ABOUT THE CLUB

The Cowtown Yeast Wranglers are a Calgary-based club of homebrewers and beer enthusiasts. Club meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 pm at various locations around town (except in the summer months). Details are announced on this site, our monthly newsletter, and social media platforms.

Membership

Has It’s

Beer-nefits!

  • Memberships are now valid for 1 year from the date of purchase rather than January-December, so anyone buying a membership mid-year will get the same value as someone that purchases a membership in January.

  • Up to three members from the same household.

  • Monthly Meetings Sept-June usually include presentations on various homebrew topics.

    Sharing of homebrew, recipes, tips, and supplies/equipment happens between members when we get together!

  • Don't forget to check out our sponsors page for discount details.  New for this year, Village Brewery is offering our members a 20% discount on beers in the taproom, off-sales & merch. Our sponsors have asked that members let them know they have a club discount before the transaction is entered into the till.

COMPETITIONS

2025 Competition Events News

NOTE: We are now processing bottle shipping fees HERE through the website! 

If you are paying for bottle fees to multiple competitions, add separate bottle shipping items to your cart for each competition.  Make sure that the quantity is correct so we can plan shipping and ensure no bottles are left behind.

Include the printed receipt with your bottles when you drop them off.  If you don't have access to a printer, include a written note with your name, order number, competition, and total number of bottles.

For glass bottles, we are shipping 12oz long neck bottles only.  Our bottle shippers are not effective at protecting other types of bottles.  Plastic PET bottles and cans are still OK.

If you have questions, email Dave.

Congratulations

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CTYW Round-up Medalists

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Congratulations ~ CTYW Round-up Medalists ~

Aurora Brewing Challenge 2025 hosted by the Edmonton Homebrewers Guild

This competition is a part of the Brewer of the Year circuit.  Points will go towards the 2025 BOTY 

BJCP 2021 Styles Accepted: All beer, cider, and mead styles.

Registration: Opens April 15

Bottle drop-off location: Village Brewery

Bottle drop-off date: May 25 - May 31

Shipping: May 31 @ 12 noon

https://abc.ehg.ca/

30th Annual Ales Open hosted by the Ale and Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan

  • This competition is not a part of the Brewer of the Year circuit.  Points will not go towards the 2025 BOTY 

  • BJCP 2021 Styles Accepted: All beer, cider, and mead styles.

  • Registration: Open NOW

  • Bottle drop-off location: Village Brewery

  • Bottle drop-off date: April 3 - April 5

  • Shipping: April 5 @ noon

  • https://alesopen.azurewebsites.net/

EVENTS CALENDAR

Meeting location and topic are subject to change.

Please sign up for the newsletter and follow us on social media to get all the updates.

Meetings are intended for members, but we do offer a drop-in rate if you want to check it out.

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Bottle Drop Off- 30th Annual Ales Open
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Bottle Drop Off- 30th Annual Ales Open
ABF Calgary Beerfest
May 2
ABF Calgary Beerfest
Bottle Drop off- Aurora Brewing Challenge 2025
May 25
Bottle Drop off- Aurora Brewing Challenge 2025

OUR SPONSORS

We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our remarkable sponsors. Their dedication to our club makes them true partners in spreading the joy of homebrewing in Calgary.

Take a moment to click on the link below to see a full list of our awesome sponsors and member discounts.

… and many more!