Heathen’s Brewing in Calgary offers a unique proposition for beer lovers with its entirely gluten-free lineup, a boon especially for those with celiac disease. Founded by Wes Maxwell and Jeff Silzer, Heathen’s became Western Canada’s first gluten-free brewery. Maxwell, inspired by family members with celiac disease, turned his homebrewing hobby towards creating beers without barley or wheat, using malted gluten-free grains like oats and rice instead​​.