Fried chicken and beer at Citizen Brewing

Citizen Brewing is noted for its excellent pub food, crafted by chef Brad Stefaniuk. Think chuck burgers, chicken sandwiches and pulled pork banh mi.

But an even bigger deal the day I was there was a bus full of thirsty German tourists. Now that’s a discerning audience.

The Germans are coming!

Location On an industrial side street, not far from Fox Hollow Golf Course

Ambience Long tables, outdoor hop garden and patio

The brewery is right beside the taproom

Food Acclaimed burgers and fried chicken

Favourite beer The Hijacked IPA (7%, 80 IBU) has a better story—stolen food truck—but I like the balanced Batch 2 North West Pale Ale (5.5%, 55 IBU)

A flight of beers

Beer availability Widely available in pubs and in liquor store cans

A good selection of beers on tap

Citizen Brewing Company
227 35 Avenue NE, Calgary
Sunday to Thursday 11 am-10 pm, Friday-Saturday 11 am-midnight
403-474-4677