Great Western Brewing

Microbrewery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 🇨🇦

Established in 1990

Contact
519 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, S7K 2C6, Canada
Description
An impending closure spelled the end of an era and the loss of jobs for around 40 employees. That is, until a group of determined and dedicated workers stepped up to the challenge and fought for Saskatchewan’s brewery.
The brewery was built in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1927, operating as the Hub City Brewing Company. The plant became the Western Canada Brewing Company in 1930 and then Drewery’s Limited in 1932.
In 1956, the Brewery was acquired and operated as O’Keefe Brewing until 1989 when an amalgamation between Carling O’Keefe and Molson Brewing Company spelled the end of the brewery.
A group of 16 determined and bold employees stood up, pooled their resources and formed the Great Western Brewing Company. Now, the Great Western Brewing Company is one of Canada’s most successful regional brewers and an internationally recognized producer of world-class beer.

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5.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4
(can) clear bright yellow colour with a small white head; aroma of stewed fruit, fruit; neutral, watery flavour
Tried from Can on 15 Aug 2015 at 19:45

4.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
On tap. Pours an orange mahogany with light head. Almost no aroma. Tastes like a very watery Amber or Scottish.
Tried from Draft on 03 Aug 2015 at 19:26

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Draft - Light sweet grains and honey. Clear gold with a decent white head. Pale sweet malts. Another Canadian ale.
Tried from Draft on 14 Jul 2014 at 11:40

4.2/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4
On tap at Tony Roma’s, Banff. Pale clear yellow pour with a small white head that is quickly gone. Nose is corn and light malts and taste is basically the same. Light mouth with soft carbonatio, Meh.
Tried from Draft on 20 May 2014 at 18:19

4.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 2 Overall 4
Copper with white head. Neutral nose. Vague malt profile is more like sugar water with food colouring. Nothing here either bad or good
Tried on 09 Mar 2014 at 21:43

5.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Draught. Clean gold with a thin head. Light metallic malt aroma. Thin citrus fruity flavour, malty finish.
Tried on 27 Feb 2014 at 22:05

5.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
Draught at Oscar’s Pub, Vancouver
Dark amber color with small head. Very light aroma of caramel. Soft mouthfeel; some caramel flavor with light reissues sweetness, even more evident because of the very low bitterness.
Very simple, but drinkable. Inoffensive.
Tried on 26 Dec 2013 at 16:06

3.6/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 3 Flavor 3 Texture 6 Overall 3.5
Tastes like another average lager. Better than the black label at the Cambie here, but not really worth the extra $2 for a pitcher though. Pours blond.
Tried on 13 May 2013 at 22:15

4.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4
Draught at Malone’s Urban Drinkery, Vancouver
Blond color, with creamy head (nitro-like). Remarkable for the near-absence of aroma and flavor, very water like; smooth.
Tried on 02 Jan 2013 at 16:52

3.8/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 4
Can. Pours clear golden with a high, quickly dissipating head. Aroma is slightly metallic, mostly malts and alcohol. Watery flavor is malts with a hint of fruit.
Tried from Can on 08 Jun 2012 at 09:21