About Meta
Science meets beer craft
We know life is simple, but it's also tough to understand. How did we get here? What does it all mean? What is our purpose? Exploring those questions can lead to beautiful, thought-provoking art.
Science, on the other hand, is complicated but follows a simple process: identify your goals, follow clear steps and use high-quality components to get results.
Brewing beer is part art and part science. Sharing a delicious, well-crafted beverage can bring meaning to life. But creating truly excellent brews requires science: the brewing process and all the ways grain, hops and yeast interact. The slightest adjustment can mean the difference between a porter and a pilsner, a sour brew or a fruity one.
Meta Brewery goes behind and beyond art and science to create high-quality, full-flavoured lagers, craft beers, vodka seltzers and other delicious products that add meaning and enjoyment to life. When you explore our creations, you'll taste for yourself the delightful way art and science come together.
Andreas Althof
Born and raised in Germany, where the brewing tradition runs deep, Andreas has devoted his life to mastering the art and science of beer.
A graduate of the Technical University of Munich's renowned Weihenstephan campus, Andreas brings more than two decades of international brewing experience to Meta. Before joining us, he brewed at Last Spike Brewery and at Singha Brewery in Thailand.
He combines his love for classic German styles with innovative brewing techniques to create beers that captivate and delight. His favourite Meta beer? The Radiant Rauchbier, which captures that blend of tradition and innovation perfectly.
How we brew
Precision
Clear steps and careful measurement at every stage, from grain to can.
Quality ingredients
Canadian barley malt, carefully selected hops and, in Hexagon, Albertan honey.
Tradition + innovation
Classic European styles brewed alongside modern IPAs and seltzers.
Taste the science
Explore our core craft beers, lagers, seasonals and ready-to-drink seltzers.