Britannia Wine Merchants
810 49 AVE SW T2S 1G9 Calgary, AB, Canada

Way, way back in January 2021, we were lucky enough to get a tour of Romero Distilling Co. While the concept of a Rum Distillery in tropical Calgary, Alberta may raise an eyebrow, we can confirm these are good people making even better spirits. As of this upcoming Friday, we'll be carrying their Cuba Libre which is a vacation-in-a-can.... #RomeroDistilling #CubaLibre #Rum #RumAndCoke #Cocktail #DrinkLocal #SupportLocal See more

New month, new beers, new growler bar options! Village Brewery - Village Friend India Red Ale, with proceeds going to the Olds College Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Program! Blindman Brewing 24-2 Stock Ale ... Ribstone Creek Brewery Very Small Batch Oatmeal Stout All 3 of these are small batch, so get while the getting is good! For Pithy Brew Reviews please check: https://britanniawinemerchants.com/brewery-beer-description/ #DrinkLocal #BeerFromHere #VillageBrewery #OldsCollege #BlindmanBrewing #RibstoneCreekBrewery

Happy Chinese *Mew* Year! Whether you are celebrating the Year of the Ox, Valentine's on Sunday, Family Day on Monday or have been kicking it for Teacher's Convention, we are open for all your Long Weekend needs on this action-packed weekend. Saturday 10am - 6pm... Sunday 12pm - 5pm Monday 10am - 6pm #YearofTheOx #ValentinesDay2021 #FamilyDay #TeachersConvention #LongWeekend #DrinkLocal

With #Valentines coming up, we remembered we put this Wedding Gift together on behalf of some in-laws who couldn't attend the wedding due to COVID. Working with our neighbours at Britannia Kitchen & Home we were able to send some of the Bride and Groom's favourite things. Being there in person may not always be possible these days, but we were happy to help these folks stay connected. ... #CaythorpeFamilyEstate #PinotNoir #AdamiProsecco #Escumiac #SaltSpringKitchenCo #Wedding #YYCWedding

Beer and All American Wines on-sale to help you cheer for your favourite team! Stay warm! #ColdSnap #ShopLocal #AlbertaBeer #CaliforniaWine #OregonWine #WashingtonWine #SuperBowl #FootBall #Sports

We have some new beers for Boxing Day! Featuring Zero Issue Brewing, Last Best Brewing & Distilling and The O.T. Brewing Company. Full write-ups available on our site: ... https://britanniawinemerchants.com/ As well, we'll be open all week including NYE. Enjoy the leftovers sandwich of your choice today and stay warm! #YYCBeer #GrowlerBar #BeerOnTap #DrinkBeerFromHere #DrinkLocal #ZeroIssue #LastBest #OTBrewing #CalgaryCraft

New on tap on our Growler Bar! Born Colorado Brewing - Myopia West Coast Double IPA Railyard Brewing - Irish Red Ale ... Town Square Brewing Co. - Prairie Fire Rauchbier For tasting notes etc. - https://britanniawinemerchants.com/brewery-beer-description/ #DrinkLocal #YYCBeer #AlbertaBeer #CraftBeer #ShopLocal #GrowlerBar

We're in Holiday-Shopping-Hail Mary mode so we've put more underneath Ye Olde Britannia Christmas Tree. Gift ideas include: Made in Alberta Bitters from Token Bitters and Wild Life Distillery... Limited Edition Beers from Annex Ale Project, Born Colorado Brewing, Blindman Brewing and more! Seasonal Ciders from Sunnycider Cider House and Uncommon Cider Co. Barrel-Aged Meads from Fallentimber Meadery Stocking stuffer sized spirts from Strathcona Spiritsts and The Fort Distillery and much, much more. Our hours for the next couple days are: Wednesday Dec 23rd 10am - 8pm Thursday Dec 24th 10am - 6pm Even if you're shopping last minute, you can still shop local! #ShopLocal #AlbertaCraftBeer #AlbertaSpirits #Cocktails #Mead #MadeInAlberta #LoveLocalYYC

If you need a laugh today, (and who doesn't in 2020?), check out this quick video from Karen MacNeil on YouTube! #Wine #WineTesting #WineHumour

We're looking forward to the Holidays, and while this year is different, the spirit remains. Whether you need wine or spirits for family, co-workers, or clients we have you covered. In addition, we also have a fridge-full of craft beers and ciders. From everyday six-packs to seasonal one-offs. ... Finally, if you want to keep it Local and support small businesses, we can show you how with the many #Calgary and #Alberta products we have stocked. Cheers! #YYCSmallBusiness #YYCWine #YYCCraftBeer #YYCDistillers #BritanniaPlaza #HappyHolidays2020 #ChristmasTree

