To tell the story of how The Grizzly Paw came to be: we must first start at the beginning of mankind. It is believed that one of the earliest defining human traits, the opposable thumb (A.K.A the ability to hold a pint glass), evolved over 2 million years ago. Absolutely crucial. 

Fast forward to the Middle Ages, with beer now mostly produced in monasteries all across Europe, it became the drink of choice for monks in times of fasting. (They were allowed to drink up to 4 liters per day!) These monks are the real heroes of this story as they approached brewing the same way they approached their studies – with patience, diligence, and a bald dome that crushed pints ‘till the cows came home. They were the first to introduce HOPS into the ale recipe and in turn changed the course of human history as we know it. 

Canmore, Alberta: the birthplace of a piece of Canadian brewing history, maybe even the world. Niall Fraser forges what we know today as: The Grizzly Paw Pub & Brewing Company. Starting as a fun-sized Brew Pub on Main St., The Grizzly Paw quickly became a landmark destination for tourists and locals alike - solidifying its place in the game as one of Alberta’s pioneering breweries in the Canadian craft beer movement. 

After the needs of our thirsty patrons outweighed the capacity of our humble brewhouse, ground broke on a state-of-the-art facility in 2011, and its floodgates opened to the world 2 years later. 3 stories high, 3x the brewing power, and 100x as awesome while still maintaining a direct line to the rocky mountain fresh water supply of which our elixirs are concocted. This facility paved the way for province-wide distribution, and now hosts the TAPROOM, TANK310, and GrizzlyBBQ, each with a distinctive customer experience.

Over 1 million pints packaged and countless awards later, The Grizzly Paw continues its quest towards maintaining all-out excellence in beverage quality, hospitality experience, and the employee adventure – all with an emphasis on environmental stewardship.

So whenever we raise a glass of fine beer up to our lips, we raise it a little higher for the folks like YOU for continuing to support the brand over the years! Cheers.