ABOUT THE CLUB
The Cowtown Yeast Wranglers are a Calgary-based club of homebrewers and beer enthusiasts. Club meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 pm at various locations around town (except in the summer months). Details are announced on this site, our monthly newsletter, and social media platforms.
Membership
Has It’s
Beer-nefits!
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Memberships are now valid for 1 year from the date of purchase rather than January-December, so anyone buying a membership mid-year will get the same value as someone that purchases a membership in January.
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Up to three members from the same household.
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Monthly Meetings Sept-June usually include presentations on various homebrew topics.
Sharing of homebrew, recipes, tips, and supplies/equipment happens between members when we get together!
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Don't forget to check out our sponsors page for discount details. New for this year, Village Brewery is offering our members a 20% discount on beers in the taproom, off-sales & merch. Our sponsors have asked that members let them know they have a club discount before the transaction is entered into the till.
COMPETITIONS
2026 Competition Events News
CTYW Round-up 2026
Please see the competition website for all rules, important dates, and deadlines!
A brief summary:
Bottle Sorting - Feb 21st 2026
Shipping Window - Feb 6th - Feb 20th
New- Entry Edit Close Date - Feb 16th
Judging - Feb 22nd - March 1st
Gala - TBD
NOTE: We are now PAUSING bottle shipping fees! The club will cover 100% of shipping fees for the fall comps!
When dropping off entries at Village, please email Dave (dward@yeastwranglers.ca) and include your name, phone number, name of the competition, and the number of bottles you dropped off.
If you have questions, email Dave.
BECOME A BEER JUDGE
Have you considered becoming a beer judge?
Stay tuned here for more information!
OUR SPONSORS
We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our remarkable sponsors. Their dedication to our club makes them true partners in spreading the joy of homebrewing in Calgary.
Take a moment to click on the link below to see a full list of our awesome sponsors and member discounts.
… and many more!