Two Pillars is Calgary’s nano-brewery specializing in small-batch brewed beers. Most Two Pillars beers have yeast-forward profiles and fall into the Belgian style. Founders, Boaz and Jacob, both immigrated to Canada from different cultures and had to find their place in a new country and community. They both discovered that the universal language of good food and good drink is an incredible tool for breaking down walls. Their love of beer began their friendship and has become their guiding mission at Two Pillars. We spoke with Boaz to learn more.
What is your business called and what does it do?
Two Pillars Brewery. We make small-batch beers with a yield of about 100L to 120L per batch. Our core beers focus on Belgian-style, yeast-forward profiles.
What made you want to do this work?
Serving people with quality products and connecting with people over good food and good drinks.
What problem did you want to solve with the business?
Two pillars are food and drinks. No matter what culture you grew up in, people always connect over food and drinks. It breaks down the walls between differences.
Who are your clientele/demographics?
We welcome anyone who enjoys good food and good drinks. Some come to relax and read a book, while others come to share a few drinks and good times with friends.
We’re also very much a neighbourhood brewery; many of our regulars are people who live in the area.
How does your business make money? How does it work?
We primarily focus on our taproom. People visit us to enjoy and experience our taproom-exclusive small-batch beers. We also serve food designed to pair well with our beers and to be shared with friends. We also sell some of our beer to local liquor stores.
Where in the city can we find your profession?
You can find us at 910 Centre Street N, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P7.
You can also find our beer at various liquor stores throughout Alberta, including larger retailers like Sobeys, Safeway, and Co-op. Your local liquor store may also be able to bring in our products upon request.
What is the best question a prospective customer could ask a member of your profession when comparing services? Give the answer as well.
What is special about Two Pillars Brewery?
Two Pillars Brewery focuses on human connection through food and drink. Food and drink are universal languages that bring together people from different cultures and backgrounds.
What is the best part about what you do?
The best part is the satisfaction of creating happy customers.
What is your favourite joke about your own profession?
Dream = Work. If you’re going to dream, dream of work, no joke lol.
Where can we follow you?
Follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.
Better yet, come in with friends and enjoy some food and drinks.
PAY IT FORWARD: What is another local business that you love?
Sought x Found Coffee Roasters—owned by my younger brother, right next to the brewery.
