Buy A Case, Plant a Tree

Original 16 believes in celebrating things done well. This Earth Day, April 22, 2023 we celebrate you - for planting a tree right here in Western Canada simply by enjoying a smooth and refreshing 15 can pack of Original 16 beer. Original 16 is proud to partner with the Blue Green Planet Project and Sobeys Liquor to plant trees in Western Canada. From April 20-26, 2023, we will fund the…

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Official Beer of the Calgary Flames

Today, the Great Western Brewing Company’s Original 16 Canadian Pale Ale and Great Western Light become the Official Beers of the Calgary Flames. This first of its kind partnership marks the coming together of two western Canadian companies to give Calgary Flames fans choice at the Saddledome. “This is not only a partnership with the Calgary Flames, but a partnership with Flames fans…

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Celebrate Things Done Well

Enjoy a crisp & refreshing Original 16 Canadian Pale Ale, as featured in this new 15 second commercial. Celebrate things done well with #Original16. pic.twitter.com/LQVDQGmOic — Original 16 (@original16beer) September 26, 2022

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New Elevated Look, Same Premium Beer

As of 2022, Original 16 is pleased to package our excellent beers with an updated look. Keep an eye out at your local store for our new packaging. Don't worry! The beers within are the same quality beverages you know and love.

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Great Western Welcomes New Brewmaster with Release of First Hard Seltzer

Great Western Brewing Company (GWBC) is celebrating the recent arrival of its new, internationally renowned Brewmaster with the release of an exciting, new vodka seltzer: Original 16 Hard Seltzer. “We’re thrilled to officially introduce Keith Armstrong as Great Western’s new Brewmaster,” said Mike Brennan, President & CEO of Great Western Brewing Company. “His…

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