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Crafting Beer, Celebrating Heritage

Nestled in the heart of Rocky Mountain House, Rival Trade Brewing Co. is more than a brewery—it's a living tapestry of tradition and taste. Here, every handcrafted beer is a toast to our history, a nod to the pioneers, and an invitation to the curious adventurer.

Discover Our Beers

Explore a lineup that's as diverse as our community's story. From bold ales to refreshing lagers, each brew is a testament to our commitment to quality, crafted with the finest local ingredients and the spirit of Rocky Mountain House.

Taproom Tales

Join us in our family-friendly taproom, where tales of old are shared over pints of new. It's a place where laughter echoes against wood and stone, and every visit is a chance to make memories.

Community & Events

We're more than a brewery; we're a hub of community activity. Check out what's happening at Rival Trade Brewing Co.!

John Dough's
Stone Fired Pizza

Pair your favourite slice with Rival Trade’s craft brews for the ultimate flavour fusion. Whether you're hanging out with friends, enjoying a night out, or celebrating a special occasion, John Dough's pizza menu is here to make every moment delicious.

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What a summer we had. ☀️🍻

Thanks to everyone who came and visited our brewery this summer. We loved being a part of your adventures.

Now let’s get ready for fall adventures!

Thanks for the photo of you and your horses visiting angie.nicoleq

What a summer we had. ☀️🍻

Thanks to everyone who came and visited our brewery this summer. We loved being a part of your adventures.

Now let’s get ready for fall adventures!

Thanks for the photo of you and your horses visiting angie.nicoleq

Long weekend mode: activated. ✌️

We’ll be open the following hours:
Friday 11-8
Saturday 11-8
Sunday 12-6
Monday-CLOSED

Long weekend mode: activated. ✌️

We’ll be open the following hours:
Friday 11-8
Saturday 11-8
Sunday 12-6
Monday-CLOSED

One last weekend for it. Let’s send off summer the only way we know how.

Grab your gear and your beer and enjoy the long weekend the way it’s meant to be: outside with a beer in hand.

Come by the taproom and grab a pack of your favourite brews.

As always, please drink responsibly this long weekend. 🍻

@baselinemtbclub

One last weekend for it. Let’s send off summer the only way we know how.

Grab your gear and your beer and enjoy the long weekend the way it’s meant to be: outside with a beer in hand.

Come by the taproom and grab a pack of your favourite brews.

As always, please drink responsibly this long weekend. 🍻

@baselinemtbclub

We’ve got a beer for that.

Celebrating? Relaxing at a campfire? Catching up with friends? Whatever it is, we have a beer for it.

Come see what we have today.

We’ve got a beer for that.

Celebrating? Relaxing at a campfire? Catching up with friends? Whatever it is, we have a beer for it.

Come see what we have today.

You can have chic, we’ll take trucks, beers, and tea.

Rival Trade Brewing and @drinkwhatnooowaaay might have gotten beat up at the Lion’s Rocky Demolition Derby this weekend. But it was a great event that kept us on the edge of our seats.

Thanks to the @rockylionsdemoderby for hosting another great event and to @bilgeratracing for representing our Brands, the trucks looked awesome!

You can have chic, we’ll take trucks, beers, and tea.

Rival Trade Brewing and @drinkwhatnooowaaay might have gotten beat up at the Lion’s Rocky Demolition Derby this weekend. But it was a great event that kept us on the edge of our seats.

Thanks to the @rockylionsdemoderby for hosting another great event and to @bilgeratracing for representing our Brands, the trucks looked awesome!

