Rival Trade Brewing Co.

Microbrewery in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦
Associated Venue: Rival Trade Brewing Co.

Established in 2021

Contact
3 Gateway Drive, Rocky Mountain House, T4T 1A5, Canada
Description
Crafting Beer, Celebrating Heritage Nestled in the heart of Rocky Mountain House, Rival Trade Brewing Co. is more than a brewery—it's a living tapestry of tradition and taste. Here, every handcrafted beer is a toast to our history, a nod to the pioneers, and an invitation to the curious adventurer.

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6.4
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Some grapefruit in the smell, but hops aroma isn't huge here. Lots of green onion in the finish. Pours slightly hazy golden with pretty good head. The ending cloys for a while. Slightly bitter and tangy. Can.

Tried from Can on 09 Oct 2025 at 16:45


6.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Heather, caramel. Dark brown pour with ok head. A little cloying tang. Decent enough for style. Can.

Tried from Can from Little Guy Liquor Co. on 20 Jun 2025 at 23:36


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Clear copper/orange pour, with a medium white head. Aroma of biscuity malts, light pine, hints of grapefruit zest. Medium mouth feel, soft carb, medium bitter.

Tried on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:55


6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Clear yellow pour, with a large white head. Lots of malted wheat, some grass, a bit bready. Thin mouth feel, lively carb. Medium bitter, lemony wheat finish.

Tried on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:55


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Dark brown pour, with a small tan head. Aroma is nutty, soft molasses, hints of brown sugar, and some light pine. Mouth feel is standard, carb is good, bitterness is low. Nutty finish with a hint of pine resin.

Tried on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:54


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Sweet wheat notes, light zesty hops, with a medium mouth feel, and low bitterness. Refreshing, and easy drinking.

Tried on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:54


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

473ml can. Pours a hazy pink amber with floaties and a small, foamy, short lived, off-white head that laces nicely. Sweet fruity aroma of grainy pale malt, raspberry, yeast and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of grainy pale malt, raspberry, vanilla and floral hops in a dry, mild bitter, slightly tart finish. Light body with a watery texture and average to soft carbonation. Refreshing and flavourful.

Tried from Can on 14 Nov 2024 at 05:49


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

473ml can. Pours a hazy orange yellow with a medium, creamy, long lasting, off-white head that leaves curtains of lace. Sweet fruity aroma of bready wheat malt, grapefruit, lime, passionfruit, apricot and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of bready wheat malt, grapefruit, peach, cantaloupe, mango and piney hops in a dry, mild bitter finish. Light body with an oily to watery texture and average to soft carbonation. Juicy and crushable.

Tried from Can on 25 Sep 2024 at 04:36


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

473ml can. Pours a clear pale gold with a medium, creamy, long lasting, white head that leaves thick, soapy curtains of lace. Sweet aroma of bready pale malt, orange zest, vanilla and floral hops. Sweet flavour of bready pale malt, vanilla, orange and slightly spicy hops in a sweet finish. Light body with a creamy, smooth texture and average to soft carbonation. A bit too sweet for me. Kind of tastes like an orange creamsicle.

Tried from Can on 19 Aug 2024 at 04:55


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

473ml can. Pours a cloudy yellow orange with a medium, foamy, long lasting, off-white head that leaves soapy curtains of lace. Sweet fruity aroma of bready wheat malt, mango, guava, vanilla and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of grainy wheat malt, guava, mango, vanilla and floral hops in a dry, tart finish. Medium body with a velvety smooth texture and average carbonation. Juicy, refreshing and really well done. A pleasant surprise!

Tried from Can on 07 Jul 2024 at 04:19