OUR HISTORY

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.

OUR PROCESS

Since 1990 we have been dedicated to a proud, truly Saskatchewan brewing tradition. Local is in everything we do—from the barley up. 

Western Canadian barley makes the best beer. We know this, and we also don’t mess around when it comes to beer. To bring you the best in flavour, we single source our barley from right here in Western Canada.

We pay a premium to make sure that Western Canada's beer truly is 100% locally brewed and owned. We work directly with the farmers who grow the barley to make your beer, so we know exactly what’s going in to every batch we make.

Western Canadian

Western Canadian from the barley up

When we say 'well-rounded' you might think we're talking about our latest brew. But, it takes a well-rounded, beer-loving master to make the best beer in Canada.