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Snake Lake Brewing Company

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3.8/5 Untappd
Micro Brewery  | Opens @ 12:00 PM
26 Industrial Dr, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1P4, Canada

Snake Lake Brewing Company

Snake Lake Brewing Company didn't just start as a passion project; it ignited from the fiery determination of a rig hand, an instrumentation technician, and a mechanic who dared to chase their dreams. Leaving behind the oil patch, they transformed Sylvan Lake's old Napa Auto Parts into a temple of craft beer excellence. With a talented brewer at the helm, Snake Lake has been on a relentless pursuit of brewing brilliance ever since. Their award-winning beers, inspired by Sylvan Lake's storied past, are a testament to their dedication to quality and innovation. Step into their vibrant taproom, where every pint tells a tale of hard work, passion, and the pursuit of greatness. Join the adventure at Snake Lake Brewing Company, where every sip is a journey worth taking!

Beer Offerings

  • Barrel Aged 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
  • Board Games
  • Breastfeeding Area
  • Brewery Tours
  • Change Tables
  • Family Friendly
  • Game League Nights
  • Gender Inclusive Bathrooms
  • Highchairs
  • Large Groups or Parties
  • Learning Events
  • Live Music or Entertainment
  • Merchandise
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Pet Friendly Patio
  • Reservations Accepted

Food and Dining Availability

  • Happy Hour
  • Outside Food Delivery Permitted
  • Snacks

Manufacted Here

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

Take-Out, Delivery and Order Ahead

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

Brews       (tap to toggle)

