Tours & Tastings: While there are no formal
tours, tastings are free. Drop by Saturdays
and Sundays between 11 am and 5 pm in
June, July and August. Large groups can
book tastings by either calling or emailing
[email protected]. 10 km south
of Strathmore on Hwy 817. 403-934-2749.
fieldstonefruitwines.com
BURWOOD DISTILLERY
When Jordan Ramey met realtor Ivan Cilic, he
was looking to buy a home, not start a craft
distillery. But when the two bonded over
their mutual passion for small-batch spirits,
Burwood Distillery was born. Tucked into an
unassuming location in northeast Calgary,
visitors can sit at the bar and see the distillery
at work in the next room. Burwood currently
offers four spirits: vodka, honey eau
de vie, medica honey liqueur, and two
versions of gin — a clear gin that is
sold in stores and an unusual (and
delicious) golden-coloured gin that’s
only available at the distillery.
Specialty of the House: Eau de vie is
typically made with fruit, but Burwood’s
version, Honey Eau de Vie, is crafted
with 100 per cent honey from the Cilic
family farm for a rich and complex spirit
with a slightly sweet taste and aroma
of Alberta wildflowers.
Perfect Pairing: Honey Eau de Vie
goes perfectly with Alberta beef or
charcuterie, especially dried fruit and
blue cheese. Drink it straight up with an
ice cube or mixed like a high-grade gin.
Tours & Tastings: The tasting room is open
Thursday to Saturday 12-9 pm, and tours
can be booked online. 4127-6 St NE, Calgary.
403-836-1447. burwooddistillery.ca
YELLOWHEAD BREWERY
This downtown brewery is located in the historic
H.V. Shaw Building — formerly a cigar factory
— which was redesigned and repurposed by
renowned architect Gene Dub. The name of the
brewery and their first beer pays homage to the
name of the first commercially brewed beer in
Edmonton, circa 1894. It’s also the name of an
actual historical personality, Pierre Bostonais
(a.k.a. Tête Jaune), who is also the namesake of
the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway.
Specialty of the House: Their pride and joy is
Edmonton’s original craft-brewed lager, the
Yellowhead Premium Lager. It’s a golden, crisp,
clean, and naturally carbonated brew led by mild
hop aromas that finishes with subtle malty notes.
Perfect Pairing: The lager’s light, crisp taste
makes it extremely versatile. It pairs well with
either subtle or bold flavoured dishes, such as light
seafood, vegetables, or Mexican-inspired foods.
Tours & Tastings: The tasting room is open
next to the brewery Thursdays to Saturdays 11
am - 9 pm, where you can try pairings and test
brews and even purchase bottles or growlers
to take home. If you’re interested in the
brewery, book a 30-minute tour with sampling
Thursday to Friday 4-8 pm and Saturdays 11
am - 8 pm. Drop-in tours are available the
first Friday of every month at 5:30 pm. Visit
the website to book special events and tours.
10229-105 St, Edmonton, 780-423-3333.
yellowheadbrewery.com
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