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 →
Most people are generally aware that beer has a shelf life; one much shorter than wine or other spirits. But how long can a beer last before the ravages of time take their toll on its lovely frame? The answer,… Continue Reading →
Alley Kat’s just released latest seasonal is an interesting departure: a blueberry wheat ale called Brewberry. Now, normally fruit beers are not my favourite beer. I find they tend to be the “eye candy” of beer – all prettied up… Continue Reading →
Part two of my Montreal series ran this week in Planet S Magazine and Vue Weekly. I contrast two Montreal breweries with VERY different styles. I have a lot of respect for both. McAuslan Brewery, makers of the St. Ambroise… Continue Reading →
There are a lot of beer events coming up in the next few weeks around the prairies. So I thought I would put them into one quick post to encourage all of you to attend one in your area. Some… Continue Reading →
Few people know that some beer can be aged for many years, just like good wine. To be age-able, a beer needs to have (most of the time) a higher alcohol content and a recipe that creates flavour complexity. If… Continue Reading →
If you ask me, this is one heck of a waste of beer! But according to the CBC in this story, Dean Gunnarson is attempting to be the first person in the world to successfully escape from a vat of… Continue Reading →
Edmonton is home to what is likely western Canada’s best beer store, Sherbrooke Liquor, with its 600-plus types of beer. Of course Edmonton also other well-stocked stores, such as Chateau Louis, Devine Wines and Bin 104. Calgary has Willow Park… Continue Reading →