WE’RE HIRING! 🍻
We’re looking for a part-time Taproom Server to join the Rival Trade team.
We’re looking for someone who is outgoing, dependable and enjoys creating a great experience for the people who walk through our doors. Someone who works well with a team, takes pride in what they do and isn’t afraid to jump in when things get busy.
Beer knowledge is an asset, but not a requirement. We’re happy to teach you the beer. A great attitude and strong work ethic are harder to teach.
If you think you’d be a good fit for our crew, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your resume and cover letter to ellyn@rivaltradebrewing.com
Know someone who belongs behind the Rival Trade bar? Send this their way. 🍺
#RivalTradeBrewing #RockyMountainHouse #WereHiring #AlbertaCraftBeer

WE’RE HIRING! 🍻
We’re looking for a part-time Taproom Server to join the Rival Trade team.
We’re looking for someone who is outgoing, dependable and enjoys creating a great experience for the people who walk through our doors. Someone who works well with a team, takes pride in what they do and isn’t afraid to jump in when things get busy.
Beer knowledge is an asset, but not a requirement. We’re happy to teach you the beer. A great attitude and strong work ethic are harder to teach.
If you think you’d be a good fit for our crew, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your resume and cover letter to ellyn@rivaltradebrewing.com
Know someone who belongs behind the Rival Trade bar? Send this their way. 🍺
#RivalTradeBrewing #RockyMountainHouse #WereHiring #AlbertaCraftBeer

After crushing a few mountains it’s time for a COAL CRUSHER 💪🏼

This will be the finisher beer for the Black Lung Ultra happening in Nordegg on September 12.

And for those not running, don’t worry, it will also be available in the beer gardens on site.

We’re ready for a day of crushing mountains and Coal Crushers.

After crushing a few mountains it’s time for a COAL CRUSHER 💪🏼

This will be the finisher beer for the Black Lung Ultra happening in Nordegg on September 12.

And for those not running, don’t worry, it will also be available in the beer gardens on site.

We’re ready for a day of crushing mountains and Coal Crushers.

Come enjoy it while you can ☀️

We hate to remind you, but summer is nearing it’s end. Come enjoy some pizza and beer on the patio today while the sun’s shining!

Thanks for sharing your picture with us, @mrwheeler403 🍻

Come enjoy it while you can ☀️

We hate to remind you, but summer is nearing it’s end. Come enjoy some pizza and beer on the patio today while the sun’s shining!

Thanks for sharing your picture with us, @mrwheeler403 🍻

Take the drink or double it and give it to the next person?

Which option are you choosing? Let us know below ⬇️

Take the drink or double it and give it to the next person?

Which option are you choosing? Let us know below ⬇️

New hat designs just dropped and they are fresh! 🧢

6 new textures, patterns and combinations, something for everyone. Head into the taproom and grab yours today.

Your new favourite hat is waiting!

New hat designs just dropped and they are fresh! 🧢

6 new textures, patterns and combinations, something for everyone. Head into the taproom and grab yours today.

Your new favourite hat is waiting!

Come closer, we have something important to tell you.

It’s time for a beer!! 🍺

It’s the end of another long week, the sun is shining, and we have a beer waiting for you.

Come closer, we have something important to tell you.

It’s time for a beer!! 🍺

It’s the end of another long week, the sun is shining, and we have a beer waiting for you.

So you’ve heard about our Lil’Pecker, but you don’t know what to expect.

We get it. There’s a lot of assumptions about it. Let’s clear it up…

Lil’ Pecker is a cold IPA. A cold IPA is a hop forward lager with characteristics similar to an IPA, but is crisper, cleaner, and more crushable like a lager.

And since Lil’Pecker is ultra lite, you are getting a super flavourful beer with a nice lite 2.5% ABV. This beer is also made with organic malt. Put that all together and you get a crushable beer that tastes great and keeps you feeling great.

Lil’Pecker Ultra Lite Cold IPA. A lil’ bird with a big peck.

So you’ve heard about our Lil’Pecker, but you don’t know what to expect.

We get it. There’s a lot of assumptions about it. Let’s clear it up…

Lil’ Pecker is a cold IPA. A cold IPA is a hop forward lager with characteristics similar to an IPA, but is crisper, cleaner, and more crushable like a lager.

And since Lil’Pecker is ultra lite, you are getting a super flavourful beer with a nice lite 2.5% ABV. This beer is also made with organic malt. Put that all together and you get a crushable beer that tastes great and keeps you feeling great.

Lil’Pecker Ultra Lite Cold IPA. A lil’ bird with a big peck.

