WELCOME TO THE HARD KNOX LIFE!

The name Hard Knox was created to pay homage to how the area was built, from those that came out to the western Wildlands along the Dusty Trail, to the Grunt Work those experienced in the coal mines and oilfields.

We’ve grown up here. We’ve made friends and formed families here. Because the Foothills holds such a special place in our hearts, we have made a decision to feature our core beer cans with some of the historical heroes that are local legends to the area.

At Hard Knox Brewery, we’re proud of our heritage, and we look forward to our future in Diamond Valley, helping build and support this amazing community that we call HOME.

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Black Diamond Blonde Ale from Hard Knox Brewery pays tribute to Flores Leduc, the first female trick rider, who married Guy Weddick and who started the Calgary Stampede.

black diamond blonDe ale

HONOURING FLORES LaDUE

Flores LaDue also known as ‘The First Lady of the Calgary Stampede’ was born in the early 1880s. At the age of 15 she ran away from home to become a trick roper.

In 1906 she met and married Guy Weadick and together they toured Canada and the U.S in Wild West Shows.

In 1912 she helped him organize the first Calgary Stampede to great success.

Flores died in 1953 and was buried in High River.

IntROducing OUR CORE BEERS..

Dusty Trail pays tribute to John Ware, the first American black cowboy who traveled NW from Montana to be an original homesteader of the west who staked land in Millarville, Alberta.

DUSTY TRAIL India pale ale

HONOURING JOHN WARE

John Ware was an Alberta-wide historical figure known for his strength, skilled farming techniques and horsemanship.

Born in the 1850s enslaved in the Southern United States, he came to Canada in 1882 to deliver cattle and found work at Bar U and Quorn ranches.

John settled his first ranch near Millarville and his second near Brooks, Alberta.

John died in 1905 an Alberta Legend.

Grunt Work pays homage to the blue collar worker, and Add McPherson who started the Black Diamond coal mine here in our home town, now name Diamond Valley. This Amber ale made with Vienna malt is the top seller of Hard Knox Brewery.

GRUNT WORK AMBER ALE

HONOURING ADD McPHERSON

Addison McPherson (Add) was born in Virgina in 1846,and arrived in Alberta about 1867 just prior to confederation.

Add started the Black Diamond Mine on the property he purchased in 1899. The mine officially operated from 1899-1935. In the early 1900s it produced about 650 tons of coal annually.

Addison passed away in Calgary July 1929 at the age of 83 years.

A can of Hard Knox Brewery Wildlands New England Pale Ale with an illustration of a smiling man fishing, holding a fish, and wearing a hat. The can features green, white, and black colors with various text labels including alcohol content of 4.7%.

WILDLANDS pale ale

HONOURING THE ALBERTA WILDLANDS

Alberta has been a tourist destination since the early 20th Century.

Hunters and fishermen from around the world are able to take home impressive trophies and tall tales from their experiences in Alberta’s Wilderness. Locally, the Bow River is famous for fly fishing and its trout population.

Alberta is also very well-known for camping, rafting, horseback riding & more!

INTRODUCING OUR SEASONALS..

  • One-of-a-kind Banana Brown Ale base is our Gold award winning British Brown, with a hint of natural banana. If you love Banana Bread the aroma alone will have you coming back for another.

    Banana Brown Ale

    Our Banana Brown Ale is true to a brown ale with nutty, coffee, dark chocolate flavours, and a sweet aroma. A light body, smooth finish with banana notes makes this a special beer for banana fans!

  • Hard Knox Brewery Raspberry Rhubarb Ale being is a summertime favorite, actually enjoyed year round. Aroma of Raspberry, crisp and refreshing with a slight rhubarb tartness on the finish.

    R&R Raspberry Rhubarb Ale

    Light, crisp and perfectly balanced with sweet and tart notes to dance across your palate to remind you of those hot and carefree summer days by the lake with friends.

  • Can illustration of a beer can featuring mountain and pine tree graphic, with branding for Beyond the Pines NEIPA, a New England India Pale Ale from Hard Knox Brewery, set against a forest backdrop.

    BEYOND THE PINES NEIPA

    Beyond the Pines is a New England IPA that captures the essence of a forested escape. A journey through a dense canopy of juicy hops, while the finish is refreshingly crisp and beckons for another taste. Whether you’re exploring the wild or unwinding at home, Beyond the Pines is your companion for every adventure.

  • From the Patch - A Carrot Cake sour. This very unique beer has been coveted with a National Canada Beer Cup award and local Gold Alberta beer award. It sounds crazy, but it works. The blend of spices, sweetness and ear of carrot, a must try.