Presenting our new feature, The Top 25 Under $25. We took 28 Year's of Experience and compiled a complete collection of Reds, Whites, Rosés, and even Sparkling. From all corners of both the New and Old World. ... These wines are all AAA: Accessible, Affordable and Awesome. These wines are perfect for casual meals, weeknights and thank-you gifts. Stop in today to find your new favourite. #YYCWine #YYCSmallBusiness #RedWine #WhiteWine #RoseWine #SparklingWine #Affordable #WeekNightWine

We'll be open from 10am - 6pm tomorrow, November 11th. #LestWeForget

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Our spooky, scary, Hallow's eve special is 15% all cut-case wines and 15% off local beer. Whatever you end up doing, we hope it's fun, safe and your pillow-case has no black licorice in it when you dump it out!... Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 12pm - 5pm #Halloween2020 #Spooky #DrinkBeerFromHere #YYCSmallBusiness #BritanniaPlaza #Costumes #Masks

To celebrate #ABBeerWeek 2020, all Alberta Beers are 15% off all weekend. We feature diverse beers from all corners of our Province, brewed everywhere from cities to villages of 500 people. If you've looked outside, you known it's a good weekend to stay inside and drink beer.... Cheers and stay warm! Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm #AlbertaBeer #DrinkBeerFromHere #YYCSmallBiz #YYCCraftBeer

Looking to boost the bang-for-your-buck? Any item in the store with a Best Value Pick is exactly that. Our favourite features at a friendly price. From reds to whites to sparkling, old world to new world, these are wines suitable to any event.... Even snow on October 16th ... Have a warm weekend inside folks! #SupportLocal #BritanniaPlaza #RedWine #WhiteWine #SparklingWine #YYCSmallBiz #WeekendWine #WeeknightWine

Open all weekend including Monday to help you pick the perfect wine for your mains, sides and even your siblings. All cut case wines and all local beers are 15% as well! Saturday 10am - 6pm... Sunday 12pm - 5pm Monday 10am - 6pm Happy Thanksgiving! #ShopLocal #BritanniaPlaza #Thanksgiving #Turkey #Gravy #Stuffing #BrusselsSprouts #MashedPotatos #Wine #CraftBeer #FamilyMeal

Thanks to the good people at Keep Alberta Rolling for stopping by yesterday! Not only are we huge wine, beer and spirits enthusiasts here at BWM but we're also into quality film and TV. Especially Steve, as you may already know If not, our GM and Fearless Leader writes scripts for movies and television and has also held many different positions in the above mentioned industry. ... As always, support local! #AlbertaFilm #AlbertaTV #KeepAlbertaRolling #TinStar #Fargo #WynonnaEarp

In this trying time, we are offering FREE delivery and are open 7 days a week. If you have been self-quarantining or have returned from out-of-country let us come to you. We want to remind you that we are a small shop without supermarket sized crowds. No one is lining up for toilet paper ;) ... We also feature an educated staff that can find a wine, spirit or beer for you quickly. In addition we are offering a 15% discount for people employed in the following fields: - Hospitality - Teachers - Medicine Please present proper ID such as your #ProServe card and we'll apply the discount to your purchase. Stay safe everyone! PS: Please share this update on your FB if you are so inclined. 403-287-3833 or [email protected]

While Oktoberfest may be different this year, we're still able to help by offering 15% off on all German wines and 15% off all Local Beers. Open 10am - 6pm Saturday and 12pm - 5pm on Sunday. Prost!... #Oktoberfest2020 #Drinklocal #YYCbeer #Albertabeer #Albertacraft #Wurst #Germanwine #Riesling

We have some nice weather ahead and from us to you, this VinePair Infographic on Wine Pairing and BBQ. Veggie burgers and side dishes included. We can vouch for the rosé and hot-dog match. Give it a try!... #BBQ #Wine #Barbeque #WineandBBQ https://vinepair.com/w/bbq-wine-pairing-chart-infographic/

In keeping with the Canadian Brewing Awards Common Crown Brewing Co. won Brewery of the Year! In response, we've added a keg of their dark and delicious Coppersmith Brown Ale to our Growler Bar. Congrats!... #DrinkLocal #CommonCrown #CanadianBrewingAwards #Growler #Pint

