Saskatchewan craft breweries win 6 medals

October 13, 2026

Key points from this story:

• Five breweries earned six medals
• Three gold and three bronze medals
• Total of nine medals including cider
• Nearly 1,900 entries in competition
• Judged by certified panels
• Encouragement for local support

Saskatchewan's craft brewing industry is celebrating a strong showing at the 2026 Canada Beer Cup, with five Saskatchewan breweries earning six medals, including three gold and three bronze, at the national competition held in Calgary. When cider awards are included, Saskatchewan producers brought home a total of nine medals across seven breweries and cideries, demonstrating the quality, creativity and diversity of the province's craft beverage industry. The Canada Beer Cup is the country's biggest competition for beer and cider, attracting nearly 1,900 entries from across Canada in 2026. Entries are evaluated through blind tastings by panels of highly trained, experienced, and certified judges from across Canada and around the world.

"This is an incredible showing for Saskatchewan's craft brewing industry," said Ryan Moncrieff, Board Chair of the Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association (SCBA). "We have some exceptionally talented brewers in this province, and these results demonstrate that Saskatchewan-made beer can compete with the very best in Canada. It's especially encouraging to see recognition going to breweries in communities both large and small."

Saskatchewan Gold Medal Winners

• Pile O' Bones Brewing (Regina) – White IPA, German and American Wheat Beer
• Rafter R Brewing (Maple Creek) -- Rafter R English Dark Mild, Brown British Ale
• Rebellion Brewing (Regina) -- Zilla Black IPA, Specialty IPA

Saskatchewan Bronze Medal Winners

Beer

• Better Brother Brewing (Saskatoon) -- NA Raspberry Lime Kettle Sour, Non-Alcoholic Beer
• Nokomis Craft Ales (Nokomis) -- Nokomis Pale Ale, American Amber Beer
• Nokomis Craft Ales (Nokomis) -- Nokomis Dry Hopped Sour, Contemporary Sour Ale

Cider

• Spot On Cider (Broderick) -- So Pitted Crab Apricot Cider, Spiced & Specialty Cider
• Spot On Cider (Broderick) -- High Falutin Oak & Vanilla Cider, Barrel-Aged or Specialty
• Crossmount Cider Company (Crossmount) -- Prairie Frost Ice Cider, Ice & Fortified Cider

The awards recognize producers from communities across Saskatchewan, highlighting the strength of craft brewing beyond the province's largest urban centres. The results reinforce Saskatchewan's growing reputation for producing world-class craft beer, from traditional styles to innovative and experimental offerings.

"Craft breweries are small, independent businesses that contribute to their local economies and communities," added Moncrieff. "Recognition like this is something the entire province can take pride in. We encourage Saskatchewan consumers to celebrate these accomplishments by supporting their local breweries." The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association congratulates all of this year's medal winners.