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Last Best Brewing & Distilling

4.4/5 Google
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3.7/5 Untappd
Micro Brewery  | Currently Open. Closes @ 11:00 PM
607 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E1, Canada

Last Best Brewing Company - The new last best frontier for beer

It’s our privilege to be a liaison for beer culture. Our beers are a direct reflection of the values and personalities of you – our customers our community.
Step into a world of history and flavor at Last Best Brewing & Distilling, where every sip tells a story. Opened in May 2015, Last Best draws inspiration from Calgary's vibrant past. Named after 'The Last Best West' campaign of the late 1800s, which aimed to populate the western prairies and foster agriculture, this brewery pays homage to the pioneering spirit that shaped Alberta. From well-crafted beers to artisanal spirits and Alberta-inspired cuisine, Last Best celebrates the legacy of those who dared to dream and build in the Last Best chance of the modern world. Join us on a journey through time and taste at Last Best Brewing & Distilling, where the spirit of the past meets the flavors of today.

Beer Offerings

  • Alcohol Free Beer
  • Flights
  • Growler Fills
  • Keg Rentals or Sales
  • Off Sales
  • Rotating or Seasonal Taps
  • Samples

Facility and Service Enhancements

  • Accessible Bathrooms
  • Accessible Entry
  • Accessible Seating
  • Bike Racks
  • Brewery Tours
  • Change Tables
  • Family Friendly
  • Full Bar Service
  • Highchairs
  • Large Groups or Parties
  • Merchandise
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Reservations Accepted

Food and Dining Availability

  • Daily Food Specials
  • Full Restaurant
  • Gluten Free Options
  • Happy Hour
  • Snacks
  • Vegan Options

Manufacted Here

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

Take-Out, Delivery and Order Ahead

  • Available Via 3rd Party Apps
  • Call In Pick Up Orders
  • Online Ordering

Brews       (tap to toggle)

  Brew data provided by UNTAPPD
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - American | 
    6.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    65 IBU (Robust Bitterness) 
    Calgary’s IPA with heaps of citrus flavours. This well-balanced ale leans on the tropical fruit Mosaic hop notes while a floral nose can be detected. Balanced. Fragrant. Robust.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 
  •  4 on Untappd.
    IPA - New England / Hazy | 
    7.2% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    74 IBU (Robust Bitterness) 
    Yep. We did it. Another turbocharged Last Best IPA. So much raw, fruity hop power you’ll be knocked sideways. Bold elements of pineapple, stone fruit and tangerine.
    Inaugural Batch: Friday, August 5, 2016 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Pale Ale - Australian | 
    5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    22 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    A bright and floral wheat ale featuring Galaxy hops. This is a crowd pleasing pale ale with a soft mouth feel.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, April 3, 2014 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Schwarzbier | 
    5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Don’t be fooled by the colour, this light-bodied lager will entice you with its dry coffee nose and its refreshing, clean finish. This black beer will hold its own on any hot patio day and will be a great alternative to simple mainstream American-style Lagers.
    Inaugural Batch: Sunday, May 25, 2014 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Porter - English | 
    5.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    22 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, May 3, 2014 
  •  3.5 on Untappd.
    Kölsch | 
    4.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, May 9, 2015 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Cream Ale | 
    5.3% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    20 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Nitro ale
    Inaugural Batch: Monday, May 11, 2015 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Sour - Fruited Gose | 
    4.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Blueberry Raspberry Gose
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, October 10, 2019 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Pale Ale - New England / Hazy | 
    5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Doug Kraan’s style of beer ?
    Inaugural Batch: Friday, February 17, 2023 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Fruit Beer | 
    5.4% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Community Collab Brew: First Call Blood Orange IPA! Joined together with sister brewpubs Jasper Brewing Co., Banff Ave Brewing Co, and Campio Brewing Co. for the first ever charity collaboration brew to honour and support Alberta's first responders. First Call is a refreshing blood orange IPA featuring notes of tangerine, grapefruit and lime, with a blood orange twist.
    Inaugural Batch: Friday, April 16, 2021 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    IPA - New England / Hazy | 
    4.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Packed with flavour, Clairvoyant Yuzu IPA will have you seeing clearly (see what we did there?). Bright, citrus yuzu fruit compliments the tropical hops for an experience beyond normal sensory contact.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Lager - American Light | 
    4.9% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    A Mexican Cerveza style lager brewed with corn and limes.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, May 5, 2022 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Pilsner - Other | 
    4.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    A laid back West Coast vibe in a classic prairie pilsner. Light, smooth, balanced malt and hops, with subtle summer floral notes.
    Inaugural Batch: Sunday, October 2, 2022 
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    IPA - American | 
    6.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    75 IBU (Intense Bitterness) 
    Citra IPA
    Inaugural Batch: Monday, December 28, 2015 
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    IPA - Imperial / Double | 
    8.3% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Friday, July 24, 2020 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Sour - Berliner Weisse | 
    4.7% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, June 10, 2017 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Pilsner - Czech / Bohemian | 
    4.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Light, bread dough, floral, Pacific Crest, Motueka
    Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - American | 
    7% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    A collaboration with Trolley 5 Brewery. Released in late May 2017.
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, May 27, 2017 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Bock - Single / Traditional | 
    5.7% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 
  •  3.4 on Untappd.
    Pale Ale - American | 
    3.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    16 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    A sleeker, faster session version of Show Pony. Oats and rye to fuel wins at the chucks.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, July 2, 2015 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    IPA - Imperial / Double | 
    8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, July 22, 2021 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - American | 
    5.4% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    54 IBU (Robust Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 
  •  3.5 on Untappd.
    Blonde / Golden Ale - Other | 
    4.9% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    12 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Easy approachable blonde ale. Light malt body with a touch of bitterness and fruit flavor coming from mosaic hops.
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, April 7, 2018 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Porter - Other | 
    6.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, October 1, 2020 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Stout - Oatmeal | 
    4% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    26 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, September 24, 2016 

