Canmore Brewing Company

What Canmore Brewing Company does

Canmore Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2015 by Brian Dunn in Canmore, Alberta, operating from a brewery and taproom at 1460 Railway Avenue. The company brews a year-round core lineup of six products — Ten Peaks Pale Ale, Highline Lager, Misty Mountain Hops NEIPA, Georgetown Brown Ale, Railway Avenue Rye IPA and Outsider Cider — supplemented by seasonal limited releases, and serves them through a family-friendly taproom with a heated dog-friendly patio capable of seating over 200 guests alongside private event space for up to 140 guests.

Revenue is generated through five streams: on-site taproom consumption, direct package sales (cans, bottles and bundled offerings such as the Peak Pack 6-pack), wholesale distribution to restaurants, pubs and liquor stores across Alberta, merchandise sales (cycling jerseys, tees, hats, glassware), and space rentals for private events, corporate retreats and weddings. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the only transparent price signal is a C$6 happy hour pint during Community Fridays.

The company pursues a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer taproom experiences, channel/wholesale partnerships managed by Head of Sales Dave Branscombe, and event-driven community engagement through Community Fridays live music, private event bookings, the Order of Good Cheer loyalty program, and partnerships with the Alberta/Canadian Rockies Ale Trail. It has won multiple Alberta and Canadian Brewing Awards from 2018-2024, including a 2021 Canadian Brewing Awards Gold for Georgetown Brown Ale and a 2024 Canadian Brewing Awards Silver for Highline Lager. The business is founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or inter-provincial distribution.

Name

Canmore Brewing Company

Legal name

Canmore Brewing Company

Website

https://canmorebrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canmore Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery and taproom in Canmore, Alberta, founded in 2015 by Brian Dunn. It brews and sells a year-round portfolio of award-winning beers and Outsider Cider through its on-site taproom, wholesale distribution across Alberta, merchandise, and private event rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk / Private Label Alcohol Production & Brands (CRADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Brewery taproom services
• Craft cider production
• Beer wholesale distribution
• Event space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Canmore

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: On-site consumption of craft beer, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages. The family-friendly taproom typically offers 12-14 beers on tap, plus seasonal brews, pilot brews, beer cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. The venue also serves snacks and has a heated patio.
2. Direct Package Sales: Sale of canned and bottled beer for off-site consumption. Products include core lineup 6-packs (Peak Pack with Ten Peaks Pale Ale, Highline Lager, and Misty Mountain Hops), individual cans, and limited release beers.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Sale of bulk beer to restaurants, liquor stores, and pubs across Alberta. The company works with wholesale accounts to stock their products in retail and hospitality venues.
4. Space Rental and Events: Revenue from renting taproom and brewhouse space for private events, parties, corporate retreats, AGMs, wedding receptions, and birthday parties. The space accommodates up to 140 guests (over 200 seating capacity).
5. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including cycling jerseys, tee shirts, flannels, hats, buffs, glassware, and socks through the retail area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Canmore Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Canmore, Alberta that manufactures a core lineup of year-round beers and cider (Pale Ale, Lager, NEIPA, Brown Ale, Rye IPA, Cider) plus seasonal limited releases. It sells these products through a flagship family-friendly taproom with a heated patio, through wholesale distribution to restaurants, pubs, and liquor stores across Alberta, and via branded merchandise. The company also rents out its taproom and brewhouse for private events and runs a community-focused live music program and a loyalty membership.

Product overview

Canmore Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Canmore, Alberta, founded in 2015 by Brian Dunn. The company operates as a single-venue craft brewery with a family-friendly taproom and offers a portfolio of award-winning core beers (Ten Peaks Pale Ale, Highline Lager, Misty Mountain Hops NEIPA, Georgetown Brown Ale, Railway Avenue Rye IPA, and Outsider Cider) available year-round, plus seasonal limited releases. Services include taproom dining, space rentals for events up to 140 guests, a Community Fridays live music program, and the Order of Good Cheer loyalty program. The company distributes its canned and bottled products to restaurants, liquor stores, and pubs across Alberta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Outsider Cider: Premium dry cider made with Canadian apples, 7.0% ALC./VOL., gluten free and vegan.
• Order of Good Cheer

Products and services

• Ten Peaks Pale Ale Flagship American-style pale ale, moderately hopped with a slightly sweet, biscuity profile. 5.0% ALC/VOL, 33 IBU, 7 SRM. Available year-round in cans and on tap.
• Highline Lager Light lager made with all Alberta ingredients, light in body and color with hints of stone fruit and grain. National award winner. 4.0% ALC/VOL, 25 IBU, 5 SRM.
• Misty Mountain Hops NEIPA New England style IPA, hazy, fruity, bright and juicy with Hallertau Blanc, Mosaic and Amarillo hops. 6.4% ALC/VOL, 55 IBU, 3.0 SRM.
• Georgetown Brown Ale Brown ale with caramel and chocolate malts, toasty and caramelly with notes of toffee. Canadian Brewing Awards GOLD medal winner. 6.0% ALC/VOL, 26 IBU, 23 SRM.
• Railway Avenue Rye IPA

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple national and provincial award wins including 2021 Canadian Brewing Awards GOLD for Georgetown Brown Ale, 2020 AB Beer Awards Brewery of the Year SILVER, and 2024 Canadian Brewing Awards SILVER for Highline Lager

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alberta Ale TrailcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCanmore Brewing Company is featured on the Alberta Ale Trail, specifically the Canadian Rockies Ale Trail. This initiative showcases Alberta as a destination for craft beer tourists by presenting breweries as part of curated itineraries. The partnership drives tourism traffic to the taproom and provides marketing exposure through the Ale Trail platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blindman Brewing: Craft brewery in Lacombe, Alberta with taproom and Alberta-wide distribution; comparable scale and product mix, and a frequent co-competitor on liquor-store shelves and at AB Beer Awards.
• Town Square Brewing Company: Calgary craft brewery with taproom and packaged distribution in Alberta; comparable small-batch, founder-led profile and on-premise/wholesale split.
• The Dandy Brewing Co. Calgary craft brewery with taproom presence; comparable size, Alberta-focused distribution, and core+seasonal lineup including IPAs and lagers.
• Tool Shed Brewing Company: Independent Alberta craft brewery in Calgary producing a comparable core-and-seasonal lineup with taproom experience; overlaps with Canmore Brewing in wholesale accounts and AB beer awards competition.
• Cabin Brewing Company: Calgary-based craft brewery with taproom and packaged distribution across Alberta; comparable in scale, packaging formats, and target retail/hospitality accounts.
• Banff Ave Brewing Co. Craft brewery and gastropub operating in Banff, Alberta — directly comparable mountain-town tourist market, similar taproom-led model, and overlapping Canadian Rockies Ale Trail customer base.
• Half Hitch Brewing Company: Boutique Alberta craft brewery in Cochrane with taproom and packaged goods; similar small-batch positioning, can formats, and Alberta-wide distribution model.
• Troubled Monk Brewing: Alberta craft brewery in Red Deer with on-site taproom and provincial distribution; directly comparable size, packaging formats, and AB Beer Awards positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Sleeman Breweries: One of Canada's largest national craft and mainstream brewers with broad distribution; competes with Canmore Brewing for retail shelf space and on-premise tap handles across Alberta.
• Brewster's Brewing Co. Established Alberta brewery and brewpub chain operating in mountain and urban markets; broader footprint and more limited-edition menu make it a larger incumbent in Canmore Brewing's geography and category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/canmorebrewing
• Facebookfacebook.com/canmorebrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canmore-brewing-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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