Today’s topic in my monthly Beer 101 series is one of my favourite things to talk about because it both educates beer drinkers AND reveals how corporate brewers sometimes put marketing before quality. In the column I discuss how beer… Continue Reading →
My latest missive in Vue Weekly was posted this afternoon, so I thought I would share it with you. I review Saskatoon micro Paddock Wood’s Winter Ale. Winter?? But it was 11 degrees today, you say. True, but we all… Continue Reading →
A few days ago, I stumbled across a tiny digest piece in the local paper’s business section. The headline read “Big 4 Brew Half World’s Beer” and it talked about how the four biggest mega-breweries last year surpassed an important… Continue Reading →
The other morning my spouse, after hearing the expected clatter, stepped outside to get the mail, which in most houses is ordinarily a mundane task. However, not at my house. This particular morning, there was something special for me in… Continue Reading →
So, onbeer.org gets its first scoop! I just learned that Brett Ireland, the brains behind Canada’s first brewpub in a national park – Jasper Brewing – is on his way to opening a brewpub in Banff. Which means he will… Continue Reading →
My latest CBC column(from last Friday) is now posted online. It is about my recent trip to Montreal, where I got to spend a few days submersing myself in Montreal’s amazing beer scene. It is the first of what will… Continue Reading →
Just a quick note to highlight that Wild Rose today announced the release of its latest seasonal, Czech Pilz, which is, obviously a Bohemian Pilsener. But one with a difference it seems. Head brewer Dave Neilly says he used Vanguard… Continue Reading →
In Canada we are used to imports from England, Germany, Czech Republic. These are brewing countries, with a long, proud tradition. Well, get used to Denmark as a brewing capital! The Danes are newcomers to the craft brewing scene but,… Continue Reading →
Intrepid Edmonton brewery, Alley Kat, turns 15 years old this year. And to celebrate they are going to release five or six limited edition beers through 2010. Now, that is a birthday present! The first one will be on store… Continue Reading →
This past week saw my latest Vue Weekly review run, on Squamish B.C. brewery Howe Sound Rail Ale Nut Brown. I like their imposing 1-litre swing-top bottle, which will come in handy when bottling my next batch of homebrew. I… Continue Reading →