Alberta Craft Brewery Red Deer Sawback Brewing Co

Small-Batch Craft Beer - Sawback Brewing Co.

Sawback is a taproom-focused brewery, specializing in small-batch craft beer. Light, Dark, Sour or Wild, we are exploring all things craft beer!

Sawback Brewing draws inspiration from the origin of the Red Deer River, their city's lifeblood. Just as every river has a story, so does every brewery, and Sawback's tale begins in the majestic Canadian Rockies, specifically the Sawback Mountain Range. It's from these pristine waters that Sawback Brewing sources its water, ensuring that each sip of their beer carries a piece of the river's storied legacy.

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Pet Friendly Patio
Reservations Accepted
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Outside Food Delivery Permitted
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Brews (tap to toggle)

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Hazy Blonde Ale

3.7 on Untappd.

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other |
4.6% Alcohol/Vol. |
16 IBU (Subtle Bitterness)

Hazy light blonde appearance with nice frothy head. Strong dank aroma from Mosaic dry hop. Aroma has some mango with citrus on the nose. It's light bodied, less malty with no lingering bitterness. Poundable!!

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Kettle Sour Series: Passion Fruit

3.8 on Untappd.

Sour - Other |
4.9% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Passionfruit (our secret weapon) 0ibu all fruit aroma. Soured from lactobacillus (yogurt) then a quick boil, and then held overnight. It's got a strong punch of passionfruit, a flavour which is unforgettable. The wheat provides a nice smooth mouthfeel and allows for a nice frothy head unlike some berliner weisse's. All you're left with is that sour aftertaste that so many are into these days. And wine drinkers alike.

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
West Coast IPA

3.8 on Untappd.

IPA - American |
6.6% Alcohol/Vol. |
55 IBU (Robust Bitterness)

Light in appearance with no crystal malts used. Wanted the hops to have nothing to interfere and standout. Dank, upfront hop aroma with earthy tones and follow all the way through with dry aftertaste.

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
New England IPA

3.8 on Untappd.

IPA - New England / Hazy |
7.1% Alcohol/Vol. |
45 IBU (Gentle Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Thursday, December 6, 2018
Irish Red Ale

3.7 on Untappd.

Red Ale - Irish |
5.4% Alcohol/Vol. |
28 IBU (Subtle Bitterness)

Spruce tips

Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, December 18, 2018
East Coast Pale Ale

3.8 on Untappd.

Pale Ale - New England / Hazy |
5.2% Alcohol/Vol. |
35 IBU (Gentle Bitterness)

- A tropical juice bomb. - Hazy in appearance. - Citrus and Pineapple on the nose from Galaxy and Citra dry hop. Alcohol- 5.2% alc./vol IBU- 35 Colour- Pale/Hazy

Inaugural Batch: Saturday, July 20, 2019
Ginger Lime Hefeweizen

3.6 on Untappd.

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen |
4.6% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Dry hopped with Lemondrop, Ginger Root and Lime Peel which provides aroma upfront along with Banana esters from the Weizen ale yeast. Smooth mouthfeel and the Curacao and Coriander spice sneak into the aftertaste.

Inaugural Batch: Monday, November 16, 2020
India Dark Ale

3.7 on Untappd.

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale |
6.2% Alcohol/Vol. |
70 IBU (Robust Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Hybrid IPA

3.8 on Untappd.

IPA - New England / Hazy |
5.8% Alcohol/Vol. |
44 IBU (Gentle Bitterness)

Marriage of the west coast and new england ipa.

Inaugural Batch: Saturday, February 2, 2019
Glaze of Glory

3.4 on Untappd.

Brown Ale - American |
6% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Sawback and Town Square partnered with our friends at Destination Doughnuts and Red Shed Malting to celebrate Alberta Beer Week with this salted caramel and bacon doughnut brown ale.

Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Coconut Stout

3.7 on Untappd.

Stout - Other |
4.2% Alcohol/Vol. |
33 IBU (Subtle Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Saturday, December 14, 2019
Hammer Down Lager

3.7 on Untappd.

Lager - American |
4.4% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Dry Stout

3.8 on Untappd.

Stout - Irish Dry |
4.2% Alcohol/Vol. |
33 IBU (Subtle Bitterness)

Dark, looks malty but tricks you with how smooth and easily drinkable it is. Nice roasted light body and almost crushable. Some chocolate and raisin aroma. We took it easy on the hops for you with this one.

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
American Style Pale Ale

3.7 on Untappd.

