Minhas Micro Brewery
The Minhas Micro Brewery in northeast Calgary and is located only minutes from the Calgary International Airport. The Minhas Micro Brewery invites beer lovers to see behind-the-scenes of a brewhouse where we make small batch ultra premium craft beer such as the legendary Imperial Jack Double IPA and the groundbreaking Lazy Mutt Gluten Free Lager. Beer lovers can tour the brewhouse, get their certificate in Beerology and grab a bite to eat at Pizza Brew and taste a selection of 60-plus different ales and lagers. Check out the Minhas Micro Brewery for damn good beer, fresh pizza and a good time. Open Tuesday thru Saturday 11:30 am – 7 pm.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
