Helles Lager · 5.0%
Lil’ Crispy
Light, clean, and crisp. All you’ll find here is malt, hops, yeast, and…
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Craft Brewery & Taproom · Ritchie, Edmonton
Pull up a chair.
Fresh beer brewed in Ritchie, pizza from our friends at Birch and Bear, and a seat on Happy Beer Street.
What’s pouring
Our tap list changes often. Here’s what’s available right now.
Grapefruit Ale · 5.0%
Bright Side
Brewed with real grapefruit, Bright Side gives you fresh citrus front to back,…
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Euro-pils · 5.0%
West Ritchie Seventy Six
West Ritchie Seventy Six is a traditional European-style lager brewed with 100% Alberta…
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A bold West Coast IPA featuring a blend of Centennial and Simcoe hops.…
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A bright punch of tropical fruit with juicy character. Yum Yum Juice 2…
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Helles Lager & Lemonade · 3.0%
Real Crispy Rádler
A blend of our Lil’ Crispy Helles Lager and house made Lemon Hop…
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A juice-bomb bursting with intense tropical flavour, a pillowy-soft mouthfeel, and mild bitterness.…
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Belgian Table Beer · 4.4%
Field Notes
Nelson Sauvin
A light and easy brew with mellow Belgian character, dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin…
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Vermont Blonde · 5.8%
Dream Work
Every team member at Ale Architect had a hand in this one. Dry-hopped…
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According to the internet, Django is a Romani word meaning “I awake”, a…
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Crisp and refreshing, Utopia is gently hopped with New Zealand Motueka for a…
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Warming cacao, fresh roast coffee, molasses, toasted biscuit, and a hint of smoke…
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Come for a pint, stay a while.
Big windows and good light with the brewhouse working away behind glass.
Behind the bar you'll find people who know their stuff. The bartenders can walk you down the whole tap wall, point you toward something new, or pour you the usual without being asked. Tell them what you like and they'll find your next favourite. There's room to pull up to the bar, grab a table with friends, or settle in for the afternoon.
- Cozy room with a view of the brewery
- First come, first served, no reservations
- 13 beers on tap, plus sodas and cider
- Family friendly, all day
All Roads Lead To Foam
We are dedicated to the pour. A great beer can be made or broken at the tap, and foam is something we celebrate, not fight. So we pour a few different ways, each matched to the beer in the glass.
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American 304
The North American straight faucet, 304 stainless and quick to the glass. It lets a hop-forward American ale and IPA show exactly what it's got.
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Euro-ball
The classic ball-lever faucet from across the Atlantic. It builds a tight, lasting foam cap and a clean pour that keeps a crisp lager or pilsner tasting fresh. We pour our European styles this way.
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Lukr Side Pull
The Czech side-pull faucet, opened slowly through a fine screen. It lets the "tapster" alter the foam to beer ratio. We pour West Ritchie Seventy Six three ways on it: mlíko, šnyt, and hladinka.
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Nitro Pour
Pushed with nitrogen instead of CO₂, a nitro pour cascades in the glass and settles under a dense, creamy head. Smooth and soft, the way a stout or a creamy ale is meant to drink.
Special Events Only
Angram Beer Engine
For special events, we hand-pull cask beer through an Angram beer engine (also called a hand pull). Real ale the traditional English way, soft and gently carbonated, served at cellar temperature. Look for it on Happy Beer Street Sizzler days.
Birch & Bear Pizza
West Coast pizza, Ritchie address.
Our friends at Birch and Bear run the kitchen here, turning out West Coast-style thin-crust pizza, made fresh to order.
Sun-drenched, and dog-approved.
The south facing patio catches the afternoon sun with room to spread out in the open air.
Dogs are welcome out here. Bring the whole crew and sit at a table or lounge on a bench.
- Dogs welcome on the patio
- Kids welcome all day
- Sun-soaked seats in the open air
- South facing catches the afternoon sun
From our brewery to your glass.
Every beer is brewed behind the glass, a few steps from where you're sitting. Small batches, always fresh.
Two friends started Ale Architect in 2018, one from a creative background, one from engineering, chasing beers they couldn't find anywhere else. For years those beers were contract brewed at other breweries. In 2023 we opened our own place on Happy Beer Street, and now every batch is made in Ritchie, from grain to glass.
- Brewing since2018
- Taproom opened2023
- Beers brewed68
Something for everyone at the table.
Whoever you walk in with, there's a glass of something good waiting. Explore the rest of what we pour.
Can’t make it in? Find us nearby.
Our cans land in shops and on menus all around Alberta.
We can’t guarantee every location will have stock on hand. Each spot shown has received an Ale Architect delivery within the past 30 days. Call ahead if you’re after a specific brew.
Get in touch
Got a question, or just want to say cheers? Drop us a line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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9918 76 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Happy Beer Street, Ritchie - Email cheers@alearchitect.com
- Hours Every day · 11:30am – 10pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take reservations?
We don’t take reservations at this time. We’re first-come, first-served, so just drop in and grab a seat, indoors or out on the patio.
Are kids and dogs welcome?
Minors are welcome during all open hours. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the patio.
Can I buy cans and merch to take home?
Always. We keep fresh cans and house merch at the bar.
Can you donate to a fundraiser or event?
We love supporting the community. Tell us about it through our donation and community support request form and we’ll take a look.
Send us a message
We read every note that lands here.
The best place to drink is here.
Fresh beer, poured right, with pizza and people you'll like. Come find us on Happy Beer Street and we'll pour you something good.