Marda Loop Brewing Jenkins Grapefruit Ale

Reviewed on August 6, 2021

Marda Loop Brewing launched onto the craft beer scene in August 2018. Owner Mike de Jonge started as a home brewer and soon his hobby project became a second career! Located on a quiet street, the patio is a nice place to seek refuge on a hot summer's day.

At any one time they have 5 core beers and 4 rotational taps. The 5 core beers were named in a contest by the community and have historical significance. The Jenkins Grapefruit Ale is named after Mark and Mada Jenkins the original landowners of the area now called Marda Loop. It is straw yellow in colour and is a bit hazy from the grapefruit puree. It's very refreshing and the carbonation and flavour is spot on! The Jenkins Grapefruit Ale is often confused with a radler. It is not a radler. The Jenkins Grapefruit Ale started as a base ale at 5% and has a small amount of fresh grapefruit puree added to it.

Photo below - owner Mike de Jonge

Marda Loop Brewing Jenkins Grapefruit beer reviewed by Laurie MacKay, Soulvines, Sommelier and Drinks Columnist on CBC Radio Local Drinks (The Homestretch)
Mike de Jonge, owner of Marda Loop Brewing Company interviewed by Laurie MacKay, drinks columnist on CBC Radio

Where is it?

It is in the Marda Loop neighbourhood at 3523 – 18 Street SW in Calgary.