping, or pretty much anywhere!
    Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - New England / Hazy | 
    6.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    40 IBU (Gentle Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, February 13, 2020 
  •  3.5 on Untappd.
    Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche | 
    4.6% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Troubled Monk - Buck Tooth Belgian White When Doris Forbes rescued Mickey the Beaver in 1939, an unusual friendship was born. Mickey would chew on the wooden furniture, try to 'dam' up the doors and would become grumpy when Doris was away. Despite Mickey's troubled behaviour, their odd friendship grew. While Mickey's fame spread and he soon became beloved throughout Red Deer and the world, Doris and Mickey's bond remained strong, proving that sometimes the best friends are the most unlikely. The Troubled Monk Belgian White (Witbier) was brewed to toast their legendary friendship. Enjoy its creamy, light body, citrus and spicy notes with your own unusual friends.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, July 5, 2018 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Lager - Pale | 
    4.7% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Sunday, August 4, 2019 
  •  3.5 on Untappd.
    Red Ale - American Amber / Red | 
    5.1% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    20 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Light caramel malt flavours mingle with earthy and orange citrus hops to render a refreshing and easy drinking ale for any season. Very subtle chocolate and even coffee dominate the palate. The balance of flavours, like teamwork, is the secret to success. So, whether you are cheering from the bleachers, or celebrating post game, this beer is ready for you. Go Rebels Go!
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, September 22, 2018 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Other | 
    5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Gluten free spirit, low in sugar and steeped with real tea. Its refreshing taste is sure to please anyone looking for a real tea taste. This is Alberta’s Hard Iced Tea! Crafted with: Water, Distilled Alcohol, Alberta Beet Sugar, Citric Acid, Natural Lemon & Lime Flavour
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, July 13, 2019 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Sour - Other | 
    5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    10 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, June 16, 2018 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Stout - Milk / Sweet | 
    5.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 
  •  4.1 on Untappd.
    Sour - Fruited | 
    4.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    A pineapple beer
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - Brut | 
    7% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    20 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    The long awaited follow up to the first Blindman Brewing and Troubled Monk Brewery collaboration is finally here. Two breweries that are so close that they even shared a podium at the Alberta Brewing Awards have put their heads together to give you the latest IPA style- Brut IPA. This bone dry IPA uses extra enzymes to convert all of the sugar into food for the yeast. The result is a hop forward delight with no residual sugars and extra carbonation. Almost like hoppy Champagne! This tropical fruit and citrus flavoured hop heaven is going to disappear fast so you had better grab it now- You never know how long it will take for these breweries to come together again.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, October 18, 2018 
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    IPA - New England / Hazy | 
    6.6% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    40 IBU (Gentle Bitterness) 
    We are The Knights Who Say NE (IPA) and We demand… a shrubbery! Or a beer. A beer would work too. Actually, forget the shrubbery. A beer would work just fine.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - American | 
    7.1% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    A legend of the deepest pitchers, with flavor that crashes like a wave. The rough waters ahead are no match for the Sea Serpent. A North West IPA just as strong as the legend it’s named after. Sea Serpent at night is a sailors delight.
    Inaugural Batch: Friday, January 15, 2021 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Stout - Oatmeal | 
    4.6% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    28 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    A dark stout with tasty hints of oatmeal and brown sugar flavour.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, September 8, 2022 
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    IPA - New England / Hazy | 
    6.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    The aromas of tropical fruit, stone fruit, mandarin and a touch of herbal mint are robust. This IPA is created with cryo hops to elevate its aroma and flavour, for a perfect balance of bitterness and brightness.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    IPA - Rye | 
    6.75% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    67 IBU (Robust Bitterness) 
    Hints of caramel sweetness support the tingling spicyness of the rye malt, while big classic hop flavours are showcased with the help of an assertive bitterness. Citrusy, piney, resinous hops hearken back to the recent past, to the tastes and aromas that saw the domination of west coast IPAs.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, October 26, 2017 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Red Ale - Imperial / Double | 
    6.7% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    58 IBU (Robust Bitterness) 
    Imperial Red IPA brewed with Medusa Hops.
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, September 8, 2018 
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    IPA - American | 
    6.7% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Sour - Traditional Gose | 
    4.1% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Key Lime Gose
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, June 3, 2021 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 
    8.4% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    We are please to crow about this new seasonal release and recent silver medal winner at the 2018 Alberta Beer Awards. The aroma starts with biscuit malt and sweet caramel which are joined by dark fruits, raisin, and cotton candy once it is sipped. A slight spicyness from the Belgian yeast and a subtle hop bitterness balance the rich sweetness. A great beer to savour as long as you are mindful of the 8.4% ABV!
    Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Pale Ale - American | 
    6.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    31 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops
    Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    Sour - Fruited | 
    5.7% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Barrel Aged Cherry Sour
    Inaugural Batch: Friday, July 19, 2019 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Barleywine - English | 
    11.67% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Stout - Milk / Sweet | 
    4.25% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    23 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    This delightful beer style features plenty of roasty, dark malt characters like coffee and chocolate. The addition of lactose gives it a creamy, full bodied mouthfeel with a slightly sweet finish.
    Inaugural Batch: Sunday, March 26, 2017 

Reviews       (tap to toggle)

  • Abby Gowda
    a week ago
    Troubled Monk is an absolute gem! The ambiance is greatchill and welcoming, with an industrial feel that really sets the mood. The beer selection offers something for everyone, from crisp lagers to bold IPAs and a fantastic seasonal stout. Tanis was friendly and knowledgeable, happy to help us choose based on our tastes. Highly Recommend this place.
  • Jason Tribbiani
    a year ago
    Love this place, drinks are excellent not much side dishes. It's too bad that one of them I really like but it's a seasonal item so don't sell in cans only on tap. Would love to go again for the next road trip.
  • Kari Mayer
    3 months ago
    A usual stop for us anytime we head from Edmonton to Calgary. Beers are always good here. With me being sober now, we stopped in for a quick pint for hubby. Not a lot of non-alcoholic options (their Saskatoon Soda is great...and club sodas with Torani syrups)...but still at least something you wouldn't normally have at home. :) Love the taproom atmosphere as well!
  • Emma
    a year ago
    We had our wedding celebration in the cellar venue, and it was such a stress-free day. The bartender we had was amazing at making drinks and was very kind. The staff let us bring in our own food for the party and decorate as we wanted. Thank you to the staff for making our day extra special!
  • Howie Dewitt
    2 months ago
    You're always greeted by friendly faces at Red Deer best craft brewery! This place definitely has cozy brewery vibes in the winter and a perfect patio in the summer. Oh yeah! The beer is great too, always have something good on the rotating tap and the core brews will never disappoint.
  • 5551 45 St, Red Deer, AB T4N 1L2, Canada
  • (403) 348-2378
  • Opens @ 11:00 AM
    • MON: 11:00AM - 7:00PM
    • TUE: 11:00AM - 8:00PM
    • WED: 11:00AM - 8:00PM
    • THU: 11:00AM - 8:00PM
    • FRI: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
    • SAT: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
    • SUN: 11:00AM - 7:00PM
  • troubledmonk.com

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