Congratulations to Brauerei Fahr for their well-deserved World Beer Awards for their Pilsner, Hefeweissen and Copper! These are the beers we recommend to folks looking to get into craft-beer, or to sway that cranky family member who "doesn't like craft beer" We still have some available in the fridge and will re-stock later this week.... https://www.cbc.ca//turner-valley-brewery-wheat-beer-joche #yyccraftbeer #albertacraftbeer #fahr

Happy #LabourDay weekend and happy #Pride weekend! To celebrate both we're offering 15% off cut case wines as well as 15% off local beer. Hours are as follows:... Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm Monday 10am - 6pm #BestWeekends #LongWeekends #YYCcraftbeer #YYCwine

This weekend from August 28th - August 30th is Gocanadaunited Shop or dine local, or both, and you can enter to win 10K for showing local some love! For full contest details, check https://www.gocanadaunited.ca/... This is a great way to support your favourite small businesses, whether in Britannia Plaza or anywhere in Canada. #Showlocalsomelove #Canadaunitedweekend #Smallbusiness #Smallbusinesslove #YYC #Britanniaplaza

"While liqueurs like Campari and Kahlúa may seem linked to specific cocktails, don’t write them off as one-trick ponies. Neither should you reach for Aperol only during aperitivo hour or open the orange liqueur when it’s time to mix Margs. With a little insider knowledge, there’s a world of opportunities to explore, from forgotten gems to lesser-known 'modern classics.'"

"From the very first sniff, I was taken back to the Languedoc’s Mediterranean coast, nursing a craving for a blazing lunchtime spent eating oysters by the dozen followed by iodine-rich fish soup on a shaded terrace at one of the slightly down-at-heel seafood restaurants that line the quay in the mini-Marseilles of Sète" This easy read from The Guardian helps define #terroir and how it can make you feel like you're on vacation, even if you aren't. #SundayRead... https://www.theguardian.com//wine-has-a-super-power-it-tra

If you're headed camping, canoeing or BBQ'ing in the #dogdays of summer, we love this mix pack from Railyard Brewing. A dozen tall cans of multi-genre beer for multiple people. Or maybe you and your bestie. Available from our fridge, crisp and cold. ... #Railyardbrewing #YYCbeer #Drinklocal #Tallboy #Lager #IPA #NEIPA #Sour #Stout #PaleAle

We've partnered with Fluid Imports and Walla Walla's Forgeron Cellars for this exclusive sale on the Artist Series Wines. Running from now until Labour Day. Please enjoy a Bordeaux Blend, Rosé or un-oaked Chardonnay from one of our favourite Pacific Northwest estates. Or all 3! Washington Grapes, French Roots - ... 2016 Imaginarium Red Wine This classic style Bordeaux Blend gives you everything that Washington State has to offer. The blend and mural are the perfect enticing package that this wine represents. This wine is bound to catch your attention! 2018 Pink Rabbits Rosé of Syrah 2019 began with favorable, steady temperatures that suggested harvest would begin earlier than the prior year. Between August temperatures and slow ripening fruit, we were able to harvest just before the October freeze in the valley. The vintage looks exceptional across all varietals and we are pleased with the fresh and vibrant flavors coming through. 2018 Otherworldly Chardonnay The summer of 2018 was one of the hottest years on record throughout the eastern side of Washington. We experienced many weeks of above 95-degree temperatures. Once August came around it finally started to cool down, which lengthened hang-time, allowing for complex flavor development. The result is a truly remarkable vintage across the board. Each of our 2018 lots exhibit bright, fresh notes, and a seemingly innate balance between fruit and alcohol. Save 10% on 1 bottle of Artist Series Save 15% on 2 bottles Save 20% on all 3 #FluidImports #YYCwine #ForgeronCellars #WallaWalla #WashingtonWines #Summer #Bordeauxblend #Rosé #Chardonnay

Happy #InternationalBeerDay ! We proudly carry over 50 beers in our fridge plus 3 always-local taps on our growler bar! On that note, our friends and neighbours at Britannia Kitchen & Home have these double-walled Zwilling Canada pint glasses on sale. Cheers! With Beers!... #InternationalBeerDay #Beer #CraftBeer #DrinkLocal #YYCBeer

Here's a quick refresher on the 3 big B's of #ItalianWine. If you need a brawny bottle for your next steak night, take 5 minutes of your time to read this helpful Decanter article! https://www.decanter.com//barolo-vs-brunello-vs-barbaresc/... #Barolo #Brunello #Barbaresco

