Canada, AB: Long Hop Brewing announces release of its first beer in Alberta

A new Aussie-themed brewing company has announced the release of its first beer in Alberta, the Canadian Beer News reported on April 29.

Long Hop Brewing has been founded by Australian ex-pat Jared Belfrage, and is brewing at Last Spike Brewery, a contract/partner brewing facility that opened last year in Calgary.

The first release from the company is Long Hop Pale Ale (5.2% abv), which is being marketed with the tagline “Let’s Not Beat Around The Bush”.

Long Hop Pale Ale is available now in 473 ml cans at select beer retailers in Alberta.

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