🎟️TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️

Dawson Gray is coming to Rival Trade, live on the Edward Jones stage for the Bar’s Gone Now Tour!

A former pro-baseball hopeful turned self-taught songwriter, Dawson busked the streets of Kelowna in 2021 and by 2023 had quit his job to chase music full-time.

With sold-out headline shows across Canada, and shared stages with ERNEST, Dasha, Cameron Whitcomb, Jordan Davis, and James Barker Band. This is your chance to catch him live before everyone else knows his name.

📅 Sat, Oct 17, 2026
🚪 Doors at 6PM | Show 7-9PM
📍 Rival Trade Brewing Co.
🎟️ Tickets are in the link in our bio

🎟️TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️

Dawson Gray is coming to Rival Trade, live on the Edward Jones stage for the Bar’s Gone Now Tour!

A former pro-baseball hopeful turned self-taught songwriter, Dawson busked the streets of Kelowna in 2021 and by 2023 had quit his job to chase music full-time.

With sold-out headline shows across Canada, and shared stages with ERNEST, Dasha, Cameron Whitcomb, Jordan Davis, and James Barker Band. This is your chance to catch him live before everyone else knows his name.

📅 Sat, Oct 17, 2026
🚪 Doors at 6PM | Show 7-9PM
📍 Rival Trade Brewing Co.
🎟️ Tickets are in the link in our bio

Happens every time 🫣

Sometimes, you just need to accept that this is where you’re meant to be.

We hope you end up here this week!

Happens every time 🫣

Sometimes, you just need to accept that this is where you’re meant to be.

We hope you end up here this week!

Original 49’er is back on tap! 🚒

This classic Red Ale is flavourful and easy to drink. Not only is it delicious, but its name is an homage to our local fire department and their first ever purpose-built fire engine, the 49’er.

Come down to the taproom this weekend and try it on tap, or grab a 4 pack for your weekend adventures!

#historyontap

Original 49’er is back on tap! 🚒

This classic Red Ale is flavourful and easy to drink. Not only is it delicious, but its name is an homage to our local fire department and their first ever purpose-built fire engine, the 49’er.

Come down to the taproom this weekend and try it on tap, or grab a 4 pack for your weekend adventures!

#historyontap

Saddle up for a good time! You can find our beer at the Battle of the Rockies Chuckwagons all weekend long. 🐎

Want your outfit to match your beer this weekend?

Swing by Rival Trade and come grab a Ranch Hand t-shirt. These were popular at rodeo and just got restocked, so get them before they’re gone!

Saddle up for a good time! You can find our beer at the Battle of the Rockies Chuckwagons all weekend long. 🐎

Want your outfit to match your beer this weekend?

Swing by Rival Trade and come grab a Ranch Hand t-shirt. These were popular at rodeo and just got restocked, so get them before they’re gone!

Happens every time 🫣

Sometimes, you just need to accept that this is where you’re meant to be.

We hope you find your way to Rival Trade soon.

Happens every time ��🫣

Sometimes, you just need to accept that this is where you’re meant to be.

We hope you find your way to Rival Trade soon.

We’re an Alberta-based brewery of course we…

Love our community, mountain beers, hockey on the ODR, and barn dances!

Above all, we really love making great beer for Albertans to enjoy.

What’s your favourite Albertan activity to enjoy with a Rival Trade brew?

We’re an Alberta-based brewery of course we…

Love our community, mountain beers, hockey on the ODR, and barn dances!

Above all, we really love making great beer for Albertans to enjoy.

What’s your favourite Albertan activity to enjoy with a Rival Trade brew?

Our current hours 🍻

Our current hours 🍻

Propaganda we’re falling for: beer tastes better in the mountains.

A Ranch Hand in hand and views like this?
There’s nothing quite like it.

Light, refreshing,and easy drinking, it’s not just for the ranch, it’s for anyone craving a taste of the great outdoors.

Propaganda we’re falling for: beer tastes better in the mountains.

A Ranch Hand in hand and views like this?
There’s nothing quite like it.

