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“Yellowhead Brewery takes its name from the famous Iroquois-Métis Pierre Bostonais, nicknamed “tête jaune” or “yellowhead” for his unusual fair hair. Tête jaune was a Metis trader with a colourful history, that first mapped a pass through the Rocky mountains that would later carry his name. As such, the name Yellowhead casts a long shadow on Edmonton and Alberta’s history.”

“Yellowhead Brewery takes its name from the famous Iroquois-Métis Pierre Bostonais, nicknamed “tête jaune” or “yellowhead” for his unusual fair hair. Tête jaune was a Metis trader with a colourful history, that first mapped a pass through the Rocky mountains that would later carry his name. As such, the name Yellowhead casts a long shadow on Edmonton and Alberta’s history.”

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Beer Bottle Label From The Sick Brewery: “Old Style Pilsner Beer” brewed and bottled by Sick’s Regina Brewery Limited. “In 1902 Fritz Sick arrived in Lethbridge and founded the Lethbridge Breweries Limited. The business eventually expanded to include breweries throughout Western Canada and the United States.” UPDATE: this is actually the precursor to Pilsner! “Old Style Pilsner is brewed by Molson Inc. at its Vancouver and Edmonton breweries. Created in the pilsner style, it has been brewed in western Canada since 1926. The beer appeared in the movie Fubar and also sponsors the Saskatchewan Roughriders football team, who play in the Canadian Football League (CFL).” [via] Thanks Clothes and Buttons!

Beer Bottle Label From The Sick Brewery: “Old Style Pilsner Beer” brewed and bottled by Sick’s Regina Brewery Limited. “In 1902 Fritz Sick arrived in Lethbridge and founded the Lethbridge Breweries Limited. The business eventually expanded to include breweries throughout Western Canada and the United States.”

UPDATE: this is actually the precursor to Pilsner! “Old Style Pilsner is brewed by Molson Inc. at its Vancouver and Edmonton breweries. Created in the pilsner style, it has been brewed in western Canada since 1926. The beer appeared in the movie Fubar and also sponsors the Saskatchewan Roughriders football team, who play in the Canadian Football League (CFL).” [via] Thanks Clothes and Buttons!

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“Gullaume DeZaeyer working at Yellowhead Brewery,” Edmonton, Alberta, 1917. “Yellowhead Beer originated in 1894 on the site of the present Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton’s River Valley. In 1900, its owner Crains joined the Yukon Gold Rush and sold the brewery to W.E Sheppard. Renaming it the Edmonton Brewery Ltd., Sheppard moved the brewery down river to a new three story brick building. The building still stands in Rossdale.” [via]

“Gullaume DeZaeyer working at Yellowhead Brewery,” Edmonton, Alberta, 1917.

“Yellowhead Beer originated in 1894 on the site of the present Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton’s River Valley. In 1900, its owner Crains joined the Yukon Gold Rush and sold the brewery to W.E Sheppard. Renaming it the Edmonton Brewery Ltd., Sheppard moved the brewery down river to a new three story brick building. The building still stands in Rossdale.” [via]

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