Thank you to everyone who participated in the Freshtival on October 21-24, 2021 at the Craft Beer Commonwealth in Gasoline Alley, Red Deer.

This event was open to everyone and highlighted Alberta beers made from AHPA members hops. As promised, we are pleased to announce this year's winners in two categories!

Category 1 - Traditional wet hop beer using only fresh hops

• 1st place - Cascade Fresh Hop | Spectrum Ale Works & Flatland Hops
• 2nd place - Wetter is Better Blonde Ale | Common Crown & Sydwynder Hops
• 3rd place - Cascade & Centennial Ale | Siding 14 & Underground Hops

Category 2 - Combination beer using both fresh and dried/pelletized hops

• 1st place - Wet & Dry Hop DIPA | Blindman Brewing & Hop To It 
• 2nd place - End of Trail Pale Ale | Endeavour Brewing & Hound Dog Hops
• 3rd place - Backyard Sasquatch | Rival Trade Brewing & Hop To It 

Thank you to all of our amazing producers and brewers who participated in this year's Freshtival. 

Please look for these beers at liquor stores in your area!