  Brew data provided by UNTAPPD
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    IPA - New England / Hazy | 
    6.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    45 IBU (Gentle Bitterness) 
    Bold flavours of citrus, pine and over-ripe fruit balanced with a gentle bitterness and malt profile. In 1982, Gary Johnson and Dave Dubeta began construction on a million dollar waterslide project on Lakeshore Drive. Named through a competition, the Wild Rapids Waterslide opened with four main tower slides, three smaller slides for children, and a hot tub. Eventual additions included the infamous Sidewinder slide.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 
  •  4 on Untappd.
    Stout - Milk / Sweet | 
    5.9% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    30 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    A rich stout brewed with lactose, coffee, and vanilla. If you wanted to enjoy a cold beverage in the heat of summer before power came to Sylvan Lake in 1932, chances are you’d have been a patron of Bill and Flo Brown’s ice cutting business. Using a buzz saw and a small horsepower motor, the Browns cut blocks of ice from the frozen lake in winter, stored them in sawdust, and delivered them door-to-door in wooden boxes from the 3/4 ton truck.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 
  •  3.5 on Untappd.
    Pilsner - German | 
    5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    25 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Immensely quaffable, with a snappy noble hop character and crisp finish. Early settlers knew Sylvan Lake as Snake Lake, taken from the Cree name “Kinabik.” Garter snakes would swarm around its shores, especially at Jarvis Bay. As the human population grew, the snakes gradually disappeared. In 1903, the town’s name was officially changed to Sylvan Lake.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - New England / Hazy | 
    6.6% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    43 IBU (Gentle Bitterness) 
    Named after our head brewer Octavio, this NE Style IPA is brewed with flake maize, tortilla chips, lime zest and sea salt! Double dry hopped with ekuanot and citra and vic secret.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, May 3, 2018 
  •  4 on Untappd.
    IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy | 
    8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    55 IBU (Robust Bitterness) 
    A Northeast Double IPA brewed for the One Year of Beer anniversary with Vic Secret, Azacca and Ekuanot. With a dank tropical fruit aroma and a punchy flavor. Drink too much, and end up in your birthday suit.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, February 14, 2019 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - Session | 
    3.9% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    10 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    A refreshing NE Session IPA, dry-hopped with Citra and Mosaic. Monk fruit lends this beer a light sweetness and small amount of body while keeping calorie and carb counts low.
    Inaugural Batch: Friday, January 22, 2021 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Lager - Helles | 
    4% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    23 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    A crisp, clean, refreshing lager with a subtle flavour that simply tastes like beer. Proudly made with Alberta grains. One word to sum it up? CHEERS ! Featuring artwork by Aaron Garand of Lady May Tattoo.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Red Ale - Irish | 
    4.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Balanced and easy drinking. Brewed with Simpsons Crystal and Chocolate Rye Malts. Sylvan Lake's Marina is a gateway to all kinds of adventure on the lake - boating, windsurfing, dragon boat racing, swimming, paddle boarding, and fishing. The history of retreat and recreation runs deep at the lake, dating back to our first regattas (pre WW1), pioneer picnics, and wooden waterslide construction (in the early 1920s).
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, May 6, 2023 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Sour - Fruited Gose | 
    3.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    3 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    An incredibly refreshing, citrus-focused margarita gose, delivering lime flavour up front, a perfect level of salt for balance, and a hint of orange juice to finish.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, July 8, 2021 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Pilsner - Czech / Bohemian | 
    4.6% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    37 IBU (Gentle Bitterness) 
    A crisp and refreshing classic, showcasing the finest Bohemian floor malted grains and strictly hopped with Czech Saaz. Featuring complex malt notes and a spicy, floral hop character.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    IPA - New England / Hazy | 
    6.7% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    40 IBU (Gentle Bitterness) 
    This beautiful all-Alberta collaboration is a summery, crushable IPA made with white wine must, guava puree and Nelson Sauvin hops. What started as a single recipe has turned into three distinct brews, with each brewery using a house yeast strain to make their edition unique. Get out there and try all three!
    Inaugural Batch: Monday, August 24, 2020 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - New England / Hazy | 
    6.2% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    20 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    This NZ Spritzer IPA explodes with tropical fruit flavours! It was brewed using Sauvignon Blanc grape must, dry hopped heavily with Nelson Sauvin, and topped off with passion fruit.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, June 24, 2021 
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    Pale Ale - New England / Hazy | 
    5.2% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    15 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    The Great Daylight Spectrum Pale Ale Collaboration with Red Hart Brewing is bright and tropical, with notes of ripe mango, citrus, and pear. Brewed using Red Shed Amber Malt. Dry-hopped with Spectrum, Citra, and Mosaic.
    Inaugural Batch: Friday, January 20, 2023 
  •  4.1 on Untappd.
    IPA - Triple New England / Hazy | 
    10% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Collaboration between Snake Lake Brewing and The Growlery Beer Co. NE style hazy Triple IPA with amazing tropical fruit flavour, and subtle hints of pineapple and mango.
    Inaugural Batch: Sunday, May 7, 2023 
  •  3.6 on Untappd.
    Lager - Helles | 
    4.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    20 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale | 
    6.4% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    35 IBU (Gentle Bitterness) 
    Mild roast balanced with crisp citrus fruit hop character. Brewed on behalf of Pink Boots Society in honour of International Women's Day by the women of Snake Lake Brewing Co. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this beer goes to Pink Boots Society.
    Inaugural Batch: Sunday, March 13, 2022 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - Imperial / Double | 
    8.3% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    70 IBU (Robust Bitterness) 
    When we hired Octavio Pauley as head brewer in September, 2017, the brewery was an empty building. Snake Lake's success over the past three years is a testament to his dedication and good taste. As he leaves, we're raising a glass (or this can) to everything he's done for us, and looking excitedly towards what's next. Jesse Thompson will be bringing a wealth of experience and mouthwatering ideas to the brewery as Octavio's replacement. We've been working with him for months now and can say with confidence - rest assured, the future will be easy drinking.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen | 
    5.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    10 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    A German style Hefeweizen with notes of banana, clove and baking spice.
    Inaugural Batch: Sunday, July 3, 2022 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB) | 
    6% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    36 IBU (Gentle Bitterness) 
    Moderate bitterness with a classic fruity ester profile & notes of caramel, raisin and biscuit.
    Inaugural Batch: Monday, July 18, 2022 
  •  3.9 on Untappd.
    IPA - American | 
    7.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    60 IBU (Robust Bitterness) 
    Brewed with a small portions of Munich and Biscuit for a solid malt backbone, then aggressively kettle and dry hopped with Simcoe, Columbus and Mosaic. Featuring Escarpment Yeast Labs Cali Ale. Features tropical and citrus aromas, with a dry finish.
    Inaugural Batch: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 
  •  3.4 on Untappd.
    Lager - Other | 
    4.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    Brewed by the women of Snake Lake on International Women’s Day in celebration of women in the brewing industry. This light lager showcases aroma notes of wasabi and spice from ginger juice, while remaining incredibly drinkable. Crack a cold one and raise a glass to the hard working and caring females in your life.
    Inaugural Batch: Sunday, April 16, 2023 
  •  3.8 on Untappd.
    IPA - American | 
    6.6% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    15 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Liquid Brunch in a can! Brewed using reisling grape must and blood orange puree, then hopped with Citra and Cryo Citra. Fermented with Escarpment Yeast Labs Hydra.
    Inaugural Batch: Saturday, November 26, 2022 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Farmhouse Ale - Saison | 
    6.5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    0 IBU (Trace Bitterness) 
    A farmhouse ale with a firm bitterness, fermented with our mix culture of saison yeast, Brettanomyces and bacteria. Lightly dry hopped with a blend of North American varieties of hops.
    Inaugural Batch: Friday, November 22, 2019 
  •  3.5 on Untappd.
    Table Beer | 
    3.8% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    18 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    A crisp, refreshing table saison lightly dry-hopped with Enigma. Expect tropical flavours in addition to light baking spice and orchard fruit.
    Inaugural Batch: Thursday, January 20, 2022 
  •  3.7 on Untappd.
    Lager - Mexican | 
    5% Alcohol/Vol. | 
    15 IBU (Subtle Bitterness) 
    Inaugural Batch: Sunday, June 23, 2024 

