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Yellowknife's brew pub makes list of 50 best bars in Canada

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Jessica Davey-Quantick/NNSL photo Fletcher Stevens, co-owner of the NWT Brewing Company and the Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery is frustrated that the NWT Liquor Licensing Board won't give permission for Yellowknife businesses like hotels and restaurants to purchase NWT beer directly from the brewery.

The NWT Brewing Co. has been named one of the top 50 bars in Canada.

The Woodyard brew pub was chosen as one of the premier bars in the country by Canada's 100 Best Restaurants.

This year, for the first time, the magazine also ranked the country's best bars.

NWT Brewing Co. snagged 49th place.

NWT Brewing Company and the Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery   Co-owner Fletcher Stevens stands at the bar, showing off the selection.                                     NNSL file photo

"Our minds are blown!" Stated the business on its Facebook home page. "What an honour to be listed beside these spectacular businesses."

The establishment's website features four different beers which are made in house: The KickSled Cream Ale, Ragged Pine Pale Ale, Honey Bucket Nut Brown and the Bug Repellent Indie Pale Ale.

The menu includes 20 items ranging  from a portobello mushroom burger to local fish and a daily soup special.