About
Meet the four people behind Sheepdog: Josh and Jen Forster, and Allan and Bonny-Lynn Russell.
Every corner of Sheepdog has been built by hand — literally. Josh and Allan have physically constructed all three of our locations, brick by brick, tap by tap. Jen brings it all to life with merchandise and the finishing touches that make each taproom feel like home, while Bonny-Lynn oversees our marketing and helps grow our wholesale partnerships.
There isn't a single part of this business that doesn't run through one of the four of us. And behind the scenes, our families make it possible — with grandparents and aunties stepping in for babysitting so we can keep building something we're proud of.
It really does take a pack.
Sheepdog Brewing isn’t just a brewery, it’s a story of brotherhood, hard work, and a love for great beer. Allan, and Josh first met as firefighters in Canmore, bonding over long shifts, tough calls, and well-earned beers when the job was done. That camaraderie turned into a shared dream: creating a brewery that brings people together, just like their firehall days.
Brewing, pouring, or fixing things that definitely weren’t supposed to break, these two founders are the heart of Sheepdog Brewing.
Inspired by mountain town life, our taprooms are built for post-adventure hangs. Whether it's a laid-back space with a view of our shiny brewing tanks or a sunny patio for pints with friends, family, and dogs (or all three), there's always a spot worth settling into.
Every corner of Sheepdog has been built by hand — literally. Josh and Allan have physically constructed all three of our locations, brick by brick, tap by tap. Jen brings it all to life with merchandise and the finishing touches that make each taproom feel like home, while Bonny-Lynn oversees our marketing and helps grow our wholesale partnerships.
There isn't a single part of this business that doesn't run through one of the four of us. And behind the scenes, our families make it possible — with grandparents and aunties stepping in for babysitting so we can keep building something we're proud of.
It really does take a pack.
Sheepdog Brewing isn’t just a brewery, it’s a story of brotherhood, hard work, and a love for great beer. Allan, and Josh first met as firefighters in Canmore, bonding over long shifts, tough calls, and well-earned beers when the job was done. That camaraderie turned into a shared dream: creating a brewery that brings people together, just like their firehall days.
Brewing, pouring, or fixing things that definitely weren’t supposed to break, these two founders are the heart of Sheepdog Brewing.
Inspired by mountain town life, our taprooms are built for post-adventure hangs. Whether it's a laid-back space with a view of our shiny brewing tanks or a sunny patio for pints with friends, family, and dogs (or all three), there's always a spot worth settling into.