Pale Ale - American |
5.4% Alcohol/Vol. |
38 IBU (Gentle Bitterness)

Hoppy citrus aroma upfront from Amarillo/Azacca dry hops. Supported by a slightly more malty body from the Rocky Mountain "Vienna" style malt from RS. Nice dry finish, with no lingering aftertaste.

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Belgian Dark Strong

3.8 on Untappd.

Belgian Strong Dark Ale |
10.2% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Wild West Coast IPA

3.6 on Untappd.

IPA - Brett |
7.5% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Foeder aged with Brett

Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Wild IPA No.2

3.6 on Untappd.

IPA - Brett |
7.8% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

American White Oak Foeder aged with Brett

Inaugural Batch: Friday, December 11, 2020
Wild Sour Saison

3.6 on Untappd.

Farmhouse Ale - Saison |
6% Alcohol/Vol. |
5 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

A Stainless Steel Fermented Saison aged 406 days in White Oak Foeders Soured with Lactobacillus brevis then force carbonated. No added fruit, hops, or flavors. Fruity ester aromas of lemon zest/ floral orchard paired with phenolic clove spices from the yeast with a hint of oak. The taste has a lemon drop tartness and is highly carbonated with a very dry finish.

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Aussie IPA

3.8 on Untappd.

IPA - Other |
6.3% Alcohol/Vol. |
55 IBU (Robust Bitterness)

Dry hopped with Galaxy and Ella

Inaugural Batch: Thursday, April 18, 2019
Wild Citrus Sour Ale, Foeder Aged With Brett

3.8 on Untappd.

Sour - Other |
5.3% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Our wild foeder-aged beers represent Sawback's commitment to craft beer exploration. Aged long-term on American white-oak. We use a wild strain of yeast in these foeders known as Brettanomyces, and often colloquially referred to as "Brett". A true labor of love and passion. We hope you enjoy these hand crafted beers, ideally shared eith friends and family. Cheers to all you craft beer lovers out there!

Inaugural Batch: Sunday, September 6, 2020
Dark Cherry Saison

3.2 on Untappd.

Farmhouse Ale - Saison |
6.1% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Tart Cherry was added to our Dark Saison that we aged for 6 months in White Oak Foeders. Notes of Cherry, wild Brett aroma with chocolate malt undertones... it’s like a Black Forest Cake in a glass!

Inaugural Batch: Thursday, February 11, 2021
Gig Beer

3.6 on Untappd.

Lager - American |
4.4% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

To be enjoyed with live music

Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Lime Gose

3.8 on Untappd.

Sour - Traditional Gose |
4.3% Alcohol/Vol. |
7 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Inaugural Batch: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Wild IPA No1

3.9 on Untappd.

Brett Beer |
6.5% Alcohol/Vol. |
55 IBU (Robust Bitterness)

West Coast Style IPA Foeder aged 6mo with Brett

Inaugural Batch: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Kettle Sour Series - Dry Hopped No. 2

3.8 on Untappd.

Sour - Other |
4.7% Alcohol/Vol. |
0 IBU (Trace Bitterness)

Galaxy & Vic secret

Inaugural Batch: Saturday, December 14, 2019

Reviews (tap to toggle)

J D

5 months ago

If you're looking for awesome atmosphere, beer and staff then look no further. This is the place. Hurry up and get here already!
IndecisiveConclusion

2 weeks ago

For my taste preference this is the best in red deer. If you love hazy's you'll like east they offer here
Tyrell Scott

2 years ago

Came for a comedy show and loved every minute of our time here. The service was super friendly, the beer is good and the venue is beautiful. Well done Sawback!
Anna Dyck

7 months ago

We had our anniversary party at Sawback and their entire team was amazing. From the time we started talking to them about booking our event, to the day of setting up and having Angela and Rachel bartending and Scott managing the entire night was great service all around. They were all so helpful and made our event very special. Thank you to you and your team for everything you did to make our evening so amazing!
Melissa

2 months ago

The beer is the best in the city! The atmosphere is comfy, and the staff are always friendly. The patio is dog friendly as well.

7023 Johnstone Dr, Red Deer, AB T4P 0L9, Canada
(587) 823-8888
Currently Closed For The Night
- MON: Closed
- TUE: 1:00 - 9:00PM
- WED: 1:00 - 9:00PM
- THU: 1:00 - 10:00PM
- FRI: 1:00 - 10:00PM
- SAT: 1:00 - 10:00PM
- SUN: 1:00 - 6:00PM
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