We’ve partnered with Manual Labour Brewing in Edmonton, Alberta, to launch a limited-run Taste of Alberta Farmhouse Ale, now available on AGLC shelves, celebrating 20 years of Taste of Place!
There’s no better way to celebrate 20 years of the Culinary Tourism Alliance than with something crafted, collaborative, and deeply rooted in place, especially when it’s brewed up with Manual Labour Brewing. Because connecting people to the places, producers, and experiences that define Canada’s food culture is what we do best as Canada’s leading non-profit focused on culinary and agritourism.
To mark the milestone, we’ve partnered with Edmonton’s own Manual Labour Brewing to create a limited-edition Taste of Alberta Farmhouse Ale, brewed with ingredients sourced from Alberta farms. More than a beer, it’s a story in a can, and a first taste of what’s to come as we bring the Taste of Place Summit 2026 to Edmonton.
A Partnership Built on Place
At its core, culinary tourism is about the connection between people, land and flavour. Manual Labour Brewing embodies that philosophy.
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Together, this collaboration celebrates what happens when local producers, makers, and storytellers come together. The result is a farmhouse ale that captures the spirit of Alberta, shaped by the land, the season, and the community behind it.
A Taste of Alberta, in Every Sip
The Taste of Alberta Farmhouse Ale is brewed with ingredients sourced directly from Alberta farms, highlighting the province’s rich agricultural landscape.
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Each element, from grain to fermentation, is an expression of place. This isn’t just about what’s in the glass, it’s about where it comes from.
Celebrating 20 Years of Culinary Tourism
For 20 years, the Culinary Tourism Alliance has been connecting food and drink lovers to meaningful experiences across Canada. From coast to coast, we’ve worked alongside chefs, farmers, destinations, and partners to showcase the diversity of Canadian cuisine and the people behind it.
This anniversary collaboration reflects that journey, a shared commitment to celebrating local, supporting community, and telling stories through food and drink Make sure to follow @CanadaCulinary and @ManualLabourBrewing on Instagram, and stay tuned for all things local and exciting.
A First Taste of What’s to Come in Edmonton
With the Taste of Place Summit 2026 heading to Edmonton, this partnership offers an early glimpse into the city’s vibrant culinary scene. Manual Labour Brewing is part of a growing movement in Alberta that champions local ingredients and creative expression.
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Their inclusion in this collaboration highlights Edmonton as a destination where culinary innovation meets deep-rooted agricultural pride.
Cheers to What’s Next
As we raise a glass to 20 years, we’re also looking ahead to new partnerships, new places, and new stories waiting to be told.
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Here’s to a true Taste of Place, crafted together.