    FROM THE PATCH CARROT CAKE SOUR

    Our Carrot Cake Sour is a unique and innovative brew that combines the essence of a classic carrot cake dessert with the zesty and tart characteristics of a sour beer. The complexity of the spices, along with the earthy, slightly sweet essence of carrots offers a one-of-a-kind taste profile that will captivate beer enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike.

  • Trail Head Pilsner is a German style, an award-winning beer from Hard Knox Brewery where hiking is a pastime of those who live in the foothills. Love to hike, come on out to the Foothills, go for a hike and stop in for a pint on your way home.

    TRAIL HEAD PILSNER

    A crisp, refreshing lager that’s as adventurous as its name. With a light malt backbone, subtle hop bitterness, and a clean finish, Trail Head Pilsner is perfect for those who appreciate a classic brew after a day on the trails.

  • Dawgs Water, a partnership with the Okotoks Dawgs, a collegiate ball club in the WCBL, Western Canada Baseball League that has developed more than one MLB member. Dawgs Water is based on our Gold winning Blonde Ale, with a hint of Blood Orange.

    DAWGS WATER BLOOD ORANGE BLONDE

    Crafted with precision and passion, this unique brew combines the crisp, clean profile of a traditional blonde ale with the vibrant citrus notes of blood oranges. With its golden hue and tantalizing aroma, each sip delivers a burst of zesty citrus flavour balanced perfectly against the smooth malt backbone. GO DAWGS GO!

  • Another creative beer by Hard Knox Brewery, Burning Fuse Pineapple Jalapeño IPA, a fu IPA, brewed with pineapple puree & fresh jalapenos providing a tropical flavor with the smokiness of the pepper and just a hint of spice on the finish.

    BURNING FUSE PINEAPPLE JALAPENO IPA 2.0

    Burning Fuse India Pale Ale is a pineapple jalapeño IPA that explodes with flavour of pineapple, citrus and jalapeño pepper. The liberal use of late addition hops provides a beautiful aroma and hop flavour without lingering bitterness.

  • OUT OF OFFICE NEIPA

    OUT OF OFFICE NEIPA

    Bursting with juicy flavors of pineapple, coconut, and zesty citrus, Out of Office will transport you straight to paradise. Take a sip, kick back, and clock out…
    because you’re officially - Out of Office.

  • Broken Compass New Zealand IPA crafted with complex hops from New Zealand which creates a smooth, fruity and grasslike aromas and flavour. Well balanced, lighter bitterness and an easy drinking IPA whilst camping.

    Broken Compass NEIPA

    Take your taste buds on a journey with Broken Compass, a bold New Zealand IPA that navigates the perfect balance of tropical fruit, citrus, and a crisp, clean finish making every sip a refreshing adventure.

  • At Hard Knox, they push the boundaries of the general guidelines for each style of beer. Hard to tell with the aroma of Root Beer, that this is a beer until you take that first sip and the balance of sarsaparilla gives a twist to a Brown ale.

    ROOT BEAR STRONG BEER

    Hard Knox Brewery’s Root Bear is a bold, 5.6% strong beer with all the nostalgic flavour you love... brewed with a grizzly-sized attitude. Smooth, sweet, and dangerously delicious…
    Crack one open and let the bear loose.

  • Just beer, a 4.5% craft lager, it is crisp, clean and crushable. Our lager to compete with Budweiser and Molson.

    JUST BEER

    Just what is says: A crisp clean no fuss craft lager. Beer tasting Beer!

  • Dark Sky Oatmeal stout by Hard Knox Brewery in Black Diamond, Alberta has a flavour profile of malty, nutty, coffee, chocolate notes, all balanced so each sip results in a smooth, velvety finish with restrained bitterness.

    Dark sky oatmeal stout

    An Alberta creation malted with local barley and oats from Red Shed Malting and dedicated to the spirit of 'dark sky country' of the foothills. It's out of this world!

  • Add apricot puree to our award winning Blonde Ale and you get a refreshingly crisp beer perfect for any summer day.

    Harvest Gold Apricot Golden Ale

    Crack open a can of Harvest Gold - our Apricot Golden Ale that tastes like summer got canned. Bright, crisp, and kissed with juicy apricot, it’s sunshine in a glass. Easy-drinking, fruit-forward, and made to raise your spirits.

  • Almost Beer, a .05% non-alcoholic beer for those who enjoy a tasty lager you can crush after a hard days work without the buzz.

    ALMOST BEER

    Crisp Light Lager with a smooth finish and no after taste. You wouldn’t even know it was alcohol free. Now you can be apart of the party!

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WHERE TO BUY OUR BEER

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