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Welcome to Olds College Brewery, the heart of hands-on learning for the Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management 2-year diploma program. As a social enterprise, they prioritize education over profit, with all revenue from beer sales supporting both learning and the brewing industry. Explore the Student Craft Beer series, where students create and sell their unique brews, showcasing their skill and imagination from recipe to marketing. These limited-edition beers are brewed in small batches, available in various formats at the Olds College Brewery Retail Store and select outlets across central Alberta. From core brands to seasonal specialties, Olds College Brewery offers a diverse range of beer styles, ensuring every visit is a new adventure in brewing excellence!

Barrel Aged Beer
Cask Beer
Growler Fills
Keg Rentals or Sales
Off Sales
Rotating or Seasonal Taps
Samples

Family Friendly
Merchandise
Outdoor Seating
Pet Friendly Patio

Outside Food Delivery Permitted
Snacks

Call In Pick Up Orders

Brews (tap to toggle)

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Prairie Gold

3.5 on Untappd.

IPA - American |
6.5% Alcohol/Vol. |
72 IBU (Robust Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Sunday, February 9, 2014
Hay City

3.4 on Untappd.

Wheat Beer - American Pale Wheat |
5% Alcohol/Vol. |
20 IBU (Subtle Bitterness)

2023 Bronze medalist at the Canadian Brewing Awards. 2021 Silver medalist at the Alberta Beer Awards in the American Wheat Ale category.

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Aggie Ale

3.5 on Untappd.

Red Ale - American Amber / Red |
5% Alcohol/Vol. |
51 IBU (Robust Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Saturday, March 29, 2014
Old Skhool

3.5 on Untappd.

Brown Ale - American |
5.4% Alcohol/Vol. |
36 IBU (Gentle Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Friday, February 28, 2014
Saazquatch

3.5 on Untappd.

Pilsner - Czech / Bohemian |
5.8% Alcohol/Vol. |
29 IBU (Subtle Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Saturday, May 10, 2014
Lowe Down

3.3 on Untappd.

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other |
5% Alcohol/Vol. |
15 IBU (Subtle Bitterness)

Made with 100% Lowe barley developed at the Field Crop Development Centre (now part of Olds College) and malted at Red Shed, with Nugget and Cascade hops from Mountain View Hop Farms, this beer is light, bright, clean, crisp, and refreshing, showcasing all that Alberta can be.

Inaugural Batch: Friday, September 3, 2021
Jean-Quad Van Damme

3.8 on Untappd.

Belgian Quadrupel |
10% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Saturday, April 23, 2022
Chickadee

3.4 on Untappd.

IPA - Session |
4% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Easy drinking light and crisp with bright hop flavours of ripe fruits, citrus and pineapple

Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Find Out

3.7 on Untappd.

Stout - Other |
5.5% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Rye stout by 2nd-year student Jacob Kereluke.

Inaugural Batch: Friday, December 8, 2023
Travel Haze

3.9 on Untappd.

IPA - New England / Hazy |
6.7% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

By 2nd-year student Spencer Gelinas.

Inaugural Batch: Friday, April 26, 2024
Yuzupalooza

3.6 on Untappd.

Lager - Japanese Rice |
5.1% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Pink Boots Brew for International Women's Day 2024.

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Call It A Day

4 on Untappd.

IPA - Cold |
4.6% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Cold IPA Double Dry Hopped Student Craft Beer Series - Kelsey Lijdsman, 2024 Embrace the relaxed atmosphere with this “Call It a Day Cold IPA” infused with double dry-hopped goodness featuring El Dorado, Ekuanot, and Nelson Saigon hops, it’s a taste of the tropics. This bright and vibrant brew is incredibly drinkable and refreshingly crisp. It’s more than just a beer; it’s an invitation to unwind and chill. So kick back, take it easy, and truly embrace the spirit of “Call It a Day”

Inaugural Batch: Friday, March 15, 2024
Birdsong

4 on Untappd.

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other |
4.7% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Birdsong is an Olds College alumni collaboration with Les Timmermans, from White Crow Brewing in South Korea. Let this beer brewed with earl grey tea take you on a journey overseas! Conceived in Korea but brewed at Olds College with local malt and hops, you'll notice a light citrus hoppiness and notes of earl grey tea. ??! Cheers!

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Bootstrap

Not rated yet.

Schwarzbier |
5.1% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

By 2nd-year student Nikki Oakden.

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Pardon My French Pilsner NEW!

Not rated yet.

Pilsner - Other |
0% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

By 2nd-year student Paul Mozo Tipan.

Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
On the Edge

Not rated yet.

Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche |
5% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

By 2nd-year student Kelton Novak.

Inaugural Batch: Friday, April 26, 2024
High Tide NEW!

Not rated yet.

IPA - Other |
6.5% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

By 2nd-year student Kory Collins.

Inaugural Batch: Monday, May 13, 2024
1000 Highways Peach Sour NEW!

Not rated yet.

Sour - Fruited |
4.6% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

By 2nd-year student Taylor Lijdsman.

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Orange Is the New Blonde NEW!

Not rated yet.

Fruit Beer |
5.5% Alcohol/Vol. |
14 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Blood orange blonde ale

Inaugural Batch: Friday, May 24, 2024

Reviews (tap to toggle)

Bernie Rabski

a month ago

Great selection, friendly service and reasonable prices. Jennifer made us feel welcome and really knows her beers! Definitely worth stopping in!
a chor

2 months ago

Great service and fun environment. Student brews are DELICIOUS
Elden Faulkner

a year ago

In Olds for a short time during vacation. Was told about the College and the great little brewery and that it was open for people to stop by. Went in and had a delightful time with the lady in the retail store. She offered us samples and we tried everything on tap from a nice wheat beer all the way to a delicious brown ale. I think the Prairie Gold IPA was my favourite, but there were several delicious brews among them. The raspberry and the pomegranate beers were trendy and interesting but not really my style. The amber and brown ales were fantastic and we bought a few to take with us. Great experience that made me wish I could have taken a program like this in college all those years ago! There is merchandise for sale as well as the beer, which is available by six pack or in a growler. Stop by, learn a little, and leave a little happier!
rebecca donnell

3 years ago

Was lovely to visit my alma mater! The brewery is new. Quite a varied selection of craft beer. All very cutely/cheekily named and branded. Love the student submissions. The girl who served us was new and and absolute delight. She mentioned she was a children's entertainer in the past. She is well suited to her post. Cute merch available as well. Thank you Olds Brewery!!
Keshav Raju

9 months ago

A great start for our brew program, with this fantastic Brewery inside campus! Awesome beers and super fresh always!

4601 46 St, Olds, AB T4H 1X6, Canada
(403) 556-8293
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- MON: Closed
- TUE: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- WED: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- THU: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- FRI: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- SAT: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- SUN: Closed
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