We are open all Long Weekend and have refilled the shelves for whatever activities you have planned. Or don't have planned. Friday 10am - 8pm Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm... Monday 10am - 6pm As per City by-law beginning Saturday August 1st, we require masks for customers shopping in store. We continue to offer curbside pick-up and free delivery.| Have a great weekend, have fun, stay safe! #Augustlongweekend #Gonefishin #YYCcraftbeer #YYCwine #YYCspirits

Today is #NationalTequilaDay To celebrate, we whipped up this Margarit-to: 2 cups Ice... 3 cups Fresh Watermelon 4 ounces Bandistas Sliver Tequila Blend! Top with Sparkling Wine of your choice Have a safe and fun weekend! #Tequila #Watermelon #Cocktail #YYCcocktails #SparklingWine

We are a proud Beer Guys YYC partner. Meaning we offer a discount to Beer Guys members. Did you know the Beer Guys app is free? Did you know that it gets you awesome discounts not only at our shop but across #Albeerta and more?... Now, you know! Check https://www.beerguys.ca/ for more info. #BeerGuysYYC #DrinkLocal #YYCcraftbeer #YYCbeer #Beerfromhere #Britannia

Saturday July 11th is #WorldRumDay We whipped up the following Rum/Bitters/Lemonade cocktail.We used sparkling lemonade, but use whatever you like! 1 teaspoon aromatic bitters or to taste... 2 cups crushed ice 125ml (1/2 cup) dark rum or to taste 1L (4 cups) chilled lemonade Place 1/4 teaspoon of bitters in each glass. Divide the ice evenly among serving glasses. Pour rum, top with lemonade. Thanks to Kloa Rum Company, Marram Fine Wines, Token Bitters, Sunterra Market and Effervé! #Rum #Bitters #Lemonade #Cocktail #Summer

We always strive to make wine an everyday thing here at BWM and it doesn't get any more everyday than pairing wine with potato chips. Thanks to this Food & Wine article, we're digging on BBQ chips with a solid Priorat red and Salt & Vinegar chips with a Sauvignon Blanc. Sparkling wine is also covered, in which case you'll need a bag of the best chips Sunterra Market has to offer!... https://www.foodandwine.com//red-wine/potato-chips-and-wine #Chips #Wine #Sparklingwine #Snacks #Priorat #Redwine #Whitewine

There may be no rodeo, rides, or deep-fried-everything on the Midway this year. However, we still have all the prerequisites for your home based hoedown or something to open while watching the fireworks! Open 10 am - 6pm Saturday and 12pm - 5pm Sunday.... #Stampede2020 #YYC #YahoonotYeehaw

Happy Canada Day! To help you keep it Canadian please see today's specials. Cheers! #CanadaDay #Canada #YYC

Can we help you get some canned wine? Yes, yes we can. Check our fridge for these new offerings. From Bonny Doon Vineyard, comes La Bulle-Moose. Available in Rosé, Blanche and Red and all are fizzy. Rosé is composed of 30.5% Grenache Blanc, 12.5% Carignane, 10% Cinsaut, 6% Mourvedre, 2% Picpoul and 0.5% Vermentino.... Blanche = 100% Vermentino. Red features 79% Grenache and 21% Syrah. Every option scored highly with Wine Enthusiast. Now available in our fridge and make an ideal companion for hikes, bikes, cabins and camping. Just because you may be roughing it, doesn't mean your wine has to taste rough. #BonnyDoonVineyard #Rosé #Blanche #Red #Fizzy #LaBulleMoose #Moose #CannedWine #WineinaCan

Father's Day is this Sunday so we've put together some gift boxes with wines from Spain, Portugal and California. If wine isn't Dad's jam we also have Port gift packs available. Pick up for the Dad, Step Dad or Grand Dad in your life without needing to drop a fortune. #FathersDay #Wine #Spain #Portugal #Califortnia #Port

We have partnered with Born Colorado Brewing for this awesome summer prize pack consisting of: - Insulated MiiR Growler with complimentary fill from Born Colorado! - Born Colorado Zip Up Hoodie (Size Large) - Born Colorado Pint Glass ... - Born Colorado Stickers This is a perfect combo for any kind of camping, biking, hiking trip or even a night of backyard BBQing. Contest open to any customers 18+ and you can enter any time you visit the shop. Contest closes on Saturday June 27th. #YYCbeer #YYCsmallbiz #YYCcraftbeer #Beer #Miir #Growler #Hoodie #Pint