Hop Circuit: A Self-Guided Tour of Regina’s Craft Breweries
In a nutshell:
6 stops
30 mins biking
1 hr 40 mins walking
Pick up a map at any participating brewery (please check operating hours of individual breweries before starting out).
Buy a beer to collect a stamp at each brewery, then present your fully stamped map for a prize at your last stop!
Here in the Warehouse District, we’re home to the majority of Regina’s breweries, and we’re proud to have them included in the Hop Circuit: A Self-Guided Tour of Regina’s Craft Breweries. The Hop Circuit connects the many wonderful breweries of central Regina through a convenient and walkable self-guided tour. You can bike the circuit in about thirty minutes, and walking the whole thing will take you just under two hours total (don’t forget bicycles are still vehicles, and using one while intoxicated is dangerous and considered driving under the influence).
With so many options at each brewery, we’ve put together a handy guide with some of our favourite brews on the Hop Circuit. Don’t forget to snap some pics of your adventures and tag us on social with @warehouseyqr!
Bushwakker Brewpub
2206 Dewdney Ave (Warehouse District)
It’s the oldest brewery still operating in the district, and it’s been around for a while for a reason—Bushwakker’s flavourful, European-style beers are truly a Regina gem. People line up through the night (outside!) every December to grab a pack of their famous blackberry mead.
Our favourites are the Palliser Porter, Northern Lights Lager, and of course, the Blackberry Mead.
District Brewing Company
1555 8th Ave (Warehouse District)
RIYL drinking half a beer in one gulp after coming inside from doing yardwork in the sunshine. District Brewing excels at crafting beers that make us want to chase the end of one with the fresh crack of another.
If you’re cautious around your beer being too bitter, we recommend the Pilsner, or if you’re feeling more bold, try their Fruit Explosion Hazy IPA. An honourable mention goes to their non-alcoholic Zero IPA as well.
Malty National Brewing Corp.
1130 15th Ave (Heritage)
Malty National always has something new on their constantly-rotating menu (they’ve now brewed more than 400 distinct beers since opening); moreover, even if there are new beers on the menu each time you go there (with some fan favourites making recurring appearances), everything on the menu is almost guaranteed to be delicious.
Our favourites are El Gato, I Yuzu Be Cool, and any of their sours.
Pile O’ Bones Brewing Co
1808 Cameron St (Cathedral)
If you love a coffee stout as much as we do, you’ll definitely want to try the Cold Brew Americano Stout. Anyone brewing goses regularly deserves some extra credit, as they are probably the best beer to drink on a hot day. So, be sure to try the refreshing and slightly salty Hibiscus Lime Gose.
If both of those are too adventurous for your taste buds, you can never go wrong with some of Pile O’ Bones’ original staples like the Scarth Street Blonde or White IPA.
Rebellion Brewing Co
1901 Dewdney Ave (Warehouse District)
Rebellion’s beers are creative and tasty while offering enough breadth of selection that there’s something for everyone, from their aptly-titled BEER! to the Zilla IPA.
Our favourites are the Amber and the Lentil Beer, made with Saskatchewan-grown lentils.
Warehouse Brewing Company
1377 Hamilton St (Warehouse District)
Warehouse Brewing is located in the loading dock of the old Weston’s Bakery building, and they don’t shy away from that; the skillfully restored interior features the original exposed brick and is a beautiful space to be in.
If you’re feeling adventurous, we recommend the tart and refreshing taste of the Blackberry Sour or their collaboration with Paperback Beverage Co., the Loading Dock Lemon Ale.
