Craft Brewing Capital
Welcome to Atlantic Canada’s Craft Brewing Capital!
Fredericton ranks amongst the most taprooms per capita in Canada, with one taproom per 5,400 people – and counting! The 26 craft alcohol producers in the Capital Region, ranging from new startups to award-winning breweries, all have their own unique spin on traditional style ales and inventive brews; you could say that there is a taste for everyone in the Capital City. With both quantity and quality in our favor, we are certain that Fredericton is brewing the best times in the East.
The Fredericton Taproom Trail
Sip your way through the Capital City with the #FredTapTrail, the first of its kind in New Brunswick! We all know the best way to get know a new set of brews is by visiting the taproom, we also know that each of our local establishments offer an atmosphere as unique as the flavours they are pouring – why not tap into the opportunity to get to know some of the finest in the city?
The #FredTapTrail is a passport-style map that allows craft beer and craft cider fans to choose their own taproom adventure. Every time you grab a pint or flight at one of the taprooms listed on the map, you will receive a stamp, enabling you to collect exclusive #FredTapTrail swag. Crafty connoisseurs who collect a stamp from all 11 participating taprooms with be entered into the grand prize draw!
Taprooms are the obvious place to start if you want to experience the full scope of what a specific brewery has to offer, but we also suggest checking out the local pubs for brews and bites. A great place to start is The Joyce Pub, with 36 taps ready to pour maritime craft brews, they are the only Fredericton pub that has dedicated ALL their taps to NB brews. Receive 10% off your food bill by showing your #FredTapTrail map to your server!
Introducing #FredTapTrail BREW BUCKS!
Just in time for the holidays, Atlantic Canada’s Craft Brewing Capital has launched our very own currency for purchasing craft brews from Fredericton’s 10 local taprooms. The perfect gift for the craft bevvy lover in your life, Brew Bucks fit nicely in a stocking, are snail mail friendly and solve the question “hmmm, what do I get them for Christmas?” Brew Bucks are available for purchase, exclusively from Picaroons Roundhouse in denominations of $5, $10 & $20 dollars. There really is no better way to say Hoppy Holidays!
Remember that Brew Bucks are redeemable at any of our 10 participating taprooms – a great excuse to enjoy local brews and collect stamps toward acquiring some #FredTapTrail swag!
Local Fredericton Taprooms: A Beginner’s Guide
Join BBC Travel Show host and adventure travel Youtuber, Mike Corey of Fearless & Far as he takes you on a crash course in Fredericton brewing for the uninitiated! In this video Mike covers his favorite craft brews in the Capital City; join him on this #FredTapTrail adventure and don’t forget to let us know which local brews are YOUR favorite! Click here to join Mike Corey as he explores MORE of his favorite things to eat, see and do in Fredericton!
Uncorking the #FredTapTrail
Take on the #FredTapTrail with Gilliane Nadeau, president of Uncorked Tours, a New Brunswick food tourism company specializing in group tastings and experiences featuring local beer, wine, cider and spirits. This craft bevvy connoisseur has some great tips on planning your #FredTapTrail adventure like how to take advantage of Fredericton’s trail system, tracking your new favorite brews and fueling your adventures with the many options for tasty eats available on-site at our local taprooms.
Stay, Play & Cheers
With over 25 curated getaways now available from local accommodations, of course we remembered to include local brews in the mix. Our NEW fall Stay & Play Packages feature experiences with crafty lovers in mind! The Crowne Plaza’s Craft-cation includes a credit to the on-site Joyce Pub; book the Brewery Hop Package with Carriage House B&B, located within a 10-minute walk of Fredericton’s popular breweries! The BEST part - if you Stay the Night, Dinner’s On Us! Too good to be true? Find more details here.
The Craft Brewing Capital’s Fall Brews Guide!
Fredericton taprooms are ready to pour your favorite fall flavors; brews with hints of cinnamon or cardamom, Oktoberfest ales perfect for the season and cider’s that are reminiscent of apple pie – and that’s just skimming the surface! Warmup to the task of taking a fall brew taste tour in Fredericton with our Fall Brews Guide.
Pour It On! Hit the Trails!
One of the best ways to explore Fredericton is by bringing or renting a bike, to peddle the more than 120 kms of scenic trails spanning the entire city. Many of our cultural and historic highlights of the city are accessible via our extensive trail system with the added bonus of some of the best local craft breweries being located along the way!
Breweries and Bites
With one of the highest numbers of craft beer producers per capita, Fredericton boasts having one of the best craft beer selections on the East Coast. To help with your planning, we’ve compiled a shortlist of local tasting rooms you should make sure to check out next time you’re craving a brew and a bite!
Craft your own adventure!
