The Hop Forward Society is a volunteer-driven initiative that works with community members and business partners in the pursuit of a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible craft beer industry in Alberta.

Did you know that each year we award THREE grants totalling $2,500 to underrepresented folks looking to make a difference in the AB Craft Beer Industry? If you have always wanted to pursue a career in beer OR you are working on a project that will i
We're thrilled to introduce the Inclusive Images Project! Last year, Shivani received a Hop Forward grant to create inclusive stock images that businesses in the beverage industry could use for marketing. She used her grant funds to organize, direc
"For me specifically it was about Hop Forward having a vision for an equitable, inclusive, accessible and diverse brewing scene. I believe that craft beer is currently at a bit of an existential crossroads where if we continue to cater exclusiv