Who knew? Saskatchewan apparently has the sexiest beer. At least according to this curious Globe and Mail article from last week it does (thanks to Chad for pointing it out to me). Apparently potassium has been found to be something… Continue Reading →
My latest Vue Weekly column came out today: a review of Victoria Bitter. This is Australia’s biggest selling beer, but is much less ubiquitous here in Canada. As I mention in the review, there is reason to be hesitant with… Continue Reading →
So, beer fans, I have great news! Regular readers will know that in a post a few weeks ago I lamented Edmonton’s lack of a cask ale tradition. Well, we have done something about it. Alley Kat and hip beer… Continue Reading →
My latest CBC column, which aired on April 16, appeared on line today (there can sometimes be a bit of a delay). It was inspired by our recent Medicine Hat trip, where along the highway I kept seeing these over-sized… Continue Reading →
So, as I mentioned the other day, I dropped by the Edmonton International Beer Festival this afternoon. I spent an hour or so observing the goings-on and sampling a few beer. These kind of events are useful for someone who… Continue Reading →
Just yesterday my latest column in Planet S in Saskatoon ran. It is a run down on some new beer offerings this spring in Saskatchewan. I highlight three new entrants in the column – Paddock Wood’s Maibock, Raasted’s new selections… Continue Reading →
The fourth annual Edmonton International Beer Fest revs up tomorrow and Saturday at the Shaw Conference Centre. Most Canadian cities have a beer festival of some kind, and for a number of years Edmonton had two competing festivals. However, not… Continue Reading →
Just released today are two new products from the folks over at Amber’s Brewing in Edmonton, and both are of the curiousity piquing kind. The first is Amber’s Cinnamon and Cardamon Smooth, which – obviously – is flavoured with those… Continue Reading →
In my beer event roundup a week or so ago, I listed a free tasting event with the brewers from Montreal’s Dieu du Ciel. Looks like they are going to be busy puppies in Calgary, as there are a few… Continue Reading →
Every culture has its own brewing tradition, each morphing beer to fit its own tastes and desires, fitting it seamlessly into its cultural life. That is why we see such a diversity in beer. Each tradition concocts its own approach… Continue Reading →