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PADDOCK WOOD BREWING CO. Saskatoon Saskatchewan’s first microbrewery offers great-tasting beer with names that claim the province as their home. From the portmanteau Hefeweizen, “Saskatcheweizen”, to the India Pale Ale, “606”, the clever names add to the flavour of the beer. You can purchase brew kits, yeasts, and any other supplies you may need to start your own homebrew! Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm. B1, 116-103 St. E, 306-477-5632. paddockwood.com NOKOMIS CRAFT ALES Nokomis Begun with an old-fashioned barn raising, this small-scale brewery in a quaint shack opened in August 2014. Taste their regular lineup of finely crafted beer, including a Golden Ale, an India Pale Ale, and specialty season beers at their hospitable bar. Thu - Fri 3 pm - 6 pm. 301-1 Ave. E, 306-528-9910. nokomiscraftales.com 26 GO Yellowhead 2016 Manitoba FARMERY ESTATE BREWERY Neepawa Formerly the owners of the popular Luxalune Gastropub, the Warwaruk family is now focusing on their brewery. Before the brewery officially opens for tours in the summer of 2016, you can buy bread, cake, and flapjack mix made from the barley they grow on their farm and only requires you to add one can of their beer before enjoying a tasty, home-baked treat! And visit the nearby Hop Yard, which showcases 45 different varieties of barley and the evolution of this important grain. Located near the junction of the Yellowhead Highway and Highway 352, 204777-0909. farmery.ca FORT GARRY BREWING COMPANY Winnipeg Established in 1930 by B.W. Hoeschen, this microbrewery has gone through many hands but maintains its tradition of brewing fine ales and lagers with the best ingredients. Visit the brewery to witness the process in making the tastiest brews, from mashing to filtering and all the important steps in between! Mon 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. 130 Lowson Cres., 204-487-3678. fortgarry.com HALF PINTS BREWERY CO. Winnipeg This small brewery pushes the boundaries on the taste of beer with big flavours. The flagship Stir Stick Stout — with a distinct chocolate aroma and hearty taste — is a best enjoyed with chocolate cake or vanilla ice cream. Take in a free tour of the brewery every Saturday at 1 pm! Mon - Fri 9 am - 6 pm; Sat 9 am - 5 pm. 550 Roseberry St., 204832-7468. halfpintsbrewing.com PHOTO CREDITS: COURTESY PADDOCK WOOD BREWING CO.; HALF PINTS BREWERY CO.; NOKOMIS CRAFT ALES Saskatchewan