{"id":"breweries-edmonton-2026","name":"Best Breweries in Edmonton","category":"Breweries","location":{"city":"Edmonton","province":"Alberta","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/breweries/in/edmonton","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"breweries-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Blind Enthusiasm — The Monolith","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Barrel-fermentation brewery at 9919 78 Avenue NW","best_for":"Spontaneous and mixed-fermentation beer, guided tasting and tours","why_it_ranks":"Blind Enthusiasm leads for exact active-site resolution, a purpose-built coolship and barrel program, multi-year fermentation context, taproom and tour routes. The closed Market Brewery and Biera are excluded. Confirm current blends, food, access and AGLC standing.","decision_notes":["Active Monolith isolated","Fermentation process detailed","Closed sites excluded"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/breweries/in/edmonton/profile/blind-enthusiasm-monolith-edmonton","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/breweries-edmonton-2026/blind-enthusiasm-monolith-edmonton","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Irrational Brewing","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Brewery and taproom at 10643 124 Street NW","best_for":"A rotating neighbourhood tap list in a compact production room","why_it_ranks":"Irrational ranks second for one resolved brewery and taproom, broad seven-day hours and direct onsite beer access. Awards and building aesthetics are unscored. Confirm today's beer list, production status, flights, food, allergens, access and AGLC standing.","decision_notes":["Exact taproom","Seven-day access","Awards unscored"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/breweries/in/edmonton/profile/irrational-brewing-edmonton","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/breweries-edmonton-2026/irrational-brewing-edmonton","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Sea Change Brewing Co.","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Brewery at 9850 62 Avenue NW","best_for":"Approachable locally produced beer with pickup access","why_it_ranks":"Sea Change earns third for a resolved Edmonton production address, direct shop and pickup context and a clear local brewery identity. Other taprooms and retail reach are excluded. Confirm public taproom hours, today's drafts, food, accessibility and AGLC standing.","decision_notes":["Production address resolved","Pickup route","Other outlets excluded"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/breweries/in/edmonton/profile/sea-change-brewing-edmonton","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/breweries-edmonton-2026/sea-change-brewing-edmonton","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}