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Jochen Fahr, the visionary behind award-winning Brauerei Fahr, is stepping down after 12 years — but his legacy lives on. This German-style brewery, born in Alberta’s Diamond Valley in 2017, earned global acclaim by strictly following the 1516 Reinheitsgebot, using only water, barley, hops, and yeast. A PhD in biomedical engineering turned beer pioneer, Fahr’s passion for authentic German brews helped transform Calgary’s craft scene. Though he’s leaving on personal terms — and faced setbacks with a proposed expansion — the brand’s future remains bright under new ownership. The taproom may be closed for now, but the liquor license is active, and local leaders mourn his departure while celebrating his impact on tourism and the economy. With a loyal global fanbase and a proven formula for success, Brauerei Fahr’s story isn’t ending — it’s evolving.

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