2024 Recognition

Alberta Beverage Awards

The Alberta Beverage Awards celebrate the best craft beverages produced in the province. We're honored that three of our products were selected by the judges.

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Barrel #9

Judges' Selection

Alberta Beverage Awards 2024

Our barrel-aged honey wine β€” recognized for its rich depth, warm complexity, and the way it balances traditional mead character with modern craft technique.

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Blessings

Judges' Selection

Alberta Beverage Awards 2024

A smooth, honey-forward wine that earned recognition for its elegant balance, floral notes, and the way it captures the essence of Alberta honey.

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Blueberry Liqueur

Judge's Selection

Alberta Beverage Awards 2024

Where honey meets wild blueberries β€” the judges recognized this liqueur's perfect balance of sweet, tart, and the distinctive character of Alberta fruit.

From a beekeeping hobby to award-winning craft spirits β€” every bottle of Apollonia tells the story of Alberta honey, Albanian heritage, and the passion of Dritan and Albana Qose.

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A Name Rooted in History

Apollonia was an ancient city on the Albanian coast β€” a place where beekeepers practiced their craft for thousands of years. When Dritan and Albana Qose left Albania for Calgary, they carried that legacy in the name they chose for their honey wines.

The honey is Alberta's. The tradition is Albanian's. The result is something entirely our own.

It's a story of two homes β€” one ancient, one chosen β€” and the golden thread that connects them. Every bottle of Apollonia is a small tribute to that journey.