Reviews       (tap to toggle)

  • nomad_paul
    8 months ago
    Great wide selection of beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholics. They also have snacks and appetizers in their menu that compliments well with your beer. Board games, toys, and a guitar are available for customer's social activities. There's enough communal table and chairs inside, but they also have a big patio at the back. The service crew were cheerful and happy to serve their customers. There are several parking spots, too!
  • Anastasia Feschuk
    a year ago
    My husband loved the beer and I loved that they have an entire craft cocktail section. A great place to have a couple of drinks. Food was okay quick snacks but nothing special. I wouldn't order the beer cheese and bread dip again, because for $18 the portion was tiny. The staff weren't overly welcoming but were nice enough.
  • SB Consulting
    5 months ago
    Great experience. Had the vodka cranberry mule and the sidewinder IPA and they both are delicious and fresh
  • Tyrell Scott
    2 years ago
    We would have stayed here all day if we weren't on a timeline. A cozy little taproom with super friendly service and absolutely top notch beer. We were surprised to see the decently extensive food menu and the wonderful looking cocktails. If you are looking for a nice place to grab a drink or two...this is your call.
  • Adam Flewe
    2 years ago
    Great variety of craft brew here! Excellent place to come with friends or family, lots of space to do your thing. Prices and service are all excellent. Slightly off the common path but worth the visit. Clean bathrooms that are family friendly with change tables and a few games to play also available.
  • 26 Industrial Dr, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1P4, Canada
  • (403) 858-1159
  • Opens @ 12:00 PM
    • MON: 12:00 - 8:00PM
    • TUE: 12:00 - 8:00PM
    • WED: 12:00 - 8:00PM
    • THU: 12:00 - 8:00PM
    • FRI: 12:00 - 9:00PM
    • SAT: 12:00 - 9:00PM
    • SUN: 12:00 - 7:00PM
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