Reviews       (tap to toggle)

  • Kori Johnson
    3 weeks ago
    We had a taste of the New Zealand Pilsner and then got the Lime Ranger Lime Lager and a Negroni which is brewed in house. All of them great! We got best fried pickles we've EVER had and we also had the Dirty Bird Chicken pizza that was phenomenal as well. To top it all off we got the Spiced Carrot Fritters they were the best ending to such a good meal! Great service and so kind it's really a place where the people who work there love the food.
  • Albert Luk
    a month ago
    Happy hour food and drinks is relatively decent. Service started great with a free sampler, but fell off the cliff when we said we were waiting for happy hour that was 10 minutes away- clearly she didn't want to serve us after that comment. Frozen Burnt Martini was good but appears to be a bartender malfunction that served me with a half glass full- I pointed it out to the server and he said it was normal, even though the previous order was at least 3/4 full. Bizarre but sure: enjoy your tip. Pizza was good, and I recommend the wings plain (salt and pepper) as it's pretty crunchy. Korean spicy bbq sauce was decent.
  • David A
    3 weeks ago
    Absolutely fantastic experience at Last Best thanks to the amazing bar team! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service. The bartenders (Jordan and JP) were knowledgeable about their craft beers and cocktails, making great recommendations based on preferences. Not only did they provide top-notch drinks, but they also created a fun and welcoming atmosphere that always makes me feel right at home. I will definitely be returning to enjoy more of the delicious brews/cocktails and friendly service. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a great time out in town! Only negative I would say is that the bar stools are in major need of replacement or repair. Most wobble, are uneven/slanting. Doesn't make the sitting too comfortable.
  • warren hilts
    3 weeks ago
    Last Best Brewery and Distillery offers an exceptional experience from start to finish. The staff is not only great but also provides fast and friendly service, making you feel right at home. The food is outstanding, and I highly recommend trying the halloumi cheese fries - they're a delicious treat! As for the drinks, Tokyo Drift and Dirty Bird are must-tries; their flavors are absolutely delightful. The ambiance is enhanced by good music, TVs, and a welcoming patio, making it the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy some quality brews.
  • John Robinson
    7 months ago
    We had dinner at Last Best with our son & daughter on a recent trip to Calgary from Toronto. They eat here all the time and so we decided to try it out. The meal was great, good selection of entrees and apps. We had the burger at it was really good, fries were a tad salty, but the meal was delicious. Of course the star of the show is the amazing selection of house brewed beers. I went for the Dirty Bird Lager and it was awesome. Dark in colour like a stout, but light to the taste with a nice depth of flavour. I even had another one at the airport while waiting for our flight at the Last Best in the departure lounge. All-in-all a great experience.
  • 607 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E1, Canada
  • (587) 353-7387
  • Currently Open. Closes @ 11:00 PM
    • MON: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
    • TUE: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
    • WED: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
    • THU: 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
    • FRI: 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
    • SAT: 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
    • SUN: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • lastbestbrewing.com

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