It is hard to believe that the Edmonton Beer Geeks Anonymous is turning one year old in June. On one level it feels like they have only been around a short time, but on the other it seems like they… Continue Reading →
This past weekend I flew back out to Halifax to spend some time there for the second straight spring. As such cross-Canada trips often necessitate, I spent some time hanging around an airport waiting for a connection. Over the last… Continue Reading →
Got a chance to try Wild Rose’s (the brewery, not the party, thank goodness) latest seasonal last night, Hop Smashed In Belgian-Style IPA. I have been curious about this one since I heard it would be released. This fusion-style is… Continue Reading →
Quietly a new beer location opened up on 109 Street in the last week or so. The Three Boars (109 St & 84 Ave) is not a beer mecca, in and of itself, but more of a small, hip, cosmopolitan… Continue Reading →
Ever dreamed of becoming a brewmaster? I imagine many of you have thought about completing the training to become a brewmaster. But I suspect an equal number of you have hesitated at the prospect of moving to the U.S. or… Continue Reading →
Most of you know I have been developing a theory about the general tendencies of brewers in each part of the country. In short, I argue that each region has its own distinct personality, linked to its history, culture and… Continue Reading →
On Monday night I was the first paying customer to sample a pint of Yukon’s The Megalomaniac Imperial Red on tap at the Sugar Bowl – the only place outside Whitehorse to have it (and, given that Whitehorse ran out… Continue Reading →
A few months ago, when planning for a tasting, I wanted to find an example of a well-made, lower-alcohol beer. The search – and how surprisingly difficult it was to find one – got me thinking. We have become enamoured… Continue Reading →
Pizza seems like it was invented with beer in mind. The salty, rich, cheesy mess is a perfect pairing for a crisp lager, an Irish Red Ale, a dry stout, or any myriad of other styles. You can dress pizza… Continue Reading →
A couple of news items – one that I missed and the other that arose earlier this week. The first is that Alley Kat’s latest Dragon Single-Hop Series beer quietly hit shelves this week – no press release, no launch… Continue Reading →