Saint Brigid, patron saint of brewers, founded her abbey at Kildare, ca. 480 CE. Kildare takes its name from the Gaelic Cill Dara, meaning "Church of the Oak." This beer exhibits notes of bubblegum, banana, clove, smoke, and yes, oak, a suitable addition to any feast. Sláinte!
Created by Olds College Brewmaster student Charlie Groat.
2020 Alberta Beer Award Silver medal winner in the Strong Belgian Ale category.
Olds College is located between Red Deer and Calgary in the friendly town of Olds, Alberta just off the QE2 Highway. The Olds College Brewery is located at the north end of our campus on the corner of Highway 27 and 2A in the same building as the Pomeroy Hotel.
