A quick note to do two things:

FIRST, the next Sugar Bowl / Alley Kat Cask Night is going to be Thursday October 21. 5:00 as usual. Not sure on the beer, but I was lobbying Neil to try to do something with the Pumpkin Pi. We’ll see.

SECOND, today and tomorrow is SHABAM, the showcase of Alberta beer, music and art. A fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation, it has most of Alberta’s brewers in attendance, offering their wares, including some special items. I know, for sure, it will your first chance to taste this year’s Unity Brew. I also know Alley Kat is bringing a different Cask Ale each night – one night Unity Brew the next Full Moon. It will ALSO be the first crack at sampling Glen Breton – Sherbrooke’s latest offering that has aged in scotch barrels from the Glenora distillery in Nova Scotia.

It goes from 3:00 to 10:30 both days. Tickets are $15 at the door. Think about dropping by – all proceeds going to charity, so really you can warm your heart as you satisfy your palate.