Steve has been a friend and supporter of the brewery since before our doors opened. Although his face may be new to many, Steve’s kindness and talent is unknowingly familiar to most who have enjoyed an Establishment brew.

Behind countless shoots and far more late nights of editing, Steve has allowed our passion to shine through his lens. His work allows us to share the Establishment vision with those who also love to share good company over a good pint, just as we like to share one with him.

Our new Canned Wild Beers create a space for something that the Establishment crew has been dreaming of for a long time; the funk and character of mixed-culture beer with the ease of a can that can be pulled out of a backpack and cracked with friends on a warm summer day. To mark this introduction, we are honoured to feature one of Steve’s photos on the label of Chaise Longue.

Alyssa is a professional photographer located in Winnipeg, but has always had the travel bug. She currently photographs using a mixture of digital and film cameras. She loves natural light and capturing stories. Alyssa’s goal is to leave people viewing her work with a lasting impression. 

Photo Inspiration: “The story behind this photo in particular is that I was craving an adventure of any kind so I went out on a solo camping and hiking trip to Riding Mountain National Park. I hadn’t done something like this before by myself, so it really was outside of my comfort level. My hike was along a thin sandy pathway that separated two bodies of water, it opened up into a rocky beach area and that’s when I saw the butterfly. It had followed me around on the beach as I enjoyed the scenery and allowed me to get up close to it. Moments like that, shared with a butterfly made me realize how comforting nature can be when it knows you absolutely need it.”

Słavek Pytraczyk is a Polish-born multidisciplinary artist based in Calgary, Alberta. Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Alberta University of the Arts. Recently, he contributed to The BLOX 1905 project, designing seven installations commemorating historical buildings in Calgary’s Beltline. As the upcoming artist for the Calgary City Centre Banner Project in 2024, Słavek continues to actively contribute to the public art scene as well. His latest passion lies in film photography, particularly multiple exposure techniques, which have garnered attention and secured him a spot in a group exhibition for Rome Art Week 2023, in Italy.

Photo Inspiration: “When I saw the call for Messing With the Settings, I immediately realized that the name had a direct correlation of how I would describe shooting images with my camera.

My current process involves combining multiple images on a single piece of film (multiple exposure), often stretching typical frame size and shooting out of focus. This process lends itself to let the viewers look more closely to to an image that treads the line of representation and abstraction. I’ve recently come across a quote, “…often times, the setting is more than the scene…”. My intent is to try and capture my surroundings by capturing elements of it rather than the scene itself.”