Light, refreshing,and easy drinking, it’s not just for the ranch, it’s for anyone craving a taste of the great outdoors.

Getting ready for another day of serving up craft beer 🍻

Hope to see you here soon!

Getting ready for another day of serving up craft beer 🍻

Hope to see you here soon!

Packed and ready for wherever the trail takes us.

Whether you’re fishing, hiking, camping, or doing yard work, we have a beer for it.

If mountain trails and winding down by a campfire are your thing, then Beary Jammin’ might be a good fit!

Packed and ready for wherever the trail takes us.

Whether you’re fishing, hiking, camping, or doing yard work, we have a beer for it.

If mountain trails and winding down by a campfire are your thing, then Beary Jammin’ might be a good fit!

Living on long weekend time 🍻

Make sure you’re ready for another long weekend in @davidthompsoncountry and grab your favourite Rival Trade brews.

Please, drink responsibly this weekend!

Living on long weekend time 🍻

Make sure you’re ready for another long weekend in @davidthompsoncountry and grab your favourite Rival Trade brews.

Please, drink responsibly this weekend!

Something (the weather app) is telling us you might need a few of these this week. 🍋‍🟩

Light and crisp with a hint of lime, Baseline Cerveza is what we’re reaching for this week.

Something (the weather app) is telling us you might need a few of these this week. 🍋‍🟩

Light and crisp with a hint of lime, Baseline Cerveza is what we’re reaching for this week.

Voyageur is often associated with exploration, discovery, and traversing to uncharted territories.

To us, it was the perfect name for our celebratory 5 year birthday beer.

Our journey has been full of exploration and discovery. And the flavours of this beer encapsulate that.

Notes of white grape, peach, lemon peel, and delicate oak intertwine in this barrel aged saison.

Come grab a bottle in the taproom and give it a try!

Voyageur is often associated with exploration, discovery, and traversing to uncharted territories.

To us, it was the perfect name for our celebratory 5 year birthday beer.

Our journey has been full of exploration and discovery. And the flavours of this beer encapsulate that.

Notes of white grape, peach, lemon peel, and delicate oak intertwine in this barrel aged saison.

Come grab a bottle in the taproom and give it a try!

Amazing things happen when you open this door 🍻

At Rival Trade we want every visit to feel like you belong. This is where friends gather, jokes are shared, community comes together, and memories are made.

Come see for yourself what happens when you open our door!

Amazing things happen when you open this door 🍻

At Rival Trade we want every visit to feel like you belong. This is where friends gather, jokes are shared, community comes together, and memories are made.

Come see for yourself what happens when you open our door!

We set up our “screaming goat” display at Pine Hills this past week to help raise money for the West Country Family Services Association.

Thank you to everyone who donated and had fun with the display. It was awesome to be a part of the tournament. Everyone who came out was an absolute GOAT!

We set up our “screaming goat” display at Pine Hills this past week to help raise money for the West Country Family Services Association.

Thank you to everyone who donated and had fun with the display. It was awesome to be a part of the tournament. Everyone who came out was an absolute GOAT!

Your weekend adventures are just beginning.

Get into the spirit of exploration with a Trapper, and let’s see where you take your Trapper this weekend.

Trapper Orange Cream Ale is a perfect balance of orange zest and smooth vanilla. Making it perfectly refreshing on hot days.

Your weekend adventures are just beginning.

Get into the spirit of exploration with a Trapper, and let’s see where you take your Trapper this weekend.

Trapper Orange Cream Ale is a perfect balance of orange zest and smooth vanilla. Making it perfectly refreshing on hot days.

Grab your friends and get down to @rhythmrivermusic on August 21-22.

Great music, great vibes.

We’ll see you there 🍻

Grab your friends and get down to @rhythmrivermusic on August 21-22.

Great music, great vibes.

We’ll see you there 🍻

The only flight you’ll need this summer 🍻

Come try some new brews and find a new favourite.

#albertabuiltbeer

The only flight you’ll need this summer 🍻

Come try some new brews and find a new favourite.

#albertabuiltbeer

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